Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-04-05
ALEXANDRIA, d. c.
,,,,D3Y uORNING, arm 5, 1880.

.woo-The recent melancholy occurrence
n s..so,rh;o. has excited, in no inconsiderable
'"'~ =, nublic mind, and has called forth
I aS.Dlay of Executive displeasure- How
gus IN we NAV question the right or the poll
We tM;, last mentioned exercise Of power, we
" s,tbiu., at this time, to say IN opposition
~ ";,y had been outraged, and public feeling
n15 ;.a, the punishment Of the unhappy, and,
's' ,h, moi penitent author Ofthe calamity, and
''u 1r;.,rs But as to the matter of auellins in
~" here is great deal Ofaftected cant, false
sa''%s and sichly sentiment poured forth IN
I'''- ,,o,nsrs. We are not apolosists Tor the
:" -" nor the defenders of its practice, but we
''- o.,us coincide with what appears to be the
|" ,orrept of thinking on the subject
sSr r 40 Mise apothegms of nloralists-the sober
r..,,..o fcold cxperience-and the stili more ex-
I,nd binding declarations Of the Scriptures
- .sa,, with reverence and respect The nature
-, w,s However. be changed before the proud
...h;rb !, within him can be subdued so tho
f.t,r a, bear, withpa;ience, insult and mju-
noOor lf,Isely so called, if You please but
,r,boess, in The worlds opinion, still Honor)
mari. Cd ont course for the injured to pursue,
-, os,an has 10 struggle between his own pro-
,f.,;,rs Of ias,ice and the opinions OF the world
round him. 1t is easy to deciaim against duel
,r ho, sill. erea in this country, public opinion
ts,e, its practice! This is fact which cannot
h. ,l,o;sd. Men Ofhigh feelings cannot brook the
,,,D and conmmely of the world, and sin against
.,,.o, and their own consciences to cape them.
The doctrine Of the poet Cowper-
.,mnrl sensible, aud well bred man,
WA not front ne, and no other can
n,re and elegant in AeOry, as 1t IS handsome
i, .rn>essed: but can it be carried outs and, If
,.,t.J by facts. will it moi fail? We leave the
Questions without Illustrations, because we do
10: ..aow that they require any.
We repeat that we are not the defenders, nor
ne apologists, of duelling. Wecan, with others,
Ook' with contempt upon the thoughtless foolery
Of Youngsters who, in these latter days, begin to
aps the actions Of Others, and imagine that to
hold Iislol is prima facie evidence OF being a
x,x-and we can detest and abhOr the bloody
propensity Of hardened prokcients who glory IN
tn, trade they have learned-but we must respect
the chiyalrc feelings of hisf,-minded, honorable
gentlemen, who. unfortunately for themselves,
are sometimes compelled into course which IS
reDusuaut 20 their own sentiments. They are
not answerable for the principles of the world;
and il. in following what by common consent is
regarded as the path Of Honor, they err, the
s.ernest censor might see something In the prln-
cpes which impel them, to pailiate that error.
The fraillies of human nature have, not untre-
qaeutlv, extenuating circumstances connected
with them. If Honor is delusive shadow, 1T has
at least something alluring in its form, and noble
als appearance. 1t is prize, to the sight at
,est,wOrth contending or.and the wise and gift
ed have never hesitated to secure it.
-sszSesa-
The Court Marshal now sitting i'll Washing
;0a mas concluded the examination of witnesses
Il The case of Captain H?fmaa, whose defence
III expec,e ed will be delivered to-day.
see5e9a-
Extract of a despatch from Major Henry Lee
tonSul General of the United States, at Algiers,
lated Alsi-rS, Goth December, 1929, to Mr.. tn
Buren,, Secretary of State:
Il mention these circumstances not only to
eyln,e the efficacy Of the mode of proceeding
winch was prescribed to me, but in order to mark
me elevation to which our national character and
Mdlence in this quarter, have been advanced by
NE prudence and ability of my worthy predeces-
~r' and by the good conduct Of our Naval com
manders IN the Mediterranean; but chiefly by
Tue ProveSs OF one whose service and glory could
IlO' save him from an early and hapless fate.
mu'S distant re giOn on this barbarous shore, II
IV0Slt' that are strange and various, the name Of
p.EA'Va remembered in honor and repeated
",'n respect; his country pro6ting BY his va!ol
'Us5 aiter MS mortal frame has mouldered inc
S,'' 30 valuable may be the virtues of one Of
osef to hi' fellow-citizens.n
-a8Sos2~
Inc ee5la'e has had respite from the labor
a. executive business fora few days past. 1; is IN
'tsOoa mat the most knotty part ofwhat remsin:
T n Oe uOne vas postponed some days ago, t.