Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-03-19
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ern paper aptly apologies for the apparent stale
ness OF some Of his articles: tor saysh he, " they
were in type before the food"
The 22d February was celebrated in New Or
leans with great pomp and effect: the Bee and
Argus contain each a glowing description ct the
ceremonies, but our limits will not permit Us to
copy either account. Our Louisiana friends are
very patriotic; as firm in their attachment to the
memory of Washington, and the glorious fabric
which he reared, as any state in the Union.
Arrangements are making for building new
theatre in New York. 1t is to be located IN
Broadway, north of Chamber street. and is ex-
pected to be superior in all respects to the Park.
The manufacture of - public indignation" at
the rejection of Mr.. Van Buren,, though ordered
upon large scale, does not succeed generally;
and the monopoly remains for the most part in
the hands Of the patriots who are enjoying, az
Senator Marcy has it, " the spoiIs OF victory
Our sufferings is intolerab'e. "-Van Buren,.
In 1899 Martin Van Buren, left slb ny for The
good of the State In 1881 he left Washington
for the harmony of the party. In 1882 he leaves
England for the honor of the nation.
1t is stated positively that the {" celebrated
George Kremer" means to vote, dead or alive, for
the Hon. William Wilkins as Vice President.
This will be sad news for the Globe.
Oliver WoIcott, who is now II years of age, is
the only surviving member Of Washlngton's Cabi-
net He succeeded Alexander Hamilton in the
Treasury Department.
In Connecticut, the number of permanent resi-
dents unable to read. Exclusive Of mlnors) is es-
timated at thirty only!
The General State election took place in New
HAMPSHIRE on Tuesday last. Samuel DinsmO0r
was the Jackson candidate for Governor. He
has No oubt been reelected.
We understand that Gen Ja' kson. (the Pres-
dent of the United States) completed the sixty
fifth year Of his age " ednesday last, the 18th ill.,
slant
The Winchester papers announce Heroine l..
Opie. Esq. a candidate for the State senate, for
the counties of Jefferson and Frederick; and
Messrs Richard w. Barton, Jonn b ID Smith,
James Gibson, John b. Earl. and John 5. MagilI,
ca rtIilates for the House of Delegates for FIRE.
derrick county.
On the basis of his own merits Mr.. Webster
NAV test his fame, for those merits are not accl-
dental. or the growth of few short years in pO-
Iitital life. No sudden burst of popularity has
carried him upwards TO receive the plaudts of a
which some sudden reverse of fortune might as
easilv DESTROY, and bring the favorite to the level
of ordinary men. He is firmly established in
the hearts of his countrymen, and the press has
taken his reputation into lasting keeping. Much
has necessarily been given to the passing hour,
which will never be recOrded; great portion of
his Iabors as an advocate will not be embered
but enough remains of his forensic and legislative
exertlons, fixed and settled, to establish his re-
putation. and to preserve it through all the ages
of this Republic There is yet thank God, mo
stored urn or consecrated bust to com,nemo-
rate his talents or his virtues, for he still lives in
! the strength Of manhood and reasons prime TO
serve his country. But he has done enough for
fame; his reputation is already written upon the
page of history. When grateful country shall
erect temple for her worihes, h. will stand 4
colossal figure for the pride of the nation, and
the delight of those who love to contemplate the
finest efforts of human genius.