Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-11

ii Jackson sentiment.
From The Eaton Rougs [ Lou.} Ga-. July IA
PRESIDENTIAL.
At large and respectable meeting OF the
citizens Of The parish Of West Baton Rouge,
convened a. the court house on Monday the 9th
July 1927 The Hon Lewis Favrot was CALI
ed TO rhe chair, and VIM Joyce, Esq was APP
pointed secretary. Judge Chinn having ex-
plained the object Of the meeting, the following
preamble and resolutions were offered, and u.
unanimously adopted:
We deem the present FIT and proper occa-
sion 10 express our views and wishes in relation
TO the election of Presiden: of the United
States, to succeed the present distinguished in
cumbent.-And although the period at which
the selection is to be made is considerably in
advance Of the present; yet we conceive that
existing circumstances render il necessary that
there should be no longer delay, in the express
sion Of our sentiments on this important qnes-
ton.
we do firmly and conscien,iously believe,
that John Qoincy Adams was honestly and le-
ultimately elected President Of the United
States a, the last election, ,cithout the aid Of
bngoin sale, corruption or intrigue. Entertain
ing this conviction, we have considered it the
duty OF every good citizen Of the United STATES,
Of every true patriot who had alone the pros
pcriiy and happiness of his country at heart,
10 render 10 the President and his administra
ton that confidence and support which their
various situations in life enable them 10 do; and
to continue that support to an administration,
the only view Of which is to promote The glory.
prosperity and happiness ofthe people Of these
United States. If such had been the opinion
and such the course Of conduct pursued by all
the people of, the United States, there would
have been no occasion for this meeting, no oc-
caslon for this public expression of opinion
But such, unfortunately for our country, has
no, been the fact. We have seen party form
ed, composed of the most disc ordant, and het-
erogeneous materials for the avowed and sworn
purpose of putting down the Administration,
"alihough ticr acts might bens pure as ne dnsel'
,cho Sii at the righ hand Of God" When such
expressions arc used. and such course is pur-
sued rs will warrant the conviction, that The a
bove unholv principles have actuated and pro-
| luced the present unparalleled opposition 10
the General Government, II Is time then, that
every true friend 10 his country, however hum
bic or obscure he may be, TO stand forth and
enter his solemn protest against so unnatural
| and so dangerous an oppoN'lon.
We. therefore, the people OF the parish Of
|
convened, declare, that while We fully accord to
every individual the right Of so expressing his
opinion towards public men and measures as he
may think proper; yet we say tina, both the one
and the other should he SC tempered, and found
ed upon such principles as would be reconcile.
able with slric, Justice and sound policy: And
ipasmuch as we do not believe large portion
of the prcscn, opposition TO be actuated by such
principles, we do upon this occasion enter oni
| solemn protest against them. And believing
John Q. Adams to be better qualified candi-
date for the office Of President Of the United
States, than Andrew Jackson, we pledge our
selves TO use all honorable means 10 secure his
reelection.
ls,. BE II therefore reSoiUed, That the friends
Of the present Administration be requested 't
| hold meetings in every parish in the State, ano
10 appoin, Dele gates TO meet in general conven
lion IN the town Of Baton Rouge, on the hrs
| Monday in November next, Tor the purpose
forming an electoral ticket, favorable to the re
election Of John Q. Adams, as President Of 'hs
United States; and OF adopting such other mea
sures as they NAV deem best calculated 10 pro
mote 'he object in view
Cd. Resoiced, That V. Allan, Thomas w
| CHM, Victor Heber,, p. Ea6,on, Y. Leblanc
| A. r. Sherourne, and J.. + Babin, be appoint
ed delegates to carry into eject the foregoing
! resolution.
Sd. Resol,ed, That we fully approve OF tina
norton of our representation in Congress wh(
voted for Mr. Adams as President OF the Unit
ed States, and we also highly approve OF thu
! support which our Senator'S IN Congress art
now giving TO his administration.
4,h. RESOLVED, That we have the most unshak
on confidence in the integrity and wIsdom o
Henry Clay, Secretary of State; that IN him WI
are proud TO recognise the pre-eminent states
man and genuine philanthropisi.
s,h Rssolred, Tha, the editors OF newspaper
,hrougbout the State who are friendly to tn
/ reelection of Mr. Adams, be requested to puo
lish the foregoing preamble and resolutions II
English aud French
''"s L. FAvROT, Chairman.