The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-04-06

= udiaates. The charari,r o. gBnant
soldier and vicinfions cpmmsn1er, las i
all ages been the nust captivating IN tue
popular mind. Thas With the silent aud
ceaseL.ss labors Of John q Adams, AID Is
a-sneiates IN The cabinei, Are little knewn
IN the rsfnnie part OF the Union, ani no
~hefe duly appreciated, the nen,e''rt JACK
sou aud thu victory of NV Orleans,
warns every heart, and dweiis on every
tongue.
But the exclusively military character,
i. not that which should be preferred III
f1rif rulers hy a people whose essential
interests consist IN culii,ailng the arts III
peace. And while We do not hcsildf~sfo
prefer Mr.. A. as possessing mere fitting
qualifications for the Office of President, YET
Gen. Jachspn's ACKNOWLEDGED talrnis, his
high minded integrity and stern republican
ISM. .ntIile him Ia our confidence, and bis
distinguished military services command
our gratitude. We would mot thai oar
brlosed country should. by oyerlooklng lie
merits and services of Gen. Jackson, i''.r
petaatc ia his person the rcproach, winch
history has cast On the republics, OF lngra
titude 10 those who risk in their service,
" life, fortune and sacred horror" Gen. j.
is fast descending in the vale ot years -
Yet a litlle while and the ability further 10
serYe his country, aud thc capacity OF en-.
Toying her hooours, will alike have gone
from him. While therefore, We cannot
support him for the highest Office in the
Government, 10 the exclusion OF a mi II
better qualified to Gil il, aud by longer ser
vice better entitled to receive II, we will
chrcrlully support him foi that which Is
only second in dignity.
Thus fellow citizens, we have endeavor
ed 10 set before yonas plainly and suecnt
~ as possible, our reasons for being oppo
sed IL The Caucus system generally, aud
for co.iiing before the public in support of
our favorilc Candid ties in opposition 10
tie late Caucus nominations. Whether IN
d j.ig so WE shall stand justified before you,
il is for you To Judge. Weare aciuatrd by
no sinister design. Our objects IN the mea
sure we have taken, enable ourselves, and
hose of oar fellow citizens who funk with
MS ON this important subject, as NIrgin.ans,
rs citizens Off u. s., as Iieemcn, to ENJOY
the exercise, of Il valued Il tDchise, gnaran
terd to Us nv the consIi ution ~ laws OF our
country, but of which We feel ON selves
virtually deprived by the persadhg and
?aralyzing influence ola political monster
unknown to and at enmlty with, the free
principles Of the constitution. We we're
aware that we should labour under great
that we should encounter
all the cmbarrassments and distinctions
naturally growing out oftbe caucus system;
and that we should have To contend with
all the opposition fiom the friends OF the
other candidates which their zeal aud lnge-
unity could suggest. But we irclInrcll'd
10 proceed by the dictates of duty, and
lid not hesitate 10 take the part herein
exhibited to You, reckless Of what might be
felt, surmiscd or said by others.--We come
before YOU in the simple, nnmposlng cha
'acter of plain citizens, unaccnstomed 10
,ct in great political movements, but Tree
rom party prciUdiccs, and uncontamlnated
~ party intrigncs. We bring to the a'd
If our cause no name Of political notorety.
W possess not the pen of arcady wrltcrto
n1ame YOU feelings and sir you mp to an
assertion of your rights we speak merely
= the words oftruth anl sobcrness,' lelS-
ng upon the goodness of the cause and the
good sense of our fellow citizens, for lis
final success.