Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-11-10
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Presidential Candidates.

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The following extract from Speech deliver
ed by Tristram Burgess, Esq. at Conven-
ton in Providence, called for the purpose
of nominating "unpledged Candidates for
electors" is copied from the Rhode Island
american. 1t evinces great frmness, as
we'll as knowledge of his subject, and is
worthy the perusal of our readers.
After some remarks on the impor-
lance of the election of the Chief Magis-
trate OF the nation, Mr.. B. said-I know
the candidates who are contending for
this office are all honorable and high
minded men. New England would not
be extremely displeased should either
of two of them be elected. She would
probably be considerably displeased with
a third, and fourth she would strenu-
ously and almost forcibly resist. | men,
ton them in the order in which they
would stand, Adams, Clay Crawford
and Jackson. Now it cannot be posi-.
bic that the people of New England
are so lost TO their own interest and
dignity, SO abandoned to the influence
Of interested politicians, as to say they
do not prefer New England man for
p6sFa sses9 J @aR ae om sa equal r9 t hs
-(applause.) Mr.. B.--I beg the gen.
tlemen would be still and hear me
through. came here to say few
words seriously.
The three men | have first named are
men of talents, great and distinguished
statesmen, and either of them are quail
fled TO fill the office of President. We
all know this. 1t is no use to undertake
10 run them down with hard words.
Common sense is enough TO convince US
that the men set up by the South, the
West, and the East, for the first office
in the gift of the people, must be men
of talents and ability. God forbid that
on question of this description we
should attempt by hard words to catch
the prejudice or excite the iealousies of
the people. Who, then. of the three
distinguished men have named, ought
we TO choose for President? Who is
most deserving? Qplace General Jack
son out of the question, because, as a
statesman, do not consider him man
of talents; he has gathered his military
laurels, and let him be content to
wear them.) But which of the others
ought we to prefer? have had the
pleasure of partial acquaintance with
them all. Mr.. Crawford is a distinguish
ed and amiable man.--No one can APP
proach him without wishing TO become
his friend, and 10 one can converse an
hour with him without loving him.
Mr.. Clay is one of the most urbane men
living, free and graceful in his manners,
and possessed of the highest abilities
as a statesman. Mr.. Adams is cold
mamie conciliates no mans friendship
by the graces of bowling and shaking of
hands-he has never attempted TO en-
list in his cause ardent and devoted
fIiends-he has never attempted to car
ry the Presidency by securing friends
throughout the country, who will vote
for him at all events. Can we say as
much for Mr.. Crawford ? Who are his
friends and supporters Men Of deep
and sohcitous Intrigue! There is a
most artful intriguing man they tell of
in New York, one Martin Van Buren,.
1t is impossible Mr.. Crawford should be
President without Martin Van Buren, be-
coming great man, and there is not
an honest man in the community who
would not deprecate such an event.
Mr.. Crawford himself would blush at it.
And yet that man has been too busy in
his cause TO be got rid Of He could
not shake him off.
On the other hand, who are devoted
to MIR. Adams ? Who are his private
friends that are prepared to go all
lengths in his cause /? None, or if any,
they are but few, and scarce an individ-
ual will give his vote for John Quincy
Adams, on any other principle than be-
cause he considers him the best man for
the country. do not profess myself
an admirer of Mr.. Adams, as q man. |