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

the preservation OF Our military character depended
on General Jackson; and the confidence of the A
merican people rested upon him. Whether he
betrayed, or fulfilled that confidence let every ho-
nest American answer. On whom, then, at a
crisis like the present, shall we rely for the pre-
servaton of our republican purity, and the res,o-
ration OF our political integrity?
Who, purer, wiser ,.or safer than the Hero of
Orieans--that war-worn veteran that long tried
and faithful patriot-that mirror Of political con-
sisfency. But why attempt to pourtray the merits
OF General Jackson? His character is above eu-
logy UT is indelibly engraven upon the heart OF
every honest American. And that he was by
" bargain, intrigue and management" deprived of
that elevated station, to which grateful Country
was disposed TO call him, is fact no longer to be
questioned
Shall we, then, of the Old Dominion we who
were first TO declare the unconstitu,ionaty and
to set our faces against the Alien and Sedition
Laws, be now the las, in ralyng our forces and
exercising our strength towards the overthrow of
aristocracy and corruption!'' No! that Virgil
MIA has kepta watchful eyeupon the corrupt ORR
gin and the dangerous consequences growing on,
OF the present administration, feel assured from
the decisive anti administration sentiments daily
nay, hourly, sprinsing up amongst us.
What, however, avails this laudabe spirit of
anti -arstocracy, snlong congressional re-
representatives. are swept away by the torrent of an
ton will shortly be before us; and it is possible
that the Presidential Election may again devolve
upon the decision of the House OF Representative
Is it not, then, indispensable duty to inves;i-
gate, with the most rigid scrutiny, the political
sentiments of those who are candidates for our
support? Should not, indeed, our inquiries be EN- :
phatically these? Are you for or against the pre-
sent administration? Would you, under existing
circumstances, prefer Mr.. Adams to Gen. Jacl, son
President! And should not our support be re-
gua,ed accordingly? To one section of Virginia
l would especially and cnphaticay appeal; |
mean the Northern Necls-the birth-spot OF some
ofthe most illusrious personages that ever adorn-
ed this, or any other country.
With your representative, ! have a slight ar
quaintance; and the only knowledge have OBJ
tanned of his political character, is through the
instrumentaliiy of one, among the most honest men,
illustrous statesmen and distinguished orators
in our Country-I mean John Randolph, And
what has Mr.. Randolph said of your representa-
tive? Positively that he is the pro;egee of one of
the members of the Cabinet; and that the district
he represents, resembles the outside row of a
cornfeld, which has been destroyed by the SPUR
res!!t Emphatcally conveying the idea, that you
better iUithOut than with representative! This
is allegation OF grave and serious import; and
emanating from source highly respectable
should be met by dsent and scrupulous inves,i-
CATION. And that it will not remain unnvesti-
gated, feel assured from the distinguished poli,i-
cal character, you have long acquired, and so
deservedly maintained.
That some sections of your district are opposed
10 the administration, is evident from the anti
administration sentiments recently ayowed at
Lancaster and Richmond CourthousesS These
sentiments, indeed, not only expressed an opposi-
ton 10 the administration, but it was an opposi-
ton of kind the most inflammatory and deci sive
Do these sentiments concur with the political
oil h.y
Is he in favour of the presen: administration p
Would he, under present circumstances, prefer
Mr.. Adams to General Jackson, as President ;
WAS his vote instrumental in carrying into effect
the Panama Mission What are his sentiments in
regard to that watchlul centinel OF State Rights
John Randolph!
If, then, upon stern and rigid scrutiny into the
political course of your representative, you find
that he has served you with independence and
fidelity that he has empha,icaIly expressed and
supported your sentiments TO abandon him would
be ungrateful in the extreme. But it, on the other
hand, the opinions he has AVON ed and the votes
he has given, are not in unison with the political
tone of your district; you will then concur with
me in the opinion, that the period has already ar
rived, when you should look around you for ano-
ther representative, in whom you can concentrate
your confidence and surport-one who will ex-
press your sentiments without the fear of censure
or hope ofreward."
In agita,ing these inquiries, I wish it to be dis
tinctly understood, that have not been actuated
by any feeling of personal hostility toward your
representative; for, as before observed, he is 10
me almost stranger. No danger can ever result
from cautious Investigation and dilgent inquiry
A desire to preserve the political pride and dignity
OF respectable district, connected with stern and
nlexible opposition to the moral and political
turpude of the present administration, have been
the sole motives by which have been influenced:
And will conclude by observing. that think the
period has already arrived, when it should be the
duty of every Individual to contribute his portion,
however small, towards the overthrow oil "alis-
tocracy and corruption
INDEPENDENCE.
August is, 1926.
These declarations with others of an import
equally unfavourable, were publicly made by Mr..
Randolph at the Bowling Green, Caroline Comn-
ty, while on his way from Washington to Rich
nond.
SSee the Enquirer for July.
To the Editors of the Enquirer
SIRs: May an inhabant of Accomock claim
the privilege OF your columns, while he expresses
the sentiments of himself and of all his fellow
citizens, in regard to the appointment, of James
Pleasants, Esq. as Judge OF this Circuit? The cha
racter fMr. Peasants is well known and so high
ly appreciated in Virginia, that it would be difficult
would be considered too strong. lie is a rare in
stance Of a man who has passed through long life
without single known enemy. This has recon-
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