Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-07-18

| In this instance, it is shewn That Ien. JaCkso"
himself appointed the officers OF these troops,
or that they we're appointed under his authoti
ty or sane lion, without the consent or even inc
cogniz,nce Of ;he States. Here, to use the IAN
euage of the Committee, "the power to appoint
them was sslf-assumed, inasmueh as ,he APP
pointments were not made, and they held TO
commissions, by virtue Of any authority Tor 'hat
purpose derived from any oil the States.
These are all facts proved before Commit
tee Of the House of Representatives, and under
the sanction Of that Committee, laid before
Congress and the nation. They are not to be
misrepreseu,ed away by the advocates OF Gen.
Jackson; they cannot be put down by deniai,
however vehement. Whatever may be their
effect on the present prospects, or the future
fame of General Jackson, they sand enroll
ed among the archives 10 which the historian
must come for his materials, at time when
none Of the partialities or enmi,ies which have
their origin In party leagues and personal con-
sidera,ions, will survive to throw their Jaund'c-
ed hue over the records of our age.
A very disgraceful riot, the particulars OF
which are given 10 the N. Y. papers, took
place in that City last week, among the steve
dores, and labourers connected with the snip
ping, on account ola reduction Of their wa
pes. After considerable tumuit nine OF the
gang were apprehendcd and committed Tor
trial
A curious instance Of the manner in which
parliamentary business was managed before the
revolution Of 1868 is mentioned BY Bishop Bur-
ne, in his History of his own times When
Charles /. held a parliament in Scotland In the
beginning Of his reign, a bill was introduced TO
extend the royal perogative. To this there
was great opposition and several attempted to
make objections, but they were silenced anc or
dercd to give their votes. The question was
accordingly taken and the bill rejected. But
the clerk Of the Register, declared 1t was car
ried. and the members afraid to accuse him OF
classifying the records Of Parliament, suffered 1t
to be promulgated as a law!
From the Baltimore 7merienn.
The New York Journal Of Commerce contains
translatian Of the Address OF the Grand Co.
lombian Convention at Ocana, drawn up when
tina, assembly had seen but week in session,
and, Of course, before the adoption Of any I'M
noriant measures. 1t is conceived in tone
which, if sincere, and shared by the body OF the
nation, would soon bring about the healing OF
all dissen,ions, and the establishment. OF a hrm
government, among the Colombian people
There are, no doubt, many virtuois and inte'i'
gent minds assembled at Ocans, who are ear
nest in Their wishes for the repose OF their coun'
trv. We should be glad, however, to think
that their intelligence and patriotism were SO
generally participated by the people, as 10 give
hem the assurance Of steady adherenis in any
form Of free and constitutional policy. Ii does
no, say much for the population OF Colombia,
that no small number Of those who are familiar
with their condition and character, would deem
Boil, n to confer bene6 on them, were he 10
take their government into his own hands.
The Address Of III. Convention breathes
very different spirit. 1t reminds the nation OF
its eighteen years Of sanguinary war, privations
and sacrifices in the pursuit. OF loerty; and that
having achieved its independence, is next la
bour is 10 give permanence TO Its sacred ana
imprescrip,i5le right to freedom. That the
| Convention, called together by the clamours OF
he people, and elected by them, without any
compulsiun, is animated by the desire 10 IN
ves,igate dispassionately what reforms are ne
cessary. aud 10 assuage the calamites o. The
people.
Having taken" say they, "the most sacred
Of oarhs, they have by that solemn and religious
act, contracted a new obligation Of conscience;
TO sustain the integrity and independence OF thr
Republic, the sovereignty Of the nation, its CT
vii and politicalc liberty; the form OF It's
popular, representative, elective and alter
raiive government, the responsibility OF your
magistrates and officers, and the division OF
the supreme power Of It's administration IN
10 legislative, executive and judicial These
are the foundation on which the social ediher
and The pillars of your prosperity repose. y
The early period Of the political existence
of Colombia was prosperous The relations,
and the development, Of her resources, were
satisfactory If succeeding events, says tn.
address, have distu, bed public order, the Con-
ven,on earnestly desires, and resolu'rlyinlehds
to restore harmony and tranquility. II exhorts
the nation to abandon partial views and inter
ests, extinguIsh resen,ments, and wait calmly
for the decision Of their representatives in this
grand national convention, persuaded that ITO
insure their liberty, property, equaity& rights,
will be their exclusive employmenl."-Ih
Lc, ear