Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-01-28
ALEXANDRIA, d. c.
FRID3Y uORNING, L3hUfRY g. 1851

of country,'' exhibited by our people seneraiiy'
and their devotion to the civil institutions OF the
Government. The praise thus bestowed, speak
ing generally, is not mlsappled; s,nt care snouid
be taken that we do not include all IN TIE homo
rale distinction so awarded. Where there are
recreants to the country's fame and glory, let no
false delicacy prevent us from branding these with
the stamp of exeeration. Why should they be
shielded?
When men, forgetful Of their obligations, mad
ly and reasonably assail the fortresses oil our
freedom, their conduct deserves no other language
than such as we would apply to madness and
treason That there are restless spirits abroad,
no man who marks the current ot passing events
can denv. We have seen the InsldIous attacks
that have been made against the union OF the
States-the infammatory appeals that have been
made to passion and prcjudice-the threatening
and insulting language resortch to. for the pun
poses of intimidation or disturbance-and last,
though not least, we have marked, with feelings
of Indignation as well as sorrow. the attempted
cncroachmcnts. from certain quarter, upon the
authority of the Supreme Court--a tribunal which
we look upon as the sheet anchor OF our liber-
ties, and the main prop and stay of the Republic.
And all this is done, too, under the name and
pretcnce of asserting the freedom of the citizen !.
Well may we exclaim, &c Liberty! what crimes
are perpetrated in thy name'' There canno; be
a mistake as TO the motives of the men engaged
in these unhallowed designs. They may be mis-
led, blinded, infatuated; bat we cannot shut our
ewes to the fact, that they are working together
to destroy the fairest fabric of rational liberty
which the world has ever yet seen. That their
counsels will be brought to nought, we believe;
but it will not be for lack of zeal and persever-
ance on their parts
When we speak. therefore, of that holy fire OF
patriotism, which should blaze in every bosom.
we arc to make distinctions. 1t is proper, II is
necessary that we should. Notifying it is TO
every man of correct feelings, he is, nevertheless
forced to make the acknowledgment. We hare
had Benedict Arnold-we have now DR..
Cooper, and Others earning for themselves ~
immortality Of infamy.
-aNss-
There are not many men of distinction amongst
us, who figure well as public speakers In the pre-
sent Congress, there some first rate awy but
their forte does not lie in oratory. Mr. BvcHA-
MANS voice and manner we do not admire, though
he is a sound and able advocate. Mr.. SToRRs is
somewhat heavy. Mr.. McDuFFIE violates all
the rules of correct speaking. though he is always
listened to with attention and satisfaction. Per.
haps Mr.. EVERETT excels in the House as a cor
reevSbeaker. He, however, wants little Of
the ris necessary at times TO give force and ener
gy to the orator. Mr.. iNEBsTER's style is well
known. and his manner, too. is amenable to the
rules of severe criticism. The present ATToR-
NEY GENERAL is a graceful speaker-too precise
andscholastic. however. Upon the whole, we
think Mr. WRIT bears the palm as the first ora
tor in the country. His polished periods and
flowing sentences are admirably aided by the
81 IS tho cha az no
manner His voice is clear and musical, his
person handsome and commanding-his gestures
appropriate and expressive, and his air and car
riage natural and dignfed. Possessed of these
advantages, he always reaps golden opinions
from the people before whom he speaks. His
neart, beaming through countenance full of in
teligenoe and benevolence, almost commands re-
spect before his words have confirmed the favor
able impressions invariably received.
-aSsS>
Some of the vampires Of the Administration
are crying out for more - Reform" Are their
appetites nsatiables Have they not had enough
of misery and tyranny? Have they not Toasted
pientifully upon the tears of the distressed and
the wants of the unfortunate and proscribed?--
Shame! Shame!
We have some complaints from our country
subscribers of irreguarly in the receipt of their
papers. We assure them the fault is not with
u.s. They are regularly pat up and well secur-
ed, and if they fail in coming to hand, the cause
is beyond our control. The late weather has,
however, 50 deranged the mails, that complaints
may be anticipated.
-aAsE-
State of The " eather.--The thermometer yes
terday morning stood at 1872 above zero. The
contrast Of the atmosphere on Wednesday was
very remarkable-in the morning So, and in the
evening s90 above zero.
North and South, East and West, the weather
IS alike severe. We cannot take up a paper
without finding paragraph about the weather
As far south as Yorkvile, S. C.. the snow fell On |
the evening of the 18th instant to the depth of
about three inches.
The late gale and snow storm did not extend
Is far south as Savannah. There was light fall
'f snow Oh Friday the 14th, but on Saturday it
vas clear and pleasant, and also on the following
lay.
-aAsS-
Mr.. SToRRs commenced his argument against
Judge PECK on "Wednesday, and concluded YES.