Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06
EVENTS OF 1893.

We purposed to take a cursory retrospect
yesterday, Of the year just finished, but found
that other subjects entitled to precedence would
occupy our columns Let us now employ our
memory in noting the principal events of the
last twelvemonths, by which the recollection o
our readers may be agreeably or usefully fresh
ened We cannot pursue an exact chronology
cal order; nor is this material for our object.
Nat. Gdz.
The Proclamation of Governor Hayne of
South Carolina, in answer to that of President
Jackson, dates we believe, about the beginning
ofthe year. has left scarcely any trace; the
Governor has the merit Of more consistency
than the President We have not heard of
palinode from him. The Washington Globe
chanted a requiem to Mr.. Livingston's work.
War of France againt Holland by the Siege Of
Antwerp;-no other result than the reduction of
the fortress; Belgic question still unsettled. The
manifestoes and speeches of the King of Hol-
land evnce bold firmneSS or what is called
Dutch obstinacy, that is, resolution to incur
all hazards, rather than sacrifice honor and
right Triumph of the Doctrinaire party in the
French Chamber ofDeputies. That party re-
main predominant, happily as We believe for
the veal of France and Europe. We regard
the present King of the French, as the most pa
Mr. Clays Tariff Bill in Congress, last WIN
ter. Debate on the bill further to provide for
the collection of duties on imports" Very able
speech of Mr.. Webster. Compromise achiev-
ed by Mr.. Clay, by which the march Of South
Carolina Notification was arrested to the inef
fable JOY Of the Nullifers themselves. Their
hereSy has been overshadOWed, superseded as
it were, by the pretensions and acts of the Ex-
ecutive power at Washington. Mr. Adamss
,nrfn fac llroc Rrnir ohl Ia Elyn oil
his productions as a statesman. Multiplying or
dinance passed by the Legislature of South Car
DINA in reference to the Enforcing Act Con-
gress will, it is thought, repeal the act as now
unnecessary. Presidents Message with regard
to the ordinance of the South Carolina Con-
vention respecting the Tariff: the next best of
the public documents bearing the signature An
drew Jackson;-most of the others equivocal
contradictory, or absolutely bad. Mr. Clay's
Land Bill vetoed by the President-now revived
by its able author.
British Reformed Parliament Irish coercion
bill; violently denounced by O'Connell, who
continues his war upon it. 1t seems to have
answered its purpose in Ireland. Occupation
of the Falkland Islands by the British-matter
still in dispute between the Government of Bue
nos Ayres and that of Great Britain. The bills
drawn by the Government of the United States
in pursuance of the treaty Of indemnity for the
claims Of American merchants, dlshonored by
the French government Lieut. Randolph's
personal assault upon President Jackson. Re
cent illegal and vindictive arrest Of said Ran
dolph, and his discharge by an independent
and able court after full argument Death of
John Randolph, OF Roanoke, one of the chief
orators Of his time; the most eccentric Of pub
lie men-always an object of attention through
out the Union. Treaty of navigation and COM
merce concluded between Russia and the Unit
ed States Northern tour Of President Jack
Il. l.
and other Indian hostages. Letters of Major
Jack Downing securing Immortality to the
tour. President Jackson made an l.. l.. u. by
the University Of Cambridge.
Accouchen,ent and release of the Duchess of
Berri. Female heroism passing from the sub
lime to the ridiculous. Death of William Will
berforce and mourning Of Philanthropy. Vic
tory Of Don Pedro's feet commanded by Ad-
mral Napier, over that Of Don Miguel. Con-
seuuent occupation Of Lisbon by Don Pedro's
troops Arrival of the young Queen at Lisbon.
Withdrawal of Don Miguel's army from the
neighborhood Of Oporto, and its approach to
Lisbon Unsuccessful attacks on Don Pedro's
lines. Successful sorties OF Don Pedro. Sepa- |
ration Of Marshal Bourmont and other French !
officers from Don Miguel. Death of Ferdi-
nand King of Spain. Dispute for the success
sion between Don Carlos, the kings brother, |
and the widow of Ferdinand in right Of her
daughter to whom her husband assigned the
crown Civil war in Spain. Uncertainty Of
the real condition Of affairs and popular OPT
MON in Spain and Portugal. Successes of
Ibrahim Pacha over the forces of the Turkish
Sultan. March of Ibrahm on Constantinople.
The Ottoman Porte saved by the Intervention of
Russia, military and diplomatic. Alliance, Of
fensive and defensive, between Russia and the
Porte. Dissatisfaction of the European powers.
war; double triumph of Santa
Anna; overthrow and expulsion of his enemies.
Conspiracy in the Republic fNew Granada
Able and Just administration of President San
lander. Venezuela comparatively tranquil
Disorders and bloodshed in the new state Of
Ecuador Revolutions in Peru and Chill In
dian wars in the provinces of La Plata No
stability in the affairs of any part OF South Anne
RIGA.
Dismissal Of Mr.. Duane from the Office of Sc /
cretary of the Treasury, and substitution of Mr.;
Taney. 81 take the responsibility" Removal
of the Deposites from the Bank of the United
States-opening Of Pandora's box. Mr.. Du-
ane's Exposition-more due and expected
Annual Message, and Mr.. Taney's
Report concerning the removal of the deposltes.
Report of the Commute of the Directors Of the
Bank fully vindcating the management of that
institution. Memorial from the government
directors be abundantly reflted. Important