Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-28
From The Ne,v Fork Daily advertiser.

There are some striking points OF resem-
blance in the state ofthings in Great Brian,
relating to the Administration Of the Govern
ment, and that in our own country number
of men who have found it necessary to leave
their places, and Of course :hcir income, ana
their influence, appears TO have yielded with a
very bad grace. Lord Eldon, and the Duke Of
wellington. and Lord Westmorelapd, and
good MANY other "Lords and Gentlemen, who
have long been in Office, and enjoyed all the
pleasure and profit to be derived from power
and place, obviously feel an uncomfortable de.
gree of vexation and chagrin at the idea Of
parting with both and returning 10 the condi-
lion Of ordinary Lords and Gentlemen, with
out much prospect of ever reganlng the seats
of power, and the means OF extensive ana eA-
,raordinary influence. II is hard case, we a.
gree. The habit Of governing and controlling;
and the qualification which arises from con,
sciousness Of being objects OF attention, ana Oh
public subserviency and adula'lon, becomes
strong and inveterate; and when men are caiiea
o relinouish them, il is like parting with 'heir
brea,h-they yield with extreme reluctance 'ano
commonly indulge themselves in the most re-
sen,ful and vindictive feelings towards those oy
whom they have been supplanted.
As far forth as the circumstances and the IA
ture of the two governments will admit, the
experience Of this country is very nearly relat'
ed TO that.of Great Britain. The Southern
States had enjoyed the honoars, emoluments,
and influence of the national government for so
long time, that, like the English Ministers,
they seemed to hatter themselves 1t would be
nerpetual-that they had sort Of hereditary
RICH, TO controul and regulate the public al
fairs. TO receive and distribute the national Ia
vours. To disturb this train Of good feelings
and especially 10 take from them the privileges
and perouisites which they han so long, and so
upinterrup.edly enjoyed, is an offence OF very
beinous character. Hence the passionate and
vindic,ive spirit which is so manifest IN their
dinner speeches, their stump oratlons, tneii
circular addresses, and their party gazettes.-
The ex-minis,ers, and their violent partizans
in Parliament, say, that MIR. Canning and the
wings have formed vicious, corrupt coali.
ton. So say the disappointed and defeated
noli,icians Of the South concerning the na!Ion'
a administration "The Church is in danger,
s.vs ord EIdon, and the Duke of Wellington
.nd ,he;r associates. "Slavery"-for fortu
n,,eIv we have no established Church-"Slave.
~ is in danger,"-say Governor Giles, and
Mr. Hayne. and Mr. Hamilton, and some score:
of Others. who are great republicans. aud mos
arden,,v devoted TO freedom and justice.
YOU weld 10 the Catholics, say the ex.minis'ers
Won violate the Constitution Of Great Britain
By elec,ing Mr.. Adams, instead OF Genera
Jackson, in strict conformity 10 the provisions
aud principles of The Constitution, say 'he
Southern politicians, and demagogues, you g
abresst Of public opinion, and in that way, VII
| tually 81 least, violare that instrument.
In short men placed in similar situations "a
bouring under similar feelings, influenced ~