Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-05-08

SEES, that the article is not the Compiler's, we
shall, with much pleasure, correct our mis-statc-
ment
Ii Mr.. r. however, is anxious for full dis
play of inconsistency, we promise not to travel
beyond the columns of the Enquirer.
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DELLA! HORRIDA BELLA!"
"Ihe tocsin sounds to arms"
The SuccEssIoN.-A strong indication ap-
peared Yesterday that the contest between Mes
srs. Calhoun and Van Buren, was approaching
its crisis. Their respective champions Lieuten-
ant General Duff Green, Editor of the Telegraph,
and Lieutenant James w. Webb, Editor of the
Courier, met at the Capitol, and seemed bent on
mutual determination. Such, however, was not
the result on either side. The only particulars
the Courier was armed with walking stick, and
the Telegraph with percussion :" lock pocket
pistol; and that the Courier offered to throw a.
way the stick, if the Telegraph would throw "a
way the pistol; an overture which the Telegraph
though saturated with valOr, had nevertheless
discretion enough to decline. Nat. Jour.
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The Senate spent some time in Executive bu-
siness on Thursday. Kendall's nomination, we
understand. has been postponed until Monday.
1t is positively cruel to keep Amos so long sus-
pended in such an uneasy posture.
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A letter from Mr.. Jefferson is published in ia
vor of the Tariff and high protecting duties
1t is to be lamented that the officious o,acry of
Mr.. Jeffersons pretended friends, should lead to
the exposure of his inconsistencies.
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A writer in the Charleston Mercury, says that
the position assumed by the editor of that paper,
in relation to the nomination of General Jackson
for the next Presidency, has given satisfaction to
the friends Of state rights in South Carolina The
position here alluded to, is, thatit is too early for
South Carolina to commit herself. After stating
the congeniality of sentiment between the editor
of the Mercury and the people of the State, the
writer goes on to observe:
We have heretofore acted with generous zeal
it IS now time for US TO act with sober dlscre-
ton. The Southern States have siXty-siX votes.
Let us suspend our decision until the last mo-
ment. and with n firm devotedness 10 princi pie,
refuse to give these votes TO any Tariff candidate.
Who doubts the result: Our weight must be felt
our influence will be acknowledged. We owe
il to ourselves thus 20 act. During the last can
vass, the representatives at Colombia declared
that the Constitution was in jeopardy; and when
it was proposed 70 throw the State upon its sove-
rei.nty, the Legislature refused, until another
National Administration, should be afforded an
opportunity of redressIng our grievances. The
redress has not yet come; and as we have given
our confidence in advance. so let us wait with pa
tience. rather than commit ourselves by hasty
denomination. Scarcely is the President warm
in his chair of state. when forth steps Tariff Penn
svlvania and proposes him for the next Presiden-
tlal term. Shall we who prefer principles to men,
thus readily give in our adhesion; or shall we not
rather, with the constancy of determined patriots,
stand sloof from strifes and contests about mne
men and battle only tor principle?
South Carolina has a deep devoted affection
for the Hero of New Orleans; but she cannot
she will not consent to be entanged by any
leagues or covenants with Jackson States. She
will not consent to be chained down by any
pledge TO re-eect him. or elect any other candi-
date She will move EDWARDS with firm step,
an erect countenance, and an eye kindled up by
the fires of Liberty. On the constitution OF 1857
her Gaze is fixed, and she will not turn to look
at any man however elevated. This early re-
nomination of General Jackson by Pennsylvania
is master stroke of policy. She evidently sees,
that South Corolina is rousing herself like strong
man after sleep, and shaking - her mvincible
locks''-looking with calm and holy awe at the
dark advance of Federal powers-but vet with
intrepid confidence in her own determined ener-
ries. Mr.. Editor you have spokenout 1t is time.
Sir. that all who value independence should 10 so
likewise. The state Is nearly unanimous upon
the course to be pursued. The question ought
TO be answered by every individual Are you for
unqualified submission,o or determined resistance'
in other words, will you submit to see the Con
stitut;on YOU have sworn to preserve. palpably
violated: or will you redeem the pledge YOU have
given. to support and defend it so help you
| God"
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coMMuNIcATED.1
| HENRY CLAY.
How enviable is the retirement Of this iilustr-