Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-05

addition TINS, have still another objection and that
account of his having his support most of the
adventurous aspiring and ambitious of the country
whose council II fair 10 presume would have much
influence III determining the conduct he would pursue
ii placed at tie head OF the government. To Mr. A.
dams had also several objections but they were not of
the same character with those entertained against
Gen Jackson His errors appeared 10 be rather of =,
thcorctic, than practical kind. lie had never, that |
knew Of shown any disregard of the constitution, or
laws oil the country, sought TO substitute force for law;
his pursuits ough life had given his mind different
direction and inclination: in a long course of public
employ mcnt, he had given evidence OF thorough know
ledge o the laws of nations and intimate acouau-
lance with the affairs of government. l had
conceived objections TO him on account Of his supposed
opposition TO domestic manufactures and internal inn
poVeiheniS; but became satisfied that whatever might
lave been the fact il relation 10 his views upon ,i,esc
SUBJECTS al any otn!cr period, he did not then entertain
Lorincns hostile to their interests. had also obiec-
lions TO some of lis early po, al notions but as bey
principally of Il speculative kind, | considered
them much less dangercas, than those avowcd by his
opponent; and especially when reflected that the latter
had accompanied Tie ayOwal, with tic expression of
settled purpose, 20 enforce them. ever clothed with
authority 1t has always been Air. Adamss practice 10
appeal 10 The Judgments and not 10 the f, airs IF men.
sashness IN The use OF power, had never been ccns-
deicd as forming any part Of his char acte lie was
known TO be deiberave and cautious iii the adoption
OF measures. he men of his council civilians,
anu not warriors; not under the dominion of their
passions, but OF sober, rejecting minds well crnpeied
ny experience. such, TO my mind, the contrast Of
CHARACTER between Ger Jackson and Mr.. Adams and
icr prominent supporters tie time u the election
Those ~ no inclined 20 be governed ky former party dis
TN, a"ns, m deciding the question: and who had object
cd 10 Mr. Adams, OF his la, once be onn
cd 10 The rde' party, had nothing promise them
selves that from the election Of Gen Jackson
as 'hefc were among his supporters some of the
conspicuous iedeai.st of The U:on besides in letter,
written by him 10 Mr. Monroe, he had expressed wish
That the "1dcntei party spirit might be eXterrninate:o
and as means OF eectins !a object had advised him
To- conuct ms administration without regard to party.
What he had recommend Mr. Monroe TO do il was fair
+. TO presume he would do himself.
The following is the eloquent reply President Adams
to l'cr from the Chairman of ihn meeting of the
of the Administration held in Charleston o7h july
mich letter enclosed preamble and tons adouc
| an that occasion
rHEopoRE GAILIAnD, Esq. Chairman OF he Neet;,,c of
The ct!'-ers IF Charleston and us uic.i, s. Caoi,,,G--
Quincy, 18th August, 1886
SIR: have received your letter of the 99,b uJ, inclos
ing copy of several resolutions adopted by numerous
and respectable meeting OF citizens of Charleston
vicinity expressive of their general appreciation the ,nea
! United States.
In the collisions incidental to all public service the an
!ohn"n OF the candid and The dSntcested, is doubly
precious because il pronounces advance the reyocabl
d'cso" OF poseriiy In the of life already long
ana nov drawing towards its close, it has than once
beeh my destiny to have for the preservation that can
give value to existence reliance upon EARTH save on thu,
cool and unbiased suffrage of dsintefested aud ,
candid 1t is proud aud exung testimonial to the chm
aeer oil my eountrymen. when add that in this reliance
! upon them have hcei disappointed.
OF that pure and magnanmnus spirit which, in ulsir,
OF the actions and motives Of Public discards II par
tal and sord considerations, assumes staudar d m
estimation commensurate with the great varied but per-
'ctiy Teconcabe interests and feelings OF our whole
Try tic inhabitants of Charleston, whose resolutions vn
transmitted to me, memorable example. They are
,r resolutions OF men, IN "'''on am known only as Il
Public Servant, fIom tie days when Foreign lands
! CHARLES CoTEsWoRTn PISCI<NEy, and in the Senat.
"i Nle niied Sa:eS THOMAS SUMTER & JouN Ar
LARD E'y r:iIow servants and friends: Of men known
I" me cfy as highly respected fellow citizens, nc ton nj
MAI great conui;y To whose welfare, III faculties of
my soul are aud o"sn to be devoted chairman OF
te meeting it is peculiarly grateful me to recognise the
{" the Senate of the rted States aud uhose ccc,ase
Whatever period IT could have hareiel mist have h.c
! iamcnted, as public calamity.
pray to make tho citizens Of Cha,Ics
len at whose meeting YOU presided, that have received
'cif Resolutions with the grateful sentiment due TO the
"penail OF justice, under circumstances which SUPER
adj To us Inherent excellence cudearrp att,iht. Of
generosity Assure the'n that far as rcclIe of teu-
'"n ans purity OF purpose be pledged TN, confidence,
which they have aVowri shall yer be abused or bca.
ana mai u"''fT every Vicissiude which, bci my re-
manning days the recollection of their spontaneous tribute
20 those qualities, shah be recorded in my memory among
/ the most cheering occurrences IF INV life
ono he please" to accept FOR yourself my respectful AID
'"'"ai sd'Via"ors. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
From The C+j|.r7H,c Suppoyier.
iHc following paragraphs from that odd cor,-
pound oi bod assertion, iPudent caunuy and yUaa in
vccilve-the Circular of The Jackson committee in Pb,-
HeIias repubsied III order put people en- their
guard AGAINST tr various attempts making to deceive
men, WI" respect to e state of public opinion at dis
lance In this precious piece OF compositions the prur.
sen'"vcs of four -KcnIcky Illinois Missouri and
I-o"iSianaarc auCaciously with la wing berav,e
t"'f trust, ay giving their mir. Adams i'm fnvor rs