Delaware journal., 1827-11-06
From the United States Gazette.
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Mr. Buchanan MIR. Isacks and Major Eaton have
thought proper to bring my name before the public,
as that of person implicated, or in some way con-
cerned, in an attempt to induce General Jackson to
give certain pledge, pledges as to a certain ap
pointment would be his duty to make in the event
OF his election as President of the United States.
One consequence of the publications of these gen.
tlemen has been that they have given rise to tor
rent of abuse and calumny which has been directed
against me. 1t is not however for the purpose OF
avertng this polluted stream, of noticing those
who have cast in their mite of SANDER that l sit
down. My object is of higher nature desire to
domyself justice. and so far as my best recollection
and judgement, shall permit to spread the truth and
the whole truth before my fellow citizens. l do not
hope by any thing can say, however satisfactory
and conclusive, to propfate any of my enemies,
personal or political shall |, for that, any
other. purpose, turn from full and fair examination
of such parts of the letters of the gentlemen who
have imposed upon me this unpleasant duty. As re-
ates to myself, could have wished to have been
spared this appeal, but it is no longer matter oil
choice. l might have been persuaded to per-
init the errors and inaccuracies of Mr.. Buchanan
and Mr. isacks, arising from want of recollection,
to pass unnoticed and, from desire to be at peace
l might even have been contented to over look their
unkindness; but, when Major Eaton, on their shew
ing presumes to call me ''the negotiator," in what
ratiyey bound to speak, and | will speak that which
| do know to be true Let the blame and condem-
nation fall where it ought where it is merited but
not on me.
If these were not motives sufficiently powerful,
there is another which would determine An
effort is making by the use, and the abuse, of my
name, to wound the characters Of some Of our abiest
and most exalted citizens, and by accusations which
| believe to be unfounded and in which l am cer-
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ton; to cast them down from the height which they
have honouraby attained and in their places to put
those whom regard as having adopted princi plies
and avowing determination to pursue course
of policy, which have no doubt would greatly af
feet the prosperity and happiness Of the State Of
Pennsylvania and of the whole Union.
That was originally friendly to the election o
General Jackson to the Presidency do not deny
My feelings of gratitude towards him for his militia
ry service to this country remain, and shall
main unchanged. | voted for him in the Democra
8 tic Caucus of s24. As a representative of Penn
u sylvania, subsequently not only gave him m,
vote, but used my best exertons by every fair ant
honorable means, to promote his election to thu
Presidential Chair. The united exertions of hi
friends having failed to effect his election,
one of those who felt it duty, or thought it proper
= Immediately to unfurl the standard of opposition
without knowing the principles and the polio,
of the men who to be called to assist i
e administering the Government of the Union :-be
IN cause had been defeated, by constitutional ms
I'd ority of the States. in my desire to have Gener
It. Jackson elected, it did not to that was ca
es led upon to resist embarrass and overthrow the
Administration whether it should be right OF wrong
| thought it my duty as representative OF the PEE
pie, and as citizen, patiently to wait and see VIII
would be the general character of Mr.. Adams A.
ministration and what would be the complexion
his cabinet When aScertained that he bad take
ok to his aid such able and experienced advisers as
CLAY, Mr. Rush, Mr.. Southard, and Mr.. Barbou
men identified with the republican institutions OF o
country in peace and in war men who had enJo
ed the confidence of the republican Administrative
ate of Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Madison and MIR. Monroe
he men who had long acted and were incorporated wit
uc- the great democratic family of the Union, did
feel myself at liberty to doubt whatAwoud be t
10. character and policy Of Mr. Adams Administrative
considered that in these appointments a Piled
ri was given to the Nation that the policy which h
It's, been pursued under former Administrations wou
y. be pursued under the present. determined thel
fore that as representative of the people and as
an of the people would not permit my partiaities,v
b. dsappointments Or my prejudices to get the bet
e. of my Judgment and patriotism, but that won
- Judge the Administration by its measures. 1t
continued to support and sustain those that susta
ed system which promotes national Prosperi'
9 American manufactures, Internal improvements
se commerce and to Cherisn peace anu au'n'na'e
ges government with due regard to economy, 1t shou
receive my cordial and hearty support
The latter end of December 1924, believe, /
t cannot with absolute certainty say. it was on I
= 5oth,,my friend MIR. Buchanan called to see me
the evening at my boarding house. happened
40 he alone in my :-he sat with me consider
ICE. bIe length oftme our conversation turned prin
the paly on the then pending Presidential election,
old, Mr.. b. commenced by stating that he felt great
m citude for the election of Gen. Jackson and tt
70 bis friends should use every honorable means to