The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-10-04

ne state OF his healtn was OF ltsclI an IN
'uperable objection to imposing uTon him
he duties Of that ofice.-The fame Of
Jackson had extended as the result Of his
'uccessful military operations had been
elt throughout the union. There were
none who underyalued the services of''the
nero Of Orleans however, military a.
;hievements were to be made the only cri-
eroD Of merit. they could see other Off
,ers yet on duty, who, if their lives were
not distinguished by any one more brilliant
victory; had endured much longer term
IF arduous and successful service for their
country.
will not, for need not, justify that vote,
by dwelling upon the want ofquallic ations,
which, in my Judgment should have pre-
vented the election of this candidate. a
Justification to my mind, sufficient, is found
n the eminent qualifications OF the person
'lected. The industry, correct habits, and
tern integrity Of John u. Adams. no in
.ivdual, at that period, who had any re.
ptatlon of his own, dared to question. II
literally true, that he was educated IN
he school Of nations. From childhood
hi life has been devoted to has country's
sevce BY the personal solicitations Of
Washington, he was employed in public
dnies at the age Of fourteen years. JEFF
feron. Madison, and Monroe, have sue
cesiyely appointed him to the most impor-
they could confer. Ofhls man.
ncr d discharging these various duties, !
shalnot speak. History will tell The
successful operations of government, our
prosperity and happiness already declare
If. %tE*k*
1t issaid that he was not elected by the
people, Was any one The people, by
their agents, on the first trial made no cleo
ton. The people, by their agents in the
mode pointed out by the constitution, on
the secold trial, did elect Mr. Adams. 1t
is said, h9 had not at any time, a plurality
of the votes of the people. Why is this
made? DO gentlemen wish to
abandon the provisions Of the constitution !
II So look 10 your plurallties. For the ttco
fflhs power OF slave representation the c.
quail state representation IN the House Is
reversed. While the former is retained,
and the bittcrest anathemas are uttered a
galnst those, who, in the calmest manner
ever refer to L, the nation is to be revoIu
tionized, because the latter is exercised.
To the grants of both these powers will
adhere, and of the exercise Of them | will
never complain, because they are the con.
But, obnoxious as may be the
negro quest ion, here, or elsewhere,l choose
not to hear the political ialschood retera
ted in the ears ofireemeD, that President,
chosen by their votes, given as the cons,i-
uton directs, is not their President, be
;ause slave representation had given
more electoral votes 10 another candidate
And where pluralites are to be put up a
galnst the constitutional election, hesitate
rot to say, for it is capable Of mathematic.
II demonstration, that Mr.. Adams, at the
irst balloting, bad plurality of the votes,
If all the free citizens Of the United States.
deem this of no importance. 1t is, how
ever, a sufficient answer TO an objection,
hot in Itself Is nothing.
Again we are told, "put down the ad
for the election was the re
'ult ofa corrupt coalition. n."-Proof-ll
appointed his supporters To ofice.-!t was
u reoard them lie appointed his oppo
lcnts, il was to buy them; Where on earth
should he have found his men? And who
ire those he has appointed to Office ? Are
hey men for ,he appointment Of whom he
deserves be denounced by republicans
~ any friend Of our country?
OF those that held commissions from his
predecessors, all who could be, we've re.
aimed in the cabinet. 1t would not be.
'ome me to attempt the praise, or even
peok Of the public services ofthose, whom
le retained, or Of those whom he appoint.
ID, as if their merits were not know to the
whole United States but when We hear
he clamor of opposition, for such appoint
nents, let such clamor be answered BY
laming merely the individuals, who com.
,ose that constellation of state smen and
,atriots.
Mr.. Writ he found in the Office Of At
orney General. During the long period
le had performed its duties. was complaint
'ver uttered. that he was deficient either
n talents, integrity. or application to busi.
less? What opponent would have been
'etter p eased tn have him removed by Mr..
idams All of them. no doubt; for then
hey could have found cause for complaint.
He continued, too, in his place, the Off
'er, who presides over the department Of
no Navy. Was his predecessor ever ac-
used for his appointment Had he become
ess qualified by several years faithful and
ble discharge Of the duties ofthat depart
nent
lie solicited his competitor, Wm. II.
'rawford,to retain his place in the treasury,
'hich he had filed with so much ability for
ears. Was this too a Corrupt coalition |?
deprived the country of the SER
ices of that distinguished citizen. Did
he Presiden, then bring TO that place any
bscure partisan, untitled for the office
lie placed there Richard Rush, whom one
4 his predecessors had appointed to the Of.
Ice Of Attorney General of the United
states, aud upon whom another had con.
erred the honor of the important station,
4 tho Court of 81 Iamcs