Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-12-20
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ALEXANDRIA. DC.
TUESDAY MORNING. DEC. 20. 1871


from INDUCING in personal invectve' so sfrons
are our feelings enlisted against bis course aud
conduct. We conceive it quite bad enough to
BIZ a nuIli6er; but 10 be any thing approaching
even in degree to DR.. Cooper, We look upon as
intoIerable.
The first duty foreigner owes to tins country
is. profound respect and obedience to Its laws
and an ardent attachment to its constitution and
Union. By the first, he enjoys the most extern
sive rights and privileges, aud by the second these
rights are firmly secured to himself and perpe-
tuated to his posterty. Besides, gratitude IN
culcates the principles we have mentioned, and
induces every generous heart TO consider them
sacred and inviolable. 1t is DIR. Cooper's mis-
fortune, perhaps his crime, that since hls resi-
,lence amongst us-for he is an Engllshman by
birth-he has not been remarkable for an exhibit
ton of this virtue. From the commencement he
has INDUCED in turbulence. He figures 'nthe re-
cords of the courts of Pennsylvania, in opposl-
tion, we admit; to an unpopular, and perhaps an
Improper, law, but nevertheless in opposition to
the law; and since then he has continued appa-
renty in this unenviable opposition. His talents
have enabled him to attain honors and distinction,
and in some measure kept him constantly before
the public eye In his recent course, we see
the out-breakings Of the same restless spirit
which always attends him. He first hazarded
the g calculation of the value Of the Union"-
he looks upon Disunon as preferable to the Ia
riff-he urges his fellow. citizens to regard their
brethren as enemies and Oppressors-and, finally,
he is Ioudest in the cry of sedition raised in the
South. To principles thus dangerous in them
selves, and thus openly avowed on matters of
public policy and human concern, DR.. Cooper
joins other doctrines on subjects of higher mo-
ment and Of everlasting interest, from which the
world, in general, revolt. Circumstances have
placed him at the head Of the University Of
South Carolina; and there are placed under his
care the rising hopes Of the State-the youths Of
the finest and best families 1t is 90 wonder
that parents. now understanding his sentiments
feel alarm for their children under his guidance
and direction. The Legislature Of South Caro-
lima has, therefore, been properly invoked to
procure the removal of this obnoxious parsonage
from the station he occupies. Charges affecting
his character have been brought forward, and the
Legislature called upon TO exert its authority aud
rescue the State from the disgrace of fostering
man so unworthy of its confidence. Had not par
ty feeling interviewed, his instantaneous removal
would most probably have followed this call; but
that served as shield, aud warded off, for time,
the blow. The matter has been referred to the
trustees of the College, with the understanding
that, If, upon Investigation. the charges are sus
tanned, he is to be removed.
The descent Of DR.. Cooper, when his fall once
takes place, will be continually accelerating.-
There will be no abiding place for him Oh the
page of History, except alongside Of the Jacobins
of France. The country to which his allegiance
is now due, although it folds him in its arms.
receives bis stabs He turns, with the rankest
ingratitude, upon his benefactor. Tie very
state, too, which has honored and cherished him
what would it be if his mad schemes were car.
RED into practice?-A lost star from the constel.
lation Of American glory-shorn Of its beams
bereft Of its brightness-faded in its spendor.
What would he make the State Of South Carroll
MA nation dishonored among all the nations
of the earth. Suffer such a man ''to ride in the
whrlwihd and direct the Storm" and we would
soon find the tempest tearing our political fabric
to pieces, and strewing the earth with its frag-
ments. Let US take warning from the experience
of others, and not put our trust in snch men.
Montford Stokes has been reelected Governor
of the State of North Carolina. The Raleigh
Register, in giving an account of the proceedings
Of the Legislature, mentions that proposition
has been made, by an artist of the highest g ade
OF emnence, to restore to its original beauty the
Statue Of Washington, which sustained such Sc
rious injury in the destruction of the Capitol
Great confidence is expressed tina, this can be
effected.
From Richmond we learn that the bill to amend
the act respecting lands returned delinquent for
nor-payment of taxes has passed the Legislature.