Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-01-17
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.

or. S0'tffeH-
The rarltf debate still sirags its slow length
aions." Thus far. as predicted IN one Of my
Turner notes, the speaking has all been on one
s,tlr--and some very sensible speeches there have
bcr;,. There seems to be wish, already e'i.
denced. to bring the debate to close. The fate
OF the proposed bill is uncertain. As before
toid you. il NAV pass the House. But 1t will be
PASSED there with great reluctance. Ii IS alrea.
DIV asked on the 1oor, "are we not iegisatns
under threats and menaces:-are we not free
c,uzens sworn to do justice. and ought we TO
permit clamor and violence and sedition to drive
n. into measurrs!' There are some who would
yn,e Tor modification Of the Tariff next year or
next month who will not touch il now--who viii
not move because they arc threatened with the
wrath of South Carolina. And do you not think
thpre Is much reason and Justice in this? DO
ynu un think that men NAV well pause at the IN
troduc tion of such principle into this govern
ment--that one state, when she chooses to be
clamnruus, should compel all the rest to act AT
he bidding. This will never do.
We had quite an animated debate on Satur-
,lay in the House on the introduction Of bill to
refund fine imposed on one Matthew LYON,
sine deceased, under the old Sedilon Law
The occasion was seized upon, as ali such occa
sions are, 10 let Oh an, super fluous patriotism
the Hall of Representatives. Matthew Lyon
was fined under law once IN force, since be-
come questionable or UNCONSTITUTIONAL; and the
etfi.rt il To give TO the heirs ut Mr.. Lyon the
amount of the sum called for by the ine; tor
Mr. Bar,inser informed the House, tina, Lyon
had never paid single copper OF It, Alter some
dozen speeches, pro and con, the members got
hungry, and, laying Mr. Lyon and his fine
aside, went home to dinner.
And To day, we have had an amusing speech
from the Delegate from Arkansas, Mr. Se'ier,
made upon presenting some charges against
Judge Of that territ"ry. Mr.. Sewer gave some
good sketches Of Backwoud's manners aud Gus
toms. The Judge complained of is, it APPEARS.
his relation and friend. and he defended him
with hearty good will and downright earnest
ness which was not displessins.
Mr. Calhoun has brought the subject of the
Proclamation before tie Senate, and, 1t is ex.
pe, ted. will take the occasion TO come out with
all his strength. IL Mr. McDufie in the il"nse
aud Mr. Calhoun IN tie Senate, Get far hold
or that paper. they vii tear it to ta,ters And
from all can hear, John Quincy Adams goes
with them, IN considering the promu cation Of
thu Proclamation without the action OF Congress
inducing " or its being laid before them since,
exceptionable In every point OF view.
Mr. Webster delivered, to-day. a sensible
srrrch On the suffice, Of the French SpoIiatiuns
Mr.. Tyler is tn head the opposition to the bill
rep"rted by Mr.. Webster this subject.
Miss Fanny Kemble i, nov in Washington.
receiving the attentions Of the first men in the
country. The courtesy extended to her must be
extremely gratifying t. her father. The engage
ment Of the kembles here will be profitable
sUe
Yours. ever, FIGARO.
Library Room in the Capitol,
Washington. Jan Is, 1855.