Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-02-08
ALEXANDRIA,, ID. G.
7gEso4Y MORNING, FEBRUaBr s. 1881

On Sunday morning the thermometer STOOD al
16o, and Oh Monday morning at ~.
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The New York Commercial informs US that
Mr.. Law, the late Collector of New London, is
:. a hale and hearty veteran of the Revolution
was one of the sufferers in the Jersey prison ship,
and subsequently fought with Truxton. AS Col
lector of New London, he has given universal
satisfaction, and no charge OF official lmproprety
has been brought against him. But 1t seems that
Isaac Hill, of New Hampshire, had tavorlte Tor
whom he wished to provide; and as there were
no places left in his own State, Isaac removed
his friend to New London, and then demanded
the removal of Captain Law. Hearing OF their
arrangements, Capt. l.. repaired to Washington,
and waited on the President, who promised MIN
that he should not be removed. But the sons OF
Zemiah were too strong for the old President,
and in a few DAYS thereafter Capt. Law discover
ed that Isaac Hill, backed by the whole New
Hampshire delegation, had prevailed upon the
General to forget his promise, and MIR. Muzzy
was nominated"
Our readers will remember that the Senate re-
iected Muzzy. Subsequently, however, the Pre-
sident nominated a man named Crawford, who
was confirmed.
I, is not expected or wished, we believe, by
the citizens of this town, that the new Marshal
of the District will make any change in the De-
putty here. especially that he will not bring a
stranger amongst us. They are satisfied that the
present Deputy here is a faithful, vigilant, and
humane officer.
We observe that several papers comment very
improperly upon the recent trial of Judge PECK.
That trial was conducted with great talent. skill,
and zeal OH the part OF the Managers, and with
corresponding talent, skill, and zeal on the part
of the counsel for the respondent. However the
names of the Senators may appear when classed
as they are, there was nothing like party feeling
operating in the decision. Mr.. TaZewell and
Mr.. Webster voted together, as did Mr.. Grundy
and Mr. Barton. Intelligent lawyers and honest
Judges might we'll differ as to the merits OF case
which involved so many points of dispute, and on
grounds, every inch of which was contested
The public gu ht to be we'll content, when there
has been every thing to secure confidence and
command respect.
The House Of Representatives have at last set
tied the claims of Mr.. Monroe, as far as they
are concerned, by allowing him $4,000, after
the accounting officers shall have allowed his
the Treasury officers will approve the claims, and
thus relief will be afforded when, perhaps, 1t is
most needed. This is what many are disposed
to term terdy Justice. 1t is to be remarked,
however, that the opposition to the bill was deco
rus and conscientious, though firm and uncom-
promi.:ag
We presume that the bill for the relief of Mrs
MI IA
standing the recommendation of the President
and the persevering efforts of some OF the most
distinguished and influential members OF Con-
gress, the House has repeatedly refused to take
It into consideration. We are not sufficiently
acquainted with the whole ground on which
Mrs Decatur rests her claims, to pass any opin-
ion on its Justice. We are all aware, however,
that the president is extremely anxious on the
subject, and has introduced it to the considera-
ton of Congress in one of his messages. There
must, therefore, be- strong reasons for inducing
majority of the House to refuse even to consid-
er it.
WATKINS LEIGH is man of whom Virginia
has reason to be proud. In lis late speech be-
fore the House of Delegates, when his right to a
seat was contested, he thus spoke:-
''The gentleman had said it was hard that if a
citizen of the town might represent the county,
that a citizen of the county could not also repre-
sent the town. But it was the hardship of the
town that it could not select from the county
and it would be hardship on the county if its
sphere of selection were narrowed. Heknew it
was supposed by many that his political life, or
death, depended upon this decision, and that the
consideration swayed his mind at time when he
might have offered for Richmond. But, said Mr..
Leigh, know perfectly well, that my political
life depends on no such thing. | know that my
political life has been cut off by causes that lay
vastly deeper. never had passion for money
Il never had passion for power-I had once
passion for fame-burning within me with the
deepes, irtensity-but it was soon extinguished.
know he way which others have trod; but am
moi t. tread in their footsteps. l have done with
desire for fame-for / look upon fame as far
diifersn. from the applause and aduations of the
day. OF the compliments which are often address
ed to my understanding. Fame. in my view, is
the favorable remembrance of posterity, after my
bones and flesh have been consigned to the grave.
To praise am insenslbIe-not to the good oPin-
ion of my fellow men, thank God-and wish to