Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-30

wait, to examine, inquire and deliberate, be-
fore we formed a conclusive opinion for OUT
selves. We wished to avail ourselves OF all
the light, which the controversy, in other pla
ces, might throw upon the subject, lest We
might find ourselves in the same predcament,
which some of our brethren have been placed
in, of forming hasty opinion, which circum-
stances might afterwards induce us to retlact.
In this section of the country, Crawford and
Adams are the only candidates that have had,
or will have, shadow Of support, and, be-
tween these, we do not hesitate to avow our
preference for the latter, in which we are
backed by the opinions Of more than nine
tenths Of the people, without distinction Of
party. We are we'll aware that herein we
differ from a very respectable portion of the
most distinguished federalsts in New England,
for whose opinions we entertain great respect.
Yet we think that their choice may, in some
measure, be attributed to circumstances grow
ing out of old party dissentions, which cannot
be expected TO produce the same effect on the
minds Of the younger part Of the community,
that they do on those who are more advanced,
and who took an active part in the political
struggles Of former days. .>n-
l.. To William fl: Crawford we are rea dy tc
concede most Of the, qualifications requisite tc
the discharge of the high trust to which he as.
pires, among which is, as we believe, integrity
in the performance of his official duties. But
there are some insurmountable objections to
him, solongas there's another who is as much
or more deserving, & to whom these objections
do not apply. We believe it to be the boun-
den duty Of every man, who is not himself an
| advocate for duellins, to refuse tossupport for
office, any one, who has been so regardless Of
his duty 10 himself, to his country, and to his
Maker, as to engage in mortal combat with a
fellow creature. Another reason why we think
he ought not to be supported, is, his nomina-
ton by the minority congressional caucus. Pub.
lie sentiment was decidedly opposed 10 such a
measure, and, in The absence of party spirit,
no reason can be given for it, but tie hope Of
eleTatins person, who would not obtain the
office, if left to the unbiased SURFACES of the
electors. Now then is favourable time to
put down this dangerous "central power, y
this selfcreated band Of dictators, and we trust
the people will not lei il pass uaiInproyed.
The. last, and, with many, the most conclu-
slve reason which we shall offer, at this time,
for not supporting VIM. II. Crawford, is the
character OF his most Jealous supporters. His
atfability and ccessibility-amiable qualitie.
IN themselRes--have been and win continue
TO- be turned to account, by those who have
purposes Of their o Wn to answer. Accordingly
We find nearly all the unprincipled intriguers,
and ambitious demagogues, attached to hi:
cause Tolhem, if he succeeds, he must, in
some measure, owe his election, and he will
be under obligations to them, which must not
and will not, be overlooked. Are the people,
then, Prepared 10: see such men as Johr
Holmes, Van Buren,, Noah, sc. placed in the
Cabinet Of the Nation? We trust not.
On the character Of John Quincy Adams, ii
is needless for US to pass an eulosium. Even
his most inTeterate opposers, who have any
reasonable share Of candour, admit that he
possesses talents Of the highest order, to which
are united unrivaled requirements, an TN.
osndingirtegrity, and purity of moral char.
'acter' aeove'the suspicion Of reproach.. Would
that the same could be said of all aspirants tc
popular favor, and to public trust.
We shall not, now, attempt to answer an,
of the objections that have been brought a
sain't'. 9. Adams. We will only remark, If
conclusion, that our present course has beer
adopted from sincere and honest conviction
Of its ProPriety, as tending, more than any 9th
er, to promote the best interests of our coun.
try and to ensure the perpetuity of our excel
lent institutions: !,