Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-08-29

fame. This noble bird fixed MS eyes upon me,
add without single blink, supported the pangs
of death with all the grandeur Of forttude. l
could not endure his aspect: shrunk into my own
insi significance, and have ever since been sensible
Of my own inleriority."
The Charleston Courier contains the following
formation
We were yesterday shown Fowl, which, we
are assured, and have every reason to believe,
has undergone novel metamorphosis. The fowl,
originally good laying Hen, became indispos-
ed, ii seems, some time since; and, as was sup
posed from being repeatedly ducked to prevent
its sitting, lost its feathers. Within the last
month, it has put forth beautiful coat of new
feathers, of male character; is perfectly restor-
ed to health-and, To the no little astonishment
Of all who have seen it. now presents the appear
ance of handsome Rooster! The fact OF this
singular transformation, which would not other
wise be credited, is attested by several of our
most respectable citizens.
doubt, all take deep interest in the affairs of
France, and Its present political condition, we
extract the following from of the last letters
of the famous correspondent of the London
Morning Chronicle, o. P. O.
The Chamber will be divided into the follow
ing order:-lst. Ministerial!-f an hereditary
Peerage-for the monarchIcal construction Of
IL. O opf Ia,v nf
tions-for peace at all prices-for doing nothing
for Poland, nor for Italy, nor for Spain-against
the reunion of Belgium to France-for large
civil list-large budget-for restraining rather
than increasing the liberty of the press-for mo-
nopolies-for the. stem of the rest0ration-and
above all things, for not marching with the revo.
tuition.
3D. Anti Ministeral-aganst an hereditary
Pcerage-for republican institutions-for new,
aud larger, and national franchise, conforming
with the revolution.
These are the two great divisions of the Cham
Der, and under the banners Of one of these par
ties, the old Deputes( the Deputies belonging
to the last Chalnber) will at once enlist them
selves.
But then there is another party far more for
midab!e, not in point Of number. but Influence
and talent, which for the first time will appear
in the House. l mean the representatives of
those electors who belong to young and revolu-
tionized France. If all France had voted by
her National Guards, we should have had but We
~ few of the old Deputies-but the aristocracy
under the new law has necessarily majority of
electors, and, therefore, the representatives of
the electors belonging to young and revolution
lied France will not exceed from 100 TO $50 in
number. Now what will this new party do in
the Chamber of Deputiess Will it always vote
together? No. Will 1t always vote for or against
the Ministers on propositions No Will all
its members oppose u hereditary Peerage?-
Nearly all. Will they all vote for an interior
ence in the affairs of Poland? No; but major
ity will. Will they all take up the cause of
Spain, Portugal and ItalyP No, not all; but
large portion. Will they oppose the home poll.
cy of the Minister? think not Will all vote
for an enlarged system Of votingi believe So
Will they support proposition for taking off the
taxes and charges on the Presss No. Will
they all vote for the destruction of monopolies?
No. VII, they all vote for the diminuton both
of the Civil List and the Budget? Most decid-
edlv. Will they all support general system of
education for France, free from University mo
nopoly and control7 think decidedly they
WILL Will they all require more liberal NUM-
cipal laws! Yes, to man.
kOu pcTCcNc, uleu, lildt tiit minister VIII ell
Their carry or lose each of the measures he will
submit to the chamber, not by the votes of his
own party for him, nor Of his opponents against
him, but according to the voter of the middle or
independent party, who will come to vote on
each question. not prejudiced for it, because it is
proposed by the Minister; nor against it, because
it is opposed by NJ. Mauguin, or even the noble |
and independent Lafayette!
take no notice Of certain party or faction. |
which we may call the Legtimates, or the Cob
web School,, simply for this reason-that they are
so few in number, so destitute of talents and pub
lie confidence, and have so little weight in France
with the miiiions-that it would be idle to waste
a thought about them. They will vote always for
extreme measures-will always cheer mlniste-
rial defeat-will always oppose liberty, except
they think 1t is likely to descend to licentiousness,
and thus serve the cause of legitlmacy-and will
consist, at most, Of dozen, number who will I
produce no sort of effect upon either the discus
sions or votes of the House.
On the whole. you NAV, think, calculate-1st.
That the hereditary peerage will be abolished,