Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-08-25

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shall avail myself of this occasion to do an Of
justice 20 Mr.. Adams, and more particularly the
section OF the Union with which he is more immc-
diately connected ! am aware that great many OF
my felow-citizens : in this, and in other states
have been opposed 10 AIR. Adsms, because he is
Tom MISUNDERSTANDING state, under an apprehen-
SION that our rights in relation TO tina, species OF
property would be endangered by his elevation.
believe these apprehensions TO be utterly uniounl-
ed. know the sentiments OF most of the gentle
men in Congress from the New England aud the
middle states, this delicate subject to be emf
nenuy liberal and enlightep ed--and confidently
believe that ii proposition were submitted TO
Congress, that would go to impair, in the slightest
degree, our constitution rights shareholders,
u would not command twenty votes in the popular
branch of Congress.
lwish 1t therefore to be distinctly understood
that am not opposed TO Mr.. Adams because
he is New England man. On the contrary,
speak II with the utmost sincerity southern
man, should regard that rather as . reason for
supporting him; for the moment we adopt the
principle that the public OF particular sections
OF the republic, are TO be prescribed because they
are from those sections. there is end of the har-
mony OF The Union. Let Us direct our attention
not to the residence, but 10 the character and
principles OF public men.
As Mr.. Adams came into power upon pfinci-
pies utterly subversve OF cur republican system
WufsN species OIL arlStOCTacy. tn1t
OF specializing politicians and Office hunters in fe
place OF sound and wholesome representative
cemocracy-And a. sincerely believe that If this
frst attempt 10 controul the desinies of this re-
public by intrigue should be sanctioned py the
people, our system of government will be p-ac,i-
caily changedI shall for this reason, and for thu.
Season alone, oppose the reelection of Mr. All.
ans; and lock forward with the most perfec,
confidence Ia the result. The potrer oftbe 1,eo-
pie must pyerdH orer TIE po,cer IF pQtrOnage
But must conclude this unreasonable trespass
upon your indulsent attention. Three years ago,
ON an occasion similar 10 the present, 7 expressed
the hope IN reference TO the crisis which then ex-
lsied IN our affairs that you might never be repre-
senei by 4 ialse-hsarted demagosue. Permit me
now, still actuated by the same principles, TO
amend and modify the same sentiment so as 10
make iapplicable TO the present coniuncture, and
~ oder i so amended and modiiiedto your accent.
-ance.
The Citizens Of Edgefiela and .q5beriHe dis
fTct-Alay they never be represented by a dema-
goSue that viii flatter and delude them, to pro-
mote his own selfish purposes, or BIZ crincinq
scycophsnt who will sacrifice their sacred RIGHT
at The unhaowed shrine of ill.gotten power
g. The amendment IF the Constitution Of The
caitea St"tes-it is consonant 10 the true theory
OF our government, and demanded ny the exisen-
~ OF the times. May the cause Of the people pre-
vail
VIXEN the frank exposure of management and COR
rupiion is stigmatzed by me parzans of power as
violence and discou.iesy Innocence fears no in
vestigaon.
g. Southern -4njition-Tt aspires to honorable
distinction, rather than accepts Office either when
conferred by the forms OF the constitution, or ac-
GHaed by secret understanding.
.. The oppoSition-A majority OF the people
ran never constitute faction.
10. our Senators in frO,,rre,e Ti,;Ia,. .o,,;
Lfis on the watck-tower OF liberty.
IL. OR neat Senator in Congyess-May
he be altogether a Caronian in principle and in
fact.
IL Responsibility of public functionayies to
ne People The Only political expedient by
which liberty in the people can be ,cconciled will
energy IN The government.
VOLUNTEERS
by Mr.. McDufiie. The Spanish American
fepuhlics--Let us cheer them by our s5mpaihies
Dui neither embarrass ourselves by eatanglins ALI.
-ances, nor perpleY them by olflcous Interference
By NV. I. 5. Mays. Thomas Cooper, Presi.
dent o. the South Carolina Coliege-IIis talents
and aiiainments are such. that hi+ name will be
kevered as long as science has votary
By Ar. b. a. Wallace General Jackson-Ou
next President.