Delaware journal., 1827-10-23
No. 53.

lies, and he will not swear for him-no, not even to
make him Bresldent, Hands the paper to M'DutfieJ
! .MDuf. fear it is all over shall make one
more effort | can speechfy well as Clay and
Buchanan. Ny constituents will give me another
dinner ifI say so !; when shall make another thump-
ing speech. :,
| Bev What will your defamation and speechi-
flying amount TO, unaided by proof! Depend uPonit
sir the people are not to be caught by chtf. Clay
retains the confidence of the People; and they VIII
protect him.
| Enter Eaton and Randolph.
! Eaton. Our prospects gloomy, yet one string
| remains which may be touched with effect. Let
Jackson come out thosough going tariff man : the
bait will take, and are shall understand him: Penn
syvana must be secured.
| .WDM good idea sir but should he come
out for full protection to the wool growers and man.
ufacturers, the south will abandon him. AT present
do not suspect him ofbeng in favor Of that nte-
rest. In 1924 he secured Pennsylvania by voting
prohibitory duty on foreign iron but he opposed
other items the BILL to say the least, his votes
were eqnvocal. He makes speeches there he
shews his wisdom Upon the whole, gentlemen, he
showed some generalship on the tariff question.
Eat This then may be done with effect: re-
publish his old letter Of 1884, on that subject. The
manner in which it is couched corresponds with his
votes the whole is eguivocal and ingenious.
4 .WDf. Another good idea sir; the letter shall
again be published but my good friends, however,
to meet Buchanan's exposure of the General. the
. difficulty appears insurmountabe.
BeU. Gentlemen. it cannot be fairly met he Is
our own nwitness-cannot-dare not impeach him.
The General admits that he is honorable, and highs
ly respectable and is incapable of uttering false
: hood. What dilemma are we led into!
MDu0. One effort more, and am done. The
= old song (IIero of Orleans) must be sung upon
higher key if that fails to the People to ao-
, tion then say, and all, hnzza for Wtttadm Hs
:. Cra7stord, tor cannot bear those home-spun ras-
I calls.
= kren, H--l and the tievel again ] say Mr..
: Tutf | cannot swao all your last speech, Mr..
'rulf. lou touch the sheep Growers OF my state or
! pennsylvania in dender bart. Now Mr.. Tut, let
= me dell you, that you make nit any one dalr, you
;s make NIT de whole for wego all begeher in bunch,
: so neeks come fatise, Mr. Iut, stuck to de sheep
- growers of Bcnnss iyania.
- Rand. Gentemen, " hope don't intrude.D
III .WDu9 Not at all, my worthy friend; we are
h glad to you you--Iust speaking OF the dilemma
~ hat Jackson has brought us into.
Rand. Dilemma, indeed, srs ! am truly asham-
n ed of the means which have been resorted to- IN
90 order to favor the Generals election. 1t is disgrace
full. dshonorabe-and all high minded southern mer
es will despse the actors in such foul and dastardly
ct conspiracy.
,ir .M'DuG. You are severe sir Let me tell yot
if sir that if is disgaceful you have participated il
nd the disgrace.
Rand. In measure, sir, | plead Guilty-bu
he have long since been convinced ofmy error. Thanh
~ God have had no hand in the present conspiracy
MDuf. Was it your affair with Clay, that wa
ITS the cause of such sudden change
,le Rand. Sir, you arc insolent. met Clay witt
ed bold front, sir was not wounded in the buttock
we as-. wish for no difficulty with you, sir.
word more, and | have done. Until Jackson sha
I'M exhibit specimen Of his diplomatic knowledge
all give some evidence of his requirements as states
he man; he cannot have my support His splendid mit;
his ry achievements aloneare not sufficient qualification
TX 10 ente him to the Office OF President OF the Uni
ed States. hope, gentlemen, . don't intrude
Erit. THE CURTAIN DROPS.