Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-06-01
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trae the human Soul, anu eraulcate the light OF rea-
son aud the love of liberty Them and not till then,
when universal darkness and despair prevail, can
you perpetuate slavery. - ~
Animated by the encouragement Of the past let
Us proceed under the cheering prospects which he
before US. Let US continue to appeal to the plous,
the liberal aud the wise. Let us bear in mind the
condition of our forefthers, when collected upon the
beach Of England, they embarked, amidst the
seedlings and the false predictions Of the assembled
multitude, for this distant land and here. IN spite
Of all the perils of forest and Of ocean which they
encountered, successfully laid the foundation OF this
glorious Republic.
These felow-ctizens are few extracts from the
concluding part Of Mr.. Clays eloquent address, de-
lyered before the American Colonization Society at
its last meeting. An address, which points out the
true remedy for the evils Of which it treats, and
which bears evident marks OF sound judgment,
AAN % SIMON SNYDER.
FELLow-C IrIzENs.-Con Gen. Jackson,
possessing that lofty of honour which 10 the
distinguished characteristic OF soldier, we take 1t
for granted, that in the contest for the Presidency,
he wishes nothing more than fair and honourable
competition.
When we see the daily ISLANDERS propagated against
our present Chief Magistrate, by those who call
themselves the friends Of Gen. Jackson, we cannot
but notice the striking contrasts between the opinions
and conduct of the General himself, and those who
advocate him.
In his celebrated correspondence with President
Monroe, in 1917, upon the subject OF the new
cabinet, Gen. Jackson thus expresses himself OF MI
! Adams:
II have no hesitation in saying you have made
the best selection to fill the Department OF State,
that could be made.
MIR. Adams, in the hour Of difficulty, will be an
able helpmate and am convinced that his appoint
ment will afford universal satisfaction"
Such was the candid and honest opinion which
Gen jackson entertained Of Mr.. Adams in 1917,
and his conduct at Washington. the winter the Pre-
sidental election, in perfect accordance with IT.
i The evening Of the day on which the House Of
Representatives chose the President, Gen. jackson
met MIR Adams at President Monroc's.
He Immediately came up, and taking him BY the
hand, congratulated him upon his election.
!, Auain--Gen Jackson was present when Mr.
adams was Installed into the Presidential chair ;
aud after he had delivered his inaugural Speech the
General congratulated him anew.
1t may no! be improper here to observe, that Gen.
Jackson was at Washington the whole Of the winter
of the election, and knew every circumstance connec.
ted with it.
Now, if there had been any foundation for the
charges Of bribery and corruption, so freely crcu-
> lated. how could General Jackson have given any
couutenance toan individual eeyatedby such means
. to the highest honours Of the Repubcf
> No Gen. Jackson was we'll aware that there was
:, not shadow Of foundation for these charges s.
that the election conducted in strict conformity
= with both the letter and the spirit Of the Consttn
), ton.
Hetherefore evinced becoming respect toward
. successful rival, by thus publicly rebuking Sian
I der, 1oad.
AS George III. was walking the quarterback q
one of his men of war with his hat on, sailor aske
. his messmate .swho that fellow was who did no
/. dowse his peake to the 'admiral?'-"Why, it's tn
70 king said Jack. "Well, king or no king retort
:. the other, she is an unmannerly dog" .'Lord
~ where should be learn manners, replied Jack, Ssh
,e never was out Of sight of land in his life
9 A gentleman having remarkably long visage, wa
one day riding by the school, at the gate of which
~ overheard young Sheridan say to another lad, Tha
n gentlemans face is longer than his lfe.'' Struc
o. by the strangeness Of this rude observation, the
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