Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-09-16

sesses originaily a mind Of respectable capacity
but il Is extremely barren IN those profound ac-
.qurements pertaining 20 the political science,
which constitute so indispensable a part Of the
knowledge Of an Executive Magistrate of this na-
ton. Ia general literature, he is almost novice
and with the exception Of his daring heroisn, com
bined with some practical knowledge Of military
science-he has no claims to rank above thousands
of individuals whose lives are passed IN obscuriy,
in every State oil the Union. The blaze OF hls
achievements during the late war. has dazzled the
eyes ol the uattinking class Of the community, who
suppose that oil must be gold where there Is 80
much glitter. These, therefore, may be induced
to support him. But the better informed por-
ton OF the nation, who advocate his pretensions-
are either influenced by motives OF ambition and
selfshness, or have been deceived by the false
presentations of his qualifications, made to them by
those who hope in for a share oi the "oaves
and fishes" iu the event OF his election.
Itwas through the instrumentality Of this inter-
ested class OF individuals, that the General was
duced to turn his eye upon the elevated station to
which he is looking. Had 1t not been for their
hattering opportunities, II woUld never have even
entered into his dreams, much less Into his waking
Thoughts, 10 imagine That he had any wel-founded
claims 70 office much above the reach oi his
qualifications.
No impartial man, who possesses an ordinary de-
gree of fdiscernment could witness his feeble exer-
mons, when he attempted to say any thing IN his
Representative capacity, while he was member oil
at that he was then occupying station for
which he incompetent. Who then could de-
liberately compare him with Mr.. Adams, and not
feel humbled for hi. country, that he should ever
have been publicly proposed as the competitor OF
the latter!
Who co uld listen to the two in conversation
on any great topic Of national o. scientific import,
aud not feel instautaneously struck with the i'm
measurable disparity OF their powers and acquire
ments;
~ 30; haJ boa nj in or ats
upon New-Orleans, would any body have ever
spoken of Gen. Jackson, as suitable person for
the Presidency? And shall this enlightened Ne
public, with all the beacons Of History throwing
their warning radiance upon the deep gulph OF MI
litary despotlsm, which the Liberties OF so many
nations have been swallowed, rush on, notwith-
standing, headlong into the abyss in which they
perished?
Gen Jackson's patriotism, which freely award
him, is no guarantee against the danger OF such
result-for, let the precedeot once be established,
that military glory is sufficient passport TO the
Chief Maglstracy, and the liberties oi this coun-
try are gone!
la has quarter Of the Union, there appears TO
exist but opinion, among the Sirtuous, intel
ligent and impartial citizens, concerning the mea.
sure. OF the Administration, and the character OF
the opposition to it,-and that opinion Is, thai
measures more exclusively Intended for the public
good never originated with the administration oi
any government-an that more disgracelu un-
against the high officers of nation, than the one
which has been organized against the present Exc
cutive of the United States.
In my view, The character of the materials of this
opposition, should, of itself, convince every unpre
JUDGED mnd, that its cement is constituted OF the
basest passion. Of the human heart. Ii is the mou
gre offspring of lewd ambition, and "a revenseiul
disappointment. mass OF corruption, formed 10y
a combination Of the mos; heterogeneous ingre-
dlents, having other affinity than that which re-
tl.tr al.txt
pure, and their responsiveness to every quality
which WI not am algamate with feculence. speak
OF the ORGANIZED CoMBrN ALTON I" oppose the
administration, from beginning to end, In oil its
measures unfortunately.
Or Henry Clay, against whom the filth OF this
Hydra monster has been constantly, but vainy,
aimed, | feel 1t difficult to express nv feelings III
language that will do them justice. regard him
one of the purest and most maguanimous patriots
in the world.
There has been in hi, whole political course,
loftiness and sublimity of action and sentiment of
which the little-soulel selfish, contemplate crea-
lures, who have been endeavorng to assail him
with their puhy weapons, are incapable OF forming
a conception Compared with him, they remind
Inc of the petty, grovelng reptiles, which crawl
around the base OF some towering pyramid, whose
polished heights they unable to ascend, and
whose beauty, elevation, and grandeur, they are |
utterly incapable of comprehendng. OF all the |
noble evidences which the Secretary Of State has |
given of the purity and independence OF his cha !
racter consider his vote, and his at the late
Presidential election, the most noble.
He one hand, the sacrifice of friendship,
and of popularity, which awaited his support y
Mr.. Adams the other hand, he beheid the ad- |
vantage which HI. country would derive from sucn |
q course-he hesitated not-but marched tn the al |
tar o. his country, and with his characteristic in
dependence, made oblation Of that frend'hip |
and that popularity, for her welfare. True, ne |
had once differed with Mr. Adams. III some points |
Of mlnercia and diplomatic policy, AMI this diff
fsrance may have produced some little cooness be-
tween ,heni, If So was Henry Clay the man to re-
member matter of this sort, as to permit 1t to
influence hi, decision upon a great national ques-
tion involving the interests, the happiness and the |
final destiny OF this country? |
No. his soul lowered above even momentary |
indulgence Of such a consideration. He knew |
Mr.. Adams was great and good man, and that |
he would make great and u good President, and |
for him-in preference to a man whom he did not |
believe entitled to the station--he unhesitatingl:
voted. And for this act Of patriotism and magma
nimity, he is subjected to the obloquy OF all |
the "kennel presses" in the nation. But shall they
'prevail against bim''? Never-Can they make |
the nation believe that Henry Clay-whose ia
Tents, and whose reputation, for high unbendng |
republican integrity, the clarion offame has sound
81 throughout every region where freedom has a
yotsry-bartered bis ndependendence for an Office |
which he did not covet'
Can they make the nation believe that he who |