Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-09-29

satisfy even the Iegtimates of Europe That re-
public is not only the best form OF government
but that il ia accommodated to mans situation IN
his most refined and civilized condition. ms
proved to the satisfaction OF the worih wiz 10
much to advance the cause OF Liberty Inc
failure of any notable examPle-such' ior '"'
stance. as is presented in the case OF the Ameri-
can Republic-would propor!lonabiy retaro the
progress of free principles every where. Nay
it would arrest it altogether. We are, then'
acting now, not only for ourselves, but Tor civil
lied man; and the important consideration should
have its due weight, especially amongst public
men.
Don Pedro's invasion of Portugal may not turn
out to be so successful one as was anticipated.
We certainly expected more general deciara'
ton in favor of Donna Maria on the part OF the
Portuguese than has taken place. Miguel SO
far. holds his own with considerable courage
and resolution. 1t is one of the strange events
of this strange age. tina, an Emperor dethroned
and exiled for hi. despotism on this continent
should be found Fl Lifting, sword in hand, against
despotism on the other continent There Is,
doubtless, a choice between the brothers, PeurO
and Miguel; bur it would almost seem to US like
" tweedie dun and tweedIe dee" Pedro, we
presume, is not so sanguiaery. but the one
knows, feels and cares as much abnut rational IT.
berty ds the other. In such contest, IT'S I'M
possible that we should be warmly interested Tor
e If nb.ta MTG
is true. no doubt. that we should all rejoice IN the
downfall of power which has been sustained by
the iron hand of tyranny; but we have no ear
nest that. in such an even, the blessings OF Tree
which is the subject of dispute. Indeed we 10
not know tina, the people are prepared Tor any
great OF essential change in their 'nsu!utIons -
They have slumbered so long IN the night OF
slavery, that to awaken them in The broad glare
of liberty would but confuse aud bewlder them.
Nations, like individuals, must have their ctan.
ses of times, seasons and ages.
An article headed the " Temperance cause IN
danger" is s"ing the rounds Of the papers 1t
prejudcial, during the existence oil Epidemic
Cholera, has driven MANY f'om the use OF these
cheap AID wholesome beverages, and induced
them to resort to the fascinating alcoholic drinks
The writer supposes. from many facts, that the
notion relative to beer, porter and ale, Is errone-
Gus. We are mt competent To decide IN the
premises, and only mention the subject for others
10 judge. .
We received, by Thursdays Southern mail,
no Richmond papers, and but two or three ex'
change papers IN all.
A decree of the Prince Governor General OF
Warsaw abolishes forever the uniform OF the Po-
Ii,h army Persons who had served IN the Polish
army, and who had not joined IN the lnsurrect'on,
are TO be permitted 10 assume the Russian
uniform The decree Is dated July o.
It is thus that every vestige OF the nationality
of this brave nation is sought to be aestroyed.-
How long shall justice be outragedF
The National IntelIigpnrer gives sat one
fell swoop'' the PRoscRIrrIoS LIsTof the reign
of Jacksonisin. We have no room nor heart tn
publish il. 1t enumerates removals OF Diplo-
matte Ministers, ConsuIs. Collectors. Marsha's,
Attorneys, Registers. Receivers, Pos'masters.
Clerks, SC. &c.-flow many sigh OF anguish
will break forth from ruined men-poor widows
and orphans. ard distressed families, upon the
perusaI of such document. In alter times
when the violence of these days shall have pas.
sed, il will be remembered with establishment
f" tina, such things were" Appended to the Pros-
cription list is the list rewarded editors amour
ting to F1rTy.sEvEN. TWENTY members OF
Congress have been appointed to Offices by Gen
Jackson. And We, Jacksonism EXISTS. 10
free country. aud amongst free Americans, we
cannot see hoU such fact is possible.
General Jackson was at the Hermitage on the
18th inst His health is excellent. He was TO
set out on the following day for Washington, by
the way Of Kentucky. He intended to travel
leisureIy. and to reach Washington between the