American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-03-04

We find the following Extract OF a Letter from
Washington, in the Concord. N. II. Register. II
| all Letters from Washington we're written in the
same spirit as this the people would be somewhat
better informed, as 10 the motives Of the conduct
public men here: Nat. Journal.
"You will expect me to say something OF the
state of things here, and of the present posture
affairs il regard to the election. Within few day
it has become ascertained, as fully as such things
can be, that Kentucky and Ohio will vote Tor Mr.
Adams. Their example will be followed, mos
likely, by Illinois and Missouri so that Mr.. Adams
election may now, perhaps, be considered as nearly
or quite certain. Several causes have consplred tt
give him this preference over the other candidates
As to MIR. Crawford, no one. believe, suppose!
that he has any chance, although very many tee
for him high degree OF personal respectable:
cause would stand better if it had been better man
aged or,rather, il it had not been managed at all
the management has ruined it for the country ha
perceived, or thought it had perceived. that thos,
who have been most active and jealous for his cleo
lion, wished rather to make President for them
selves than for the country. He has received
therefore, little support from the people, and will
receive as little from the House OF Representa-
| tiyes.
GAN feel proper respect for General Jackson
warm graft ude for his military services and tn,
utmost willingness that he should receive every
proof Of public favor and attachment which ma.
be consistent with the great interests OF the Union
But then it is very serious matter to vote for
President of the United States, principally, If no
altogether, on the ground OF military distinction
Men naturally inquire, whether there be suficien
stock of general knowledge, Of experience in civi
affairs, of acquaintance with the government, ant
| OF those other eudowments OF mind, and attain
menis of education. which are necessary to fit
forf he fret etatipu IN he
had almost said, the first in the world. Member
OF Congress will weigh these considerations ant
you may be assured they feel bound to weigh them
fairly and candidly, in case OF so high importance
The votes given by the Electors for Mr.. Adam
ard for General Jackson, are nearly equal Il
leave the selection, very fairly to the States in Con
gress, to be decided by their best judgment. Thi
Judgment, however pronounced, will imply no dis
respect for either; but, think you may anticipate
that in its deliberate and solemn exercise, it viii
raise Mr. Adams TO the chair OF state
The Richmond Enquirer promises in the nam
Of the go Old Dominion and her representative
both in the State Legislature and in the halls o
Congress, that if Mr.. Adams goes right, the,
will support him, although he is not their choice
This is all we ask Of Virginia. or of Mr.. Richie
! If Mr.. Adams should propose such measures a
he will certainly not deserve the support Of an,
friend TO the country constitution. But ther
may be an honest difference Of opinion as to tn,
probable operation of certain measures" Will
Mr.. Richie promise, calmly and quietly, to avail
the result of" such measures before he commence
the task of pulling down the new administration
Will he really leave Mr.. Adams to the test
"time," and frankly submit TO Z" its decisons?"
he will do this, the time is not distant, when VI
shall hail him as fellow laborer in the same vine
yard. 1t is the lot of humanity 10 err but we hav
such perfect reliance in the wisdom and integrity o
Mr.. Adams, that we are perfectly willing to leav,
him and his administration to the test which tn
Enquirer has prescribed.
The following, from the same paper, evinces
disposition, which we rejoice to see, of proper feel
ing on the subject Of Mr.. Kremer's charges agains
Mr.. Clay. Nat Journal.
Mr.. Krpmer.-With what consistency can thi
gentleman decline an investigation before the Com
mittee, and protest against their jurisdiction, whe
The declared in his place in the House, that, h
was willing to meet the inquiry and abide the re
ISutt ?"-how does he now fritter away the charge
against MIR. Clay; how contend that they were NC
originally made by him, but were put into his lip
by Mr. Clay HIMSELF when he might have prompt
denied, (but did not,) upon the floor Of the House
that he had made such charges as MIR. e. had a,
crbed to his letter These things do not look we
for Mr.. K.
i n. B. It appears from his letter, received la.
night, that he means forthmith to go before TIL
,|pablic with his facts and circumstances.
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