Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-08-18

era OF the nation which loudly calls for your abest
| citizens to represent you in the councils of the
State; and therefore, that a discerning people
should select Thomas II. Pitts; for were you to
act IN obedience TO this admonition, am conf
oentiy assured that you would not only dispense
win ,ne tender OF my political services, but also
win the charitable offer Of the services of rany
others The question then necessarily arises, why
90 you solicit our support? My answer is, he
cause wish 10 become a useful member of the
community, and wish an opportunity for that pur-
pose Afforded me; for without such opportunity
those possessed of political reputation and conse-
qucnce IN the world, could scarcely have acquired
nose .avantaees; hence the prupriety of sometimes
selecting from the multitude one who promises TO
De serviceable. Now, whether any fiatteriny pros
poets are entertained of me, or IN other wo,t,s
whether am tit subject TO be taken from the
ranks ana framed tor future usefulness, is ques-
on entirely submitted to the impartial consideia a.
ton OF the Freeholders OF Essex. But this is no,
an you should be abet to Judge, and pretty correctly
.oo' whs'her IN the discharge Of my political func-
lions should be inclined to act ayrecably TO your
wishes; or rather, whether should be most an, 10
iner" your appreciation, incur your displeasure
Now as TINS cannot absolutely be ascerfainet the
sures' mc'hod OF forming correct opin on, would
De 10 take review Of my past political opinions
ana where you do not approve, ronder well the
leasohs that influenced me, and If upon sober re-
you ma them entitled TO weight, the presumption
Is, that my future course Of conduct yyopI not h-
very eNcePuonable. As my political sentiments
are pretty generally known in the county, / shall
De extremely brief on this point. The frs, impor-
taht political question against which I took de-
e'ueu anu ac'Ve part, was the declaration of war
against ereat Britain: not tina, we were without
sunicieh' grounds to authorize an appeal 70 arms
ior we were sorely oppressed by the re,aIatory
commercial edlcts of both the bellieerents ENGLAND
ana france, but from the conviction that il was n.
iHpoh'ic, unwise, and badly timed proceeding We
were wholly unprepared for so dangerous an exp.r-
ment; and If, according to the wishes and expecta
IONS o' Niaoi.on's Administration Bonapa,ie, who
was 'hen IN the height OF his ambitious career had
~: a' win our assistance in suhugaring Bri-
n the cruel and relentless tyrant would have con-
sidered himself under no obligations whatever 10 us
ou' hushed with success and grown more ambitious
'han ever, would have played upon US the same
game that he had 70 fatally played upon others
Inc anticipation OF the downfall of England 90
.hoch desired oy the wsr party, and apprehepded
oy the opposition, caused the latter to contend and
very wisely think, that England, a, that time in
iish'ins for her own existence, was literally 6eb,
ing the battles of the world But. con,r.,v 90 On.
expectation Of every body-bo,h statesman and
piooehman, the tyrant falls, and with him the ex
Pectafions OF The Administration party ENGLAND
IS now enabled 10 take advantage of our exnos ell
situation, and direct her whole disposab,e force
against US; and but for the almost unexampl..,
proves o! our navy, combined with the brillian,
ana unprecedented success of General Jackson n
New Orleans, discontinue and defeat must have
oeen me consequence. rejoice, however. that the
war diu take place, since by these event. we so
fortunately dseniansicd ourselves and considerable
advanced thereby the national character
lhe next important political question that parii-
.uiay engaged my attention was, the late Presi-
Dental Canvass. In this, was opposed TO the
eieeuon oil Mr. Crawford, the avowed fayouri,e of
ns"'ia. ISL because considered it highly i'm
prudent to sanction the unknown views of a mino-
ry Caucus, that had forced him too upon II. i,
conjunction with Albert Gallatin as the Vice Pre-
siaent' gentleman, who stands charged with bav-
Ing formerly headed party of insurgents in oppo
stIon to the wise Administration of Vashineton:
ziy, because he had acted very inconsis, emily as
politician; having bitterly opposed the atminis,ra-
hon OF Mr. Madison, and all the measures prepara-
tory 10 state OF war, and afterwards voted for ia
passage His inconsistency has been accounted for
IN THIS way. President Madison having some bu
sihess OF secret nature at the South, determined
at the suggestion of Mr.. Smith, bis Secretary On
offer the agency to Mr.. Crawford, with view. il
Is supposed. to soften his opposition Accordingly
letter inii OF compliment and fiat;ery was ad-
dressed ny the Secretary to Mr.. Crawford inviting
hini to accept the appointment. He compled. and
returned TO the Senate the next year (lsI2O and
voted tor the war. At the ensuing Congress h.
was recommended by the Executive. Minister "a
france and obtained the appointment with salary
OF $500, although perfectly ignorant of the
french language Passing over the circumstance
OF MS having IN 1873 signed address declaring
MS commence =" IN the wisdom, justice, and firm
ness OF the administration of Mr.. John Adams
his pTecarious state of health Sc SC. Twas on,
posed to his election, 3dly and lastly BECAUSE of his
want OF skilI IN the management of the Treasury
department. was opposed to the election OF aIr
Clay because then thought, and am now confirmed
IN the belief, that he is a.poliical iuprers sor,
OF bargain and sale man, totally unfit TO have ,nv
con'Toi over the desnies OF this Government. was
opposed TO Mr.. Adams, because | considered him
iurncoat, Federalist and Aristocrat 7, IA ns.d
less TO point out his inconsst ces inasmurb a.
sper'ecly manifest, that he has, in bis diversified
course OF conduct, veered to almost every min, If
the political compass, and ii is equally idle TO dwell
upon his Federalism and Aristocracy. far,be, thu
10 remind you OF his productions signed PublicoIa
against Psine's Rights Of Man. his system ON eli,
quete, &c. &c. And am now more opoosed IN
MN than ever, because of the manner by which he
mas acquired power, and because he is the mover
ana promoter oil measures, which if moi success
iuy resisted must result In the destruction of State
uiSh's and probably OF American liberty I vae
not opposed to the election of General Jsc,.o,
because appreciated civil liberty--because I res
pec'eu 'aien'S- because admired patriotism, die
lntere'tedne's, probiy-becsuse reyered age ard
ielt grateful for arduous and beneficial servicss sd
now, permit ne 10 recommend this great and good
man to you, the terror Of British and honour of
America, as The seed Of liberty to bruise the SER
pents head. Could General Jackson be President
John T. Calhoun continued as Vice President, Col
benton or John Randolph be made Secretary Of
2ta'e' and some more suitable personsges Than
., Susn ana barbour, be made Secretaries of the
N'rna ~ Al.