Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-05-10

dent. had we an atom OF doubt on this subject
before, MIR. Clay's speech would have removed
h.-k will be one of the most painful political
scenes we have ever witnessed. eff our commits
siOners should make out Buenos Ayres to be in
dependent, and the Revolutionary Patriot, who
sits at the head of our affairs, should think him
self obliged to turn his back upon her.
Eng. .4pr. IL, 1918.
But while Mr.. Clay was receiving these merit
ed honors from the Enquirer, General Jackson
at that time came under the ban of its dis
pleasure. His ususpations of law and liberty,
and his unconstitutional stretches of power, were
then held up to public censure and Reproduction,
in such articles as these:
Peasacola.-Gen. Jackson, it appears, after
taking Pensacola, established territorial DEPART
men., of which Col. King is the temporary gov
ernor-he has also established an American Gus.
tom house; and, in fact, has exercised most of the
attributes of sovereignty, as if it were our o,on
| territory. We presume, that in these steps, he
has gone without the instructions of the govern
ment, and that it will not be long before he will
be instructed to evacuate the premises. We
will not suppose, for one moment, that the Pre-
sident has the slightest intention in this way Of
occupying the Flordas; for, little as we owe the
Spaniards, there is something we owe to ourselves.
We repeat, that our national character is worth
hundred Floridas.- Eng. July Z, 1918.
And again, in such as the following:
General Jackson-Many newspapers of the
United States are coming out in the most unqua-
lifted terms of praise upon the whole conduct of
Major General Jackson and Florida. Some who
admit the occupation of Pensacola to be an act of
acar against Spain, are vet willing to support IT.;
some. because we want the FlOridas; others, be-
cause we have suffered wrongs from Spain, which
they are willing, in this way, to bring to an ADJUST
ment as soon as possible. Some Justify him up
on one ground, and some upon another-Under
these circumstances. we give place to another
view of the question from the pen of CIvIs. Were
we at liberty to mention his name, 1t would be
unnecessary for US to say, ho,c porthy he IS OF
being heard We agree with Girls, that Pen
sacola ought to be immediately restored to the
Spanish authorities The acts of the command
ing officer, so deeply interesting to the honor and
peace of this nation, ought not to be passed over
because they are the acts of General Jackson, or
because they relate to such nation as SPAIN
Notwithstanding his high character, or her low
one, our Government ought to weigh the whole
matter carefully, and act accordingly.
1Enquirer July IA, 1918.
1t was in later days, but with the occurrences
which happened at that time fresh in his memo
nv. and when attempts were making to elevate
this Military Chieftain into the seat of Civil
Ruler, that the Editor of the Enquirer indignant
jlv exclaimed, that :. his election would be a
CURSE upon the country" The prescriptions
for opinion's sake-the distresses of "reformed"
Ifamilies-the weakness and imbecility of the
Cabinet-the waste of public money. and the fac
tons of the party-proclaim, in audible Ian
guage, the fulhlment of this prophecy.
We are satisfied, for one day, with the exhibi-
ton of {" consistency" that we have made. Let
the ENQUIRER remember that s. much yet remains
unsung. and that his files have not yet been halt
turned over.
Extract ofa letter from gentleman IN Virginia
TO the Editor ofthe .fleraadria Gazette.
"Speaking of politics, assure you that the
people of this State will yet be brought to reflect
seriously or what they have done. They are
even now satisfied in their hearts, that. in giving
US Jackson, they have fulfilled Ritchie's predic,
ton, and gwen US curse mdeed.
/ -sea569sso-
The New Hampshire Patrot-lsaac Hills own
paper-has letter from Washington, most pro-
baby written BY Hill himself, which contains the
following sentence;
81 assure you sir, on my o,cn personal hno,c-
LEDGE. that the President has entire confidence IN
Mr.. Hill. and looks upon his rejection as bio"
at hmselfM'
Inc President, therefore, does not act up to
Isaac's rule of faith-'' Though he STAY me, yet
will put my trust in him."
The truth is, the President does feel, and feel
sorely too, the contempt heaped upon him by the
present Congress. He looks upon every re'ec-
tioa as blo,r al himselE'
-asseeSSee97e-
Salem Murder.-It seems probable that the
horrible and mysterious murder of Joseph White
Esq. of Salem, will be explained by the investl-