Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-03
THE PRESIDENCY.


The Eastern Argus, the Boston Statesman,
and the Concord Patriot, have stated that
I" the Massachusetts, Spy, a paper which has
heretofore supported Mr.. Adams for the Pres
houn." Not being aware, of either of these
facts, we must request them, to put their fin
gers on the chapter, and verse. We have
stated, explicitly, that we were the partizans
ofneither of the candidates and whatever
we have published on the subject, has been
with view to enlighten the public mind, as
to the relative merits, and standing, of the
several candidates, without wishing to direct
it, believing, that correct information is all
that is wanted, by the people, to insure just
decision of the question.
The course, which we have adopted. may
have led US to speak more of some Candidates,
than of others because, some of them are
less known amongst us than others, and most
information is needed, where least is known.
And, if, in giving the state of public feeling,
IN any section of the country, it appears to ia
vor either of them, that, surely, can give no
just indication of our sentiments. The fact is,
we are uncommitted on the question, and so
we shall remain, for the present, unless, we
see some sufficient cause to alter our course.
The Galaxy says, J. Q. Adams will receive
the vote of Massachusetts, and we are inclin-
ed to think the opinion correct, but not as the
Editor says, by the unanimous vote of her
Representatives. Could the question have
been taken, prior to any discussion, he would
have received the almost unanimous vote of
the people ; but it cannot be denied. that
without having done single act, to lessen
the attachment of the people to him, some of
his friends have done much, to produce that
effect. The Boston Patriot has done more.
under pretence of supporting his cause, to ali
enate the public feeling, than the open hostil-
ity of the Statesman, and ten more lust such.
could possibly accomplish :; and we again re-
peat, what we have before, in substance ex-
pressed, that any federalist who supports him,
will do it at the sacrifice of his party feelings.
1t may be said, that J. @. Adams is not re-
sponsible for the acts of those, over whom he
exercises no control True, but the acts of
his partizans, will become identified with his
cause, and in this way, will produce the same
effect, as if he was personally accessory to
them.
The School Meeting, held, in the Centre
district in this town, on the LIST inst. was
adjourned till tomorrow, at o'clock, P. M. at
which time, it is hoped there will be gen.
eral attendance.
At the town meeting, on the LIST Inst. it was
voted not to send another representative TO
the General Court this year, in the place of
Lincoln, Esq.
FIRE Engines.-We are informed that two
of our fire engines have stood, with consdera-
bic water frozen up in them, for some time
past, and consequently, unfit for use. Ia there
no penalty for such negligence If there is, it
ought to be enforced.
Accounts from Kentucky, represent the
health Of the Hon. Henry Clay, to be in a
very precarious state, being affected with a
pulmonary complaint, which leaves but little
hope Of his recovery