Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-06
SELECT SENTENCES.
Bu John Rand0lph, OF Roanoke, Vlrgln1a

OF iactlon.
ST anu not bound to believe the administration
corrupt, merely because factious demagogues
declare it so-neither will believe II corrupt
until see some better evidence than declama-
ton, of It's corruption. Speech, Fl. r. U. S.
1907.
San opposition founded upon disappoint-
ment in the expectation of office, is prostltu-
ton of principle, from which the honest poll
ticlan will shrink with adherence. - Ibid.
81 own natural jealousy Of military men
it grows out of love of country-it is strength
ened and kept alive by the multitude of exam
pies in history, ancient and modern, OF the fall
of Empires and the Revolution of States-the
misery and wretchedness brought upon the hui
man race by the ambition and pride OF Military
Men Vide Speech against Gen Wilkinson.
ST never expect 10 hear of, much less TO see,
another Washington in character-as an officer
of war and peace, and a great political states
man, his like never was, nor never Will be again
Ibid.
ST am willing to give to every man a just and
reasonable reward for his public services, both
in pay and gratitude; but the military charac-
ter is so rarely satisfied with any thing less
than direct worship, that am of opinlon-l
always was of the opinion, we could not be TOO
watchful Of the aspiring ambition Of m'hfary
commander = Same speech.
"The election of Gen Jackson to the Presi-
6ency, is not to be dreaded, as it can in no event
possibly occur;--the people oft the United States
have not yet become SO corrupted, as to choose
man of military talents to govern the national
councils, in opposition 10 the splendid talents
Of Mr.. Crawford, or indeed Of any other good
man in the country See letter 10 the people
of Charlotte, 1922.
"The election of Mr. Clay would be pregnant
with many bad consequences-as statesman
and politician, his talents are certainly very
great; but it is too soon for the American peo-
| Die 10 cross the mountains for President
| Same letter.
81 shall vote for Andrew Jackson at the next
election, whoever else shall be nominated. He
is the man who is the first military man in The
country, and the man by whom the present adj
ministration can be put It. Speech, Judi
ciary Bill, 1926
"Old England and young America,-united
| forever-who shall divide them?'
81 trust that America may emulate England
in the requirement Of all those minor cirtues and
graces of social life, Of which have the happi-'
ness to,witDess so pleasing an example. II Adj
dress at Liverpool, Eng.
Sin all State revolutions, endeavor to keep
down the dregs of society Ibid.
owe Virginans vote for representatives like
the people of England, viUa coce, on freehold
suffrage p Same.
SIN Virginia we do not suffer the coach drl-
yer, who after he has driven gentleman to the
polls, to jump off the coach box, and give in
vote equal 10 that Of a gentleman Speech
last session.
GA jury Of twelve men, in a free state, are no
more fl to try free man, than jury Of free ne
groes."-- Same.
Such are few Of the eccentric opinions OF
the still more eccentric John Randolph, the
great orator, the sage and the profound
statesman Of the opposition. AS Americans, we
cannot Join with Mr.. Randolph, in his desire
for u,.ion auth Great Brifain-our fathers paid
TOO dear for our diUorce from the old mother
for us to venture return 10 her maternal en-
braces We see the tondness with which she
continues to embrace Ireland, and like our ia
theirs, we still cry out hands off Mother, sce are
of AGE
Although Mr.. Randolph was so suspicious
of military Chietfain,' yet for party views he
will consent to the elevation of one, al the same
time declaring it to be al the hazard OF the IL
berries Of his countrymen" His unwillingness
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to permit the laboring man to vote or an equal
ity with gentlemen, and bis desire TO keep dozen
the dregs Of society," are evidence OF The aristo-
cratic principles under which he is actualed;
and perhaps that is one Of the prominent tes-
lures Of his theory, for which he is SO much adj
mire6 and extolled by the enemies OF the pre-
sent Administrations Indiana Recorder.
The London Magazine for August, has an
article headed Three Days Walk in the High
lands, from which we copy the following, exhi-
biting at once the fidelity and devotion OF the
Highland character, as we'll as the weakness Of
human natures
"After the final dispersion of the clans at Gull
loden, old Cluny is said to have remained in
hiding among his own hills for ten long years!
whether that he was unable to find means. 10
leave the country, or that he was loath TO aban-
don it, or as my informer seemed 10 think, he
still continued to foster hopes that the right
side would yet turn uppermost. His favorite
retreat, for he had many, was on the little
WOODED knoll have mentioned, where two OF
his clansmen, under the cover OF night, built
him hut half sunk in the ground, and Ihatch-
ed above with rushes the whole being so COM
pletely shrouded by the alders and birch trees
around, as to set the most inouisitiyc eve at de-