Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-01-26

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.=--.. 1919.
THE NEXT PRESIDENT.
In concurring with the editors of the Ma
tional lntelligencer and Richmond Enquirer,
and others, III the opinion, that the discussion
of this delicate and interesting question is pre-
mature, we only give Our assent to what is al
most Il sef-eyident proposition The first
year of four years term will not have expired
until the 4th March next, and the present in
cumbent is hardly more than warm in his scat.
when the question "who is to succeed him ?"
is debated with zeal and animation which
our statesmen havein vain attempted to awak
en- on subjects more urgent and more impor
fant. 1t is not the fear Of woundipg the SEN
sibllity ofthe President, that should delay this
uniinleiy examination of the pretensions of
those who are ambitious or succeeding him, but
considerations Ola more public and serious ma
tire. There are pending, in one shape brother.
questions ofthe last and most solemn impor-
tance;onwhich the safety ofthr constitution, the
characteroi the American confcderac \, and the
union of the states depend-Proposition to
correct the mischiess complained of, and to
guard the country from Il recurrence of SINH
tive commandments attention of the PEG
pie ought To be directed to these subjects, and
the national sentiment collected, for the infor-
NATION and guidance of t!ieiI Representatives
The public Journals, however with fondness
for novelty unbecomng the important station
they fill, ard the influence they necessarily
possess IN controlling the opinions of the peo-
pie, ON public concerns, have been contented
TO overlook these weghty considerations, and
nave bariercd the good of their country, for
the selfish desire of pleasing the fancies of their
readers. Another reflection, which ought 10
nave postponed the agitation OF this question.
rs, that IN the space ofthree years, some new
candidate, with claims superior 10 any who
are now IN the lists, may be offered tu the
cholce OF the people. The great number of
candidates Is, in itself, proof that no one OF
tnem untes majority of the country in his
favor. some one ofthen, in the course of
she next three years may have an opportunity
sbeVihcing the superiority of his own preten-
sions, by some act of disinterested patriot
ISM, OF of great public service. If the people
sniie4 their opinions oftheir relative merits to
be iinally formed, their affections will neces-
sarIiy enlist themselves ON the same side, and
tlle superior merit of the future candidate will
IN vain contend with their predictions and
preJudces. sense Of Justice, as well as oil
pubic good, ought, therefore, to induce them
10 Keep their opinions and their affections open
To admit future impressions. 1t seems To U.S.
mat a very serious objection TO this early dis
cusslon. were 1t necessary to cite any other, in
addition to those already enumerated, is that
The country, fatigued by controversy SO long
and tedious, will gradual lose all interest in it
ara at the very crisis when IFS attention and
exeItions will be most needed, have relapsed
INTO indlilerence-The most interesting topic:
Wiii bear only certain degree of discussion
ana II eteFnally dwelt upon, disgust naturally
succeeds To the pleasure originally felt in con.
yersing ON them.
as, however, Our brathcr editors, with 2
iew exceptions, have in all parts of the union
been forward TO declare their opinions, and a:
we should despair, even with the puissant ale
OF the Enquirer and Intelligencer, to stop OF
impede the tide of discussion, VIC will even &c
With the current, and avail ourselves of tn,
common prerogatiye to express our sent
ments. 1t would always b. "a sufficient obiec
Ion with us, that candidate for the Presi
dency, or for any oiher important poliiica
staiion, mad violated, or assisted in violating
the constitution ofthc United States. Mucf
ss we respect MIR. Lowndes, therefore, fo
his great talents and extensive requirements
and admire him for his amiable disposition
ms modest aud retiring manners, we woult
exclude him, because he has voted for Ma
honal Bank, believing, that, in doing so, h,
has created the strongest objection which ;
republican could urge against hm-Wt
would IN like manner, if we could, excIud,
Mi calhoun, because we understand and be
iIeve that he is inimcal 10 the full enjoymen
ny the states of those rights reserved b,
lhem at the formation Of the constitution. =
Anu because, with many otbgrs entrusted
WIN authority, he is, in secret, disposed tC
give such an accession of strength TO the ge
neral government, by erroneous and far fetch
Ell constructions ofthe constitution, as will an
pihIlate the state sovereigntes, and in time
erect on their ruins one consolidated govern
n1suf. believing this to be the old federal doc
true, devised and supported by Alexander
hamnton, and which, during Mr.. Adains's adj
rninistration, brought forth its blessed fr,f,sir
the Alien and SeditlOD laws we look upon il.
modern pariizans as politicians OF the sam,
kidney ambitious in their views, and indiifer
cpt ~ Their means possessing but small re
gard for the people, and less for the checks
aud balances and Integrity Of the constitution
10 the whole tribe OF South Carolina politi
eians,we are therefore opposed, as constitutin.
Tine most dangerous class Of fcderaIists, be
cause, Disgusting their real sentiments, an,
negotiating themselves into the confidence o
tle country,by assuming guise foreign {,
their private faith and their public acts.
The same views and feelings are impute,
TO Mr.. Crawford. by many who have attcn
lively examined his political career.--In ad
oltI0n to this, We know not where TO Law on
hands onany production 10 his legislative, dipIo
matte orprese1t character. which has been nd
mIited by the natioBas displaying uncquiyoca
ana convincing evidence Of his superior abili