Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-02

looked gay and happy, smiled at his children,
regarded with tenderness his wife, spoke to the
ladies, bowed and thanked all for their good
who thinks and feels that the sure way to gain
the voices Of the men is to win the hearts Of the
women was, as usual, most attentive and attable
to the life, grace and ornaments OF society"
He is not so talented as his younger brother, the
Duke of Nemours, but he is honest, amiable and
we'll informed. The young Duke of Nemours
spent his time in cOnversng with the colonies
and inferior officers of the National Guard. He
remembered the names Of all present, and asked
after all those who were absent. He pays very
little attention to either Generals or Admrals,
Ministers or Princes; but he seems to feel, though
not sixteen years of age, that the middlng class
es are the strength of nation and the support
vrs of throne. The young Duke fAumale,
who is nine Yeas of age, was also there. he IS
is charming boy and general favorite. The
Prince de Jomyille, who Is thirteen, is at Corsl-
ca, and has entered the marine service. And the
little Duke de Montpenser. who is pretty fel-
low, not seven years old till next July, remained
near his mamma, aud was admired for his good
behavior. There is not certainly handsomer
family in France than that Of our Citizen King
None Of them will be so talented as the Duke OF
Nemours."
Such family must please the French people,
especially in their present situation and the holu
it will obtain upon public feeling cannot easily
be shaken.
France, at all times an important and interest
ing country, is now doubly so. To it the
ewes of the whole world are turned, and up
on it's movements the most engrossing interests
are depending 1t may be termed the pivot up
on which European poitics turn. Should it, by
moderation, forbearance, justice and mssnanIm'-
ty. support the great cause which 1t processes to
maintain, we shall be satisfied and prepared to give
it and its rulers all due credit and honor.
Polmd.--To this gallant, chivalrous and no
BILE country, we look with feelings of enthusiasm
kindled bv their brave exploits in defence o'
their rights and liberties. There is every thing
in their cause to excite the sensbiities of a &C.
nervous heart With justice on their side, they
war against tyranny and oppression Single
handed and alone, they contend against the COL
lected hordes of vast empire-poor and needy,
they keep up contest with the most powerful
monarch in Europe. Their soldiers are brave
their women patriotic-their priests martyrs for
their country. How noble in sentiment is the
address Of their distinguished chief to the Lithu-
anians! He exhorts them to action, but holds
out no false hopes Of boodless victory, and easy
campaigns.
"Abandon (says hey your houses, your for
tunes; abandon every thing that has been most
dear to you, crowd together to secure the first OF
blessings-the independence of our country.
s.But let US not deceive ourselves. For the
future, severe labor and sanguinary contests
await US; we have to contend with a powerful
enemy; his forces are prodigious--the extent of
his domains great.
"The contest will be terrible and arduOus;
but recollect that providence grants strength to
union, that it grants victory to courage and perse
yerance, let his name be invoked as the Egis Of
our holy cause, and let US seek aid from him and
consolation in religion"
With what soul stirring eloquence too, does
the National Congress address the nation -
"God hath already wrought prodigies for US.
God, and not the Emperor of Russia, will be
oul judge He will decide.
He will decide who has committed perjury,
who has been the victim of oppI ession, and who
ought to obtain the victory. We have already
fought with success in the name of the God of
our fathers, and we will fight until at length we
have accomplished the ends Of justice. All the
nations Of Europe possessed with the feelings Of
humanity trcmbie for our fate, aad exult with
Joy at our successes. These only wait your
general rising to hail you as members of the free
and independent nations OF Europe.
Brethren and fellow-citizens! when we shall
have finished this terrible and unequal contest,
we will invite the powers of Europe to form
themselves into tribunal of justice; we will APP
pear before them covered with our blood. lay
open the book of our annals, unroll the chart
of Europe, aud say" Behold our cause ard
yours! The injustice done to Poland is known
to you; you behold her despair; for her courage
and generosity appear to her enemies!"
Rrethreni LET us hone i'm God. He will inspire