American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-09-27

HasIett. who is known to be sincere and liberal
professor of the christian religion. 1t is presum
ed however, that this can be no objection 10 the
character of Colonel Hasett there is no ostracism
in Delaware by which man is to be prescribed
for his pety as Aristides was Tor his justice. Oi
Judge Booths religious and moral character, will
candidIy say, that know nothing TO reproach him
with; am not aware of any objection that can be
founded upon it and had it not been attempted TO
elevate his liberaty by an ausion TO Colonel Has
lett's sectaranism the feelings oil his friends would
not have been disturbed by any comment on the
subject.
II we regard the capabiIity of the two candidates
there is little difficulty in deciding the question.
Colonel Hasett is in the vigor OF life, in the full
enjoyment of his intellectual powers; is man OF
education, and confessedly endowed with sound
and discriminating understanding. He was COVER
nor of this state during the most critical period of
the late war; and the 6rmness and patriotism
which marked his conduct, at that trying crisis,
prove that, either in war or peace, he possesses
every quality that belongs to patriot governor.
OF Judge Booth, What shall we say? He has been
nearly half century in the enjoyment OF various
and lucrative Offices. He now fills high and
eminent station, which he has enjoyed more than
twenty years, and with the details of which, the
habits Of his life have rendered him familiar.
Why, at an advanced age, translate him to a new
yerging on four score years; period beyond the
common term of human life, and one at which
most men are anxious to relieve themselves from
the cares of business and 10 seek in retirement the
reaxatops of declining age. The decay of his ia
suIlies and the infrmity of his health, speak not
of; it is not my wish to dwell on circumstances,
which are sufficiently obvious to demand foibear-
ance from those with whom age and in6rmties
should be sacred But the questions will arise, and
IND. danf 10 hnun IN aSl =
is Judge Booth capable, and has he any claims to
this office? Was it wise in his party to select as
candidate, and to start upon new career OF otice
a man whose tenure OF life must necessarily be
precarious, and upon whom the public bounty has
already been lavshed with no sparing hand? Will
the lreemen of Delaware prefer such man, to one
of vigorous age and unimpared intellect who has
already demonstrated that he can manage the
helm of state with dignity and ability? We have
no remedy in this country for senlly, no substitute
for the incapacity OF men in office; there Is no
power in the state to appoint Prince Regent to
rule " IN the name and by the aHh0rity' OF de-
cayed sovereign for it is an incontestable prlnc-
pie in republican government, that individual abb
lty is absolutely essential IS title to Office.
Of Judge Booths political principles shall
speak briefly. To portion of his party, 1t NAV
be a recommendation, that he has ever been an
ultra lederalist. The berality claimed for his re-
character, which is emnently heightened and ex-
elusive calculated to keep alive and to widen the
distinctions OF party, to elevate the one by rigid
prescription Of The other. OF his revolutionary
conduct no account has reached me, that Will JUS
tly any compliment to his patriotism
If hereditary claims have any weight, If the me-
nory of gallant father whose life was devoted 10
his country, entitie son to consideration, how
confidently may Colonel Hasett appeal to the era
r. L r. Ill Nh ~ nj fbnI
gallant Irshman, Colonel John Haslett, the com
mander of the Delaware regiment, who, when his
term Of service had expired, volunteered under the
banner of Washington at the memorable victory
Of Trenton, and was afterwards killed by his side at
the equally glorious victory of Princeton. The son
has always been steady supporter of the prlnci-
pies for which his father fought and died. lie
untes with the feelings of patriot, the lberality
and urbanity oil gentleman. l have adverted to
his conduct during theHlate war-we all recollect
the insoent demand of Commodore Beresiord, and
the destruction he denounced against an exposed
town, unless averted by compliance with his re-
QUESTION and none can forget the promptltude and
decision with which Governor Hasett met that IN
solent demand and prepared at the head OF the
military force of the state, to repe In person, the
threatened invasion.
People of Delaware! you have here candle
and faithful portrait of the two gentlemen, who
now claim your suHrages for the first office IN the
state. Choose between them, and may your choice
be wise and happy. A DELAWAklAN'