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THE GAZETTE:
By EDGAR SNOWDEN.
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YOUNG MEN’S BIBLE SOCIETY.
The Thirteenth Anniversary Meeting of the
Young Men’s Bible Society of Alexandria, was
“ held on Friday evening, the 11th April, 1834,
in Christ Church—the Rev. Mr. Harrison, Pre
sident, in the Chair.
The meeting was opened with prayer by the
Rev. Mr. Mann; and then the Annual Report
was read: Whereupon, it was, on motion of the
Rev. Mr. Mann,
Resolved, That the Report now read be ac
cepted and adopted.
On motion of Mr. Elliott, it was
Resolved, That, grateful to God for the bles
sings which the Bible has bestowed on us as a
people, we will use our utmost exertions to aid
the Parent Society in her endeavors to supply
the heathen with the word of God.
On motion of the Rev. Mr. Hill, of Massa
chusetts. it was *
Resolved, That the Bible has the most power
ful claims upon the affections of every friend of
human virtue and happiness, and that the cha
racter of the times demands a warmer interest
in its circulation.
On motion of the Rev. Mr. Cornelius, it was
Resolved, That, in dependence on the Divine
blessing, encouraged by past experience, and
stimulated by the example of kindred associa
tions,—especially of the Virginia Bible Society,
this Society pledges itselfto use its best efforts
to raise the sum of Two Hundred Dollars before
our next Annual Meeting.
On motion, it was'
Resolved, That the same persons who compos
ed the Board of Directors for the last year be
continued for the ensuing year.
Conformably with said resolution, the follow
ing named persons compose the Board, viz:
Rev. Elia* Harrison, President.
“ S. Cornelius, 1st Vice President.
Mr. John Douglass, 2d Vice President.
A. D. Harmon, Treasurer.
“ Cassius F. Lee, Corresponding Sec’y.
“ James Entwtsle, Recording Secretary.
The Rev. Messrs. Mann, Hutchinson, and
Reese, Messrs. Hugh C. Smith, James McKen
zie, James P. Coleman, William B. Richards,
James Vansant, Robert Jamieson, John With
ers, Reuben Johnston, Jr. and Jos. Blackwell,
Managers.
On motion, it was
Resolved, Thatjthe proceedings of this even
ing, together with the Annual Report, be pub
lished In the Alexandria Gazette.
On motion, it was
Resolved, That the Society adjourn.
ELIAS HARRISON, President.
James Entwisle, Recording Secretary.
The Thirteenth Report of the Young Men's Bi
ble Society of Alexandria.
Amid the multiform institutions of Christian
benevolence which an age rich in enterprise
has called into being, there seems to be none to
wards which a discriminating public can enter
tain suspicions with so little reason as the one
whose Annual Report we are now presenting.
For whatever be the sentiments which some
men may indulge in relation to the Bible, as Lie
inspired aad lively oracles of God, given in the
plenitude of his wisdom and benevolence, to en
lighten, to sanctify, and to save, the benighted,
polluted, and wandering subjects of this depart
ment of Ins extended empire,—to the matter of
the Book, except in just so far as it obtrudes
its claims to a divine original, the objections
are not only few, but, in general cases, of the
most trifling and insignificant importance,—
Even scepticism has recognized its value as a
Record of transactions many ages past away:
and as developing a Code o! Morals suited to
the social relations and political condition of
moral and intellectual agents, so lar from hav
ing been impugned, it has been held up before
the world, and descanted upon at times by the
sober moralist and the enlightened infidel, with
an apparent disposition to commend its claims
to universal approbation. Indeed, it is not ea
sy to conceive how a course different from this
could have been adopted well, without either
jeoparding their reputation as men of discrimi
nating judgments, or else leaving behind them
the impression that they were utterly indifferent
to the great interests of the race to which they
belonged. It seems to be a conceded point,
that, until something better can be substituted
in its place, the Bible is the very book of which
the children of mortality stand in most pressing
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arul most universal neeu—anu mat m me pic
cUe proportion in which this need s unsupplied
will continue to be the darkness and ignorance,
and moral and political degradation, of the
world in which we live. And, however unwel
come it may be, in some of the great features
of doctrine which it discloses to the pride of
unhumbled intellect, and to the risings of a re
bellious and an unsanctified heart the experi
ment has always demonstrated, what neither
subtlety nor sophistry can ever controvert, that
to the same extent in which it has been circulat
ed has been the light, and comfort, and peace,
and social order, which have been enjoyed.
