Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-25
ALEXANDRIA, ID. e.
MONDAY MORNING. .aPRIL 25. 1881

peCtedly upon US, from tlle aPPaieh suu"|"".''
of the transaction, and the complete revolution
that has actually taken place. Were Jack
son phrases familiar in our mouths, we might
say, the ''Augean stable has been thoroughly
cieansed." =,
The public will now be able to judge OF the
correctness of our information, wien 1t IS re-
membered how confidently we have always pre-
dicted the dissolution of this /" Mosaic Cabinet,
here bit Of black stone and there bit OF white"
The fact is, in>additon to their dssraccfni lgno-
rance, their stupid blundernss, and their con,
tracted views, the late Ministers were, some OF
them personal enemies to each other--they eyed
each other with jealousy-and never cordially
united on any subject, except in Fastening the
ruin of the country as fast as they were able
In addition to all this. let it be remembered that
an organ of one division of Is the party' has pro-
claimed that FEMALE intrigues have been re-
sorted to-, for the accomplishment of political
views. In this situation Of affairs, 1t is no won
der that the distracted, weak and divided Cabi-
net, tumbled to pieces.
There are many who believe, and with grounds
for their belief too, that the affair has not result
ed as was intended by those immediately interest
ed. 1t is said in Washington, by some, that the
WHY Premier designed at first by sham resig-
their seats-but the bait did not take the fish
did not bite, and to save appearance. and res
cue his own character, the resignation only in
tended at first as rus de guerre had to be per-
sisted in. Be this as it may, there is abundant
circumstantlal evidence to show, that no little
shutting has marked this as we'll as every other
prominent move of the present administration;
but since they have moUed themselves of, we
can hardly find fault with the procedure.
The rumored appointments to the new Cabi-
net, will no doubt turn out to be true. 1t will
be stronger one-we mean a more talented
one-than the last, butt cannot take much high
er ground, while we have President who is
continually seeking his proper level.
The letter of Mr.. Van Buren,. SO perfectly
chara cteristic, has met with different lnterpreta
tons from his friends as we'll as his opponents
for our own parts, we look upon it, just as the
writer intended TO use it. 1t is designed to suit
aftor elrcurp<tances and occasions as they may
arise. Its style Is Van Buren-its object Van
Buren,. And how lovingly the President and
the Premier shake hands and part! ''Cajoling
and cajoled" they have thus far played their
parts in the drama-but we may live to see the
denoument Of the plot.
We intended instead of writing this short par
asraph, to have given our views at some length,
but have concluded to wait for further develop
ments, before we speak more of subject which
is now and will be doubly interesting.
Now is the time for the advocates of the Union
for the opponents Of Tyranny and Proscrip-
tion-for the supporters Of fairness, honor, and
honesty in the administration of the Government,
for the friends of that great and distinguished
man, HENRY CLAY. to be earnest in the good
work they are about The upholders of the pre-
sent Head of the Government and his late mise
rabe Cabinet. are weakened by division, by fac
ton, by jeaIousies. Glutted with the spoIls Of
office, they have commenced growing and fight
ing over the remnants of their victory. Already
IS even-handed Justice returns the poisoned cha
lice to their own lips" The prosecuted States
man whom they have hunted with their ven
geance, rushes, in return, upon his assallants.
A vigorous effort, and the country will be re-
deemed and disenthralled. Who is not anxious
to see the Chair once filled by WAsHINeros
again occupied by man OF talents, OF honor, OF
integrity, of firmness? Who does not wish to
willing that the Republic should be longer dis
graced by Jackson? Who does not wish to pros
trate the vile factions which are disturbing and
destroying our peace and harmony?
We say, then, to the friends Of Mr.. CLAY, that
the prospects Of his election are every way cheer
ing, and that, relying upon the good sense of the
people, their union and perseverance will secure
the desirable result.
The Intelligence from Europe, received du-
ring the last week, was of an important and In
teresting character. We had only time and room
to give the details, without venturing upon re-
marks Of our own. The fact Of the weakness of
the French Government, is now sufficiently cstab-
lished to render its over throw, an event. perhaps
to be looked for. Where mob usurps the law,
and the authority Of justice and order, we can
not expect regular government, to exist for any
length of time. France is the grand point upon
which other things turn and move. and hence
we look at her situation, with No little anxiety.
Her position will influence the progress of reform
in England. and effect the future destinies of all
Europe. We are more and more convinced, that
general war will inevitably result from the pre-
sent state of affairs on the continent
Since writing the above, the mail has arrived,
bringing the following intelligence which howe
yer needs confirmation:
RUMOR OF WAR BETWEEN AUSTRIA
AND FRANCE.