American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-04-13
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The object Of Delaware is Cancellation controversy
will not therefore turn aside TO retaiate personalities,
which unfet because misappled, but leave TO the
Judgment of Republicans decide how little real interest
those writer's have in the well being OF the party whose
whole knowledge and zeal resolve themselves into person.
al suspicious and individual abuse The proPrlety OF adopt
ing rejecting the Convention Ticket has no possible con-
necton with such matters
1t was never said that the nomination binding any
Its very character is that of recommendation and
every argument for its adoption addressed TO the under
standing. appeal TO my own words on the subject
"Numbers in such meetings nothing because they only
recommend and do bind" 1t is dsngenl to attrt
butte to adversary assertions he never used.
In noticing the prominent objections to Messrs Adams
and Jackson 10 dsrespec was intended either of these
distinguished individuals, and could be inferred
less by the heated imagination OF parzan, from what
was expressed. The truth however is that although is
proverbal that mans temper is his MISFORTUNE not his
fault, ought to look to such trait IN weighing the nit
of candidate for oice,-and danger to our free
institutions exists i'll the very nature OF asnlary DISPOSE
ton equally irrefragable that he may such
objection to candidate, without any thing OF individual
righteousness Ii a Delaware Republican, IS really is
that Mr. Adams temper is oyerbearng cannot
help H. Such is the fact which rests like many others
general reputation. If the strong mind which generally
controls that temper has public OCCASIONS prevented for
the part its ebutons MIA deserves the more credit
On public occasions however IT has manifested itself
would refer to the very aocatical negocatonas to the
paving receiving visits first, with our congressman, his
controversy with Russell with Smyth, with General Floyd
and Mr. Clay need not add the celebrated Fourth OF
july Grafton In fact Mr. Adams is essentially contro
versast armed at all points, ready at once TO charge upon
any all who may cross or contradict him. 1t were III
decorous 10 detail private anecdotes 10 illustrate the same
Truth.
General Jackson is essentially military nan,--and of
the very Of that character is, to disregard the
means in pursuit of the endthc opposite OF all this,
What we want characterize the Chief magistrate OF the
UnOna sacred regard, for every the least unmportant
art Of the Constitution, subecton in every respect OF
the Presidents ideas OF fitness and eXpedlency TO
the authoritative voice OF that instrument. will not
ndulgei in the strong language Which has often been
urged think to exaggeaton, IN speaking OF the cases OF
All. A,l., tk,Ct The
the force Of administration, and the powerful pen to boot OF
Mr. Adams could obtain but lean majority to justify those
Mr. Clay at the head CT some OF the wsest and best
Of the House, expressed his sentiments OF strong dsappro
haon and recorded his vote Of censure The records OF
the Senate tell what was the sentiment of that elevated
body AN must allow, however expedent the end, the
means we're hitrary and nhumane.
Was not the arrest of Mr. Lorailler arbitrary in the
IRENE iand what but the ntoXcation of military success
could have nsgaed induced the people 10 overlook,
the insult offered the sacred name of Judge, in the ar
rest Of Judge Hall General Jackson had information OF
Peace the time, the enemy had rereaed,ot course
justification from the plea of necessity odous IN all tree
governments, is out ofthe question.
What spirit is indicated in General Jacksons controver
sywh General Scott and out of what did that dispute or
gnaie 1.-The Secretary at War, acting under the I'M
mediate direction OF the President issued order,-
Major General Jackson issued General Order expressly
fobiddng obedience to it, or any order emanang from
the source, unless 1t came through him. This was
well characterized at the time little short of mutiny;
may be said it vTs military, which is very obec
ton it, rather to the mail as President whose notions
are so uery military At that time, the Secretary ut War;
2ir Calhoun, does to have been in good odouI
with Gen. Jackson, who was then decided Clinonan
and was not of the very mild temperament claimed
for him by his friends but ready not only to meet but seek
aduel-" to the intermedling fnps and spies Of the Uu
Department. who in the garb OF gentlemen, Hold my
self responsible for any grievance they may labor under
my with which you have my permission TO num-
Der yourself"Jacksons letter to Scott Not very deco
ros language tmus be admitted when used by one officer
OF and to another.
writer who has assumed the name Of Newcastle ex
presses himself thus sc Congress can be acted upon by
decided Clintonian.--Ds Wia Clinton orr neTt Pre-
sden said to be General Jackson's standing toast
a 1919.