Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-05

seldom considered entitled to the formaiity
of d.n;a, II ;s we'll known that no in
cumbent OF the Office now filed by Mr.. Adams,
was ever more accessible than himself TO the
applications of poverty TO his purse; or ever o.
pened that purse more literally Tor the encour
aeement Of literary enterprise, OF scientinc ano
mechanical inventions, and Of public insti'u-
tions. We happened very recently 70 Know
that he gave one hundred and hfty dollars To-
wards the rebuilding of . College IN Maryland,
named after The Father Of his country, anu one
hundred dollars 10 an Episcopal SEMINARY III
Ohio Numerous instances OF his liosrai'y are
known 10 the inhabitants of this city, oesioes
his subscription Of two hundred dollars TOT 'ne
relief of the ilIusirious author OF the Deciara-
ton Of independence. In fact, Mr.. ADAMS
generous disposition on pecuniary snolec's' Is
so well understood, that illustrations OIL II are
almost as superAuons, as denial OF II Is r,a''
cuIous. Nat. Journal.
The following is an extract from letter We
received few days since from gentleman az
present, and for some years past, resident OF
Western Virginia, who is now on WISH 10 MS
native State, PENNSYLVANIA. The statements ne
makes from his own knowledge and ooserVa-
ton are entitled to the fullest confidence:
"It is no small satisfaction 10 find, among
those with whom formerly associated IN 'he
political world, as complete coincidence oil
sentiment on matters Of State as it we had never
been separated was surprised to be sure, a.
greeably surprised, upon my entrance witnln
the limits Of Pennsylvania, whose elamors Tor
General Jackson have pervaded the Union, 10
find moi only many friends OF the Admlhistra-
ton, but few advocates of the election OF the
General to the Presidency. do not mean, by
this assertion, to i'm press belief that the Jack
soniles in this State are rare; but II IS TACT,
that during months sojournment among
my acuuaintances in various Deighborhoods In
Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties,
| and the city, so far as have ascerlained the O.
pinions of those with whom have conversed
on the subject, have found but two decided
Jackson men, and they were both federaiists Of
the old school.
This, | am aware, is not fair specimen OF
the politics OF those districts, yet 1t satishes me
Of one particular, that Notwithstanding the oo-
jet tons made to MIR. Adams OF account OF his
family politics and early education, and the
doubts suggested of the soundness OF his repuo-
lican principles, the staunch, decided and tried,
democrats here, are the supporters OF the Ad-
ministration; and as far as my information ex-
tends, it will be found generally, that the invet-
crate and inhexible federalis,s arrange them
selves under the banners Of Jackson. On ano.
Their point think l may express myself with
out fear of error-,haI The military mania Of
Pennsylvania is waning. The dazzling splen-
dor Of martial exploits has fascinating influ-
rnce on mankind. The renown which encir-
oes the brow Of even conqueror, places him
on an envied eminence among his fellow men.
Ia, ,,I hos IT raj
chiefiain" are txerted successfully in defence
of hi. country and his counlry's rights, his VIC
tories bear him on the tide Of popular favor for
a time, with an irresistible force To such a
feeling must be ascribed the extraordinary en-
thusiasm in favor ofGeneral Jackson, which
has hitherto prevailed in this republican State.
And did ! not believe that this fervor, which
aims 10 cxalt military prowess above civil quail
fcs,on in the highest department Of our gov
eminent; TO place the mere hero in the seat OF
the state sman, is gradually declining and yield.
ing 10 the exercise OF more sober and dispas-
siona,c Judgment, should deem ii ominous OF
the fate oil our republic. But, il may credit
the unanimous testimony OF those with whom
have conversed, this is the fact. And only
concur with the opinion almost invariably ex-
pressed TO me, in saying there Is high prob
ability that Gen. Jackson will not obtain the E.
lec,oral vote of Pennsylvania In a few days
shall proceed 10 Harrisburg, the focus OF Jack
sonism; and should there be as much disap-
pointed 10 finding an Overwhelming majority"
as in the other sections in which have mingled,
with politicians, shall conclude the Generals
case TO be hopeless. Of one thing am con.
WINGED, that his advocates are the noisy part Of
the community, while the friends Of the admin
istra,ion generally say little. There is, how
ever, no doubt that the coming election OF cleo
tors will be, warmly contested, and bring out
full array Of the voters Of the state.
From the hustle and noise Of the Generals
partisans here, people at distance are Certain
ly deceived as 10 the strength Of his party
With nftignedIgratilude for the services he has
rendered our country, wish him better tate
than to be elected its President.
From the National Intelligencer, Ak,rch 8.
LIST OF ACTS,
Passed a! the Second Session of The Nineteenth