Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-11-09

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State has ven'ured to denounce him as military
,hieftain. Yes. more than 40 years devo'sd
% civil and agricultural pursuits could not
save GeSeraI jackson from the denunciatons oil
Mr.. Clay, because, in hour when the fate |
of our country was awiully suspended, like ano-
,her Cincinnstus, he LETT his farm TO the CON
IN nd of our gallant militia met and conquered the
enemy a, New Orleans. As well might the iu-
mortal Washington have been denounced for gain
ing the battle of York Town. As well might MIR.
Clay politically excommunicate every American
who,e proud fortune il may have been, when his
country was invaded, to volunteer in her defence,
and TO terminate war In a glorious ,ri-
umph For his military services
General Jackson our gratitude, for his incor-
rup,ible integrity, our admiration, for his wisdom
il council, and hi- Judgment in directing national
affairs he deserves to be elevated to the Pres-
dental chair. Fellow-citizens, had Congress not
been tempered with had the voice of the people
been obey ed, and had Andrew Jackson been cho-
sen TO preside over us, how different would have
been history under his administration. We should
not have been ridiculed at home and di.graced a.
broad. Uuder his administration, the interests OF
agriculture, commerce and manufactures, ~ould
have been equally protected. An attempt would
hot have been made 10 sacrifice agriculture and
our commerce subserve the electioneefing views
of the President. The constitution would have
been respected and the rights OF the States held sa
cred. Our Secretary would not have been for half
try on elec,ioneering expeditions. The patronage
of the government, and our national treasury,
would not have been abused TO secure the re-elec
ton of a President. The gallant Porter would not
have been bsnished- should not have inter
meddled with the political concerns, nor denounc
ed the religion of the Southern Republics We
should not have lost valuable trade by negli.
Sencs, nor would our statesmen have been foled in
our negotiations with Great Britain. France,
Denmark and Naples would not have treated
joint claims with silent contempt. Brazil. pow
erless Brazil, would not have dared tn punder
property, imprison citizens, and insult the Re.
preventative of our country. No, Fellow citizens,
had the voice of the people been obeyed, We should
not have been distracted at home and insulted
broad. Fsllow-citizens, the voice OF our country
calls tor reform tile progress OF corruption and the
march OF power must be arresied-the boundaries
of the constitution, and The sovereignty of the
people must be again established. Every repubii-
can throughout the land must unite in the COM
mon cause. The crisis s momenious. On the
result depends not only the existence of constitu
tioEal government, but the fate OF confedera.
cy. But Fellow citizens, the Republic, though
endangered, is yet safe the prospect before is
cheering we encouraged in the cpntest by the
voice of Crawford and a Madison. We are adj
vised of our danger, and admonshed to exertion
by the illustrious Jefferson. Filled with appre-
tensions Tor the future welfare OF his country, and
alarmed at the ultra doctrines of the statesmen
now in power, in his dying moments, he hailed it
happy circumstance. that there such man
a. General Andrew Jackson, whose principles he
knew, through whose insruiD entslily the govern
ment might be clesased from corruption,
stitution might be restored and our country saved
from premature dissolution Fellow citizens, let US
the last words of Jeffsron let US do our
part to re establish the ascendancy Of the repubi
can party TO secure reform and save the consti,u
ton.
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at Albany, few evenings before the described
as follows:
GREAT REPUBLICAN MEETING Ar
THE CAPITOL.
ALBANY, Nov. 5.
Ash was reasonable TO expect from the temper
and feeling pervading the city, the meeting at tn
Capitol, on Thursday evening, of the lar
sest, If not altogether the largest, convened
in this city Il animatea and anmatng
assenbiage of independent, republican citizens, the
bone and muscle OF our population. the moral
power and active strength that speak through the
The meeting was organized at about o'clock |
when our highly respected fellow citizen Judge
Bue. called to the chair by acclamation and
DR.. Peter Wendell appointed Secretary. John s.
an RENSSELAER, then briefly and pertineniy stated
The Objects Of the meeting. At that time the mum
Der present was very great and additions WERE
made during the early proceedings, un-
I'll the vast hall, the stair and the avenues
wsrs literally crowded at least one thousand |
persons were present. when, at the moving of the
adoption of the resolutions approving Of the re-
publican nominations for the senate and ASSEMBLY,
and expressed decided preference If Gen. Jack
son for the Presidency, Mr. Edward Livingston
came forward at the request of The audience, and
addressed the assembled multitude in a stirring and
eloquent manner
The Hon. Peter r. Livingston. having been |
loudly called, stated that bodily debility, arising
rom his late severe indsposilion, prevented him |
rom complying with the gratifying request of bis
friends. General Root, then called in 4 sinis |
lar manner, and on his appearance on the stair
case, and during brief address, was cbeered in a
most enthusiastic manner. He was succeeded by |
General Marcy, the comptrollar. who was also |
repeatedly called and cbeered. The call for Mr. |
Starkweatber was then continued. until he also |
appeared, and in an animated impr . ptu conclud-
ed the proceedings OF the evening. The gentlemen
Of the Legislature, thus called upon, whilst they
expressed their cordial good wishes for the pro-
motion of the objects of the meeting, they avoid |
ed much beyond that occasion chiefly To- |
cal The meeting adjourned with six hearty |
cheers fer the Of Jackson and the repub- /
fican cause.
If this meeting be taken as an evidence Of the !
spirit and animation that will prevail at the Polls
and if the electors come out them as they did on |
this occasion, in their strength the success OF the
republican tickets and the Cause identified with |
them, is no longer matter of speculation. 1t is |
certain. That they will do so, we have no rea-
son to doubt fAygus
REPUBLICAN MEETING.
AT very numerous and respectable meeting OF |
the republicans of the city Of Albany, friendly to
regular nominations and to the election nf Andrew
Jackson for the presidency, held he Capitol on
Thursday evening, Nov I, Jesse Buel, esq was