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THE GAZETTE:
By EDGAR SNOWDEN.
Terms.
Daily paper - - - - »| per annum.
Country paper - __ - 5 per annum.
The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE forthe coun
try is printed on Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday. * , 4. ,
All advertisements appear in both papers, and
are inserted at the usual rates. __
THE TIMES.
Occurrences in this city within two or three
days past afford matter for a few serious reflec-;
tions. It is the interest, and we presunie it to j
be the object, of every well-disposed citizen ot j
Baltimore, to discountenance tumult and disci- j
der, and to preserve the city in peace and tran
auility. We recognize the perfect right of eve- ^
ry individual to express his sentiments fieely, .
and of each party to assemble at such time and ,
place as may be deemed expedient, either to
hear principles discussed, or to make arrange !
ments in relation to political events. This right
bein^ secured to each and all by the constitu
tion °and laws, it should be exercised without
molestation or interruption from opponents. A
contrary course tencte to increase excitement
by collision, andto jeopard that peace and good
feeling which sHbuld be cherished among mem
bers of the same community. On this head we be
lieve that the supporters ofGen.Jackson have no ;
cause of complaint against their opponents—for ;
it is the desire of those who profess to maintain
the supremacy of the constitution and laws over
individual will, to conform to the principles they
profess, and upon no occasion to be the aggres
sors in violations of that order and decorum
which are so particularly necessary at this mo
ment to be observed. Such being their deter
mination, they have been disappointed in not
finding a similar disposition manifested by a
portion of their opponents.
They have seen with pain various attempts
made in a print of this city, to excite a spirit of j
turbulence and insubordination; but they relied
with confidence on the good sense, good feeling
mention of the party to which those in- j
fiammatory appeals were made, to render them j
ineffectual. They regret that their expecta- j
tions have not been fully realized, and that our ]
city has been the theatre of scenes of a disre
putable and disorganizingcharacter. On Tues- j
day it was early given out that there would be ,
an attack upon the individuals who were to as
semble on that evening, to form a Whig com
pany—and accordingly, a crowd assembled in
front of the house, and a few panes of glass were j
broken by stones thrown from the street—but j
the prompt interference of the Mayor put an
end to further aggression, and the crowd dis
persed. On the next day, the town meeting
was advertised to be held in Monument Squat e,
and rumor represented not only that the pio
ceedings would be interrupted, but that an at
tack would subsequently be made on the Chro
nicle office. The citizens assembled at the ap
pointed hour to the number of probably eight or
ten thousand, and the proceedings commenced.
During the greater portion of Mr. Kennedy's
address, there was no interruption to complain
of. When Mr. Harper arose, the spirit of dissa
tisfaction became more manifest, and induced
the belief, that an organized body of General
Jackson’s friends had come to the meeting pre
pared to create disturbance. He was frequent
]y interrupted by their shouts—but it appeared, i
by subsequent proceedings, that their indigna
tion was, in reserve for Mr. M’Mahon. Accord-1
imdy, he had to encounter a storm of noise and |
abuse, and finally a rush was made to seize his j
person. It seemed the fixed determination of
some to raise a riot; but the friends of the con- |
stitution and laws stood firm, resolved neither
to yield their rights, nor to submit to the violence |
of their opponents. They stood prepared to re-1
pel attacks, should they be made, but on no ac- -
count to give cause for offence or disturbance, j
We are happy to say, that in their determina- j
tion to preserve the public peace, they had the j
efficient aid of several conspicuous and highly
honorable gentlemen belonging to the Jackson
party. Thus happily a scene was prevented
that would have been a source of lasting regret, !
and which must have affixed a stigma upon j
Baltimore, that time could not have effaced.—
Among the rioters we were sorry to recognize
a man whose public station would imply re
spectability, but whose conduct on this occasion
was of the^most degrading and disgusting char- j
aqjter. , _
* * As may be readily supposed, from what we
have above said, there was some fighting—but
the meeting terminated without any more seri
ous 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 uninterrupt
ed, even by a passing salute.
