Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-07-17

these men TO whom we refer upon the subject
For example, the case Of the six miiitiamen-
we refer to this so often because we wish TO
press it home to the feelings and hearts OF the
people. Have not all the details Of this bloody
and cruel transaction ieen subs,antIa'ec by
proof the most positive and direct! Has il not
been shown as clear as the light OF the sun, that
these unfortunate men we're put to death con-
trary TO law, Justice and humanity? 1t is in
vain to affirm that the statement OF the white
washing committee Of Nashville, the report OF
the packed committee Of the House Of Repre-.
sen,atives, or the miserable attempts at argus
ment "ovcr'' the signature Of Mr.. Senator Ea>
ton wash out the stain Of this foul deed: because
it is no, the fact. They have proved nothing,
or strengthened our testimony. If theDi IS
clearly proved that a man in The exercise OF
power in,rusted 10 him for the public good,
while he was flushed with recent victory, and
secure from the possibility of danger, most
cruelty and unJustly consigns six OF his fellow
creatures to death contrary to law, in violation
Of every principle Of justice, and in manner
the most shocking and revolving TO human ma
,ure; if ,his is proved we say, the question
comes (and wao can hesitate to answer is this
man Fl, to be the ruler of free people? Why
then should men shut their eyes to fact like
this, why should they suffer :heir gratitude, il
may be, but surely criminal gratitude, to
blind their judgment and pervert their reason!
I, is not the par, Of freemen TO refuse to exam
inc the conduct of men who are candidates for
their SURFACES, and aspirants for the honors
they bestow; sill less does it become them 10
wink at or overlook encroachments upon their
own liberty. The time may come when they
will lament their folly or neglect.
These desul,ory remarks were occasioned
by observing the unwillingness on the part OF
some of the Hero's friends 10 enter into any
thing like rigid examination Of his character
and pre;ensions. They would willingly ifthey
could, drown our voices by their huzzas. For
ourselves, as we have repeatedly declared, we
want nothing, Blu, that the "still small voice"
OF reason SHOULD have a hearing II this could
be effected in every instance, IL these false, and
dangerous notions which some entertain OF mil
i,ary talents could be removed; il their UNI
manly preiudices could Be eradicated, and this
contest could be made to depend upon the viz
tues, the merits, the services and the quali6ca-
tons of the two candidates before the people,
JAoKsoN's name, in connection with the Presi-
deucy, would never be uttered by an American.
NAVAL The Portsmouth Advertiser of the
10th inst, informs tina, Com. CREIGHTON has
received orders to take command OF The Brazil
hsn SOU on, in the plLce OF Com. Biddlr, who
returns TO the United States. Com {. goes
out in the new frigate Hudson, now fitting at
New York.
The Rev. Luther Halsey, Professor Of Nstu-
raj Philosophy in the College Of Prlnceton,
New Jersey, was on Monday last, unanimously
elected Pastor of the Second Presbyterian
Church Of Washington.
RArrLEsNAKEs - From various papers in the
interior Of Pennsylvania, we learn that these
venemous reptiles are uncommonly numerous
the presen, year. A few days ago, there was
an account Of child dying from the bite of
one. A paper from Wiikesbsre, and now be-
foe US, states, that, on the 2sth ult. Mr..
Charles Shippey. was brtien on the end Of fin
ger by rationale in Biakely township. In
less than ten minutes The man was speechless.
Among other various remedies, applied TO pre-.
vent the swelling, and to destroy the effect OF
the poison in the stomach and blood, the finger
was inserted into foul, and the poisonous auid
extracted The fowl died in few minutes IN
consequence Of the poison. The man was ex-
pec,ed 70 recover. Boston Cour.
DIFFERENCE OF CONSTITUTION. Substances
that are poisonous to one tribe OF animals are
medicinal 10 second, and even highly nutri'
tive to third. Thus, swine are poisoned BY
pepper seeds, which to man are serviceable
! and grateful spice; while henbane roots, which
destroy mankind, prove wholesome diet 10
swine. In like manner, aloes which TO our kind
is useful medicine, is rank venom TO dogs
and foxes; and the horse, which is poisoned by
the water hemlock, sn6 corrosive suolima,e
will take dram Of arsenic daily, and improve
thereby both in his coat and condition.
rNe,c York Farmer.
MAKING THE MOST OF LAND. Capt. Jane:
Perkins, Of Essex, Mass. raised, last season or