And the inference may thence be deduced, with
perfect fairness, that, being adapted to man in
all the conditions, relations and circumstances,
in which he is found, his highest interests and
most important destinies could he subserved in
no way so well as by making him acquainted
with the lessons which it teaches.
To send it therefore, into all the world, is not
only a very obvious duty, but one to which a
benevolent mind ought to be stimulated by the
most com non impulse of humanity, it is ex
tending the blessings of civilization and refine
ment. It is multiplying the means of social and
political elevation. It is giving a new’ and more
rational impulse to the moral constitution ot
man. It is widening the sphere of human sym
pathies and of human enjoyments. Jt is raising
the nature of man to a more lofty and dignified
attitude in the scale of created intelligences.
And regarding it as the word of God, the only
infallible rule of faith and practice, it is im
planting hopes and opening prospects which
"are alone suited to the Teachings of an immor
tal mind. And hence the favor and success
j which Bible institutions have almost uniformly
1 met with. Infidels could not raise an objection
against them, in consistency with their creed;
because, than the Bible they knew of nothing so
admirably adapted to the various relations of
intelligent, dependent, and accountable beings.
Sceptics could not say to those around them,
beware of such associations! lest, perchance,
they should be found to run in conflict with
some of their previously and frequently reite
rated concessions. The worldling would not
oppose them with open and avowed purpose,
however little he might love them; because
on the exercise of that principle of moral ho
nesty which the Bible teaches, is suspended all
the hopes in which he indulges of a successful
issue to his worldly schemes. And even the
mere politician would not like to be regarded
as an enlisted adversary; lest, in directing his
influence against the cause of Truth, he should
weaken the sanctions of those very laws which
he wishes both to strengthen anti confirm. And
thus, while the opposing elements in the carnal
mind are either modified by circumstances, or
neutralized by interests; and while all religious
denominations can here meet and combine, and
cordially co-operate without any compromise or
principle,—-the great cause of the Bible has been
moving on. with a steadiness, a rapidity, and
an unimpeded success, far greatei than that
which has been accorded to almost any other.
The spectacle presented is indeed one not only
of deep and thrilling interest, but of high morai
grandeur and sublimity. But a few years have
passed away, since we first beheld them strug
gling into being: now, wherever the eye ranges,
we both mark their progress and are conscious
to their influence. The grain of mustard seed,
so diminutive as scarcely to be perceived, has
taken root, sprung up, and spread forth its
branches, like some mighty tree, destined soon
to overshadow the world.
The high distinction of first moving in the
lofty enteaprize of supplying every family on
the globe with a copy oi the Sacred Scriptures,
is due under God to a sister Institution neiu at
hand—the Bible Society of Virginia, this
measure was suggested at its last ann
meeting in the.City of Richmond; and $20,000.
pledged on that ever memorable occasion, have
been° already nearly raised, for the hallowed
purpose of furthering the operations of the Ame
ricati Bible society [owarus ims »iumwus um
suruination. The work has been commenced,
with an energy and a holy fervor commensurate
with its magnitude and importance: and (the
same faith continuing to operate, whose influ
ence was recognized in its original inception,)
a few years more will exhibit to a gazing uni
verse a spectacle of moral loveliness, sufficient
ly attractive to enlist the sympathies, and to call
forth the complacent regards and benignant
smiles of all the Hierarchies in the Upper fem
ple,—the Gospel of our Lord ami Saviour Jesus
Ch' ist having made its way from sea to sea, and
from the rivers even to the ends of the earth.