But is public tranquility perfectly secured? is
it_.„ f hnslilitiac'2 n r» npw
lllt'JW VU V/V MV * V - - --
aggression? We have given the assurance that
it no interruption to the harmony of the city will
\ take place on the pait of the opponents of the
administration—but they claim, and will exer
cise, their rights and privileges—they will hold
their meetings where and when they please;
and hope to be permitted to do so without in
terruption or hindrance. They will not inter
fere with the assemblages of their political ad
versaries, nor seek to debar them from the en
joyment of a single right They ask that all
things may proceed harmoniously,and in that spi
rit which should characterize freemen, solicitous
* 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
ous that your city shall be preserved from out
4 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 protection—not from
individual apprehension. No; oui duties aie
plain and our course shall be feailess. But we
appeal to you as you love your city, and your;
country, to unite in subduing that feeling oi i
vindictiveness which has been engendered in
many by corrupt and reckless spirits, who have
sinister views in stirring the people up to stn e. (
We ask you to arrest, before it is too late, the
effort to embroil the city in discord and confu-1
sion, by exciting the angry passions of the ig
norant and uninformed. And, that every man
may know* the responsibility under which he
acts, let him who dares to excite commotion be
made first to feel its effects.—Balt. Chron.
GENESEE FAMILY FLOUR
FOR sale by LINCOLN CHAMBERLAIN,
apr 2f Vowell’s wharf.
THE ARMY.
Head Quarters of the Army, )
Adjutant General's Office, >
Washington, Apr.19,1834. )
Order No. 31. . .
J. The Field Officers of Artillery are assigned
as follows: .
*ls' **£ •\ Lt. Col. Fort Severn,
of Artillery, J Major Fort Moultrie.
*0.1 r„„>* (Colonel, Augusta Arsenal, Ga
f 2<1 Reg’t. \ L( colonel, Fort Marion,
of Artillery, J Maj.(actg.) Fort Monroe.
+ , l Colonel, Fort Monroe.
r+A3If-n e& X‘ \ Colonel, Fort Wolcott.
ofAitillery, ^ Major, Fort Independence.
no Colonel, Fort McHenry.
fAn^’ \ tt. Colonel, Fort Columbus,
of Artillery, ^ Major) Fort Monroe.
II. Company B, B, 1st Artillery, now station
ed at Fort McHenry, will relieve Company I, of
the 4th Artillery, at Fort Severn; and on being
so relieved, B’vt. Major Erving, with his Com
pany, will repair to Fort McHenry. Capt. r.
Whiting’s*Comany, (I,) 1st Artillery,^ will re
pair to Fort Washington, and relieve Company
F, when B’vt. Major Mason, with his Company,
will proceed to join the garrison at Fort Mon
r°III. Fort Niagara will be evacuated, and the
garrison, consisting of Companies D and H, of
The 2d Infantry, will proceed to Fort Gratiot,
and there relieve Companies E and H, of the
4th Artillery, when B’vt. Major Payne, with his
command, will proceed to New \ ork, and
thence, with his Company, take post Trumbull;
Company H will join the garrison of fcort Ha
milton. , . _
IV. The Head Quarters of the 2d and 4th Re
giments of Infantry are transferred, the former
from Fort Niagara to Madison Barracks, the
latter from Mobile to Baton Rouge.
V. The Field Officers of Artillery and Infan
try will proceed to their respective stations, as
above designated, on the 31st May, or as soon
as circumstances will permit; and the move
ment of troops, under the direction of the ie
spective commanding officers, will take place
without unnecessary delay.
VI. Assistant Surgeon Minis is assigned to
Pinpv tn whir.h nost he will
repair without delay. Assistant Surgeon Stin
nache will continue on duty at Fort Gratiot.
VII. The garrison of Fort Monroe will no
longer be regarded as the exclusive School of
Practice; as, at all military posts, the command
ing officer will be responsible for the discipline
and proper instruction of the troops, in all their
duties. The usual reports and returns from the
post, will be made direct to the General of De
partment, who will exercise the same authority
at Fort Monroe as at other military posts with
in his command: accordingly, the monthly and
other returns and reports, heretofore received
from Fort Monroe, as of “ The Military School
of Practice,” will be discontinued.
