American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-05-18

the injury of the republican cause Might It not be
considered, by the other party, as an otter OF com
promise with them, which would lessen the gno
rniny due to the counsels which produced the Hart
ford Conv ention, and thereby have tendency &c
revive that party on its former principles My i'm
preston is, that the administration should rest
strongly, the republican party, INDUCING towaro
the other spirit OF moderation, and evincing de-
desire TO discriminate between its members, and &c
bring the whole into the republican fold as quietly
as possible. Many men very distinguished Tor theii
talents, OF opinion, that the existence OF the fed
eral party is necessary to keep union and order ir
the republican ranks: that Is, that free government
cannot exist without parties. This is not my opin
ion. That the ancient Republics were always d.
sded into parties that the English government
Is maintained by an opposition, that is, by the ex-
istence of paFty in opposition to the mlnistry-I
well know. But, | think that the cause oil these
divisions is to be found in certain defects of those
COVE nments, rather than IN human nature ; aud
that we have happily avoided those detects 10 OUT
syoem. The FIRST object is, to save the cause, which
can be done by those who deyo,e ed to it only
and, of course, by keeping them together or III
other words, by not Distinguishing them, by toe
hasy an act OF oersty to the other party, thereby
breaking he generous spirit OF the republican party
and keeping alive that OF the federal. The SECOND
is, to prevent the organization and revival OF the
federal party, which. il my hypothesis is true, thai
the existence OF party is necessary to free gov
eminent. and the other opinion which have advan
ced IS well founded that the great body OF the fede
raj parry are republican, will not be found imprac.
ticahle. To accomplish both objects, and thereby
eXtermInate all party divisions in our country, and
give new strength and stability to our government
Is great undertaking, not easily executed. am,
nevertheless decidedly OF opinion that ii may be
done, and, should the experiment fail, shall con-
mi ah IN fte
want OF correct knowledge OF all circumstance
Claiming attention, and of sound Judgment IN the
measures adopted than 10 any other Cause. agree,
think. perfectly. with you, in the e. and object.
that mode Grafton should be shewn to the federal par
~, and even generous policy be adopted towards
1t the OILY difference between us seems to be-
how Tar shall that spirit be INDUCED in the onset
and It is to make you thoroughly acquainted with
my views on this highly important subject, hat |
have written to you so freely on it. OF the gentle
man of whom you have spoken, think as you do,
OF which gave him proof when in the Department
o. War; by placing him in the Board OF Officers for
dlgestng and reporting system OF discipline tor
the army; and afterwards, by other tokens of con
hdence and add with pleasure, that / should
be atihed regarding the feelings and claims above
stated to ind AN opportunity, al proper time here
alter should he event in contemplation occur, to
add other proofs Of my good opinion and high es-
pect for him.
In the formation Of an administration, il appears
to me that the representative principle ought 10 be
reshtcied, IN certain degree, at least and that the
lead OF Department, (theTe being four,) should
be taken from the tour greatest sections in the U.
Mon the East, the Middle the South, and the
West THIS principle should not be always ad-
hered to Great emergencies and transcendent
talents would always justify departure from il
But It would produce good effect 10 attend TO il
cf he ITp;o 4
be gral6ed BY it; and the knowledge of local de-
tails, and means, which would be thereby brought
into he cabinet, would be useful. ! am no wise
Compounded IN respect TO any one, but free TO act
should have act. according to my Judgment in
which am thankful for the opinions OF my friends
anc particularly Tor yours.
On the subject OF Notifications or works FOR the
defence OF the coast and frontiers, an Arrangement
has lately been made, by the President, with which
wish you to be we'll acquainted. You have, here
toiore, presume, been apprised, that Cen Ber.
nard OF the French corps Of Engineers under The
recommendation OF Gen lafayette, and MANY
others OF great distinction in France, had Offered
his SERVICES to the United States and that the Pres
ident had been authorized by resolution of Con
sress, 10 accept them conhning his rank to the
grade OF the Chief Of our Corps This resolution
being communicated to Gen. Bernard by the late
oecte tafy oil war, to whom he was known, he came
over ~ compliance with the invitation which ac-
companed 1t. From Mr. Galatin he brought letters.
stating hat he was the seventh rank IN the corps
and inferior 10 none IN reputation and talents if
not first. 1t requlred much delcacy in the arrange
ment' to take advantage Of his knowledge and
experience, IN manner acceptable to himself
without wounding the feelings of the officers of nnr
own corps, who had rendered such useful services
and were entitled to the confidence and protection
81 tneir country. The arrangement adoDted will
! thnk' accomplish fully, both Objects The
PRESIDENT has instituted Board OF Oifcers TO con
s's' OF hre members, Two OF high rank IN the CORPS
Neneral Bernard, The engineer at each station. fot
young 1aasden' Tor example, at New Orleans and