Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-09-12
nj. VI. NOAH.

After an interval OF TOUR years W. M' ->oo"'
formerly editor Of the New York Enquirer, is
again about to come before the public as the con-
duct6r Of political journal. Fluent, prompt at
retort, skillful IN attack, thoroughly versed IN
the history Of the party warfare OF past years.
aud ~ithal possessing considerable powers OF hu.
NOR, Mr.. Noah was one Of the most consplcu-
Gus editors in the country.
The new paper is to be called The EVENING
STAR" and the extracts from the prospectus
which we give indicate very srongl Y that no mat
ter what man or What measures Mr.. Noah may
eventually support. Mr.. Van Buren, and the Al
bany Regency will stand very good chance Of
being handled as the phrase is" without gloves"
The follow Ing exposes IN terms Of merited indig.
nation thu history of the origin and success Of the
Albaoy Regency and the character Of that dan
gerous c0nfederacy.
"Htherto, New York politics have been q
{" by word and rrproaeh;" our high toned, manly
and open hearted brethren OF the south did not
understand US; our hardy and industrious fellow
citizens oil the east did not choose to cOnfide in
us; few initiated us; and none feared US. A state
SD populous, so gigantic. so wealthy. equal near.
" in numbers and resources, TO the aggregate Of
all the old continental states, has no more infu.
ence, probably not as much, as states with one
third of our population aud resources. All the
various parties which have hitherto existed, and
do nov exist, in this state, have been organized
upon contracted and exclusive basis. 1t has al
WAYS been the besetlng sin OF this state, to have
idols, before which, like heathens OF old we pros.
trate ourselves. We have, in a population OF
two millions, for ever, our eye on one man. and
we make that maR our I" fav0rite," toast him,
swear By him, follow by his directions and make
him our oracle and leader 1t is 10 this exclusive
and tickle shirt we become cIanish, and place the
power of the state to the private credit and poll
teal speculation Of few selfish Individuals
Where are the great men of the state Of New
York! Where is the learning, the talent, patri-
otism, and integrity of those who nhabit our fifty
six populous countiess Can any one name our
great menl Are they before the people, ready
to serve their country with ability and fideliy!-
We hare the men,-we hare the worth, and the
talent; but it is all crbbed, cabiued, and comb.
ned" Unless il belongs to the " initiated"
and is recognized by that select few, claiming to
rule the destinies Of this state. talent dare not
peep from its hiding place, without being cufed
down. II men Of judgment and integrity claim
advancement, it mUst be secured BY negotisiiOn,
and surrender Of manly independence--it must
be obtained by consultation and understanding,
not with the great body Of the party, but with the
cabinet Of leaders, which claim 10 hold that party
IN the palm Of their hands.
"The Albany Regency. so called, and charg-
ed with the exercise Of this Proscriptive system.
begins to attract general attention, not only from
the prodg,ous power assumed and actually held
by that irresponsible body. but from the fact,
that what hitherto has been limited to the boun-
dar,es Of this state begins now to be felt in the
general government; and, like the gradual pro-
gress Of an epidemic, has broke out in several
other states, and is likely to spread its deadly in
fiuence over the fairest portion Of the empire
What is this regency Who compose itl How is
il organized and sustained are questions very
generally asked, and must now be answered.
The Albany Regency IS a confederacy OF persons.
nearly all holding Offices under the state govern.
ment, somewhat masonic as to the confidential
nature Of their operations, though more limited 10
numbers than the fraternity. This regency, a
seif-constituted body, Of probably less than do
zen persons, are men Of character in private life,
add Of cleverness and address as politicians.
"After struggle Of some years to obtain the
ascendency in the state, the democratic party
found it necessary to organise committees in the
several counties, which committees were to call
meetngs-get up convenlions-mak nomina.
tons Of candidates for elective offces-publish