Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-22

they lake the chances tnat tpeir eo"a.io -
in the general confusion, be improved. >ohder
the guidance of no fixed rules of action save
those Of selfish interest, any country becomes =
their home, any land as much priced as that Of
their nativity Talk 10 them of the Consti'u-
ton, they know nothing but its name.
The elections for Representative TO Con-
gress fror, the Northern Neck having ended, *
various measurements having obtained curfn-
cy with the public, particularly as to certain
queries pro2ounded al Richmond Court House
it may be necessary to give the subject fare
well notice, as no one has hitherto deemed 1t
worthy Of attention.
In the first place, the Federalists of the old
John Adams School, the advocates Of "the Alt
en- and Sedilion laws, and midnight appoint
ments," now claim that they are the only adj
vocates OF State Rights, and the only true re-
pubIicans. To this order, am informed, the
author Of the queries belongs, who, with many
others, have sezed upon General Jackson's
letter to Mr.. Monroe, and seek, with many real
republicans, TO effect union Of the two great
political parties in this country. Let 1t be re-
membered that the Federalists having lost all
weight in the government as dlsllnct BODY,
are daily seeking, under any guise, to lnslnuate
themselves into various departments; and Tor
this purpose they will as soon wear the livery
of Gen. Jackson as that Of any other leader. he
object of the author Of the queries published
in the Enquirer Of the 18th Of April, is evil
DENLY to produce an impression abroad, that
Mr. Talierro is not only opposed 10 the gen.
eral policy Of the present Administration, but
that he is in favour of the election Of Gen. Jack
son to the Presidency This latter idea Of the
author is absolutely false. MIR. I. has at all
times, and in all places, expressed his opinion
Of the unfIncss Of Jackson Tor this high office;
nor can any thing, save Instructions induce
him TO vote for him in preference 10 Mr. Adj
ans. If he DE in ALI opposituASft is not an
opposition TO favour Gen Jackson. On none
of his answers to the questions could such
construction be placed. Hundreds heard his
public declaration made before the people, and
no sound issued from his lips favourable TO
Jackson. This is an assertion which dehes de-
NAL
Secondly, Let the good Democrats Of the
Present day. beware how they take 10 their boz
SONS, and into their confidence, men of DIFF
feren, stamp. Perhaps, they will try 10 lull
them by protesting similarity of objects and
opinion, at this time; but the present struggle
for men will not endure always; and when it is
over, it may 5e too late 10 purge the household.
Listen not to professions made by political
wealhercocks-when the wooden horse is once
within the Notifications, the object Of the enc
my is answered My motto is, and ever has
been: Timso Danaos e. dona terentes. | never
can exist in harmony with any, whose tavorlie
theme is the abuse Of Thomas Jefferson. There
are many who call themselves republicans
whenever you wish to ascertain whether metal
is base, you apply powerful acid-,he very
name Of Thomas Jefferson, when pronounced
in the hearing of these people, effects at once
a chemical analysis, and exhibits their compo-
nent parts say with truth, and without fear
that no man who differs with Mr. Jefferson in
politics, is either Democrat, or a friend to the
people OF this country. Who is the represen-
ta,ive of this District! He has enjoyed the
confidence of Jefferson, Madison and Monroe
he first brought about the revolution in 800 in
the Northern Neck, which made it truly and
emphaticaly republican. His talents are with
out any question far superior, not only to those
Of any other in his District, but rqualed by
very few in his native State. RI any OF his con
s,ituenis are ignorant of this fact, let them en-,
uuirc Of those who serve with him at Wash
ngton. Every attempt has been made TO
break him down by the little spirits OF the day,
but 10 no purpose; the late election shows IN
what estimation their representative is held by
the people They have better sense than to be
played upon by their enemies, and will not sui.
fer their only bright star TO set forever and
leave them in midnight darkness. 1t is hintec
that the querist himself longs for seat III Con.
gress, and was excessively mortified that poll
was moi opened for him; but he best knows his
own views; the freeholders did not second his
incinations
All former and present offences are 20 be for.
given, if Jackson is only supported. Many there
are, who, Hindoo-like, yoke themselves to the
car Of this Juggernaut of their idolatry, and sub
nit themselves 10 be crushed by its wheels in
this modern Golgotha. In vain do they tell US
that their favorite can do no harm-ha, he will
select an able Cabinet, which will exercise
control over the ambitious projects fthe Pre-
sidenl. This is but slender compliment to
the head Of a great nation, that he would an
swer no better purpose than the Automaton
Chess player, whose every move is clearly the
offspring not of his own intelligence, but the
result Of mechanical continuance, combined
with superior skill and cunning TO deceive
The friends Of General Jackson have adopted
in effect the doctrines Of the modern Phioso-
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