Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-08

os..s ss0t apt ia be misled by some trea-
s.dds--but he states his propositions
suesous Torn, and with such circumstances, as
ms%1iSfit 70 be laid before the public eye. We
ave much respect for the motives aud the mind
of our correspondents but is be not deceived BY
others? Are strangers at Washington able to
sift all the statements Of men, VINO, if they have
no motivesto deceive them. have at least their
own preludices to tiiscolour their siewss"
Blu, 10 the letter. we give it without com.
ment. =, {. ssix,s
10, The Editors Of The Enquirer.
WAsHINe1 on, Feb. lst. 1855.
Z. Juice Bib continued the debate day On
thatiss safening biH reported from the Commit.
tee ON the judiciary. having occupied the floor
nearly three days! / do not know what are the,
operations uf great mind; but it seems To me
that all he has said on this dangerous and vexed
question, ought to have been compromised in a
speech of three hours. Such lengthy speeches
can answer no good end-They are but ind'tfer-
emily attended to-iess read-and delieyered at
immense labour to the speaker-and much cost
to the Government Ills remarks, though, will
reward those who will take the pains to abour
through his mass of references, reasoninss and
documents. Frelaghuysen has the floor to.mor-
rowland the on dts are, that Msngum and
Holmes. aud TYLER and Grundy, with Pondex-
ter and Miller, are to follow--aud probably the
whole rear TO he brought up BY the great echam-
pions, Webster and Calhoun; the two last are
are uncertain. Mr.. Webster, understand, will
not speak unless Calhoun precedes; and the lat
ter, in all probability, will reserve himself for
the great struggle on his resolutions, which. in
volve the whole ground.
Mr.. Calhouth have observed, is very atten-
tive. There is great anxiety manifested by the
immense crowd of strangers. who throng the ci-
", to see him and Webster brought fairly into
contact. 1t will be mastery struggle. like the
graphing OF two giants. But can anticipate
the issue. Calhoun, on the principles OF our 60
veynment, has not an equal; aud he has made
this contest so much his study for the years that
have Just past. that the potent opposition ut Web
ster must shrink before him.
It is now calculated, that this bill will pass
both Houses Of Congress. II SO, dread the
consequences. The whole South may be raised
10 arms, and take common cause with South Ca.
ro!ina. To the President, then, we can only
took for safety; and after what has already passed
what hope is there here? To jackson, uninfs-
enced-to jackson, as he scds and IS, untrana-
mciied by his advisers, (who are all Playing a
game for themselves. aud who will hazard any
thing to ,lestroyia prominent srivalto the seat OF
power,l we might be safe--but, as matters are
nor ,oork1ng. | have no h"pe. That General
Jackson's feelings and sympattes are with the
South, have the best authority Tor asserting.
That he will act jxdiciousi5S, so as to heal the
breach, have my fears.-S
He justifes his Proclamation and Message
from |" the state Of the times-from The necessi
ty Of action-prompt and decisive &C tion'-snd
that "itis the deliberate aud honest eunv, ctlor
Of his heart. that the Union can only be preserv
ed, 1.-THE object which he alone has in Slew,) By
such principles OF action. aud such means of ex
ecuiioo!" But the President, as you know, is
the most frank, undsguised man in the world
His sentiments and wishes he conceals from
none-but some of his enemies are too ready e
take advantage Of his jrankness.
'fhe President declared tous, the other day,
that : his whole objectwas Union''--tha, " what
ever Of influence. Of patronage, Of power, which
he possessed, should go to the bill on the Tariff
so as to satisfy the South'-but that :. Soutt
Carolina was preeipltate, and he shoulfhave I,
do his duty''-.s and there is Is. 80
who, while Twas doing everv thing to eDdeavo'
10 settle this vexed question, has thrown fire
brand, which is likely TO defeat every thing.
As an instance of his anxiety to conpromis,
the natter. an. keep togethes the parties. he W
ry good-humoared,y referred 10 boz. which hat
been presented TO hin some wears ago, and which
is made Of fyenfy foar different kinds Of wood
embtematic of the Statcs--snd hoped with He
kory. He remarked that he had lately beer
thinking much 1t this box, and was in hopes tha
its structure and presentation would prove-pro
phenc-and tha, Old Hickory ,could yet keen
them bound" elf not" saws he, .. will keeI
them there--they can't take away my box.''-
The manner of saying this evinced the interest Of
father; and vet. have my doubts <
The Tariff Bill, now on its way in the lower
House Of Congress, l fear. will undergo SO mans
notifications, as to render it comparatively use.
less There is such a scramble for the DIVERSE
fled interests, that there is danger Of defeated
the end and aim Tor which il was reported from
the Committee. BY an amendment Of to- day,
the duty on wool was reiasta,ed, and various
amendments are being offered. suiting the inter.
csts OF the different quarters from whence they
eome:-apropos--as set Of resolutions were sub.
mitted BY Mr.. Adams and read. from the Leeis.
lature OF Massachusetts. one Of which declared
10 substance. that Il this bill ION the Tariff as
reported. scas passed, that the injustice to the
Northern Manaiacturers would be 80 great, tina,
they could not and sCouid nor abide bu ls provi.
sionSf What moro than thia he. So,,sh n. .,,;, !.