By order of Major General Macomb,
R. Jones, Adjutant General.
♦House, fLindsay, fArmistead, §Fenwick.
Walbach, Crane, Bankhead, Eustis.
Gates. Heileman, Brooks, Fanning.
Fancy Ball in Washington.—The correspon
dent of the Courier and Enquirer—the Spy
gives the annexed account of a fancy ball in
Washington, a perusal of which may amuse our
female readers:
I have not recently made any reference to
fashionable or social incidents. The approach
of warm weather has, indeed, in a great meas
ure, checked the current of fashionable amuse
ment, as well as increased my own natural in
disposition to mix in crowded companies. I
have not, therefore, for some time, mingled with
the grave matters of State or politics, any light
er topics for the gratification of your fair read
ers, who, “ from the loop holes of retreat,” like
to observe the movements o (haul ton of the me
tropolis. Nothing, as I have said, has lately oc
curred in that line, worth noticing; but the vo
taries of fashion are preparing, I understand, for
the last ball of the season of Sir Charles Vaugh
an. Cards for which are expected to be issued
in a day or two.
Having, however adverted to such matters, I
will give you a little occurrence of last evening,
which, for its novelty, may entitle it to a passing
notice from “ a looker-on here in Venice.” I
allude to a small fancy ball, or rather, a party,
en costume, given by the admired and charming
daughter of a most estimable Eastern Senator,*
to her city friends and acquaintances. It was
very handsomely got up, and went off remark
ably well. The loyely entertainer was, herself,
arrayed in a manner tasteful and original; which
at the same time, heightened her charms and
the dignity of her appearance. It might, indeed
be said of her, incedit regina. Many of the cos
tumes were most happily chosen, and in excel
lent keeping. There were the Highland lass
in bonnet and tartan. The modest Quaker,
with plan cap, her unpretending gray silk, and
ungxgoted sleeves. 1 he simple paysanne, and
dark eyed gipsey. There was Sir Walter Ra
leigh, in all the richness of dress, and with the
graceful port which distinguished the gallant
original, when he cast his embroidered doublet
on the ‘.round, for his royal mistress to step on.
Young Malcolm Graeme, with noble form and
manly front, completely accoutred, both in dress i
and arms; at all points a Highland chief.— There
was/!// Pasha, with the dress and bearing of the j
fierce Turk; but of too merry a turn and with j
too good a heart, beaming through his honest
face, to be, in any thing, but his exterior, the
representative of the bluff chief Janina. Met
ternich, too, was there, in princely garb, person
ating to the life, the bland address and dignifi
ed carriage of the prince of diplomatists, with
out his cunning.
But I should tire you, were I to go on. I will
only add, that the contrasts were very enter
taining, and sometimes excessively amusing.—
It was impossible, for instance, to see the port
ly form and strange costume of the warlike
Turk, moving through the waltz with the grace
ful little Quaker maiden, without your sides
aching with laughter.
f* Mi*. Silsbee, of Massachusetts.]
Ed. Carrier and Enquirer.
The Protest.—In,this memorable paper, as
well as on most occasions in which it was possi
ble to introduce it, Gen. Jackson dwells at large
upon his oath of office, in which he was sworn
to * execute the lawsYet this is the man. now
so fastidious, who turned Mr. Duane out of office
because he would not break the laws!
N. Y. Com.
Books.—A tew drops of any perfumed oil will
secure libraries from the consuming effect of
mould and damp. Russian leather, which is
perfumed with the tar of the birch tree, never
moulders.
J
Mr. Duncan, of Illinois, yesterday laid upon
the table of the House of Representatives, in
order that it might be printed an amendment
which he intends to move to Jhe bill lately
ported by the-Committee of Ways and Means,
for regulating the deposites of the public money
in the State Banks, when that bill shall come up.
