Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-19

men furnish matter and money for the support
of the paper? Will MEEKAN say that he was
was not aided by Members of Congress to buy
out Mr. Elliott, and that he receives no other
compensation than a share of the real profits OF
the establishment? They dare not answer US.
At another time. we shall pay our respects
| to Mr.. Rowan, and if we do not prove that he
"planned trick, to impose upon the Senate
we will acknowledge our error. AS to his con-
duct on the field Of honor, we leave that TO the
Telegraph and the Kentucky Wing, not doubt
ing that the Editor q the latter will support his
charges. We repeat, however, that the story is
of long standing: we have often heard in and
out Of Kentucky, and never knew il 10 he denied
until since we copied the article from the Wing
Mr.. Randolph and the Mericans.-We per-
ceive, says he National Gazette, that trans
lation of Mr.. RANpoLpH's speech of the lst OF
March, as repor,ed in the National Intelligent
Ger. is printed in the Alvarado Mercurio, &C
companied byver severe and indignant notes
by the Mexican Editor. tits that rhapsody in
which the Virginia Senator emptied some Of
his "phials of gall and venom" on Bolivar
and the Spanish American states. This Next
can, being fully aware Of his history and cha
racter, presumes that sentiments and language
SO repugnant to the ideas and feelings OF eve
~ good American, as those which he uttered
Gin the capital of the republican world" must
have been directly infused by the holy alliance
itself
"Mr RANDOLPH says the Mexican writer,
"vill obtain the highest encomiums at Madrid;
abusing the privilege nobly and wisely granted
by free nations to their representatives. he in
suits, quite at his ease and in the most SANDER
Gus and malignant manner, the new Republics
of America, whose sacrifices and zeal merit,
however, applause and respect Let the North
Americans who reside among us, speak, to the
confusion Of this man, and tell whether we are
una,ics and fools. Fools and great fools must
we be, when we shall appoint Mr. Randolph,
senator. He plays part, in this attack, like
that Of Ju6o in an opera, though with little
melody"
CONGRESS PROCEEDINGS OF YESTERDAY
In THE SENATE-Mr. Holmes, of Maine, Of
fered resolution for the appointment ola Com
mitiee 20 inquire INTO the expediency OF making
certain amendments to the existing rules Of the
Senate one Of these amendments is to inquire
how far it is consistent with the dignity OF the
Senate, 10 allow member to address disre-
spectful language to any gentleman, who may
be introduced on the floor by Senator. To
all Of Mr. Holmes resolutions, Mr. Randolph
introduced counter resolutions, that II was not
necessary to make any farther provisions on
the subject. In commenting as he wen. along.
when Mr.. II. came to the rule relative to using
srespectful language to gentleman ,h'' '"N
cod nv Senator, he remarked, that he pre-
srned the intended amendment alluded 10 the
CAGE of The Editor Of the Boston Centinel, VINO
had been animadverted upon by him, when pre-
sent Mr.. Randolph said, he had intended 10
attack this gentleman, and "thTough nm, 10
fix the stigma Of reprobation upon the Senator
who had introduced him on the Hooi. Mr..
Llovd. of Massachusetts, Immediately rose,
and said that Mr.. Russell was introduced upon
the floor of the Senate by himself, that he held
himself responsible 10 the Senate for the act,
and turning to Mr.. r. said, 81 hold myself re-
sponsible to you, Sir, Individually
MIR. Randolph replied, When you owe me
responsibility, sir, shall exact it OF YOU Mr..
L. answered, repeating what he had before SAID,
Mr.. King Of Alabama, called to order. Inc
Vice President called for the exceptionable
words to be reduced to writing, which Mr.. X:
peremptorily refused to give. good deal OF
excitement prevailed through the Senate. until
the matter was disposed Of, and there was
general sentiment Of indignation at the outra-
peous attack made by Mr.. R.upon gentleman
so distinguished for his uniform propriety OF
conduct and gentlemanly behaviour as Mr..
Llovd. Mr. r. immediately asked leave OF alb
sence for the remainder Of the Session, and
proceeded to his carriage, which was waiting
At the door to take him to Baltimore whence,
il is understood, he is TO embark Tor England
IN THE House OF REPREsENTArlvEs-lhc
hill from the Senate relative 10 issuing eXecu'
lions in United States Courts, was ordered to
third leading-was read third time and
passed. ,:,,:
The bill from the Senate for the building
Bridge BY lottery, over the Potomac at George
town. was reported from the Committee LOT
the Distric, of Columbia, and committed
A resolution was reported from the Com
mirtee on Naval Affairs, directing an aPpiica'
ton 10 be made TO the State OF Pennsylvania 10
! cede ,he jurisdiction to the United Stales over
the grounds occupied for a Navy Yard at I'M,
ladelphia. ;,,.d
THE Committee Of Twenty-iour, appointed
to draft an amendment TO the Constitution In
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