Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-04-13

ih"i exalted station, than other and by onge
probation IN ihe various subordinate posts in thu govern
men, best ened Ia claim tins honorable lie was
on" and educated among people who sood foremos,
he work OF The revolution, aud who have always BEEN
cepi on one dark and mysterious day their bisory dis
nsu>heo for their patriotism and attachment free
institutions Nearly hty years Of his life have been
'oed with short Intervals tbs service of his country ell
ih'r IN empio,menis abroad, u the difficult Ii
cate trusts which he has dis 6arge.l utmost 6de,i-
y or at home, in the HIGH councils naon wher.
his wisdom Sd enicienc, have been acknow ,.dged by all
bis coadjuOrs lie early received the aiterng ant
satisfactory Testimonials Of his merit, in the patronage and
confidence Of that profound Judge OF characer, Washington
IL Is vel! known thai ls held in high estimation by
both Jefferson aud Madison the latter OF bonn charged
him with important foreign
wherein he rendered essential service county, aud
added much to his already great populations SO high
was hi sandinga that time, diploma Isl and
man, that MIR Monroe, when aieu, his Cabinet
Judicous selection of which has greatly added his
and his counirys glory, called him honorable STA
ton abroad 10 fill the Office which he now holds That
oie is justly considered in point the second
in the government Its close the first as
regards foreign relations, is such almost identify
them and experience of eight in the subordinate
Office is the best possible preparation assuming the
more responsible hut aruous duties of the higher
How Nh Adams has acquitted himself in his present
station the whole nation is ready with an ap
proving voice 1t is sufficient say Office or Sec
cre,ary OF State has been filed by Jefferson Madison
and Monroe and that Mr.. Adams hands its dignity
| has been diminished.
WheL we contemplate the political of Europe and
consider the doctrines advance by Of crowned
heads, baSrhemousiy styled the noy Alliance,
ness the deesiable by which those are
eninrcewe cannot ooh forward without serious concern
to The part this country lie called upon
preservation of its brr. and iodepende in the
lrr hi,b he FL.
apprehend becomes donbly necessary that es,ines
should be entrusted well skilled in political re
iaons and practices OF foreign States we'll devoted
attached free government And in look ing for
these qualifications, weind them SO emnenty uni
ted US in John Quincy Adams.
1t issdmitted that MI. Adams literary attachments and
his talents and writer highest
der. His speeches reports in the Ssnate-hs dipIo
matte correspondence with government and wit,
10 eign Mnisters-dnd h Secretary State
before the world aud are universally specA
o. profound and accurate investigation logical reasoning
| and fine style
Butt, only the qualities that constitute him an
accomplished scholar, thai Aam
claims our regard In all the relations f domestic life his
conduct is most exemplary Has enemies have
even attempted TO A stigma his private character
Dut it is urged ny til opponents Mr. A. tha, he was
once Federaii and ought therefore, receive TIE
confidence of republicans. That he is frem Norther,
moi the the
Southern people We view thrse arguments altogether
unworthy of consideration, rejecting discet.it ON
the cause that employs them. Ii objection Mr. A.
true that he was once Feeaiist the objection applies i'll
equal ifnot stronger force least of his prominent
competitors. Bu, The federal party To exist as
| parry. rhe partition walls have been remoyed-and il
| may now he said With much truth than when fret
spoken by Mr. Jefferson III ederass we are all
republicans" We view Dir. Adams only ANGLICAN.
In all his prominent iical acts have him resting
Firmly ON the broad basis OF the con>trton, and this
take TO be the tucs test disqualification. From
man whose principles thus well founded whose
terrence those principles, tested by thirty years pub
lie service the people o the south have good 10
fear danger their rights Interests. selection OF
in which We ought to know party hut the AMERICAN
PEOPLE, no state but the UNITED STATES.
Thus, whether we regard the age the long
faithful services the tried PATRIOTISM talents
in6exiLe integrity, and great political experience OF John
@. Adams or whether contemplate him in his less inn
posing but endeariog character Of son. husband
Their and neshbor, we have been rressbIy
conclusion that he has the FIRST and strongest, claim the
confidence and support nj his fellow citizens the next
President Of the United States"
IL scarcely lie secessary Offer to our fellow citizens
many reasons for supporting for the Office ofvice President
WHO'S already prominently before the nation for
the higher Office, Gen. Jackson.
lie is perhaps better the American People than
ether of the candidates. The character gallant
soldier and victorious commander has in all ages the
captivating the popular mind. Thus while the silent
ceaseIes labOuTs of John Adams aud his associates
in the cabinet little known in the remote parts of The
Union, and where duly appreciated name OF Jack son
aud the victory Of New Orleans every heart and
dwes every tongue.
But the exclusively military character is not that which
should be preferred in their rulers 10y people whose
sennl Interests consist in cuivaIiug the peace And
while do not hesitate prefer Mr. Adams as
fitting qualifications for the Office OF President vet
Gen Jackson acknowledged talents his high minded in
,egry and republicanism, enle linn to our conf
dence, and his distinguished military command our
gratitude. We would that country should
by overlooking the merits and services OF Gen Jackson
Pepeate in his person the reproach which history has
cast on republics OF ingatiue to those who their
service life fortune honour" Gen j. Is fast
descending in the vale OF years Yet little while and the
ability further to his country capacity Of en-
joyng her bOncurs will alike gone from him While
therefore, support him highest office in
the Government TO the exclusion of better qualified
to gu it, and by longer service better entitled Ia receive
IL, will cheeully support him which is only
second in dignity.
Thus fellow citizens endeavoured to set before
you plainly and succnc;iy possible our reasons for
being opposed to the Caucus system generally 70, COM
ing before the public in support Of
in open opposition Caucus nominations Wine
iber in doing shall stand justified before you is for
you to ndge We acuaed by sinister design Our
object in the have taken, enable ourselves
and those Of our fellow citizens think with us on ts
important ssiect, Vrgipisus, citizens ofte u as
eensn, to enjoy the exercise OF valued franchise guar
anieed to us by the constitution and laws country
which feel ourselves virtually deprived by the pcryad
ing and pgult zing influence Of political monster unknown
and enmiy With the free principles constitution.
We that should abour under great dsai-