Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-04
ALEX M1D&gAs
TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 4, 1926.
The Phenix Gazette will not be pulishea TO-

The Phenix Gazette will not be pulishea to-
morrow.
Conformably to a correctly established GUS
tom, we devote share Of our columns to-day
10 the immortal instrument that proclaimed to
The world the determination of our fathers to be
fSe However familiar We may be with the
p.araseolosy of this great manifesto, it is the
duty Of Americans to read it with attention and
devotion on every anniversary of the day that
gave birth TO their liberties. And not more
from veneration Of those who brought US into
political being, than for love of others who,
We fondly hope, are to follow US in our career
ofhaPpiness and glory, We should read and ex-
plain the sacred document to our children, and
impress upon their tenacious memories the ma
ny virtues-and patriotic sufFerings Of the sages
10 whom they are indebted for their present en-
Yiabe condition.
II pleases US much to perceive, by the Wash
ington papers of yesterday, that the Mayor Of
the national metropolis has given notice TO his
iellow-citizens that Immediately after the con-
clusion of the ceremonies al the Capitol, sub
scription paper will be opened, in the Hall Of
Representatives, for the signatures of those
who may be disposed 10 contribute towards the
relief of the venerable JEFFERSON. Previously
10 which, a brief appeal will be made to them
on the occasion, by one of their most respected
citizens.
A volunteer company, the Washington Grays,
Of Philadelphia, has arrived at New-York, ha-
wing gone-there for the purpose Of joining in
the Grand Jubilee Celebration.
The Editor of the Democratic Press regrets
that the present anniversary of American indie
peudeuce, promises to give but few indications
of tina, fervor of feeling which so well becomes
every portion Of our happy country on such a
day. The editor alludes to Philadelphia, and
further remarks, with great justice, speaking
of the Jackson dinner, that "'rhis is one Of the
many and mighty evils which inevitably attach
themselves to associations for the aggraudize-
ment Of an individual. This objection was ear
", and strongly, felt, Sc its dangerous tendency
seen, by the Democratic party, in the case of
General WASHINGTON. Whatever gratitude
or devotion they may have felt for that pre-eni-
nently distinguished individual, they would
never adopt his name, or that of the ilusIrious
Jefferson, as All insignia of their political prin-
cipes They were anxious 10 fan the flame Of
NO not ~ &C
men. We hope and trust that these sound po-
itical doctrines will once again come in vogue,
We would resuscitate an honest and wel-timed
zeal for Party, and not unite in Crusade to
exterminate it as MONSTER, not fit TO live"
We hesitate not to avow our opinion, that
any parties of men who would chain themselves
10 the chariot-wheels of political aspirant on
such day as this, are utterly unworthy OF the
name of freemen, and would be the first 10 raise
the sable standard Of usurpation and desRotism
over the Star Spangled Banner of these happy
States. We do not aspire 10 rank among the
political admirers of General Jackson, but we can
do him justice, and therefore, may be allowed to
saythat such ofhis partzans, for they are not his
friends, as suppose that they have his approba-
ton for Jackson Dinners on the Jubilee Ami
versary of American Independence, insult his
patriotism and degrade his cause.
From the New-York Commercial Advertiser, July l. ]
THE JUBILEE.
"THEN shalt thou cause the trumpet OF the
Jubilee 10 sound throughout all your land. And
Ill haIl tha al IN
LIBERTY throughout all the land TO all the
inhabitants thereof Ye shall not therefore op-
press one another; but thou shalt fear thy God
and the land shall yield her fruit, and ye shall
eat your ELL, and dwell therein in safety. 'i-Hoiy
Wrif.
For once the Damon of Discord and party
strife has been driven from our land; and the
papers from every direction bear testimony that