Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-09-14

voted 10 his country, until her safety insured
Contrast this defence and the victory of the Sth
January with the disasters of our arms at other
points-wi,h Hul's surrender with the defeats
and MESSAGES at Rsisin and Mismi-wi,h the loss
oil asbington, the consgr alton OF the capitol and
the ignominious flight of your Giplomatists and
statesmen from the seat of smpirei q for a
Military Chiei,ain' then; citizen soldier who
could rally and inspirit bis brave, but III COM
manded countrymen, and save his country from
ioss and degradation! Had Jackson been Pres
dent then, do you think history would have
been stained with this spot? Should have
thought that a talent for command, would then
have been any ds9asiiiff; cs::oa fof :5a os,ca os
commanders Chief of our army and navy? The
victory of the S'h January redeemed our coun-
try closed the gloriously and elevated our ma
tionsl character.
Jackson is rrproached with being " Military
Chieitain." Where are his legions? Does he
STAND at the Rnhicon at the bead of On army ready
10 cross aud suhyert The liberties OF his country
Jackson has 20 soldiers; he is no cbieftain. Like
w ashington, he has been citizen soldier and like
him lie has laid down The insignia of command and
retired to private life. From the shades of Mount
fernon, the people called the hero OF the revolu-
ZION 10 preside over their government; from the
shades OF the Hermitage they now call on the hero
oil the late war. Had Washington never been a
warrior, he would never have been statesman:
and It Is no difperagenient Jackson to say that
IN 'his also lie resembles the father OF our country
me talent Tor governing is developed in the gov
eminent o! armies, and il has scarcely ever han
pened that an able gene'al has not also bsen an a.
Ole statesman. Were Shelby, Scott, aad Adair
less nj Tor overnors, because they had been SOL
uiers! Had they not served their country who
would have thought Of them for the chief NJ agis-
uacy OF your state! If Jackson Is proved to be
disqualified for the Presidency by his military ia
tents and services, what excellent President
would Hull have made.
jackson Is said to be arbitrary in his rrnciI les
and disposed to exercise high and Unconstitutional
powers. Let Us compare him with Adams The
AVE In his first message to Congress, asserts the
right ana proclaims it TO be the duty of the aeo-
pies representatives, TO exercise all the cons itu-
ilonsi powers vested in them - without being pal-
sled by The will OF their constituents" He claims
The right as President to originate foreign missions
without the consent of the people through their
REPRESENTATIVES, and &c appoint ministers without
the ADVICE and consent OF the Senate, and thereby
involve the nation in dangerous relations with TO-
reign powers. He threatens the state of Georgia
with war Tor asserting her territorial rights, and
not only claims right 20 wage il, regardless of the
VIII Oh Congress, but asserts that II NAV BECOME
ms duty, not in pursuance of the constitution and
laws OF the land, but in obedience TO an cbliga-
ton superior TO human authority" thereby claim
ing power by divine right, the almost exploded
dogma OF Kings.
How different are the principles and conduc, Of
~eneT"l Jackson! The safety of the Republic,
which is always the supreme law, COMPEL ed him
TO proclaim martial law at New leans which he
resclneed as soon he received authentic inteIlj
Sehce OF peace. In maintaining martiel Inv he
was compelled TO disregard writ of Habeas Cor.
pus' and send the judge who issued it, beyoad his
INES AS soon as peace is restored, The Judge
returns and summons the General TO appear before
MN 10 answer Tor contempt. His counsel rlead.
In vain The condition of the country ard the ne.
cessiiy ot the times. The Judge will not lie. en- To
his deIence, and Insists that jackson shall come
before him. He comes disguised in the humble gsrb
OF cnizen, and reaches the bar of the Court he
ioie ne Is recognized by the assembled multitude
he nan oil justice rings with acclsmations and
ihe Judge, trembling for his safety, orders the Mar
shall to adjourn the Court. Jackson rises AMI bces
tue people to desisi and respec, the Ia cial au,ho
Tihes OF theIr country, and 20 ihe Judge he ssvs
me same arm tohich protected this citV from
ruthless tnunsiOn, trW protect this co,,yt in The
eIeFclse 9 ITS functions, or perish in me at
tempt. The aPprebensions Of the JlJee being
mus quleted, he proceeds 10 fine his protector = 1000
Tor contempt OF his authority. Jackson could
have dragged the Judge from bis bench and set his
power at defiance. Instead of hat, he ap,esseI an
exaspersted PEOPLE, and even refused TO lei them
pay his hne lie paid out of his on, n pocke,, s.
went into your Treasury, whence Mr. Adams e
rewards drew his OUTFITS expences and double g..
larry Tor his diplomatic services at Cheat Thus
was Jackson, who defended the couniry, fined n
pay Adams who iraduced ii. l. this man of Ar
bitisry principles? l. there de-. ger in one =, no IN
moment OF victory with devoted army and peo
pc at his heels, se's such lefty example Of sub
mission t. the laws, and an entire acgnie.cence g.
ven 10 their injustice? This sublime spectacle was
NOT without it, effect the J-dge who afterwards
tongh' reconciliation win the Hero, and died Ia
his friendship
Jackson was made Governor Of Florjds. and
clothed with powers almost despolic He took
possession OF the Territory, secured by his en,rg,,
the lights oil his government and people sgai1sI
Spanish perhdy, 'gaDized the government. and
then resigned The office. although wo-tb IS DOO
year, stating in his letter OF resignation that ne
chopped Congress ould not invest any man with
such powers again" Did ibis H. ok ike a (onJnes.
for arbitrary power,
Mr. Monroe appointed him miaisfer 10 Next
co, with an ouiht Of $4,000 and salary a. soon.
but he refused to accept the Office. bscsnss hs
woOIo not appear at the Court Of the usurper /.
iufblde. When did MIR. y Jams refuse hisl, ofFcs
with good sssryS
but IN opposing the recollection of Mr. Adams
we are governed by higher combinations than the
prs-emincnce of his competitor. Principles e.
seniial TO our liberties, are involved In the
election oil MIR. Adams, the will of the reopIe
was "Tegsrded, and their interest was made 60
yield 20 the Interest Of lew men | will not
stop te enquire into the particulars Of this trsnsac>
ton, tat content myself with STATING the ksovvn
isc' tina, the Representative of KeniucLv. when
hey voted for Mr. Adams, kney ,hai lie people
preferred Gen Jackson, ~ ] that they were vio-
laiiOg that sacred principle Of our government,
which binds The representative to do the will of
OF his constituents The opposers Of me right OF
instruction never went 20 far az 10 deny the righi
OF The people 10 choose their own rulers Byt If
the electors OF President, or the members Of Con-