And then,—the Millennial glory streaming in.—
from every province of Jehovah’s mighty em
pire will be heard, swelling on the bieeze, the
enrapturing and transporting song, ,lThe King
doms of this world have become the Kingdoms
of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”
As an humble auxiliary in this cause of Chris
tian faith, and charity, and hope, we are now
engaged. And however small our means, 01
modest and unobtrusive our exertions,—as the
mighty river, in its sweeping and majestic tide,
has thus been constituted by the gradual con
fluence of a multitude of bubbling streamlets—
in the same way, however apparently insigni
ficant our contributions, shall we contribute to
swell the tide of Christian benevolence, which is
bearing on its bosom life, and peace, and salva
tion, to the remotest corners of our polluted
globe. This Society has now been in operation
for nearly fourteen years, and during the whole
of that period has been steadily engaged in its
appropriate woik. Contributions have been so
licited. the town examined, and its wants re
supplied with each recurring year.- while sea
men and Sunday Schools, and other institu
tions of public benevolence, have participated
in its benefactions, to an extent commensurate
with its abiiity. The neighboring counties in the
adjoining State have been carefully traversed,
and, so far as the report of agents can be con
fided in, once fully supplied: and, except the
transient efforts that may be required in order
to meet an occasional demand from an increase
of population, the way seems to be now pre
pared for the concentration of all our energies
towards the thrilling objects of the Parent
Board—the distribution of the Word of Life
through every nation, and kingdom, and state,
and empire, on the surface of the globe. This
is a point towards which your Board can never
look but with emotions by no means easy to be
expressed. It is a work peculiarly befitting a
great, and enlightened, and religious people,
such as ours—coinciding with the great princi
ples of our free and happy government, and in
perfect harmony with the spirit of noble and ad
venturous enterprise which prevails so univer
sally among our citizens. It must succeed. The
sure Word of Prophecy has both excited the
hope, and pointed to the period of ultimate fru
ition: and however weak and apparently inaf- |
fective the instrumentality that is used, the j
*■ worm Jacob shall be made to thrash the moun
tains,” and before the Great Captain of our
salvation, who is leading on the enterprise,
“ every valley shall be exalted, every mountain
and hill shall be made low, the crooked places
straight, and the rough places plain; and the glo
ry of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh
shall see it together: for the mouth ol the Lord
I hath spoken it.”
Those transactions which come under the
| immediate revision of your Board, at the close
of the present year, in comparison with some of
those which have preceded it, are very few, and
very easily detailed. The county of Fairfax,
which had been but partially visited before, was,
during the course of the last summer, by an
Agent employed for that purpose, fully supplied;
and this, together with the demand incidental to
our own population, and the several institutions
of Christian benevolence, whose claims are ne
ver to be neglected, constitutes the amount, or
nearly so, of all that has been done in a way of
distribution. And it might, perhaps, be well to
state, that, as this is ground which is regularly
passed over, with each returning year, and the
demand then recurring always met, the number
of copies which have been called for, during the
one which is now closed, from the nature of the
case, ha? been exceedingly limited. Whatyour
Board have specially aimed at was, to secure
to the Parent Institution the two hundred dol
lars pledged to it, in aid of its foreign opera
tions, at the period of our last Annual Meeting.
And it is with emotions of no ordinary satisfac
tion that their patrons and friends are now met
with the cheering information, that this greatly
coveted object has been successfully accom
plished. The money has not only been collect
ed, through the diligence and faithfulness of the
several Ward Committees, and the continued
liberality of a Christian public, but, through the
hands of your Treasurer, was, some time since,
transmitted to the place of its destination.
i It appears from the Records, which have been
carefully examined and approved, that the
amount of moneys which have been received
into your Treasury during the past year is three
hundred and fifty-six dollars and seven cents;
two hundred and eighty one and nine cents by
collections—fifty-nine and ninety-eight cents by
sale of bibles and testaments—thirty-one and
thirtv-nine cents by a loan fiom tiie Tieasurei,
and fifteen by donation from two individuals
to be transmitted to the Parent Board Out of
this, as has been stated already, two hundred
dollars have been given to the foreign supply
fifteen to the same object, by the two individu
als as above noticed—one hundred do.lars and
sixty-three cents in payment for bibles and tes
taments—thirty-seven dollars and two cents to
I pay a debt due to the Treasurer at the period of
the last Annual Report—and three dollars forty
two cents for incidental expenses. And tins,
together with twenty dollars and fifty-two
cents which is due from us to the Society of
King George, in the Northern Neck, will leave
in your Treasury a deficiency of fifty-one dol
lars and ninety-eight cents. To meet this de
mand, however, the thirty-four dollars for some
time due to us from the Society in Prince Wil
liam, together with a small sum in town, and
the bibles and testaments in the Depository, will
be quite sufficient, besides leaving a small sur
plus for the commencement of the year now
coming.
