Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-31
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HON. JOHN s. BARBOUR.

Mn. EprroR.-This accomplished gentleman
and able debater, has, it seems. subjected him
self to the vindictive notice of a writer IN your
paper. over the imposing signature OF = 'irsi-
man."
The remarks made by Mr.. Barbour in Con-
gress, with respect TO Mr. Randolph, were as
we'll the offspring of liberal, manly, and noble
feeling as they assuredy were the dictate OF JUS
tce to the honor and personal worth OF an, doSenf
and eminent citizen; and OF this, the puoic' aE,
prehend. can decide nearly, if not quite as we'll
as "a Virginian'-
II MIR. Barbour had to rely upon such friends
az your correspondent, "a Virginian," tor pat
ronaae and distinction, I.should imagine. that.
altho respected and distinguished as'he is for tai
ent and urbanity of manners, he would never
theless have but little indeed to hope for little to
expect; and we'll mighth he exclaim, in the Ian
puage of the Spanish maxim, "GOd deliver me
from nv friends; my enemies | will take care
of. But happily for Mr.. Barbour, his hopes and
expectations rest upon a much more solid and
permanent basis, and which never can be remov-
ed 40 long as knowledge and power shall be
considered correlative terms. The imputatlon
of executive influence, is, to say the least OF 1t,
grat,ritous; and well warrants the application OF
another maxim,-tow it-that OF the intrepid Ed
ward the Sd. TO his courtiers-"Honi soit q'a mat
y pe'sc." ~ l. H.
-eSe-
TcoMMUNICATED.
Mr.. EDrroR-In the present dearth OF Euro
pcan news and the little interest OF the doings IN
Congress, venture to transcribe. for column
of the Gazette. from that very lively, fascinating
writer, Lady Morgan, description of a scene
m the Champs Elysees, which must crafty your
readers of taste and feeling, and which Is agree
able to myself, among Paris "reminiscences:
- So, after a sauntcr up the .4hee, and some
bows of recognition received and returned, we
agreed return to the lawn OF an illuminated
glacier, and took our chairs accordingly, without
fear of fashion before our eyes, to interrupt our
endowment. In a moment one of the flying Mer-
curys of the Temple (vulgo gareon or waiter)
was before us with his carte a la main; and hav-
Inc ordered the necessary quantum of ices, iced
water and biscuits to enttle Us to the best Seats
we gave ourselves up, without reserve, to " the
genius Of the place"
I. A little Luchese. with his squirrel, hearing
ms talk Italian. claimed the rights of cOmpatriot-
SHIN for himself and for his povera Jestia; and
added two very singular figures to our group,
which was gradually increased by twenty others,
all EQUALLY odd and characteristic 10 their way.
The pavilion, lighted up under the shadow OF LOT.
" trees, formed the back ground OF this animated
picture. In front, was band OF Italian per-
formers and singers. male and female: the harps
and guitars played by the latter, while the vio-
Inns and viooncelIos were attributed to the for
mer. The music was principally Rossini's, and
was executed with that feeling which is never
wanting in the natives Of Italy. however rude
may be the mere mechanical part of their execu-
ton. Most of the little orchestra joined in sing
,nq at intervals, concerted pieces from the " Bar
biere," .. Cenerentola," &c Gazya Ladra, ''&c.
The aristocratical part Of the audience, lsuch,
namely, as could afford chair and sorbe) were
in the front ranks, while the light from the pavil
lion fell on mutitudinous circle Of humble anna
teurs. which extended backwards, till the noon
beams only, playing between the trees, just ting
ed the remoter figures, and gave relief to their
elevated heads and anxious faces. Immediately
near us stood group of workmen. who had appa-
reptly Just left their daily labors at the arc de fri-
unphe, and were lettering home to some faubourg
when arrested here by the magic Of sweet
sounds.o Salvador Rosa never sketched more
picturesque figures. Their red or black caps.
worn on one side ofthe head; their white sleeves,
rolled half way up their arms. which were folded
in the attitude that intense Pre-occupation loves