That amendment [imposes that the Charter of
the present Bank oi the United States shall be
continued for ten years from the 4th day of
March, 1836, provided that the United States
shall surrender the whole of its stock, and
the Dresent Stockholders shall surrender half
of the stock in the Bank held by them re
spectively; the several States to have the
right to subscribe, at par value, in propor
tion to their respective representation in the
House of Representatives of the United States,
for the twenty-one million of dollars of stock so
to be surrendered, or to the citizens thereof, in
the event of any State’s declining to subscribe
and pay in the amount of the quota on or before
the 1st day of February, 1S36. Ti e arr.e .dment
embraces several other new features; such as
limiting the dividend on stock to seven per cent,
per annum; the surplus, after the accumulation
of a contingent fund of three millions, to be
paid overinto the Treasury of the United States;
prohibiting the issue of any notes of a denomi
nation less than ten dollars; requiring a bonus
of $200,000 per annum, to be appropriated to
internal improvements, &c. &c. This being the
first practical proposition in the Honse of Rep
resentatives contemplating, in any form, the
extension of the charter of the present Bank oi
the United States, we have thought this brief
note of it might be acceptable to our readers.
[Nut. Iut.
Detailed accounts of the proceedings of the
people in various places, and with reference to
the late elections in New York—or the more re
cent protest of the president of the United States
against a certain resolution of the Senate, would
overflow' many as closely filled sheets as our
numbers of the Register! We must suffer them
to pass, with a multitude of speeches, address
es, letters, &c. by or from distinguished indivi
duals, the like of all which we never saw or
heard of before. We have passed through se
veral seasons of high excitement, and mixed
much with the people, and felt and acted freely
with them, at different times, since the year 1797;
but a degree of animation now prevails, or is
about to prevail, which goes beyond that of
past times, and may be considered an augury
of exceedingly important public events. And
this animation and excitement is hourly increas
ed by the new difficulties experienced in busi
siness, and the greatly increasing number
of persons cast out of employment. More
than 70,000 spindles have been stopped in the
neighborhood of Providence, Rhode island, on
ly; the Union Manufacturing Company of Ma
ryland have stopped both their great cotton
mills, and discharged several hundred persons
—another large establishment in the neighbor
hood is doing only half work, that the people
may earn something, and others must soon fol
low this lead—and a large number of mechanics
are without work. All these things add to the
excitement. We hope that it will be every
where, and on behalf of all parties, restrained,
by just observances of the constitution and laws
of the land, and solemn determinations to pre
serve the public tranquility, by bearing and for
bearing, and rendering such assistance or ac
commodation to one another as may be in the
power of the people, to sustain each other’s
wants; and especially with relation to the wor
thy and industrious of working classes, too,ge
nerally dependent on their daily labor for ac
tual subsistence.—Niles1 Register.
We are glad to learn by a letter from Phila
delphia, that the health of Mr. McDuffie has con
siderably improved, and that he will reach Bal
timore'in the Steamboat to-morrow afternoon,
at 3 o’clock, on his way to Washington to re
sume his seat in the House.—Balt. Rat.
We learn that the Jackson Post Master and
his son at Middletown, Frederick county, (Md.)
have been ariested under charge of robbing the
mail.—Balt. Pat.
We understand that a dinner has been offer
ed td Judge Porter of the United States Senate,
by his patriotic and warm hearted countrymen,
who feel with him that despotism is withering the
fruits of the land of their adoption, as it has
blighted those of the land of their origin. We
sincely hope his health may be such as to au
thorise his acceptance of this testimony of res
pect. Coming from the source it does, from
men who see and feel what the actual condition
of the country is, the effect upon the good cause
could not be otherwise than beneficial.
Judge Porter’s father fella victim, though a
clergyman, to the tyranny that destroyed, in
1798, the Emmetts, and the Tones, of Ire
land, and that drove so many of their noble as
sociates in the cause of liberty to this country.
It is not to be wondered at that the fruits which
despotism is dealing out in the land of their
adoption, should taste so bitter to them.
Phil. Com. Iler.
Incitement to Pint—A man by the name of
Jeremiah Randall was charged on Monday
morning by Christopher Donohoe with offering
him a bribe, to assist attacking the Merchants’
Exchange. Randall represented to Donohoe
that he had been employed by a company to en
gage an hundred stout Irishman at a dollar
each to assist in the attack. Donohoe consid
ered it unadvisable to enlist in so perilous an
undertaking, without consulting a friend, and
having done so, was advised to arrest Randall
and deliver him up to justice, in consequence of
which the latter was committed to prison. The
sitting magistrate of the Police Office, on a hear
ing of the testimony, ordered the prisoner to
find surety in the sum of $200 to answer to the
charge at the General Sessions.—N. Y. Com.