At the time ofyour last Report, there were in
the Society’s Depository 123 bibles, and 361 tes
taments. To these—in order to meet the de
mands of the year, for sale and distribution—
there have been added one hundred bibles, and
three hundred testaments. Substracting from
these the forty-nine bibles and twenty-seven tes
taments now on hand, we shall have the precise i
aggregate number of copies which has been
disposed of by donation and sale, during the past
vear, viz: i74 bibles, and 634 Testaments.
This then is all the Report which your Board
have now to render. Whether they have suc
ceeded in realizing the hopes of their patrons
and friends, they pretend not to conjecture.
That more might have been done, with a great
er degree of faithfulness and mor-* fervent pray
er, they feel well convinced: and that more
ought to have been done,—considering the pres
sing wants of the world, and the mighty efforts
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supplying them—is equally certain. Yet they
rejoice in doing what they have; and while they
distinctly recognize the principle, that every
man is under a moral obligation to do all he can,
and w hile they mourn that they have not reach
ed this mark, they have still a palliation for
their deficiencies to urge, in the w ell known cir
cumstances in w'hich they are placed:—all of
them being engaged in other necessary avoca
tions, which engross much of their attention,
and occupy most of their time. Could the So
ciety, however, secure the services of a Board
which would do more, and with greater cheer
fulness, and diligence, and self-denied devotion,
it would be to those who are now retiring from
that official relation a source of satisfaction far
greater and more unmingled, than that which is
afforded by the recollection of all that they have
done. Fe«neotfilly «nbm:ttf»d
The Comm appointed *y the House, to
examine into the concerns of the U. S. Bank,
left Baltimore this morning for Philadelphia.
We learn that a motion will be made in the Se
nate for the appointment of a Committee on
the part of that body for the same purpose.
[Halt. Pat.
Some of the Administration papers are ex
ulting at the accession of specie as the result of
the deep financial skill of the President; and
they quote with delight accounts of the arrival
of coin at New York. The natural answer to
all this, is—that the importation of specie is the
consequence of the distress which the Execu
tive usurpation has caused to the country; and
in regard to these particular importations, it
happens rather unfortunately, that they are the
works of the U. States Bank. We understand
that there has arrived, since October last, at the
ports of New York and Philadelphia, no less
than two millions three hundred thousand dol
lars for the Bank, and that six hundred thous
and more are expected—making an aggregate
of nearly three millions; so that the Bank itself
is the real introducer of specie into those ports.
The time Jr coming when the difference between
the cuireticles will be—gold and silver as the
Bank money, and rags as Jackson money.
[Nat. Gaz.
The Canals were opened yesterday. On Tues
day the Argus stated that ‘‘ the preparations for
an active and extensive trade hare not been so
great at any previous year as at the present.”
in 1833 ♦he canaH opened on the22d April. At
this date the amount o W ste m Goods in that j
city, afloat and in w arehouse-, which weretrans-1
ported from New York previous to the 22d |
April, was2975 tons. On the 17th April 1831, as j
we are credibly informed, the number of tons
afloat was only 700. This does not look like
evidence favorable to the assertion of the Argus.
Albany Gaz. 18th.
A silent woman.'-There are in the world, indi
viduals, so uncharitably disposed as altogether
to discredit the existence of what they are un- j
gallantly pleased to term the phenomenon, at the j
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lieau ui uuj j.iiii <a^i tipii. uy juu iias u;ui|i(ucu a I
silent lady to a prod gy, only to beclreamed of
in a poet’s philosophy, videlicet, ‘silent thunder’
—but luckily for the fair sex, poetry is not argu
ment: and the instance in prose, we are about
to quote, speaks highly in favor of the possibili
ty of there having actually existed, at least one
woman (not born dumb) who could hold her
tongue to some purpose. The story is related
by Madam Campan, the governess to the sister
and daughter in law of Napoleon, first consul,
and is found in her ‘Journal Anecdotique.’—
And here it is. ‘Madam Regnier, the wife of
the Procureur Civil of Versailes, was one day
chatting at her own house, in the midst of a
large assembly: she happened, in the course of
! the conversation, to let fail sortie foolish obser
vation or other, out of its place, it is true, but of
no sort of consequence. Her husband rated her
soundly before all the company, and told her ‘’to
hold her tongue, for she was a simpleton;” (ta
zez vous, Madame, vous etes une sotte.) She
lived twenty or thirty years after this, and never
j spoke a single word from that time; not even to
her husband or children: a concerted theft was
committed beneath her very eyes: attempts
were made to take her by surprise, but it was
found impossible to draw a word from her.—
When she gave her consent to the marriage of
her children, she would nod her head and sign
the contract; never was such extreme tenacity
witnessed in this world. She never once open
ed her mouth; her self love had been wounded,
and she never forgave the affront; her dose ofit
must have been a strong one. Twenty or thir
ty years! Ponder on this, ye traducers of the
fair, and own that a woman may, * for a con
sideration,’ be ‘ silent,’ though not dumb.
