Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-01-27
ALEXANDRIA. ID. C.
FRIDAY MORNING. JANUARY n. 1889.
Extract Of letter to tie Editor. dated


RICHMOND, ian. 2lst 1889.
Dear Si-.-i should have written you before
this but have waited under the expectation that
sthe debate which has been progressing in the House
Of Delegates for the last two weekstwoud close,
when might give you, not only an account Of
the character of that debate, but the result. This
am still unable to do, but have determined to
wait no longer, and make Of what is to come a
subsequent communication. An effort was made
to-day to take the vote upon Mr.. Preston amend
ment to the report Of the Committee. but failed
80 to SIS; and it is now impossible to predict how
long the debate may be protracted. hope not
longer than Tuesday or Wednesday. You are
acquainted with the circumstances which gave
rise to this discussion, and the various forms it
has assumed, but you cannot have an adequate
idea Of the excitement produced. Never was
there subject of more thrilling interest, or vi
tai importance not only as it regards the rights
Of those most deeply interested in the decision,
but in relation to the consequences which may re-
suit from the incorporate, and unwise manner in
which it has been approached A subject dam
gerous in its character, and Of all others requir-
ing the most cool aud calm deliberarion and the
exercise of sound discriminating judgment, has
been made the theme of sectional examination,
and recrimnation. Sentiments have been avow-
ed and doctrines proclaimed On the floor of the
legislative Hall. in the presence of crowded bar
and lobby, which if ulgated abroad may lead
to results at which humanity shudders, jeopardlze
the peace and tranquility of the State, and pro-
badly bring destruction upon the devoted race.
whose condition is sought to be Moderated. |
will not repeat expressions, which may perhaps
have fallen inadvertently 10 the heat OF debate,
and which upon reflection, prudence and a pro.
per regard for the we'll being of society will die
tate the necessity Of divesting Of their disor
ganizing aud inflammatory character, before they
90 forth to the world. You shall hear from me
again upon the close of the debate.
Mr.. Cay.-The National Intelligencer very
properly replies to the scurrilous personal attack
Of the Court Journal upon Mr., Clay. To can
did, manly and decent political controversy no
man should object; but the country ought to set
its face against low and dsreputable party abuse
from either side. Rejecting men lament the de-
graduation of the press. and especially grieve to
see the Government Official Journal take the lead
m whatever Of party politics is vile and low
For ourselves, we DO not believe Mr.. Clay re-
CARDS such attacks as the one to which we refer.
He has long since learned to treat with utter
contempt aud scorn these slanderous assaults up
Oh his private character. What needs he-when
every man who knows him knows. too, that his
personal honor is without blur or blot Were
it necessary, we might institute compa ison on
this head, which ought to silence even the Globe
itself But we cannot consent to toll in the arts
of such an opponent.