Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-08-04

auy man TO misrepresent them, by electing fhro'
apathy or deception supporter OF an admlnistta-
ton, whose acts and policy are at direct variance
with what they think the true interests OF the
country reqllre-''
We have not heard the name of the gentleman
who is to oppose Col. MERCER; but it the design
here alluded to be formed. we rely upon the
known intelligence and patriotism OF the voters
of Loudoun and Fairfax. to oppose him. With
the local politics of these counties we have no
wish to interfere. but when we see plans entered
into TO defeat the wishes of the people on Nation.
al subjects. we conceive it to be a dlty, to aid
in disseminating the facts of the case.
&Aer
The Great Debate in the Senate. as 1t IS
generally called. has now become matter OF his
tory. and we do not refer to it for any party or
political purpose. but once again TO express our
admiration of the leading speech "hIeh 1t pro-
duced. Another perusal OF NJ. W EssTERs
splendid effort has but increased oar. admiration
of the distinguished Orator. aud or respect rms
principles. 1t will be referred to hereafter as
one of the ablest. most profound. and luminous
expositions of the Federal Constitution ever made
and on that account will be perhaps more high
Ily prized than for its occasional flights of true
and manly eloquence, and the vein of Attic wit
If Wit it can properly be caled) which every now
and then shows itself We consider it good for
the country on every account, that this sound
llawver, honest man. and liberal statesman, had
an opportunity of 50 triumi hanty establishing
the true principles of the Union-principles which
were and are now assailed by the advocates OF
notification. We look upon MIR. eBsrER' S
fame as identified already with the glory OF our
country, and as having no oonneXioa with the
evanescent politics of the day. He take higher
ground than most of politicians, ard elevates
himself far above the petty striies for power and
place When better times come r0und-and their
commencement is not far distant--we ardently
indulge the hope that the powers of his great mind
NAV be exerted for the benefit of his country.
even IN higher station than that which he now
!, occupies He well deserves the gratitude and
honors Of the Republic
-EcS
The Western Carolinian. printed at Salisbury,
N. c. in furious article in favor OF nu'lihca-
ton. rails at the Editor Of the Richmond Enqul-
rer. and accuses him of inconsistency. What a
discovery!
, Erraf,nn Any man who Is foolish enough to
-, quote Latin in a newspaper, ought not to COM
plain when it is printed inaccurately. Vide the
quotation in an editorial article in Yesterday
Gazette.
<NsS-
MATHEW CAREY has declined being candi-
date for seat in Congress. He refers to pam
phlet written by him in 1892, in which he said,
that he would never on any account allow himself
to be put up as candidate for any public office.
Mr. CAREY is an honorable exception to most OF
our public men. who are generally over greedy
for Office, and never decline the gifts OF their fel-
low citizens.
: Mr.. CAREY is now employed in writing series
of letters to the people of South Carolina. called
the neNsOlive Branch. That theysmay cause the
infatuated Disunonists of that state to pause in
their mad career, is our earnest wish.
i 1872
Extract ola letter from Charles County, (Md. J
, PoRT ToBAcco. July 90.
"The National Republican Ticket for this
County will be-
!, JOHN G. CHAPMAN,
DANIEL JENIFBK,
} Henry BRAwNER,
THOMAS RoGERsoN.
" From the signs of the times think our
, prospects look cheerful from every quarter
; Should we succeed in Maryland, as trust we
shall, by triumphant majority, it will infuse vi
gor and additional strength and energy into other
quarters: and hope in 1885 we shall have. not
5 Jackson aud Reform but HENRY CLAY, hO-
nest principles, and wise measures"
-<ceh
The Annual Commencement of the University
of Pennsylvania took place on Saturday last,
and the exercises were creditable to the students.
The University is rising in public estimation.
-ScEA
Louisiana Elections. New Orleans Mer-
camille Advertiser of the 18th July, informs us
that Gen. P. THOMAS has been elected to Congress
from the Second Congressional District of Loui-
siana, by majority Of III votes over Gen. RIP
| LEY.
The same paper gives further returns from the
election for Governor, from which it appears that
the votes stood thus:
Fer ROMAN, ..........................3,1 1873
| BEAUvAIS, ...........'''...'.'.'l.S o4
| HAMILTON. .................1, 1884
| RANDALL, .......' .......'... .....475
Mr.. RoMAN's ma jority over Mr.. HAMILTON, the
next highest candidate, is therefore 1904: over
Mr.. BEAuvA1s, 1884; and over Mr. RANDALL
27l3.