Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-27
IcoMMCNIcATED.
TO the Editor of Alexandria Gaseti

TO the Editor Of Alexandria Gasette.
SlR.-With pleasure have seen suggestion,
originating in an Albany paper, to the effect Of
forming g Congress Of young men favorable to
the present political prospects of Mr.. CLAY, to
be held in Washington about the period Of June
1881" This idea will of itself, find wide and
hearty response, but few remarks may not be
misplaced. Since the result OF the Kentucky
elections have become known, it can no longer
remain probematical that Mr.. CLAY will occupy
the front rank Of Presidential competitors, and
will be supported by the advocates of those
leading principles with which his name stands
identified So, then, the object Of the con'em-
plated meeting may be put down as something
c,rfaia. And if we would have much more, OF
paramount importance, to be also certd'n-It we
would wish to guarantee the noblest considera-
tons Of our nationality, as surely as that Henry
Clay will be formidable candidaie-lt behoves
all such u.islisrs to rise as an "unit," and grid
their loins for the rallying stand OF parlot'sm.-
The gray haired Of the land will do every thing
10 be expected from their tranquil habits, but 1t
is not fheirs to buffet the angry waves OF party
individual suffrage is all that the veteran can give
Hitherto. the noble burden Of opposing the locust
iesions of corrupt and intolerant power. has
leaned upon the mature in manhood. Nobiy nave
they wased the contest, and now there remains
,,,, one effort more TO consummate the great VIC
tory. Is it the part Of youth, nnp"'s're, g'oW-
ing youth, to stand by mere spectator OF a con-
e;ct. N the event Of which, his feelings and fu-
ture interests are jointly bound? Although we
cannot properly mingIe our voices IN The "sra'er
councils of grave men," we can, oil our
selves. form a congregation among the young
and the equal; where, while our hearts bound
With sympathetic devotion to the only means o'
D,eseryins national honor and prosperity, we
can breathe forth whatever Of inspiration, the
spirit of Liberty may deIgn to imPart. Should
il be asked, what harvest is to be cleaned from
the labors Of such precocious politicians we
answer, that our aim is not SO much Tor enect' as
il is for our own gratihcation-a grauhcauoh
uredisated ON the gathering in one body OF DIS
tsnt but cougenal spirts-uui1ns IN the oo'"e'-
hood Of patriots around one common OBJECT -
Who will not acknowledge with pride ADD plea
sure the delightful intercourse OF such meet
mgs A mystic tie would enwreathe the hear Is
Of all ia that congregation, answered Nv ""e
and distance. And without charge OF pre-
sumn,ion, it might be advanced as hope that
the blending of 50 much youthful spirit, would
nro,lucs some beneficial consequence. 1t pleased
suD.rin,ending being to appoint shepherd
hov to be his armg,ag agent upon the might OF
boas,fM champion. Nor do the developments
Of the modern era, overlook the young man as
cvnber in the affairs Of government. On the COLI
,..rv !, has been but twelve-month since
Er,nce received her regeneration. from the blood
.,nct,fied hands of youth. And later still, the
nartvr,d spi1ts of the Young, bequeathed a pre-
o;o,s boou Of Freedom to their own suffering
poland. But America exacts not yet, tribute
Of blood from the veins Of her sons. She merely
,opts to the moral darkness broodlng over her
vast domains, and trusts to her offspring the sa'
cred duty Of tearing away the unhallowed 'e''
and trampling under public reprobatlon the sa,
,nrn;ns nortraits which compose its tissue. And
80, M ,tinps can be speedily restored to form
o. ,lorious state, by due exertion OF every ca
n.h;,,;v Of reason, and BY aloud. rigorous expo
';,;on os the l,aht of that omnpotent reason.
'' A YOUNG MAN.