Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-06-02

The Fan Buren, Convention We occasion
ally see some good hits at this famous convoca
ton. The New York Evening Journal takes of
the harmonious body, in the following happy
irony:
Extract from the New York Euening Journrl
| "TRE GREAT VAN buren, CosvENTIoN.-li
is rumored, that. previous to the adjournment OF
this convention of notable democrats, the harno.
ny of their proceedings was somewhat disturbed
by two or three refractory federalisfs, who hav
ing been struggled into the concern, refused to
swallow "the republican party." notwithstand.
ing Judge Marcy's promise of share Of the
spoils, as compensation for their support One
or two South Carolina tederaiisfs. who had been
guilty OF the heinous offence Of supporting Ma
olson and the late war, happened to be among
this number; and r. Potter and Henry Hubbard,
two staunch " Hartford Convention democrats"
whose eloquent denuncations of the dissenters
were received with reiterated cheers. A friend
has kindly furnished US with brief sketch of
the debate supposed to have ensued on The occa.
sion. The unheard Of circumstance of indv-
duals in republican convention daring to dissent
from the expressed fiat of the hero of two wars
and forty Conflicts" naturally created great ex-
citement. Several members rose to order-Mr.
Republican Potter first caught the eye Of the pre-
sident:-
"sSir,' said this venerable democrat, | know
not in what language to convey the emotions which
affect my heart, at the conduct OF those iDdivi-
duals who have dared. in this hall, to insult "the
great republican party" of which have been a
uniform and consistent follower, by refusing their
assent to its proceedings on this occasion. did
hope, sir, that gentlemen had come here prepared
to disregard all minor cOnsiderations-such as
the rights and feelings of the people, and the no.
nor of the country. in the paramount object OF
the preservation ot the party. Sir, We have fall
en- upon evil times! On! for the good old days
of 1914. once again. When, sir, in that event
full period Of history, had the honor to re-
present "a the great democratic party" OF Rhode
iicans.-tne Hartford Convention; when, sir.
throughout this vide republic, one simultaneous
burs, of indignation was heard, equaled only ny
that which now. for the second time, s"e'is on
the breezes Of heaven! tremendous appIause;)
when. sir, an American President had dared to
defy the mower aud resent the insults oil our OAR
l;ng mo,her-and her armed fleets we're teaching
our unarmed citizens, by the light OF their burn-
ing dwellings. lesson Of mild rebuke-ihen'
sir. it was, that nv worthy colleague from New
Hampshire (Mr. Hubbard) and myself stepped
forward in the van. shoulder to shoulder, and re-
pardless Of the appalling denunciations OF the Sc
eond section, manfully resisted executive en-
croachments. At that period too, SIR, Marun
Van Buren,, in that hot bed OF federallsm-New
York, also raised the banner OF State rights
(Great cheering0
"sWith his flag nailed to the mast, aho IN
scribed upon it the glorious motto: " reace at
all hazards, and down with Madison linen ny
inch he contested the battle held. s'r' we were
conquered federalism and Madison prevailed
Thank God, fairer prospect now beams upon
our long benishted vision. SUI nrm IN MS re-
publican integrity. our candidate for VICE pres''
dent, having By straight forward, consistent po'
itical career, At length obtained vantage grouhu
mindful of his former pledge, at once redeemed
his plghted faith. Long had our country 10
defiance. refused England's ooon' iohg' IA, anu
too tenaciously," resisted her Pretensions' wnen
nlaced at the helm, the pilot, Van Buren,, at once
brouobt tho shin Of State under the lee OF the
MistTes. Of the Seas! And shall genuine repub.
leans. sent here for no other purpose than to up
hod his nnfroi;c course, dare to enter their pro-
tes,e (Cries Of No!)
6 .Rather. sir. should this great eonfedefacy
| De reUuCeQ 10 ltS OIiSiho' 1'e.".
second Jefferson be hoisted into power on the
shoulders Of brawny federals. and second Ma
olson again asser. the exploded doctrine loo Of ns
assemblage be disturbed by such anti'rePoO''ean
notions! A..
al move you, sir, that we HoustOn'ze the
dissenters!''
..This speech uas followed BY immense ana
continued applause from every portion Of the
house. The applause having subsidized Mr.. ! h 9
bard, of New Hampshire, was loudly csl'e' .ol'
His speech Il be hereaft FURNISHED II access
BILE to our reporter"
Novd Case.-Last week, Howell Thomas
free man Of color, was brought before our Coun'
ty Court charged with violation OF the law pro-
h;b;t;nu the emigration to this State Of free ne
oroes and mulattoes. The Court having exam''
into the adjudgsd him to be LIABLE as 10, iDs
.;o,a,;on of s,id act-and he being unable to
pay the same wa. ordered to be sold according
iy.-Ozford(N C.. Er.