American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-11-24

me people, IS saying mote than can be proved RI
ee"eu nearly a: many electoral votes as Gen
oaeksop. though neither received majority Of m.
whole; and II is not known whether Mr. Adams ~
Ioehsfal Jackson would have been chosen nv the
peop'e upon second trial, had there been consti
tut provision Tor that purpose but il is enouo
w o'sihseresled and real patriots to know that he
was elected constitationaliy, by the House of Re-
which had The constitutional right tn
choose from the three candidates who had the great
es' NUMBER OF electoral votes, when neither had q
"alorhy OF the whole. Mr.. Adams was chosen,
ana me disappointed supporters Of General Jack
so"' many OF whom perhaps feastng their
'magnallons on the pleasing phantoms Of fat Offices
anu preerment, sought for pre,ext for revlng and
abusing the President-which they found in his an
poin'ment OF Mr. Clay to the office of Secretary of
o'a'e, which they stated was The result of bargain
between Mr. Clay and Mr.. Adams
mat Mr. Adams was elected conslitutionallv.
every one admits that there was airy thing like
eo'lu p'ion, has never been proved but that his
election was the result Of the cool and unbiased
Judgment OF the representatives that votcd for him.
mere IS every reason to believe. Nothing could be
Justly SAID against the qualifications Of Mr.. Adams
ms known experience, talents, repubcansm. and
patriotic zeal Tor the public welfare, had been tested
~ every administration since Washing,on's.
with respect to MIR. Clay whose cminen, talents
known republican and patriotic political course had
Justly laid Tor him the foundation of an mperishablc
iame-whose comprehensive mind and political sa
gaclty foresaw the advantages OF and supported The
american system, at the risk OF his popularity at !
time when its advocates were few whose republican
sympathy and Just views OF his countrys best inter.
ests made him the fearless advocate of South Amer
lean Independence this man, W no has pursued an
honest unerring course, whether lay through the
pleasant valley of popularity, or over the rugged
mountains OF opposition, is now charged with COR
ruption. And why because he preferred ]. Quin.
cy Adams to General Jackson for President, and
because he accepted the Office OF Secretary of State
When we consider the importance OF the western
section OF our country, was it not just that should
be represented in the cabinet? Who could have
been selected, so suitable as Mr.. Clay? who posses-
ses the confidence Of the West and whose pre- emf
nent talents, known integrity and great exertons
for the glory and interest Of his country entle him
to 1t. There - another consideration attached to
this charge OF corruption, the ialacy of which will
be obvious to every one. 1t is reiterated by the op
position, that Mr.. Clay Influenced the Western Re-
presenta,ives to vote for MIR. Adams. Can ii be
supposed for a moment, that those men (howcver
hey might esteem Mr.. Clay who are, will ven
lure TO assert, as Intelligent, independent and patri
a'ic as the same number from any section of our
country, would sacrifice their own opinions violate
he sanctily OF their oalhs, merely to crafty MIR.
Lay presume no one VIII pretend to think 80
hen where are the grounds for this charge Of cor
'uPton It has originated in disappointed hopes -
q the corruption that is charged on others. II the
Western members thought as MIR. Clay and voted
IS he did. who has right, in justice, to charge
hem with corr upton Then let the !" Administra- T
ion be judged by its measures The golden rule 9
$. 10 judge the tree by its frrt'' IF the tree be
orruat, so will be the fruit. But the great Difficult
tina, The opposition have now to encounter is. the
wisdom of the measures and policy t
i the administration. They are not able to point
ut any OF its errors, because they not to be n
cen. The people are 100 virtuous and enlightened :
be led away by the assertions OF demagogues, or
he rawlings OF madmen. They must see the evil, II
md they will promptly apply the constitutional re Il
nedy. 1t Mr.. Adams continues his present cor p
sct liberal and enlightened policy until the next t
election, there is no doubt Of his C.
eciion His friends increasing in almost every Il
eclion Of the Union, and every act Of the admins
ration sheds new light on his character which bears a
Nth advantage the test of the closest scrutiny. Il
There has always been in this Stale very con- n
iderable portion of its Inhabitants in favor of Mr.. al
ADAMS. Most Of those who we're in favor of the y
Their candidates, seeing the ability with which the G.
olitieai ship is navigated. are perfectly satisfied.
The advantage Of continuing able
hle magistrate for TWO terms, inasmuch as foreign II
atoms better assured Of the continuation Of the
anne policy for longer time; and taking into al
lew also his better acquaintance with the important
utics aud relations Of that elevated station, will "
upport him at the ensuing election that there re
no doubt of his receiving the OF this State til
A CITIZEN OF DELAWARE. p
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