EXCITEMENT IN BALTIMORE.
On Saturday afternoon last, there was a large
assemblage of citizens at the wharf, notwith
standing the rain, anxiously awaiting the arrival
of the steamboat from Philadelphia, as it was
confidently expected that Messrs. Preston,
Webster and McDuffie were on board. When ]
she arrived, by some mistake it was announced
that none of them had come on; in consequence
of which numbers immediately retired. Those
who remained were, however, soon gratified by
the appearance of Mr. Preston, who was saluted
with cheers, and in return addressed the crowd
in an animated strain for a few minutes, but, as
there was so general a desire to see and hear
him, he was solicited, and consented, to attend
at the Exchange in half an hour, to receive the
welcome of the citizens. Short as the notice
was, and information being only given verbally
from one to another, yet when he arrived, the
Exchange was crowded to excess. His appear
ance in the gallery was greeted with the great
est enthusiasm. He addressed the audience for
nearly half an hour, in a strain of thrilling elo
quence, which wTas frequently interrupted by the
most rapturous applause. It would be doing
him injustice to attempt a report of his remarks
from memory. It may suffice to say, that the
sentiments he expressed met with a cordial res
ponse in every bosom present, and excited the
liveliest emotion throughout the large assembly.
Indeed all seemed to move as by one spirit, and
that a spirit resolved to sustain the Constitution
and law's of the country, against the manifest
usurpation ofthe executive. Had General Jack
son been present, he would have been convinc
ed, that his protest has excited but one feeling,
and that of indignant scorn, at his daring pre
tension to supreme pow-er, and inspired but one
resolution, and that of determined resistance to
his usurpations.
Messrs. Webster and Binney arrived yester
day afternoon in the steamboat Washington,
from Philadelphia. Long before the steam boat
touched the w harf, the citizens assembled to the
number of several thousands, and completely
blocked up the approach to the bo. t. Mr. Web
ster addressed the people from the deck of the
steam boat, but many endeavored, in vain to
M’itliin hpnrinn rtiutiin^P AFlPP hp mn
eluded, there was a gneral rush to Barnum’s
whereon his arrival, he again spoke for a short
time with his usual force and felicity. He ex
pressed his perfect confidence in the intelligence
add virtue of the American people, and in their
determination to support the Constitution and
laws of their country. During his brief and
eloquent remarks, he was enthusiastically
cheered, and when he closed with the declara
tion that never until the sun should retrace her
path in the Heavens, and sink in the mists of
the East, should he change in his ardent at
tachment to the Constitution and the liberties of
the nation, the applause was deafening.
When Mr. Webster closed, there was a general
call for Mr. Binney, who appeared, and deliver
ed some pointed and patriotic remarks. He
said he had no fears for the result of the present
contest. The people were compel nt to keep
their public servants within legitimate limits—
that usurpations always commenced by tamper
ing with the public funds—but that so long as
the laws were permitted to govern, v e posses
sed the means to restrain authority within pro
per bounds, &c. He exhorted the People to
stand by the Constitution and the Laws—to re
sist to the last, by all lawful means, the encroach
meets of arbitrary power upon their rights and
liberties. The voice of the People when spok
en loud, deep and determined, was more terri
ble to Tyrants, “than any army with banners.”
We pretend only to give the substance, not the
words of the speaker.
Mr. Binney made a happy allusion to the for
mer prosperity of Baltimore, and the present de
pressed condition of its trade, resulting from the
experiment now making by the President. He
concluded amidst the highest manifestations of
satisfaction.
The above we copy from the Chronicle of this
morning. The arrival of these distinguished
public men in Baltimore has called forth one of
the noblest displays of patriotic ardour among
the People that has been witnessed here for the
last twenty years, the most thrilling and intense
feeling running through every vein and artery of
society. We had before us three distinguished
public speakers. Preston, wasdazzlin’g, impas
sioned and soul stirring in his manner and mat
ter. exhibiting the real Southern fire when light
ed up. Webster, on the other hand, was cool,
collected, deep toned and impressive, address
ing altogether the reason and not the passions
of men, being trained in this mode of speaking
altogether for the forum and the Senate, and
partaking of the mode and manner of the East.
