Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-01

son a. YOU. Adams is my man. Wis 1t So
then YOU are right; wife, let US have the sprils;
the stranger is welcome" =,
What! thought I, are the Americans so de-
ranged, so warmly aud vainly addicted to gov
erning their social feelings and conduct oy Po-
litcai views, that they hate or love, serve or
lure. lust. as one comedies or differs. Will
take advantage OF this national prejudice; WIZ
forever be for Adams. Indeed began to DC
so in good faith. They attributed to him every
virtue. As for Jackson, he was represented
as an arbitrary military chieftain. Every thing
bore the name Of Adams There was the
Adams hotel, the Adams printing Office, the
Adams committee The women clamored In
his favor, and the boys fought for him. could
not travel mile without meeting some chuo-
by faced child called John Adams. had re-
spe cted ST. Patrick in my own country, out
now, thought I, he is a shadow by the side oil
this Adams l bought piece OF ribbon on
which was stamped Adams, and stuck II IN my
hat; and as passed groS-shop, would below
huzza for Adams and America. II was sure 10
get me friends, good fare, and nights iodg-
ing. Onward travelled, the lord knows what
states over, until reached Pennsylvania. Here
thought there was change in feelings ana
affairs had not gone far before l espled
grog shop-huzza for Adams said l. 'oeize
him, beat him. stop, STOP, cried l. 'llow
are you ALI" sFor Jackson, 10 be sure--he is the
honest man, the brave soldier, the stern politi'
clan, the virtuous citizen; we owe him honor,
power and wealth. AS for Adams, he is po-
litical gambler, a knave; he cheated the people,
opposes their will, and so long as he is Presi-
dent, our liberty is flown Blood and POUNDS,
but 1 am Jackson man. replied |. Il tore
Adams from my hat, stuck general Jackson on,
and now hallooed 'huzza fol. Jackson
If Jolly foreigner accords with the feelings
and preiudices Of these Americans, they love
and cherish him. had not farthing, but
lived 2lenifu!ly on the credit Of my love forJack
son. III called at house and said, "can an
old friend Of Jackson stay all night" the doors
few wide open, and entered as free as the mas
ter of the castle. So long as was for Jackson,
preserved nv bones, conscience and comfort;
but who can foresee his destiny? pursued my
tourney, and at length entered the state Of Ken
lucky. On! land Of strong drink, daggers, hor-
ses, grogshops and candidates, would had ne
yer seen you / came sound, healthy and hap
pv--T departed bruised, disordered and mlsera-
bic. Somehow had strange presage oil dam
eer-the people looked furious. talked loud,
rode fast, swore, and disputed. This one cali
ed himself alligator, that steam boat, this sea
serpent, tina! tiger. One would De called hall
horse, half alligator, and the other part snap
ping turtle. | had heard the ennsylganians a
buse and denounce one Clay in connection with
Adams, So coming in sight of tavern, where
found collection Of men, horses, wagons,
dogs and hogs, joined the motley crew. The
house was in uproar and commotion-"Old
court, new court, Desha, Beauchamp, hemp,
tobacco, Adams, Clay, Jackson" were heard a,
the same instant. quietly aud peaeeably laid
INV knapsack in the corner, and wishing to IN
insinuate myself into the favor Of the people
I beloved out Huzza for Jackson, damn
Adams and Clay Kill him, pluck out his
ewes, bite off his nose, reverberated through
ihe house They lifted sisss. fraa'szs 5fnised
mangled and helpless They ran over me
threw my knapsack out at the door, and said
should be hung. Spare me, spare me, fellow
citizens, for am poor devil and will do as
you please "Will you vote for Adams ana
Clay' 'Yes, yes, yes 'Give him some erog,
tie up his wounds, and ask bis PARDON So
soon as | could travel, started and followed
Huzza for Clay and Adams
But in this land of opposition and uncertain
ty, who can be always on the safe side? Resov-
ed 10 fluctuate with the tide, would fain have
learned when new change would begin, but
could not. Before was aware, entered Ten
nessee-"Huzza for Clay and Adams" still
cried Luckless man, doomed 10 difficulties
and wounds. l was again attacked, overrun
and despised.
But now | am in Nashville, I am once more
for Jackson, continually drinking his health and
wishing him success and long life. Here have
determined to s:ay-to procure small house,
set up grog shop, and call it the Jackson eroe
shop. will fight for old Hickory, curse Clay
and Adams, and am sure to succeed. Moth.
ing can resist me-devoted 10 Jackson, l can
beat down all opposition.
PATRICK O'CORCLE.
ANECDOTE OF SHUTTER.
Shutter TRAVELLING in the Rriu hton .t,r. ,v;,h