Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-02

our enthusiasm, that stain from the cherished
character Of our city. Much was due from US,
and we have paid in part the debt
I'VE count now confidently on from four to
Ave hundred OF a majority for the Administra-
ton, in Pittsb1re. Those Jacksonites who
have any moderation "a small class at all times
to be sure,) admit that they are completely pros
tra,cd in this quarter"
From the Charleston City Gazette, June %.
The warfare between The Administration and
Opposition Parties in England, is conducted
with as much vehemence and asperiiy, and on
pretty much the same terms, as that between
the leading parties in our own country. There,
as here, The defeated using TO its fullest ex-
tent, their privilege Of abuse and de!raction,
and inpugning the motives, because the con-
duct Of the successful, Goes not correspond
with the views or submit 10 the dictation Of
would-be oligarchy The proceedings Of Par.
lament, after the constitution OF the New Ca.
binet, were looked to with an anxiety common
sura,e with their interest-and both in and out
Of England, deep curiosity awaited the devel-
opemcnt then 10 be made Of the policy which
was hereafter 10 govern its counsels, and OF the
nature and grounds Of the new party, which was
to be raised up in opposition to II. A debate OF
the most stormy and irritating character has
accordingly resulted-And in the acknowledg-
rent of Mr.. CANNING himself, cyincing de.
cided and unequivocal opposition TO himself
and his new associates in authority. Whether
then i'm the face Of such an opposition, he will
succeed in that liberal and digni6ed system Of
me assures he proposes to pursue, is question
of deep moment, not only 10 the interests OF
England, but also to the advocates Of freedom
and the lovers Of humanity throughout the
world. We not only hope but believe that he
will Of the three constituent branches OF Go
| vernment, he certainly has the coalition OF the
King and Commons-and these, united with his
own splendid reputation and the distinguished
talents Of his coadjutors, must enable him 10
withstand the most powerful opposition that
can be raised up against him. II he does sue.
coed, his political career will be perhaps the
most brilliant that has fallen 10 the lot Of any
Prime Minister Of Great Britain. If he does
not. we have much mistaken The spirit and cha
actcr Of the British Public
.another "Coincidsnce THE analogy between
the opposition to Mr.. Canning administration,
and that to the administration OF MIR. Adams is
remarkably striking. Both were organized by
the factious aud disappointed, before the char
acter Of either could be tested by single mea-
sure:-Both present the strange anomaly OF u
hitting the leaders of the proud aristocracy with
the rabble, headed by the Cobbetts and Hunts
of both countries Both are mere personal OPP
positions, without regard to measures or prln.
ciples: Both administrations are composed OF,
and sustained BY, the moderate and considerate
men of all parties: And both oppositions are
conducted in spirit of unexampled teroclty,
and bitter and cruel as the grave.
Ne,c. York Com. Adrertiser.
From the Ne,s York Commercial .aduertiser June 2s
DEBATE UPON THE BRITISH NAVl-
CATION LAWS.
We procceti with the few remarks with which
we had intended to accompany the mastery ana
triumphant reply Of Mr. Huskisson, 10 the at
,acks upon the Free Trade System, so called,
l,,ely engrafted upon the commercial policy Of
Grea, Britain. Petitions had for many months
been mourning into the Parliament, from the ship
owners i'm almost every part OF the realm, pray
ing for the repeal Of those acts. Zen: Jas
coigne was the champion OF the petl'iohers
unon the focr Of the House OF Commons, and
he spoke at great length against the acts, whica'
concurring With the views OF the petitioners
| he contended were destroying the shipping IN
,erests Of the empire. AseVldence Of ms iaC''
II was mainta aimed, by the speaker as wen as
,he ne,i,ioners, that in consequence OF the late
acts the increase Of foreign shipping in their
ports. has already caused depreciation OF from
20 to as per cen,um, upon the whole value OF
British tonnage.
Mr.. Huskisson, ii will have been seen, spoke
with distinguished ability, as he always does
when discussing the great subjects connected
with the department, Of the government. IT. over s
which he immediately presides. Nor did ne
snare the lash upon those whom he very Justly
! charged with conjemning measures which they
did no, understand. In contradiction TO 'ne
statements of his opponents, he undertook 10
show, by official documents, that under the new
navigation acts, SO far from having decrease
British tonnage had actually inereaseo' wHn.
but for the increase OF the vesseis OF tue on,'eo
60. ,h.re would have been no increase what
ever Of foreign tonnage. These acts were pass