Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political

COMMUNICATION.

EXECUTIVE ENERGY.

Great must the talents be, and uncorruptible the name which passes through this life in an elevated situation without being blasted by the foul tongue of scandal. The names of Jefferson and Madison have long become objects of ridicule and reproach, when spoken of by the upstart politicians of the day. Want of energy and want of nerve, have been thrown in their teeth from every direction. The story has got into the mouth of one, and echoed by all the rest. This might have passed current some time ago; but I presume it will lose ground now.

By a late Intelligencer, we find that no less than thirty Gun Boats have been ordered to be put in commission, for the defence of our ports and harbors. This was the most appropriate time at which such a step could have been taken - at a time when we expect admiral Yorke with a squadron of 74's marauding along our coast; it is quite necessary to have a counterpoise which will keep them in awe -- and I dare say, that when this fleet of ours gets outside of the Capes, they will soon make the British dogs scamper back to Halifax, with greater precipitation than they left it. We may consider these vessels of war as the permanent bulwarks of our country, and as such they ought to be kept up till the most imminent times of danger.

The British minister seeing us take so resolute a step, will, no doubt, give notice to his government of our determination to act with spirit and energy; and they, intimidated by our conduct, will at last listen to justice, and be willing to meet us half way on the broad basis of impartial equity and reason. Look at this, ye snarling philosophers, and no longer assert that our president wants nerve - thirty Gun Boats in commission !! ! - why they are sufficient to drive admiral Yorke's fleet to Old Nick; storm Halifax, and sink every British frigate which dares to approach our coast.

This has been done towards strengthening our navy -- and, I doubt not, but during the next session of congress the president will have placed at his disposal an additional number, for the more complete defence of our country. America, happy nation! with her gun boats sailing triumphantly on the ocean, she stands secure of the world.

A DEMOCRAT.