Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-12
ALEXANDRIA.
FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 10.

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In former party times, when we were con-
tending in the same ranks with the Richmond
Whig,- against the then Democratic party
honestly, sincerely and zealously-but yet in
kindness opposing it, both the Wing and our
selves frequently saw, after the occasional
trials of party strength were over, the mistakes
committed by those with whom we acted, the
INSTALLATIONS made as to their own strength,
the strength of their opponents, and concern
ing the influences that were operating to pro-
duce adverse results. We were, generally, in
minority in the whole country, often defeat
ed, and seldom encouraged with even tie pros
pect of success in our State, at least. But,
then, did the Wing ever dream of advising
the ''giving up of the ship" and the going
sver to the adverse party? Did it ever think,
then, that because the arrow often pierced
our Sides we should hug it closer, and drive
it deeper? Will the application be made and
considered as to the present times and the pre-
sent circumstances? Because party stronger
and more powerful than We are-strong Tor
mischief and powerful for evil, and constantly
exercising its power-to whose principles and
policy, to whose leaders and measures We have
been and are honestly and copscientiously 6p-
posed-opposed thousand times more than
We ever were to the former Democratic party,
for our differences with them were in relation
to administrative details, points of policy, and
political opinions, but with the Radical leaders
to the very fundamentals Of government. all
national State and personal rights, law ard or
der, hight and justice, constitutional and civil
liberty itself-becanse, we say, this party is
dominant and rules for the present, and threat
Gus US with worse than it has before inflicted,
shall We pass over from our Conservative prin-
eiples, and join it, Cooperate with it, fur
Their its ends and purposes. assist it in It's de-
signs, and fnally become a component part OF
Of it? But why continue to argyle the ques-
ton? The HEART answers even more prompt
ly than the mind and the judgment and let
it. ever be remembered, that whan the heart is
riqht it responds correct y-aud that we are
not the creatures entirely of cold calculation.
The Washington Chronicle proclaims that
statesmen must lift their contemplation
above the mere dead letter Of the Constitu-
ton, that there is mo written law, organic
or otherwise, which can override the divine
laws of gratitude and duty" that mo heart
among the wearers of the blue, beats for State
glory" that 'no paltry tract like Delaware,
NJ IL al l.,
Of New York or Pennsylvania, can draw forth
that selfdenying enthusiasm which we call pa
triotism ~ that sit is necessity of our form
Of civilization that it must have large field to
expand in,'' &C., &C. The most obtuse can
see whittier this is all tending. It tells Of the
obliteration Of States, and foreshadows Il con-
solidated empire-as the future hope, and
present desire of the leaders who are preparing
the public mind for coming events. Then will
the Revolution have been effected, and the
change Of our form and system Of government
entirely accomplished.
1t is thought that General Robert f. Lee
will attend the Educational Convention which
is to be held in Lynchburg, next week. We
hope the meeting may be practical business
one and not one for mere speech making, or
the ventilation OF crude opnona and specula-
tive schemes What We want in Virginia,
now, is, 81 abor and Education - and both
subjects are worthy Of the deepest attention
and the most constant efforts cn their behalf
on the part Of our citizens.
If, as Judge Underwood says the Radicals
will have twenty or thirty thousand majority
in Virginia at the ensuing electlons-i it any
elections are to be held what is the use OF any
laid or cooperation from any man who has
heretofore pr0fessed Co be conservative 10 his
feelings and principles--especialy when this
aid is not called for, and this 'co-operation"
apparently not acceptable TO those to whom it
is proffered?
The National Intelligencar says The &C
ton of the House yesterday, aud indications
elsewhere, render it probable that third seq
sion of the Fortieth Congress will he held in
November next This movement is ostensibly
predicted upon prospect of impeachment at
that time. Yet it is evident that many of the
Radicals are becoming apprehensive that this
farce has already been kept upon the stage too
long"
The Butler Assassination Investigating
Committee" which consists of Messrs. Butler,
shellabarger, Julian, Ward and Randall, met
yesterday morning for the first time, and or
ganized, electing Mr.. James Redpath, Of Bos
ton, their clerk. No other business was trans
acted, nor has it yet been settled as to the
time and duration of their future meetings.
The Washington correspondent Of the Ros-
ton Advertiser says: "Senor Romero is en-
gagged il preparing tull history OF Maximil
cnHlnilad frn1n nfH ol II. l.