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

nation,from specified andexpi .ss pow ers,
TO underlined, updchnabie and unknown
powersf Some Of The sentiments Of ,ha,
convention lean strongly towards monar
chy. What with their highly wished for
overgro.n navysand army and copsoida
ton, such government might be easily
created. itiitustcrly impossible for any
Virginia deifidtfat to be governed by the
sentiments which are contained in the
ADDRESS. They are not only highly
federal, but they bear marked features
OF toryism. They are opposed to the
manly sentiments OF Mr.. Msdison in
the resolutions Of 1898. They are
contrary to the opinions of that vene.
rabIc patriarch, John Taylor OF Caroline
They stigma,ize the holy political life Of
Macon, the friend OF Crawford. They
strike at the foundation Of all republican
institutions. cannot, for a moment, en-
terrain an idea that the great state of Vir
ginia ; so famous for The truths Of her
political creed, will lend a ear to the rank
impure doctrines, which are pubiisbe d
IN the address. 1t is stain ON the ciii.
zeDs OF that state, without affecting the
soldier, whose cause il e,pouses. This
illustrious general, bearing en- his brow
SO many wrea,hs Of glory, has been iniur-
cd by associa,ing his name with pretend.
ed democracy and rank aIistoctacy. Tha,
soldier whose name will live for ever, in
the name OF his country, is made Of too
stern materials TO be led astray from his
path Of duty by such a compounded
mass of republican absurdities. Ills
name is sufficiently great; as the Leoni
das Of bis country, let him reiinqaish the
civic wreath. The military laurel he
gathered himself 1t is fresh ON his brow:
1t will bloom for ever. When the cold
and silent tomb rests on his remains his
name will be united with that of Wash,
ington That destiny is as much as man
should expect. The association of The
memories ofsuch men will spread a ha
10 oil glory, fame and immortal honor a
round the republic. Ii is misfortune
thst the general ever permitted himself
to dream Of the high Office, for which he
is now competitor As his aamirer,
should have been delighted, tina, the
remnant of his DAYS were devoted to those
pursuits which occupied the mind of
CinciDnatus, aud that he wnuId continue
to enjoy as he now docs, o.ium cum Dig
ntafe.
Those who have nominated VIM. II.
Crawford TO your respectful attention are
men who have sustained their country
and its cause in difficulties and trials
They have seen the actions Of this states.
man, in everr period and under every
adversely. Their faith in MIN remains
unshakcp. That he is the favorite of
every portion Of the union is now abso.
lutely certain, because the hes, proof is,
that great labor and ingenuity are cxer-
cised to amslgamate materials, which
never before mixed, fer the purpose Of
excluding him from fair and honest
vote. Independent OF the silent and
shameful plot to destroy him, which his
virtues and talents overthrow. he is nov
opposed by class of men, whose names
were considered dead, but who are slr;v-
ing to obtain power and aIistocracy. by
using the name of general Jackson. No
union OF this strange compound could
ever be considered as necessary to pro-
mole the views of this distinguished sol :,
der. The people are wise enough 10
know that military chieflain is their
defence and ornament in war and battle
but that in time of peace arms should
yield 10 the toga. VirginiaDs! watch these
men, who say they are the friends Of
Jackson. They have openly avo~ed
their desIgnto crush the ascendsncy Of
republican doctrines. They will be de
fea'ed Republicans be unanip :