Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-04-21

Of our political history. The deeorum OF de-
bate, the dignity Of high official station, the de-
cency of language, and respect for tried puoiic
servants, wero all disregarded by multitude Of
members, who had, 1t is presumed, passions 20
CRAFTY and selfish objects to attain. The most
important subjects Of national policy and legis
ation, did not receive the attention they requir-
ed-some remain unsettled, and others nave
been defeated The time Of Congress and the
money of the people have been wasted upon
party and frivolous obj cts of individual gratih-
cation, to the neglect and destruction oil the
great interests Of the nation.
Whilst we acYuit the members from this dis
trict OF participation in an opposition so fac
tious and mischievous, we cannot but censure
all who have contributed to it; and though for
the reputation Of our country il is desirable, that
it should be forgotten, it is impressed OIL the
public mind in a manner too strong to be ef-
faced, and though hereafter referred to, we trust
it will be as an epoch Of factious violence and
opposition, disgraceful to the actors and the
nation, to be lamened and not renewed. If
such abuses be repeated, it is hoped that the
wisdom of The people, with their regard for the
principles Of the constitution and official duties,
will, through public opinion, and the Elections,
correct such abuses by dismissng from their
confidence, the men who are the authors of
them
hesolued, That we have full confidence in the
ability and integrity Of John Q Adams, Presi-
den, OF these United States; that we believe he
is devoted to the welfare of the nation; that his
policy and views are favorable TO the best inte".
ests Of the State of PennsyIvania--that We will
sustain him in the discharge of his constitutions
al duties, and that we will use all fair and ho-
norabe means 10 promote his re election to
station for which he is so well. qualified by his
superior talents and experience.
| Reso'red, That we approve Of the lawful,
firn and humane measures ofPresident Adams
| 20 yrolecl the Creek Indians in their lands and
homes against violence and expulsion, by the
governor Of the State Of Georg ia and his A
gents and that we disapprove Of the menaces
| and violence Of that Governor and the Georgia
Dele gatlol III Congress, as unbecoming The
Constitutions authorities of State in its neeo.
Citations and relations with The Government Of
the I States, ana tending to collision and
disunion Of these States by war and blood.hrd, |
10 be deprecated by all good cilizens as the /
greatest calamity that Can beial this happy |
country.
HeSoivea, That we consider it as the interest
# the nation 10 encourage and protect domes-
nc manufactures, and that the State OF Penn
syl, ana is peculiarly Interested in such manu-
features as will create demand for our iron,
encourage the increased growth Of wool, and
CONVEX, part Of our grain by dislilkation into
domes, spirits, as we'll as every other manufac-
;nre that will supply us and make US indepen-
dent Of Foreign Nations, and improve the home
NJ trket for the demand and consumption Of our
breadstuffs
With these opinions we cannot but lament
that the Opposition in Congress 81 onld during
The bill before Congress for the protection Of
our Wooden Manufactures agalns, British
frauds and competition; and which would have
restored TO acti,i:y numerous factories that arc
now idle, given employment TO thousands Of
our people, and enhanced the price of Amcri-
can Wool When Southern politicians again
boast of having defeated this Bill as measure
of me Administrator, il brought into Congress
next Session, it is TO be hoped that they will
no., be aided in il by any OF the Pennsylvania
Delegation.
Resolved, That in the opinion Of this meet
ing, the last Congress, by neglecting and re-
fus,ne to pass the Colonial Trade Bill, have de-
clined TO cooperate with the Executive in
measure of national policy necessary for the
objection OF our trade and reciprocal rights,
md that we apprehensive that such omis.
sion will have tendency TO encourage the Bri-
tsh Government in the exclusion Of our ship
ping from their Colonies, and increase the OBJ.
slaces to negotiation and treaty, which have
been so diligently and faithfully pursued by the
President.
Resoiced, That though the members Of our
National and State Legislatures, have the right
to entertain and express their opinions as ndi-
vi,luals about suitable persons to be supported
a, future time for the Presidency. YET we can
not agree that members delegated by the peo-
pie to Legislate, snd when receiving the pay
and compensation of the people out OF the
Treasury for Legislation, should be occupied
with the business of selecting candidate for
the future Presidency; aud with writing speech.
rs and letters, and forming caucuses on the SUBJ
iect, to the neglect Of the proper business of
Legislation, which is left OH their tables unti-
nished; and that it was with pain and NORTH
cation we observed, the attention OF our present
State Legislature, occupied for a considerable
time, in the discussion Of Resolutions 10 nomi-
nate a candidate for the Presidency, undcr he
form and sanction Of Legislative enactment
,ranscending their constitutional powers--tak-
ing from the People the right of nomination.
presuming 10 express he sentiments OF the peo-
Dle on subject OH which they,ha not been