Mr. Binney, was terse energetic and persuasive,
displaying a style, like his location, between the
torrid and frigid zones.
Messrs. Webster and Binney immediately on
closing their remarks, stepped into a carriage in
waiting and proceeded on to Washington.
Soon after, Gen. Chambers arrived in the city
from the Eastern Shore, on his way to take his
seat in the Senate. Had this been known, a like
call would have been made upon him by the
People. This day it is expected every Senator
will be at his post.
A gentleman from Philadelphia states to us,
that Mr. McDuffie’s health would probably de
tain him in Philadelphia for several days though
he might be looked for daily, as he was anxious
to resume his seat in the House.
From the extraordinary number of our citi
zens who. without concert, but each taking
counsel from his own heart, turned out on these
occasions, to welcome these distinguished men,
the friends of liberty may draw the most favor
able augury. While such a feeling exists among
the People—while they give such evidences of
regard for the laws and Constitution, and for
their chief defenders, no one need despair of the
Republic. However assailed, by those high in
power, the Whig spirit of the coifhtry will rally
in defence of our liberties, at a moment’s warn
ing, and be the “conservative principle” to
shield them from every inroad.
Town Meeting.—The President of the United
States having by his late protest sent to the Se
nate, made a direct appeal to the people of the
United States for their decision on the princi
ples advanced in that document, it is deemed
expedient that the sentiments of the citizens of
Baltimore should be promptly expressed. It is
therefore requested that those wTho are opposed
to the doctrines ofsaid protest assemble in Town
Meeting, on Wednesday afternoon next, the 23d
instant, at 3 o’clock, in Vfonument Square, to
take the subject into consideration. The meet
ing will be organized at half past 3 o’clock, pre
cisely. Several addresses will be delivered.
Balt. Pat.
POTATOES.
Bushels Eastern Potatoes, suitable for
OvF U planting, just received per schooner
Betsy Hamilton, and for sale by
L. McKENZIE, Union wharf.
In Store—5 bales Black Moss. apr 21
FROM WASHINGTON.
CorrcspoMence of the Baltimore Patri
Washington, April 20
The last week was an eventful week in
ington,—and the coming week is bie
portance. Of all the remarkable dnr, lta'
signed “Andrew’ Jackson,” none is more, Uni0r)ts
able than the late attack upon the Senat LlIlark*
U. States. The Bank is now formm,.6
wrath of the deluded old man,—.and the V*1
now' is his monomania. This is “the » *>Cnah‘
of the hero; this his w ild beast at prese??^’
the phantom that haunts and perplexes ! • tilis
eased imagination. 8 dis.
S The diseases which the President ha*
| markable and are worthy of other not’ 3rere’
I have seen given. When the Cheroke 6 thaft
tion was under discussion, the Judicia° ^es'
his monomania,—and that was the i *as
When nullification was prominent. Calh ]°I1Sler'
his monomania, and he was the monst0lJnwas
yesterday the Bank w’as his monomani' Cui
'-that was his monster: but when the Senat ‘ an<*
itself between him and his ruthless attack eu
that institution, the Senate became hk^011
mania, and that is now’ the monster n1110110
is a fact, the Bank for the week past
almost forgotten at the White House-ana
Senate, the Senate, the monstrous Senate fVile
Southard, Leigh and others have been th' ^
sters that have haunted the President’s v Ql°n
No knowing what disease the President*10*1"
may have,—but this is a disease, which is r "Xl
to last lor many days, and in the mean tirr -
Bank may escape, for he never has two ^
es at a time. 18ea**
I have observed another fact in the .
of the President. He cannot live unieV^
in troubled waters. He grows sick in a c'' '
It was the aim of the illustrious Washim*/*11
and all his successors to escape as much as-r
sible from the tumults of party spirit, and to sail
along on a calm and gentle current. i\ot °f',
however, with our modern Solomon. The
ment the Repulic grows calm, he become* si**!!
The moment a storm arises, his health is invi^f
rated, and I do believe, that if this country wa
in peace and harmony, if all was <mltV
would not live out his term.
