The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-14
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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
A nation composed of intelligent citi-
zens, when called upon to exercise the
great political and moral rights conferr-
ed upon them by nature, as we'll as by
he laws OF the country which gave them
birth, will, il is reasonable to presume,
exercise that privilege with a steady
view TO the at ainment of those means
best calculated 10 promote their individu-
al as we'll as general welfare aud happi.
ness; nor would il be fair to suppose,
that nation like the people Of the Uni
ted States, would suffer the angry pas
lions 90 be excited by the mere crimina
lion of prejudlced writer's in the public
journals with respect to this or that pub
lie character but OH the contrary, would
not only exercise al all times, the rea-
soning faculties Of their minds, the only
sure fountain from which they ought to
draw their supplies ofusefui information,
as rule Of action, but will bestow praise
| where praise is due, and will with equal
justice & sincerity, consign any writer to
oblivions whose only aim is TO inAame
the passions without informing the un.
Outstanding.
1t is through the medium of'the press,
that the public sentiment is made known,
and he who attempts to influence or to
direct ii, must make truth and Justice
his guide or he labors in vain. Profess.
ing therefore to be influenced by these
motives solely, and laying claim TO the
prerogative enjoyed by every freeman, TO
declare my opinion Of public men, and
public measures, shall endeavor to ex-
press with becoming respect and mode
ration, my sentiments in relation to the
next presidential election. Should my
views, MIR. EditoEnot accord with those of
your correspondent, Franklin, it will mol
follow that he is right or that am wrong;
but as be requests il; | viii here submi,
the "facts" of the case 10 the opinion oil
an enlighted MARION, relying at all times
| with the utmost confidence upon the
correctness and equity of its decision.
1t is fact then, that the hon. William
Fl. Crawford, who is considered a candi-
date for the presidency, commenced his
political lite in the state of Georgia
where he was soon distinguished for
those talents, which combine the best
practical results with the mes. approved
theory.
Tha, from the councils Of the state, he
was elected TO the senate Of the United
States, where he was acknowledged to be
one of its most distinguished and influen
tia members anG as the best evidence
which can be oferedin support of, his asser
tioD.he was selected out of that eDiighten.
ed body, as public minister to France,
and at a time too, Of all others requiring
the best talents and discretion, to MAIN
tain the relations of peace and free trade.
with all nations, I" changing alliances
With none" Alter the treaty of peace
between this country and Britain, he
was placed al the head Of the treasury
Of the United States, where ne now is,
with the general appreciation and conf
deBce of bis fellow citizens. But your
correspondent " franklin" asks "whai
did his two speeches (sIluding 10 him
when in the senate) amount to p
"What did his trip TO Paris effect =
What did his secretaryship produce. :"
I, answer. 1st. That his speeches in the
senate, produced the fullest conviction on
the minds Of his hearers, and the nation
al large, that the speaker possessed a
mind and talents OF superior order, and
in support Of this avermeni, submit q.
mother fact, that he was subsequently
chosen to represent his country at the
most distinguished and powerful court in
Europe, which was clearly indicative Of
the good opinion and confidence Of the
government in his talents and integrity.
Cd That he effected as much in France