Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-04-28
THE TIMES.


tions. 1t is the interest, and we presume II TO
he the object of every well-disposed citizen OF
Raltimore to discountenance tumut ana ulSor-
der and to preserve the city in peace and iran
ouility. We recognize the perfect right OF eve
nv individual to express MS sentiments iIeeiy,
.nd Of each narty to assemble at such time and
Mace as NAV be deemed expedient, either to
hear nrinciples discussed, or to make arrange
ments in relation to political events. This right
being secured to each and all by the constitu-
ton and laws, it should be exercised without
molestation or interruption from opponents
contrary course tends 10 increase excitement
by collision, andto leopard thatpeace and good
feeling which should be cherished among mem
bersof the same community. On this head we De-
lieve that the supporters ofGen.Jackson nave no
cause of complaint against their opponents-1or
il is the desire of those who profess 10 MAINTAIN
the supremacy of the constitution and laws over
individual will, to conform TO the principles they
nrofass and upon no occasion to be the aggres-
sors in violations of that order and decorum
which are so particularly necessary at this mo-
.soent To be observed. Such being their deter
mination, they have been disappointed In not
finding similar disposition manifested by
portion of their opponents.
They have seen with pain various attempts
made in a print of this city, to excite spirit OF
turbulence and INSTRUMENTATION; but they relleo
with confidence on the good sense, good teellng
and discretion of the party to which those IN
flammatory appeals were made, to render them
ineffectual. They regret that their expecta-
t;ons have not been fully realized, and that our
citv has been the theatre of scenes OF dlsre-
nufable and disorganiZng character. On tues
dav il was early given out that there would be
an attack upon the individuals who were 10 as
semble on that evening, TO form wing com
pany-and accordingly, crowd assembled IN
front of the house, and a few panes OF glass were
broken by stones thrown from the street-Dut
the prompt interference of the Mayor put an
end IN further aggression and the crowd dis
persed. On the next day, the town meeting
was advertised to be held in Monument Square,
and rumor represented not only that the pro-
ceedings would be interrupted, but that an at
tack would subsequently be made on the Caro-
nicle Office The citizens assembled at the ap-
nointed hour to the number of probably eight or
ten thousand, and the proceedings commenced
During the greater portion OF Mr.. henneoys
address, there was no interruption TO complain
Of When MIR. Harper arose, the spirlt OF dlsSa,
tisfaction became more manifest, and lnGuced
the belief that an organized body OF General
Jackson's friends had come to the meeting pre-
pared to create disturbance. He was frequent
jv interrupted by their shouts-but 1t appeared,
by subsequent proceedings, that their lndIgna-
ton was in reserve for Mr. MMahOn. Accord
ingly, he had to encounter storm OF noise and
abuse. and finally rush was made to seize his
parson 1t seemed the fixed determination OF
some to raise a riot; but the friends of the con-
stitution and laws stood firm, resolved neither
TO Weld their rights, nor to submit to the violence
of their opponents. They stood prepared to re-
pel attacks, should they be made, but on no &C
count to give cause for offence or disturbance.
We are happy to say, that in their determine
tonic preserve the public peace, they had the
efficient aid of several conspicuous and highly
honorable gentlemen belonging TO the jackson
party Thus happily scene was prevented
that would have been a source of lasting regret,
and which must have affixed a stigma upon
Baltimore, that time could not have efaced.--
Among the rioters we were sorry TO recognize
a man whose public station would imply re-
spectabilitv but whose conduct on this occasion
was of the most degrading and disgusting char
acter.
AS may be readily supposed from what we
have above said there was some hghtng-but
the meeting terminated without any more serl-
Gus event than we have already stated. And
now our turn was to come-at least so rumor
would have it-but in this rumor was mistaken,
for we remained through the night unlnterrupt-
ed, even by passing salute.
But is public tranquility perfectly secured?is
there to be no renewal OF hosthties! no new
aggression2 We have given the assurance that
no interruption 20 the harmony of the city will
4 take place on the part of the opponents OF the
administration-but they claim, and Will exer-
else, their rights and privileges--they will hold
their meetings where and when they please;
and hope to be permitted to do SO without IN
terruptlon or hndrance 1hey VIII not ilitei-
fere with the assemblages of their political adj
versaries, nor seek to debar them from the en-
joyment of a single right They ask that all
things may proceed harmoniously,a and in thatspi-
rit which should characterize freemen, soicitous
TO preserve their liberties. and to maintain the
constitution and laws of the country. Do they
ask too much? Citizens of Baltimore, of what
ever political denomination, are you not desir-
Gus that your city shall be preserved from out
rage and violence, and your streets from being
deluged with blood? If you are, (and that you
are we feel certain) then discountenance in
cendiary appeals-set your faces and raise your
voices against the wretches who would dare TO
excite TO violations of law and the sacrifice of
human life We appeal to you, not for our
selves--not for personal protectlon-not from
;ndiv;dnal apprehension. No: our duties are
Main and our course shall be fearless. Butwe
appeal to you as you love your city, and your
country, to unite in subduing that feeling Of Of
vindictiveness which has been engendered IN
MANY by corrupt and reckless spirits who have
sinister vie VS. in stirring the people up to STRIFE