Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-03-23

Mr.. SIBLEY is an honest and intelligen
Farmer. His integrity, both in purpose anc
action, is not TO be impeached. His intelli
gence is such as is honorable to himself, ano
by no means dishonorable to his constituents
In ordinary times, and on common occasions.
no reasons perhaps could be alleged why,
after having been honored once, he should moi
be again. On no occasion would | willingly
irfict wound upon the feelings OF man,
venerable for his age, and entitled to respect
both for his public and private character. But
i'll mistake not I" the signs of the times
there is reason why we should NON prefer an
other to Mr.. SIBLEY. Whoever has observed,
attentively, late transactions at the seat of Gov
eminent, and the feeling which pervades many
portions of the Union, must have seen with
concern, that our present administration is not
to be one Of undisturbed peace. Opposition,
and one not TO be despised for its weakness,
displayed itself to the first public act of Mr..
Adams in his official station. His highest ap-
pointment, which in former instances, has, out
of courtesy, been concurred in as matter of
course, was opposed by twelve of the Senate,
men too of high reputation and influence {;
men, who will not stop at halfway measures,
nor feel the want of powerful aid to support
| them. This act alone, without the concur
| rent evidence of the murmurings of the
| West, and the dissatisfaction of the South, is
an unequivocal indication that powerful op-
position to the present administration will be
organized. 1t is almost unnecessary to say
that it is incumbent on the friends of Mr.. Adj
ans to prepare to meet this opposition, and TO
meet it in such manner, if possible, as at
the outset to carry conviction of its INSULT
cheney. And shall aCe say that because we
can send but one knight to the war, il can
make but little difference what his character
may be, or however well or poorly he NAV be
appointed for the contest? Shall we saysthat
there will be a sufficient number of tried spir7
its to guard our political g. orrifamme," with
out our portion of efficient aid? Shall we lull
ourselves with the reflection that there is nc
necessity for anticipating danger, and that il
will be time to prepare for it when it actually
appears? This is the language of false secu.
rty, which may be used by others as we'll a:
by us and we may find it so when too late tC
remedy the evil which should have been pre-
vented.
Shall we not better prepare for such ar
emergency by electing Mr.. DAVIS, than by e.
lectins Mr.. SIBLFY? OF the latter gentle
man have already spoken. OF the former
no man of candor can say that he does moi
possess all the qualifications which the latte
possesses, and some others in addition. Mr.
DAVIS has for many years been drinking deeI
draughts from the fountain of knowledge
while Mr.. SHELLEY has been engaged in cult
waiting his farm. Mr.. DAvIs's researches have
not been confined to his profession, but have
been extended to the subjects of general polit
ical science and literature. The common in
terests of our country, and the particular in
terests of its different sections, are we'll known
and appreciated by him. Mr.. SlBLEY's infor
nation on these subjects must, of necessity
from his habits of life and profession, be com
psratively limited. Mr.. DAVIS has long beer
accustomed to public debate-Mr. SHELLEY
never. Ofhow much Importance this qualifi
cation is, in delioerative assembly, willread
lily be acknowledged by all. He who doe
not possess it, stands on unequal footing will
those who do. His voice cannot be raised a
: mid the storm of debate to check the assump
: tons ofthe ovtrbearing, or to expose the soph
istrv of the ingenious. His influence must b,
limited TO his vote, his patriotism confined t,
his own breast, and his reputation TO his con
stituents. Such is the character of MIR. SIB
LEY, and opposite to such, is that of Mr.. DA
Wis.
Whether the election of Mr.. DAVIS at tn,
present crisis will not be more honorable for tn
people ofthis District, who profess themselve
friends to Mr.. Admins, as well as more crafty
ing to their feelings, and beneficial TO their in
terests, leave to them to decide.
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