More Treasury Drafts.—We are informed
that a Treasury Draft for about four hundred
thousand dollars on the Bank of America, one
of the Deposite Banks, is now in this city; and
that the draft has been drawn for the purpose of
furnishing the Deposite Banks in Baltimore and
Washington with the means of protection dur
ing the run that has been made upon them.
Jour of Com.
It has been reported for a fortnight past, that
“ the Government” was drawing the public mo
ney from this city for private, rather than for the
public service. On inquiring this morning, we
believe the report to be true. Transfer drafts
have been coming thick and fast; and however
the fact may be disguised, there is no doubt the
Executive is using the public revenue, collected
in this city, to sustain his Pet Banks in Balti
more and Washington. One hundred and fifty
thousand dollars travelled South yesterday. A
like amount commences its march for the Balti
more Union Bank to-day. There is therefore
another rapid removal of the Deposites going
on.—N. Y. Com.
The fact disclosed in the debate in the Senate !
by Mr.CJay, is onq of a very extraordinary char
acter indeed_no less than an attempt, on the
part of the President’s Private Secretary,
to alter a document in the hands of the
Clerk of the Senate. Indeed, if we read the
account right, the alterations suggested by Mr.
Donelson were adopted in the printed copy!!—
To what have we arrived? Comment on such
a transaction is useless! Rumor goes so far as
to say there are letters in this city which state
that the President wished again to possess him
self of his Protest—but in what manner is not
stated. Surely, there are more things going on
at Washington than are “dreamtof in our phi
losophy.” And to what they may ultimately
lead no man living can tell. One thing alone
appears to us to be certain—which is. that a
great crisis is at hand, the result of which will
prove, what we have often had occasion to
repeat, namely, that freemen cannot be convert
ed into slaves.—A. V. Gaz.
A casein point.—The indignant manner in
which the independent Senator of Maine—Mr.
Sprague—repelled the idea that he was the Pres
ident's Senator, reminds us of a parallel in an
cient history. Philippus, a Roman Consul,
showed himself disposed, like General Jackson,
to encroach upon the Senate, and offered indig
nities to Licinius Crassus, one of the members.
The latter, like the Senator from Maine, repel
led the outrage in a blaze of eloquence, conclu
ding with this remarkable sentence:—“ Thou
shalt not be to me A Consul, to whom I am not
A Senator. Non es mi hi Consul, quia nec ego
tibi Senator sum.”—N. Y. Com.
Jackson's Achievements.—A medal, cast by
the Jackson party just before the late election,
contains the head of Andrew Jackson on one
side, and on the reverse the following: “ We
commemorate the glorious victories of our He
ro in war and in peace.”
The victory achieved in peace, refers, we
presume, to his anticipated victory over the
Constitution.—lb.
Important Case.—A trial took place in New
! York on Tuesday, the progress of which was
regarded with much interest by the merchants
. r .1 i. r\I I TT n nf
UI 11ICU UILJ'. UliailCO 1 ±€\y lie.-!, lJU/ivimiiv ^ •
Boston, was indicted and convicted, at New
York, for obtaining goods upon false pretences,
from New York importers. The complainants
alleged that Haynes made false representations,
to induce them to give him credit, viz. that he
never had a note protested for non-payment,
that he was worth nine or ten thousand dollars
clear of debt; that he was perfectly easy in his
money concerns; had no endorser, and never
endorsed. On trial it was shown, that he made
purchases in New York, in November, to the
amount of $30,000, and stopped payment in De
cember. On being arrested he admitted that
he knew himself to be insolvent when he made
the purchases, but said he did not consider him
self hound to tell it. His brother was endorser
on his paper to the amount of $25,000. The on
ly defence was that the goods were delivered
before these false representations were made,
and that consequently the credit was not given
on account of the representations. It was con
tended, in answer, that though the goods had
been put on board of a steamboat, the delivery
was not perfect until the purchaser had given
his note and received his invoice. The jury,
after an absence of half an hour, rendered a
verdict of guilty. Sentence lias not yet been
pronounced.
