Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-16

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tion appears to US, gratuitous Mr.. Randolph
denounced on the principle of the Lee Tahonis!
But who has denounced Mr.. Floyd, or thought
II material to denounce him! Even when with
vindictiveness as unprovoked as it was impo-
tent, he travelled out Of the direct path Of de-
bate, to insult the grey hairs Of Mr. Monroe
when he sought the little revenge exchanging
the name Of fortress called after Mr.. Monroe,
to transfer the honour Of naming it to an Indi-
an-when mems feelings were outraged at this
wanton and heartless attack upon one associat-
ed with the Revolution, and by one having no
particular Claims on the affections Of the coun-
try-even then, we did not observe that Mr..
FLOYD had incurred the chastisement Of the
press Why has he denounced at one sweep,
one hundred presses Of the country? How have
they deserved it? Are not editors to enj Joy the
common privilege offreedom ofspeech? Or is
difference of political opinion, sufficient cause
to draw on them the official censure OF men,
bers OF Congress?
We do not set up as the champions OF the ed.
ilorial fraternity, nor should we have noticed
MIR. Floyd, but that we had reason to think
ourselves particularly struck at. But in de-
fe.ce of the Press in the United States, we will
say, that We have never seen in one of them, 4
sentiment so little creditable to an American,
as that attack Of Mr.. FLOYD upon MIR. Monroe,
to which we have alluded. Which among them
all has ever insulted publicly, the man who car
ries the scar of Revolution on his breast?
Which Of them with malignant spite, has ever
added bitterness to hours, which undeserved
poverty * misfortune had already rendered bit.
Ter? Which of them has hosliely pursued the
old soldier and retired President, the man who
had filled for forty years, nearly the whole cir
Gle Of Office. to his final retreat? Not one Of
them. There is not in our belief one among
them, though theymay publish laws SPY Au-
thorty," and at the demoralizing price Of $50
per annum, which would so far forget revolu-
tionary associations, patriotic feelings, or the
sanctity of private and aged grief. There is
not one which would so far forget what was due
to itself When Mr.. Floyd initiates their deli
cacy, he will De entitled to play the Censor
until he learns 10 do so, his denunciatons will
recol upon himself Favonius made himself
ridiculous {though worthy man) by apng the
manners Of Cato of Utica.
GThe following inscription for the monument
Of the Hon. John Gailard, says correspondent
of the New Hampshire Statesman and Regis
ter, is generally supposed to be from the pen Of
Vice President CALHOUN.
THIS MONUMENT
Is erected by the United States
To the memory of JOHN GAlLLARD,
A Senator from the State Of South Carolina,
Who died at Washington, Fsb'y rs, 1896,
In the discharge of his public duties.
lie
Of manners plain, but engaging
Of an understanding vigorous and correct
And ofintegrty the most nAexblc.
He followed the wishes of his own State
When they were the wishes OF his country;
And he connected himself 0ih party
Not as San instrument IF ambition"
"But as living depository of principle"
All his ends were public ends,
And all the arts by which he sought to obtain them
Were manly arts.
He Gesertedno friends trhen they were assailed-
lind he united himself Nth no enemies
For the sake ofincreasing his o,on pOrer.
He could support Government
Which was not administered by his friends
And he could oppose measures which he deemed
Wrong, with firmness,
Without coarseness and rancor
Amidst the most violent conflicts of parties,
And in the discussion of momentous questions
lie never, for moment,
Lost the character of gentleman.
During the time he presided over the Senate
He treated its members !
And, by such conduct, he made them so.
In all appointments, which it was his duty to Make
He sought to CRAFTY his own Judgment
And not the feelings passions or wishes
Of himself, or of others.
And by his rigid adherence to the rules
Framed with so much wisdom
For the government of the Senate,
He preserved that good order,
Ipfthout ,vhich public business is retardcf-
The feelings Of tie Members excited and insuAed-
lind the dignity Of the body lost.
MAY his successors
In tho high Office of presiding over the Senate
That great assembly of the States
REFLECT
That this monument will be their reproach,
If they neglect to remember
And RESEMBLE him.
The Capitol at Washington has already cost
the nation about t,oo millions Of dollars, and
1872 900 additional are demanded by the arch-
tects and workmen during the present year; and
an additional sum Of 1000 dollars will be re-
ouired next year. This year it is found neces-
sary TO erect strong wall on The Western front,
for the double purpose Of hiding defect uni
versally complained Of, and also OF strength
eninr the building, which, it seems, from It's
nosition on the brow of hill, "has a fende,'cy
10 spH asundey," some indications Of which are
already to be perceived over some OF the win
dows 1t is a fact, that the key stone OF one OF
Ia Il,