Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-07-23

continue to attend To that branch oil the ousuees
If the clerks removed had nothing to 40 WIN INC
laccounts Of MIR. Harris and MIR. Pauidlns' now
was it possible for them 10 know OF any transac'
tions of public or private nature between shs"
land the Auditor. If they knew nothing OF the
transact;nns between these individuals. what then
becomes of the charge now made against them OF
Ibeing participators in the alleged frauds. What
have here stated, are facts known to every clerk
under the Government, but more particularly 10
those in the Treasury Department: and TO them
| appeal to state, whether in this or any other
transaction, since the formation OF our govern
ment. thew ever heard a whisper to the preJudlce
of either of the Mr.. Macdaniels who have Deen
removed from the Fourth Auditors Office. these
gentlemen have grown into manhood in the SER
Vice of their country. They are known to eve
lry officer in the Navy, from the oldest Commo-
dore down TO the Youngest Midshipman. there
fore call on that band of worthless to say, whether
they have ever known of any act or circumstance,
public or private in these gentlemen that
IrouId he considered sensurable. know that
each and every one of them that reads this article
will promptly answer no!
Of the other gentlemen simultaneously remov-
ed with the Macdaniels, | know but little; but
have the best assurances that the foregoing re.
marks are equally applicable to them.
tizen of this District, and by every officer Of the
Navy, to be true. what language can be used
sufficiently strong in condemnation OF the accus-
ors in this case. The contempt with which they
are daily treated bv the citizens of the Metr0po-
lis, and of Georgetown, would be sufficient to
drive any honorable man to seek residence else
where; but the worthy co-edito,s OF the Teie-
graphit would seem, glory in their disgrace. Let
them enjoy it to their hearts content.
The ehrontery of the Fourth Auditor. however,
out Herods Herod. With what ingenious, with
what magnanimous impudence, does this defamer
Of all honest men, in his zeal for his employers,
strip the Administration carcase of the only rag
which disguised its deformitv. and left its indie
cency doubtful What per6dious wretch but
himself would have dared to admit the influence
of personal feelings as among the motives by
which he was actuated in the discharge of his Off
cial dutv!t | have never heard that the cele-
brated Horne Tooke was famous for moderation
towards his political opponents, or that he could
be charged with ascribing an undue limitation to
the range of party bitterness: yet IN his memora-
BILE letter toJunus, the Auditor and his associates
will find it laid down, that ''personal enmity is
motive fit only for the DerI" But it appears
the monopoly of that poentate is now Invaded
BY his subjects. The journeymen have entered
into close competition with their master; and
truly the race is not against them. But ha-
tired is not the solitary attribute transferred. of
late. from the crown of Satan; 'reacIery. con-
tiguous jewel, has formed portion Of the spoil.
See his reply to Miles King.
OTHELLO.
Washington City. idly 20.
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Council of Alexandria last week, | understand
land somewhat to my astonishment) that they did
not finally pass the bill - subscribing to the
Alexandria Canals" but, upon further inquiry,
found out the reason why the Council did not.
The Council deemed it prudent first to APP
point Committee out of its body to ascertain
upon what terms the money could be procured
from the Banks in Alexandria. Ia circumstance,
in my humble opinion, that should have been
more publicly known.) Do not. Mr. Snowden,
| entreat of you, imagine, for a moment, that
am opposed to the Alexandria Canal: on the con-
trary, am one of its good friends But wish
to know what earthly reason there is for the Cor
poration of Alexandra to borrow from the Banks
Of Alexandria fifty thousand dollars at inter-
est, to increase thereby the heavy weight Of tax
alton under which the citizens Of Alexandria are
now grooming. You will, no doubt, be ready to |
ask the question, How else can the Council dos
will also be ready to answer, by asking the fol-
lowing queries: Have. not We the People mort
gagged our all to effect loan in Holland, the eff
feet of which we all now feel. however prosper
Gus the undertaking must eventually be to Alex
andua, and is there not large portion of that
money IN our Banks, and will it not be consi |
derabIe time ere that money is wanted? Quere. |
Why pay twelve per cent. at present, when six |
per cent. is sufficient. Sufficient for the day |
is the evil thereof
hope YOU will give this place, and beg the
hint may take. Many citizens, be assured, agree
with a CITIZEN. |
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COMMUNICATED.
Further Caution 10 Cell Water Drinkers. -
A grave digger in Washington, after having labor
ed at his avocation on Sunday last, drank large
draughs of cold water alone, and was the next day
emboweled in one of those cold clay tenemens.
which he had so frequently prepared for others.