For example, winter before last, when it
true, there w ere warm debates in Con<m>« J'
nothing so warm as the debates the two winters
past, he was sick all the time, every day afflict
ed with disease. The nullifiers by the time oi
another winter had unfurled their banners ami
then all of a sudden he grew mighty and strop
vivified, it seems, by the hope of cutting up. and
for aught I know, salting down John C. Cal
houn. Well peace came on: Clay’s Com pro
mise Bill hushed the stormy winds,—and calm
ness was abroad in the land. Then it was, the
President resolved upon his Northern tour, and
when he saw'that eqen the Yankee race had
thrown down the weapons of war, and Faneuil
Hall was opened to him, then it was he grew
sick, and his death-bed liked to have been in Bos
ton. At this moment, Mr. Van Buren and the
Kitchen Cabinet saw that they were about to
lose the shoulders on which they were to ride
into power, unless they animated the sinking
frame by blowing it into some furious storm
and lo, at once, as Mr. Duane, informs us. h
received a letter from Boston, announcing in
substance that the deposites must he removed,
and then it was, we saw the sick old man ri>, g
all so suddenly from what many thought would
be his bed of death, and dashing his way to
Washington, as it were, on the wings of tlk
w’ind!
All this confirms me in the fact that he can
not live but in a storm,—that peace is death to
him. and hence when he sees that the Bank is
prostrated he makes a rush upon the Senate.
But in attacking this body he will be foiled, lie
is attacking the States, and the Representatives
of the States,—men of courage, and nerve, of
intellect and eloquence, who standing upon the
Constitution will defy him and his wrath—and
the People, who \v*fll never yield power to one
man, and who are not ready to subscribe to to
ry doctrines, and tory principles, w ill rush to the
rescue. The Constitution is in danger, and un
der its banner, let us sound the tocsin of alarm
f»r and* wide. The truth is now tally develop
ed, that this is a question of Law, or no Law,
Constitution, or no Constitution.
Great Whig Festival.—Some idea-may be
i formed of the extent of the preparations for the
Great Whig Festival, in honor of the Jateg.o
rious triumph of the Whigs in New York, from
the following items. In addition to the animals
| that are to he roasted whole, there will be live
hundred rounds of beef; three hundred bams;
three hundred heave’s tongues; fifteen thousand
loaves of bread; eighty butts of beer and a
&c.
Three Military Bands are to be stationer a
different points of the enclosure to enliven
scene with appropriate national airs.
The number of guests, it is expected, "yicx
ceed twenty thousand.— Phil. Cum. Herald.
A Great Drinker.—A cold water won—Th*
New Bedford paper mentions a Mr. £
Fairhaven, Mass, who is in the habit of oiin *
ing one or two quarts of cold water at ?
draught. He averages six gallons a day,111,11 \
ing at the rate of a quart an hour, both oay a ■^
night, and not unfrequently a gallon ana j
wards at a time. This has been n.IS .W, jn
ever'since his remembrance. Heindu!«y>
n o 1 u'x ur ies of food—e a ts n i od erately — e1‘J°) *
cellent health—attends promptly to his by1
When dry he is feverish and dizzy, an[, /
burning throughout the system, espec|a,*> a
stomach. He* had been without watei
hours at one ume, the last of which ' ‘ ‘
excruciating pain. He is about in yeaia <■
NOTICE. .
Alexandria Canal OrriCE,
April 10,1834
NOTICE is hereby given, That. c07f°r'n'r^
to the order of the Board of Direi on• .
Alexandria CanaF Company, legal P10 V jb.
will be immediately taken against all s , r(.
ers to the stock of said Company) y ' the
spect to persons) who shall not, on oi ) guC|i
25th day of the present month, pay l,P “ ju,
instalments as have been called tor an
on their stock. JOHN H. CKp mi Co
Clerk of the Alexandria taaai l
Persons interested in the above
earnestly and respectfully solicited wjier?.
i some arrangements with the subscime > ^
i by the resort to so painful an a hern a n‘
be avoided. J. H. CREASE, Collector
apr 12—d3t&eot25th _ ^
BANK OF ALEXANDRIA
WILL be taken at par for F1UK:A' ,i,|isb
by JAMES GREEN, at his Est^
ments on Royal and Fairfax streets,
dria, and at the corner of C and 101
Washington; where he has n°'V on ha p^lN
tensive assortment of ELEGAIN t
furniture. tl