The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-07-02
TIE PRESIDENCY

Ilallowel The writer evidently brings
more of reason to his task than most u
those who write on this subject. II,
speaks of all the candidates ia handsom,
aud respectful terms, and he frankly as
signs his reasoas why some Of them ough
moi To be placed IN the presidential chair
Ills remarks will he read with interest ever
by those who take little interest in tn,
presidential controversy.
Having a favorable opinion of him
Mr.. Crawford as we'll as of Mr. Adams
deem IL highly important that Then
friends should preserve II mutual good " III
that no obstacle may exist against theiI
future union. That some new combinations
must he made, or that no election of pre-
sidrnt can be had, is 10 me evident ant
II IS equally 80 that honest democratic re
publicans cannot unite in favor of any
other candidate The political views oil
Mf Clay and Calhoun seem To me 10 be
extremely dangerous tending 10 swell the
power Of the federal government beyond
the constitutional limits, aud TO Fsacri6ce
the freedom and happiness Of the people
To magnificent schemes of national glory
aud ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Do not consider
me in making this remark as wishing To
dcrogate from the merits Of those gentle
men justly admired for splendid talents &
the best taits of lharactsr.
Mr.. Clay is a man who would he con
| spicnons III representation Of the select
ed wisdom and ability of all the countries
of Europe. On all occasions he maintains
IN the house a decided asccndancy. A
gainst opposition he stands like a rock
midst the billows sT the octan. The
charms and tine force of music are felt in
the totes of his voice, light flashes from
his mind, and all yield for time 10 the
soothing eloquence Of his mlder appeals
and the electrifying influence of his orato
! ~, when he attempts, never III vain, 10
rouse the passions of his audience to his
aid. He is open, manly and decided
presenting his objects undisguised, and
marching proudly and directly to their at
tainment. With infinite address he con
tennis low cunning, and with his whole
soul derotes himself to his great purposes,
Of which, if he shall he president, he will
accomplish all. These purposes do not
approve, and beiicvethat their accomplish
ment will be- pernicious TO the country. and
fatal 10 the best interests of the PEG
Pile.
VI WI ShhlpNl hHbN HDlDlDB except
officially. II is sufficient for me 10 have
ascertaued, To my satisfaction, that his
political doctrines approximate TO those of
the frderalists of 98. | do not rccollect
whether have considered the subject in
the same view IN my former letter. III
have, il may be well to repeat it in refer
ence 10 my suggestion of the union be
tween the friends of Mr.. Crawford and
Mr.. Adams, which hope may be effect
ed.
In pursuance of the idea, come 10 the
all important conslderaiion--the threaten
ed success of gen. jackson. Tie danger Of
this event IS in my view exaggerated yet
there Is reason for alarm. Should la
ment as much as any man 10 see the halo
of glory, which beams brightly around
the brow of gen. Jackson, obscured, or
any Of lis immortal effulgence lost but
let ns not place the civic wreath where il
would wither and die. Let us not sacrifice
tn a mad enthusiasm for military glory, the
just fame Of our hero, by placing him
in a situation the duties of which he does
not comprehend, for which his education,
his feelings and his character totally dis
qualify hun. Give him the triumphs Of
warllke achievements pardon him the
wounds whch his bold temper struck to
the heart of the constitution honor his
patriotism, u forgive hiserrors, but do not
expose the welfare of AN this people by
such tremendous haZafd.-My breast
literally swells with ind 9uaiion, shame, &
sorrow, when reflect on the omen pre-
scnted by the spectacle" of u sober minded,
calculating people, attached 10 liberty,
willing 10 make such a stake, from mere
regard To military glory and ask my
self what sacrifice they would not make,
were Cesar or Napoleon offered 10 heir
support | dismiss the theme, for am
not capable of treating il with the temper
ate dignity which IT'S magnitude requires.
From " hat | have said you will per
ceiye that, if am correct, there are three
of the candidates, who ought not to sue
coed. The two others are in my view
the real democratic candidates Mr.. Craw
ford Vf tho old Jcifcrsonian school-Mr.
Adams of more questionable orthodoxy,
but by his patriotism, his learning, which
embraces the whole range oflteraturc aud
politics, his transcendant talents, his long
and varied experience, his irreproachablc
/ life, his adhesion TO the republican party
at a critical period, and his unqucstonablc
integrity, IS certainly entitled to confidence
and the most profound respect. Let us
then foster II spirit of harmony on this
point, and not place ourselves in IA situation
in which NC shall be obcliscd To make sa
crifices of the general good To the pride of
opinion, and the consistency of our quar-
rel"
-.s.eAs.".
Rcriew IF Public Opinion.-To one who
has atteniveiy watched the progress of
vents for the last two years, and VIM gives
himself the trouble 10 examine the mott, rs
and springs uf ,.uman action, ii must be ap.
parent that the most Jealous advo-
Gates of the caucus candidate have given W
all hopes of seeing him elevated to the. rSt
sidrntial chair and secondly, that ,hougl
Enr elect inns prino purnneFe ms ,o..I;l.,.