DRAWS TO-MORROW
Grand Consolidated Lottery, Class 9 for 1834,
Will be drawn in Wilmington, Del. on Tuesday,
April 29
scheme:
2 prizes of $5,000 2 prizes of $3,250
2 do of 4,000 5 prizes of 1,000
Tickets $4 00; halves 2 00; quarters 1 00
To be had in a variety of numbers of
.1. CORSE,
Lottery <$• Exchange Broker, Alexandria.
Drawn Numbers in the Virginia State Lottery,
for the benefit of the Monongalia Academy,
Class No. 3 for 1834:
0 5 36 38 47 22 41 49 67 25 71
DRAWS TO-MORROW
Grand Consolidated Lottery, Class 9 for 1834,
Will be drawn in Wilmington, Del. on Tuesday
April 29
splendid capitals:
2 prizes of $ 5.000 2 prizes of $3,250
2 do of 4,000 5 prizes of 1,000
Tickets $4 00; halves 2 00r quarters 1 00
To be had in a variety of numbers of
. J. W. VIOLFTT,
Lottery and Exchange Broker,
Near the corner of King and Fayette Street.:,
Alexandria, D. C.
Orders from the country, enclosing the
cash or prize tickets, promptly attended to.
Drawing of the Virginia (Monongalia Acade
»mO r.nlfnnr f'lnca \7n Q fr»r
6 5 36 38 _47_ 22 41 49 _ 69 25 71
DRAWS TO-MORROW
Grand Consolidated Lottery, Class 9 for 1831,
To be drawn at Wilmington, Del., on Tuesday,
April 29
SPLENDID SCHEME!
2 prizes of $5,000 2 prizes of $3,250
2 do of 4,000 5 do of 1,000
Tickets $4 00; halves 2 00; quarters 1 00
On sale in great variety by
JAS. RIORDAN.
H3* Uncurrent Notes and Foreign Gold pur
chased.
Drawn Numbers in the Virginia (Monongalia
AcademyJ Lottery, No. 3 for 1834:
• 6 5 36 38 47 22* 41 49 67 25 71
BLACKWOOD, THE MEROPOLITAN,
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complete the first year’s reprint of those
works. Nos. t and 2 of the second year's re
print received, on a fine new type. Any person
wishing to subscribe, will please call and exa
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for1rent7~
at* The three story fire proof W AREHOUSE
Sm corner of Prince and Union streets, now
occupied by the subscriber. If not rented be
fore the 1st of May, it will then be offered for
rent at public auction.
JOSEPH H. MILLER.
apr 9—eotlstMay
FOR SALE OR RENT,
MA Two-Story BRICK HOUSE, covered
with slate, situated on Royal street, oppo
site the Market House—a good stand for a Gro
cery or Retail Store. For terms inquire at the
Office of the Fire Insurance Company of Alex
andria. mar 28—d3t&2awtf
JOB PRINTING executed at this office
-. '
ALEXANDRIA;
MONDAY MORNING, A I'II177777" i
Col. Richard M. Manning has been no •
ted as the candidate ofthe Union party of i
Carolina, in the place of Gen, Blair, decease!]1’
The Arkansas Gazette of the 15th instant
nishes information of the death ofLt. \vm p Ur*
ford of the United States dragoons, by th ^
dental discharge of one of his pistols, whiLs^*
cing them in the holsters, preparatory to P,a"
ing his horse. Ilis remains were carried ,°Um'
interred at Fort Gibson.
Still another Victory.—The election of \y
men and Common Cpuncilmen, in tliecV
Hartford, took place on Monday last. fi\ 7 '
test was hardly fought; but the Whi^ C°r:
the whole city against the Jackson men ^* 7
majority.
