Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-29
OUR NEXT PRESIDENT.


sor Gideon Granger. N. Y. finer.
OUR NEXT PRESIDENT.
Mr.. Dnanet appears by the papers, that the fol-
lowing named gentlemen are
Candidates for the nert Presidency Of the U. States
John c. Calhoun VIM Lown'Irs
John O. Adams Smith Thompson
VIM ii. Crawford
Yice Presidency.
Daniel D. Tompkips Henry Clay
And how will soon be IN nomination, il
is impossible TO tell: for myself and friends, should
be pleased Henry Baidria, as the most suit
able and worthy man IN the present day. fit for that
station. He has the good Of his country at heart,
and is Pennsyyanan, and has no Slaves, nor does
he grow tobacco.
We have happy country, hut have TOO many great
men fit for the presidency; every has splendid
talents, pure patriotism, and has rendered eminent
services--pity that they could all be rewarded
it will be difficult for the country repay them 10.
their infinite meritpo6r sonis With exceptions,
of those names above, would ask, what have they
done for their country Have they recommended
wholesome laws TO project manufactures--any judi,
cious means to increase our revenue Have They
made commerce foursl--or promoted agriculture
or have they, in the natural course of things, made
their own way or To which OF you gentlemen, is
the country indebted for the wise measures which
have secured to il these blessings The people are
contented, every occupation prospers, lei know
our beneiaciofs. Point TO our statute book, and
name The law system Of which you are the father.
fY on clam TO be placed at the head of the nation
produce your title papers your friends call you
great, wise, and good any body can say this, and
this is said OF all of you-where is the evidence of
IL /! Southern candidates thick rs backber-
ries the middle states allowed only the choice
of masters ;pray gentlemen OF the south, give us
such Information as will enable us TO assign some
stac,ory reason for preterring one OF Your candi-
dates over the other. We will not presume to COM
pete with you the south is the exclusive soil Of ti-
Tents, liberty, patriotism, genius, industry and use
fulness-and II produces such exuberant crop,
that amazes us; there pigs than teats and
some will squeak; tell whose mouths we shall
stop.
Adams is now on the stepping stone, next TO the
presidentship, according pr ecedent but il is time
TO abolish succession of monarchs. Ii the presi-
dent is allowed TO choose his secretaries his cho,co
IN the secretary of state will always he the election
OF the next presidents and it will save the pcope
the trouble oil going into election would il not be
more honest To abrogate the constitution at once,
and according 10 Mr.. Adams own plan, let con-
gress, like parliament he omnipoem.
Whose life shall be prolonged three years from the
9TH OF next March, is a question that will puzzle
the sages OF the age answer Senator Piuckney
Of Maryland, may be buried in the bosom of the
earth, so may all the candidates for the presidency.
II a choice of De VIZ Clinton .4,dre,c Jackson,
could be made, then would our country prosper
American manufactures be encouraged, and trade to
South America promoted. These are independent
and useful men, the friends of national honor in
ternal Improvements; and, men who sacrifice pri-
vate interests for public good
The seven other candidates are almost without
single noble act recorded in honor of their country
fame has not been employed in their service-thcy
have been, ands are in some respects, the servants
OF =" the powers thar beat the seat of the gene
raj government. RANDOLPH
.3urora.]