The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1824-08-11

pectsbility OF The nation. They were
distinguished senator's and Representatives
Of the United States, exercising in their
individual capacities, rights common to
every citizen in this nation In consider,
Ing the fitness Of an individual to p, eside
over them, and their fellow citizens, they
came to tho resolution that Mr.. Craw-
ford was qualified in every respect
That he possessed the qualities Of Jeffer.
son, Madison, and Monroe. For that
reason, and the best one which could be
advanced, and which has been proved, he
was thought Of asa proper successor TO
the present executive. Mr.. Crawford
was always great man, and had always
tho full confidence and respect of the
democratic party. They have never los,
their confidence in hin; on tho other
hand it has been strengthened. His
character is so pure that, in defying the
tests OF malice, cunning, and hypocrisy,
1t has completely proved itself to be
formed OF those refined and valuable
materials, which arc the protection of a
republic, and which animated, in so par
ticular q manner, the bosom OF the father
OF his country.
Such is the sterling integrity Of this
individual, that the most ungenerous
course is pursued towards linn. Know ,
ing that he is the most formidable oppo
nent, his enemies, or rsther the friends OF
the other candidates, charge him with
principles, which do not belong to him.
In the late Jackson convention at Frede.
ricksburg, the authors of the address
make unfounded assertions against the
political principles Of Mr.. c, awford.-
The address is singular. composition,
! and contains sentiments, which are not,
supported by any evidence which can be
produced. Charges OF the most unheard
of and ground!ess nature are introduced
against what they have termed the radi-
cal party. II ever party has been
mortified, it is The ia cksop party, for they.
in their cold address, have shewn more
weakness, than they are willing 70 &C
knowledge. The friends of Mr.. Craw
ford are thetru friends Of their countr,
and when they disclaim extravagsDce III
idle expenditures, when they retrench
the wanion waste OF public money, when
| they endeavor to bring back the republic
toa sound state, they manifest lauSable
patriotism. They shew, by those acts,
that they are the true friends Of this go
vernpent. The address states that BY
the friends of MIR Craw ford "rae navy
| and army are considered as dangerous 10
the rights and liberties of the people, and
these together with The system of fortifi-
cations now in progress, and the liberal
appropriation to roads and canals, are
made the foundation of a general charge
of extravaganza oganst the administra-
ton" Now the truth is, that the navy
and army we're never considered as dan
gerous, by any republican, except wher
they are extended beyond all reasonab,
plans Of defence and necessity. Nj
Crawford, like every true republican,
knows Iull we'll that military power is
always dangerous TO the existence of
republican government, and that this
nation requires only moderate standing
army and navy. The proper defence OF
this nation, is a well organized and disci.
pliDed militia. The bills Of rights of all
The states declare, that standing armies
IN times Of peace, are dangerous to liber
". in republic, the declaration is
truism. MIR. Crawford and his frieDds
deserve well other country in opposing
the maintenance and INDUSTRIOUS expense
OF large military bodies. They are
| statesmen OF the first order, and because
they act on the principles of Mr.. JefFer.
son, they are traduced by men fond Of
militsry parade, alien and sediiion laws,
and independent courts martial As to
the doctrine Of roads and canals, their
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