Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-16


Correct uour Errors.-Somewhere it is writ
ten that the very hardest words 10 pronounce IN
the ENGLISH language are theSe--l HAVE DONE
WRONG
II REQUIRES much greater mind TO confess
the mistakes and errors that are incident 10
frail humanity than it does TO continue IN tne
practice of wrong long after the conviction OF tine
error has been brought home TO the understand
ing
Unless we sometimes change our opinions We
shall never correct single error OF our lives;
and that all hare erred and gone out OF the 'oay
neecs not orr humble assertion to qualify Its
,ruth-it is written in the strong and emphatic
Ian caage of Holy Writ, and is craven on the ia
bles of every heart and every memory.
The man who subdues his prejudices and thus
conauers himself, has wrought victory over
his worst and most powerful enemy. No mat
ter how humble aud obscure the lot or the life OF
the individual who comes boldly out upon the
world with frank confession of his errors, that
individual can neper fail under such circum-
stances to command the admiration OF every
pure heart: he exhibits greatness OF soul
which the conquerors of the earth have very sell
dom possessed; procures himself a solace Tor
the most trying Affections of his mortal career,
and a consolation that will sustain MN nrmly IN
the dark hour of his dissolution.
When Colonel Washington was stationed at
Alexandria, in 1854 there was an election Tor
members of the Assembly, when MIR. w. Payne
opposed the candidate supported by Washing
ton. In the course Of the contest, Washington
grew warm, and said something offensive TO
MIR. PAYNE who at one blow extended him on
the ground. The regiment heard that their
Colonel was murdered by the mob, and they
were soon under arms, and in rapid motion to
the town to inflict punishment on the supposed
murderers. To their great joy he came out TO
meet them, thanking them for such proof OF
attachment, but conjuring them by their love
for him, and their duty, to return peaceabIy to
their barracks. Feeling himself to be the ag-
gressor, he resolved TO make honorable repa
ration Early next morning he wrote pohte
note to Mr.. Payne, requesting to see MN al tlie
tavern. Payne repaired to the place appointed
i'm expectation of duel, but what was his sur
prise to see wine and glasses in lieu of pistols
Washington rose to meet him, and smiling as
he offered his hand, began, MIR. Payne, to
err is nature; TO rectify error is glory. be-
lieve was wrong yesterday; you have al
ready had some satisfaction and il you deem
that sufficient here is my hand, let US be friends"
An act Of such sublime virtue produced its pro-
per effect, and Mr.. Payne was from that mo-
ment an enthusiastic admirer of Washington.
Among the items Of foreign intelligence by
the late arrivals, is one relating to the recogn-
ton ofSouth American independence by Spain
The London papers contain correspondence
between Mr.. Van Ness, our Minister at the Spa
nish Court, and the Spanish Minister Martinez
de la Rosa which explains the present position
of the parties on that subject II seems that Mr.
Van Ness was instructed, on the accession ofthe
Young Queen, to repeat to the new government
the representation made to its predecessor, OF
the anxiety felt in the United States for an
amicable and satisfactory adjustment" between
Spain and her former Colonies, by a recogni-
ton ofther independence upon honorable and
advantageous terms"
The answer of M. de Ia Rosa states his own
personal agency in endeavoring to bring about
this desirable event, ten years since, and assures
the American Minister ofthe willingness OF the
government of the Queen Regent to treat with
South American Commissioners. instructions
have been accordingly given to the Spanish Mi
nisters in Foreign Courts, especially at Paris
and London,-to receive and grant every tacl-
lity and guarantee to such Commissioners.
The recognition of South American indepen-
dence is thus likely to be delayed no longer than
is required for the settlement OF the treaties.
Baltimore american.
La Fayette's grare.-Where rest the mortal
remains OF LAFAYETTE?
He was inferred in the garden of the house
No. Is, of the street of Pcpus. This house is oc-
cupied Young Ladies' Boarding School,
under the direction of the Ladies of ST. Sacra.
ment To reach the place where repose the re.
mains of LAFAYETTE it is necessary to traverse
large yard, then enter a vast enclosure, Dor.
dered on the southern side by beautiful avenue
of lindens (tleuls.) Then follow this shaded al
ley until, near its extremity, you turn into ano.
Their enclosure more narrow, which leads you to
the gate of the Cemetery. This Cemetery is 10
metres (32 8 10 English feef)wide, and so me-