American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-05-11


the world, lays down the following position, which
is. we suppose another of the results Of $ the con
centration of sentiments"
The whole tariff subject has but little to do with the
selection Of Presidential candidate, nor has the particular
opinions Of such candidate much 20 DO ruth that selection "
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We subIon the preamble and resolutions adopted
at meeting of the Democratic Republicans OF
Chester county, Pennsylvania, on the first instant
The preamble contains concise summary OF the
prominent points in the policy OF the Admlnlstra-
ton, and, on the other side, an equally condensed
vet comprehensive view of the course taken by the
friends Of General Jackson in opposition to that
policy. We require no stronger evidence than is
contained in this preamble and resolutions, to con-
vince us that public opinion in Pennsylvania is
taking that course which we had anticipated from
the Consistent and rejecting character OF her cit
zens. The spirit of inquiry is awakened, and the
intrigues and Misrepresentation Of those who
would sacrifice the vote and interests of the State
will be too powerless to check its progress. The
language of the great body of her thinking citizens
will respond to that of this preamble. !" If the
policy Of the Administration be found to promote
the true interests Of the nations if 1t be calculated
protect the industry, and call forth the resources
Of sur olrn Stats. then we are bound, as honest
and patriotic citizens, to give TO 1t warm and ell
cieut support 1t is measures, not men principles,
aud not indiridRal preferences, which should lnfu
ence republicans in the choice Of their chief magis
tratc." 1t may comport with the views and pro
ects of individuals or small knot, Of political
-chemers, to take an opposite course. and to set
A. individual preferences abnye principles; but
state, embracing such an aggregate of sober. IN
rgent, and strais tit forward citizens, already
committed to the support Of the national policy
which is supported BY the Administration, will
never be found giving the weight and authority OF
IFS voice in favor Of such political heresy.
Nat Journal.
CHESTER COUNTY MEETING.
meeting of the Democratic Republican, Of Cheste,
county, friendly to the Administration OF the General and
State Governments. held, Pursuant 10 public notice. a.
the house of Mr.. Bckwal,er, y West Chester on the Isl
Of May, 1927 which vas organized bs callng WILLIAM
EyEanAnT. Esq TO the char, and appointing Dr. WILLIAM
HARRls Secretary. On motion
Resolved That John Roberts, William valley, join
Workizer, Benjamin Evans, and j. NJ Davis, be commit
prepare preamble and resolutions for the conera
ton Of the meeting Acra short reti cment they report
ed the following, which were unanimously adopted.
Whereas, an unexampled degree Of hostility has beer
manifested by confirmation in Congress- against the
Admins Of the General Government. and reckless
determination evinccd to PROSTATE II, though the
best interests vt the nation should be sacrificed in the
tempt And whereas, in the language Of the illsrous
Washington, " such combinations serve to organise ucnOs
and give artificial force put in the place Of the
delegated will of the nation the will of party, often
small but entrlplsing part OF the community As sober
minded unasprng citizens, more nterese IN tile perma
nent glory of country, than III advancing tie
ambitious men, il becomes us dspas,ionaely TO examine
the claims Of the different asprant, for place aud power
and, afterwards, to besow suf,ages deliberate
judgments may indicate.
The proper grounds on which to form just opinion il !
relation to this point, are an examination OF The ehdp.
measures Of the opposing parties. II the policy of the
Administration be found 10 promote the interests Of
the nation if i b. calculated e protec' the industry and
call forth the OF then bound
as honest and patriotic citizens, give i and
efficient support It measures aid no' rriEciits
and not individual preferences which shonld influence Re
pubicans AZ We cfoee OF their ch'et magistrate VIVA
then have been he leading political measures Of Tie mem.
bcrs OF the present Administration? Let facts reply
They have cndeasorcd cutnate friendly relations with
al foreign governments Tbs disposition has heen evin-
ced under every circumstance, but more particularly by
their pda,ion of The Panama .Hssio and of the
passage Of what has been denomna.ed The C1toa Ttaae
Bill,
They have Recommended liberal protection to our
TanuactIires
They have advocated e construction If roads nd canals
and urged The appropriation Of portion Of national re
sources 70 the promotion Of such objects;
They have cultivate domestic harmony BY pursuing a
mild ard peaceful policy;
They have extended generous protecting arm to the
persecuied Abnrgines Of the country;
In wod they have rig1lv -ied the path tr0dden
by the administrations of leerson Maids n and Monroe
path which has led 70 the true glory and prosperity
he nation.
Important these measures werc vet they met with
violent and systematic opposition by the friends Of General
Jackson.
Il has been manifest, indeed. that the party in Congress
which has associated itself with this distinguished citlzen
has opposed whether "right wrong" every measure
originating with or counenanced by the President and
N some instances, with such degree Of violence and in
decency 10 reflect disgrace our National coun
ellis So elevated parsonage Senator Of the United
States avowed his determination url Mr. Adams from
hs seat even though to his blasphemous ords
he were pure the angels the right hand Of God
TIE friends Of General jackson in Congress denounced
the Panama Mission, and thereby incurred the risk Of in
ierruping the friendly relations subsstng between this
government, and our sister Republics OF the South
The Trends q Gen Jackson defeated the bill regulating
the trade between the British colonies and This country
Of great importance the farmers Of this State
the failure OF it has deprived them of their best Flour