Steam Boat Burnt.—Information has be
ceived at New York of the loss ofthe
boat Protector, by fire, with 200 bales of cot-^
She was a new boat, valued at $20,000. r'
fire occurred on the 7th, while lying at jarJ*
landing, about forty miles from Claiborne.
fire was first discovered bursting from the i
John S. Sellman, Esq., a Jackson member c-'
the House of Delegates, from Anne Art,-- '
county, has publishedin the Maryland Re-V/
lican a long address to his constituents, in w'hid
he condems the removal of the public deposit!*
and the resolutions approving of that meagre
adopted by the House of Delegates.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company.-T\ 0
Board of Directors have determined to
Promissory Notes of five, ten, and twenty do!
lars, payable one year after date, with fourp,
cent, interest; and for the redemption of whir-K
stocks of the State of Maryland, and of the
Corporations of Washington and Georgetown
will be placed in the hands of Phineas Jannly
John P. Van Ness, and William Price, asTru
tees, to an amount greater than it is proposed to
issue notes; with authority in the Trust to sell
the Stocks, and apply the proceeds to the pay
ment of the notes when at maturity.
The Washington Correspondent of Poulson'
Philadelphia Advertiser gives the following de
scription of a scene which occurred in the Se
nate, on the 20th instant, relative to certain al
terations charged to have been made in the or.
ginal copy of the President's Protest, sent to the
Senate:
The curtain now drew up upon another seen*
a most lively debate began on the question of 01
der. In consequence of Mr. Sprague observing
that he had noticed on Thursday that there
were expressions in the original, not now found
in the printed copies, a desire to examine the
original was expressed, when lo! and behold! it
had been altered.
Loud inquiries were now made as to the when,
the where, and the by whom. The clerk \vn<
told to make a statement of the document hav
ing been left in his possession. The tremblint:
man now stated that it had been altered by Mr.
Donelson, the private Secretary of the President
of the United States.
“ State, sir. precisely at what time he did a!
tcr-it,” said Mr. Clay. “On the Friday morn
ing, the day succeeding to the one on which it
was sent, and read to the Senate, Mr. Donelson
called on me, and said there were some verbal
mistakes which must be altered, and he altered
them.”
“ Then,” said Mr. Clay, “ I call upon the
Senate and the whole country to witness, that
the day after a Document sent to the Senate by
the President of the United States was read, and
debated, the President sends his Secretary to
the Clerk of the Senate, alters the document,
and sends it out to the People, with its most odi
ous features concealed.”
To the Editor' of the Alexandria Gazette.
Sir:—Will you hear a word from Philoc!e>
I am a.spectator—a mere spectator—of passing
events, without being a partizan, and witliom
political influence. I hope, therefore, 1 may •’
considered somewhat dispassionate and imiUI
tiaL
It is a trite remark, but very true, that a**
. lin
uuugs nere ueiow are lniperieci,
ble to error:—all men, as individuals; a»ltoli1'
munities; all parties. I sometimes hear unju
and ungenerous remarks about distinguish'1
men; and from those, who, if they were par’1
zans of these men, would not only not ceM -
what is innocent in them, hut would pa: - •
and even excuse what fnight be decidedly faint)
I occasionally see newspapers speaking dbp*‘
ragingly of Mr. Clay,—that Apostle—that d ‘
tyr to true Democracy—that citizen of 1
world—that man of the age—that man of t
loftiest moral courage, and of the truest Pat,1<^
ism;—open as the light, and unvarying «l-1
polar star. Show me a man who does not a
mire the pure, and lofty, and generous sou 11
Henry Clay, and I will show you a mean oi *
unprincipled man.
Without noticing the scandalous abuse o
to Mr. Clay by some of the public presses, I ***
here advert only to the frequent declaration
that he is “ opposed to every thing” in t'1
States Senate:—meaning that he is oppo^00
many things, and frequently takes part n'1,
debates there. And ought he not to sp<-a
many subjects there? There is a stalene.'> aI^
meanness in the remark, and which is o
brought to bear against the most distingui*11 .
and useful public men. It will, indeed, ^
great source of national regret when the 'ol
of Mr. Clay shall sink in the grave.—v>hen ^
soul of moral fire, his quickness of perceptm ^
his nice discrimination, his rapid assocMt^
aud combination of ideas, his deep
and untiring industry, his peculiar and e tt
fving eloquence, and his entire devotion