Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-11-13

, tons.
Under such circumstances, " e are brought al
most TO conclude, that the present opposition is
er'utded nron an unfortunate personal feeling o.
3 yards me present administration, ty Hose irfo
1e1d me opposition; s those who fo.l0tu, have per-
matted themselves 10 be nf,smed and rmbit cred in
so sfea, csssee that they cannot m ke the proper
DENOMINATIONS. Ihe great principle of 80 neasures
ahu Sot men Sc ms TO be discarded, and If il Be
not entirely reyesed it st least 40 changed and
moGihed, IS to produce the same eject in practice
In continuation oi ihis view, we beg Ieay. NOS,
respectfully 10 ssl ftlloss-ci,!zsns p General
iscSson does not entertain the same opinions win
] ir. Adams. upon The points of objection. y bieh
'hey have urGeds 1t must be snssr cred yes because
the journals OF the Senate prove that he oteJ FIR
the present Tariff aud arrfopris lions Of money for
Internal Improvement We may appeal then in
candor and kindness 10 the orposiio to know
whHt good is 10 be Effected by the substitution of
o'snefai jackson for Mr.. Adauiss And we have
risht, under snch appeal To expect candid and Find
answ er'; answers founded argument and sound
policy AID unccnnecied with all personal fssls-
ing.
we have behsid an opposition and denuncia,i0n .
1 OF hlf Adams aud hlr. Clay, by men, many of
whom, distinguished for their talents and her
public services which, l5r bitterness and boIdness
seem to Us 10 exceed airy thing OF the same kind.
Nhlcb hs- occuITtd IN modern lines: an opnosition
over which, argument has lost it's influence. and
reason lte elect We have fell il due TO these sisn
S-'shsS i'Sh, 40 tAaiin 1r ourselves into the
uie' Character and ruth ofihe charges W hich thew
nave preferred sga'n-t Sttiesmsn who have devoted
heh ives to Their Couniry's service, and nov FIJI
me hishes' otlcss within the gift of he peopIe-
niIst' en- the one hand, would not pronounce
gum upon the heads OF Mes-rs Adau S snd Clay,
wiihop 'be n.osi convincing proofs Oh the other.
we thought the character and standing of many of
nose VINO have denounced them, quir ed that ieir
declarations should not be entirely disreoarde3
" M THIS view and with these feelings, w have
e'hu,H45 examined into eyes aileg alton, and lie
pTcot- IN suPPor OF hem which have been laid B4.
fore the public, touching al allede ed bargain and
intrigue oetTesn MessIs. A, ans and C!sy IN heir
support OF each other. in retrospective Offices no,v
heid oy them, and 10 he la gusge of sincerity we
say, that in or Judgment. there has been total
l"'iuFe on the pait OF their acrusers, make good
. single important allegation connected with the
charges which they have exhibited. Far be it from
US 10 charge tie respectable portion of the opposi
ton with deliberate fasehool; but ,ve cannot for
nS3f 10 express orr amazsmeni, al finding sensible.
ihie!lseni = honeurable men lending their aid 10
s. stem oil persecution which as far as the evidence
has gone, .semst be holly unIneriiea and uefouo
ded; nbd we can accom-, f.r such strange proceed.
ings IN no other way than that hey sprine from
a misguided Judgment, inhamed and diseased un.
der the poisonous Influence If party
The course which we advocate requires M, ,r.s
we shall sssail and bls cIsen the character nj e.
erai Jackson; we rest ourselves, we lx,st n, ~,
ter ground. 4he opinions have formed 80
think. may be maintained and Justified By solid Az
gnmeni, founded upon every jpsi view, rropeiv
presented by the subject.
For the distinguished services rendered H., r.
Jackson 10 our Country, duras the late war va
feel towards him, oil due gratitude. His h,on,s
~hirh are Adorned with wTesihs OF Military sio
~, we Iooi; upon with that pIjde of American
feeling, which should animate the bosom of eve
ry pafiot and we viii be The last to PLUCK ors
sprig from his !suils, however much he NAV 49,
tafnished his own fame; yet vii all ctr rec.,S
for lss military alents, We think we see The stroos
est objections TO his elevation 10 the Pfesidencr
hot. States.
we believe tiai Civil talents of The b;ebss.
der, should belong to The Individual. who NAV h
charged with the administration of This government,
and the rights and interests OF the people can ~
sale only IN the hands ofsuch man. From Tho
best considerations which have heen allie 10
oesto" upon me qualifications of General jackson.
we have arrived at the conclusion, that his Mil
is far from being fitted for the Office 10 which he
aspre-, and that tie consequence of bi- eIec,;r0
must be, TO throw the governor ent into the b.nIr
OF si.piSble and irrepousiJie gents, unknown 10
lhe CcAstiiution.
IL indeed, Ihe military proves OF Ger. JaeIson
saali he sseOessiuy urged place him in The Pre-.
sidenial Chair, hen may he be followed bv The
equal eidtns -f other distinguished men who -four
Ell IN Tie same war, as well in The rfvy as fhe ar
my, nor will this be all. TIE example IF electfo.
individual TO the biShes office within d. -
~ a..
lent. must secessariiy carry along with H. corss
quesSes not only dangerous, bot in the end gfaI
TO the American people--lor IL il be oDre es.a
bisbed, as precedent, shat military fame ia tba o.
rest road 10 he Presidency then there win soo
De found, 1esilsss spirits enough in orr na,fn,Ta1
Councils, who will constantly seek 10 inv.lye en-.
peaceful Country in war, that they HswssA,,.
may become dtsting uisbed; for IN state Of ssscs
no military fame can be acquired and thus ma,
our happy Country become lsnd Of sar.& Rnts
~ strife between ambitious, restless aspirsnrs ,n,r
IN the coniiiet, The natural right OF self epvern
men' may be forever lo-tio man. 1herssore
Resolved, ~ 'he opinion Of die meeting. IL,
the eryaiion Of fhis Union esseniialIy dsnEod
upon The cultivation Of kind and generous fasii,as
between be people Of the United S stes ovs,slss
each other, end that IA pr0cfice. this js M Te,a
The duty Of hose who administer The Govs,n,rs..
than 81 the people acting 10 their h gh foreign rbs
'TscisF. 3" e"s'
Resolvcd, That This G vernment IL b,..d ,c,..,
PRINCIPLES o. escs and Boi OF xsr, and Ina, ~ *.
lnsc into rs civil standardization, a l,jyfgy,rsss
ri, IN ttn~ 81 ptoiourd peace il dangerous e.
pertinent upon re Republic.
Resolt ed, That we win surpor tbe recollection
Of 5ohn y. Adsn', IN Preference ~ General An.
drew @7ctsop. by all the hcnofab.e means within
our reach, and that We will do this - sell lron,
just regard n The equal claims Of orr Nor,bern
aud Esstsrn brethren
Resolved, That we c0nrur with our f.lIo,0.e,,i
1ens OF Fredeficksouig In The proprietv os siac,-
ing members II Convsnfion TO meet il I,st
mond on tho ~ Tuesday 10 January next r., ~.
pmpose RI forming electoral Ticte, os,,og.ia.
The election Of con a, Jackson. W
Revived, Ihn ioer Delegates 70 rsn,..sr, H..
ltople o. is io"n favorable 10 our views in al