Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-12-06
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va '"e coun'y OF w estnore!aDd assemble
al 'heir courthouse, on the 26lh inst. for The pur
pose OF expressing their preference to the e,er,in
Va zen. A. jackson over his competitor.
On motion, Gen. John p Hunserford wa
unahiin Justly called to the Chair, and yYm Robin
son. Esq, elected Secretary
ne following gentlemen, viz: Robert Muir
by WIN. Middleton, VIM. Siurman, Willoushb,
1New'on' John w. Hungeriord, Daniel PAYNE
""es Fafke Philip, a. j. Contee, Ym II San.
ioru, John A. Parker, Thomas HUT, and YIN
''i' " H&sr' E'qrs Were appointed COMMITTEES
W prepare an address and resolutions expressly,
oi 'he views aud feelings OF the meeting. Having
'e'ned Tor a shon time, they returned and pre-.
s,h'eo Inc following, which were unanmousIy
"""Plsd. IL may however, be proper TO stale tina,
one or two members of the coma,jttee. aI,hon.l
approving the general object of the meeting, did
nor concur In all the views OF the majority OF the
committee.
We'a portion of the citizens of Wes,moreland
c""h. y, convened for the purpose OF contributing
our A,d 10 the election of Gea. a. dickson, avail
ourselves OF the opportunity thus afforded of ex-
pressing our sentiments freely ard a, large, upon
we topics which our meeting naturally suggests
ne present, in our estimation, NAV be Justly
i'saiued, as the most eyeDiful crisis which has
"PPe"'ed In the destinies of our country, since
.ne h'' lnoraoie contest bstwe.n Jefferson and Burr
~ ow' as linen, fierce eoanct is waged between
tne sovereignty OF The people on the one side and
me o'iier. With this conviction impressed upon
N,' "''hds' We cannot hesitate moment as TO the
s'Ne Wh'Ch odsdi g be espoused. The asreudan-
y OF the popular will must be maintained, or
"iei Is an end, at once of our boasied discovery
u me 'apaci,y OF man ior self goveFn,aent.
T" deem II unnecessary to enlarge on the MI
nerous disquslificaIions of Mr.. Adams, 10 preside
al The helm OF state. When we regard the tickle
mess OF MS political faith-fhe Changes through
"n!eh IL has passed The personal CONSEQUENCES
"hich have followed; and the complexion of the
e'eeu "hich ne now Processes, il is impossible for
us 10 osiieVe that soandness of judgment aud in-
tesrhy OF heart are united m his character. =
w hchever quality may be assigned him, it must
De given at the expense, and with he abandonment
Oh Inc other. We are of course neither prepared
10 listen 10 his counsel, nor TO follow his maj CHI
impressed with the deepest veneration for those
doctrines which have long composed the putiti.
cal creed OF our state, communion with .,im,
wouiH eehote the gIossest apostacy, and the most
siafns deTiiiction OF public principle and duty in
US The truth OF this remark in its general aspec,
Is admitted even by those who assemble amongst
us 10 esPouse MS cause, and to promote his re-
election to otice. He may read in the yery name
which they give 10 their meetings, the weakness
Vi u'eif iai;h; and IN their guarded, measured ex-
pesscns, the little love which IS felt for hin, a,
heart. II Is notorious that the only hone Of
raiiying Virginia around his standard consists in
rousnS the passions, the fears, ant-the preild,ces
Oh me p.op!e, and directing them against IA rival.
ience The railing against him as dangerous 10 the
liberties OF his counlTy-hence the wretched EFF
iorls 10 cast shade over the brightest actions of
ms uie; TO dIsparaSe his elect, and 10 dim the
lus;re Of his moral worth.
III stranger were to come amongst us listen.
iSS TO the cismor which pervsdes the country, a.
sanst The "rpIlitary chietiain' he would natural,
Iy conclude that Gen. Jackson was the arnly eon-
ia tate, and about TO be borne into Office amidst
the bayonsio OF the soidItry. How re1ntts from
bis actual stualion From the commencement OF
the last contest to the present period, he has been
emphaticaliy the candidate Of the People En-
ivened no doubt by gratitude, their collective "a.
gaciy, which seldom eiTs, FIRST sought him au,id
'hose calm retreats into which he had voluntarily
retired, alter the scenes OF his glory had passed
away-Ihelr voice alone brought HIM upon the
stage, and he was borne into the III use during the
last contest upon their shoulders
Though the glory OF his martial exploits NAV
lmpaIt peculiar lustIe to his name-Ihouph t.la
magnitude OF his paifiotic services may give adj
iions energy to his support, still it Is not true
that these eonsiiu the sole or even chief ground.
oil his siiengh n. 1t is conceded by all WHO know
him, th't 10 point OF native strength and yjsor
his intellect is of the highest order that his MINI
Is endowed with the kee0est sagacly and iii,
soundesi Judgment tina, he is exceled by none in
that deep and extensive acquaintance with uet
ana Things, WHICH, more than any thing else, i.
me dstii gushing characteristic OF vigorous ant
useful understanding. YYuh these are unued, :
rove OIL county, ardent, restless and indelatigstls
and Rcmin elevation and purity Of moral.
piosed to be beyond tie reach OF temptation and
niteriy impfesnsble TO corruption. These eonsti
I inte the - nc sueng h, while hs martial glor,
may be regarded as ely the CoriDib,an decora.
ton ct those pillars, by which his popularity !.
supported.
While we thus deny bat the popularity of Gen
i ar son II
chlti, ulcn his military services AID -enoyyn W,
BEG leave 10 pro;est, in the strongest terms, a.
salnst the dJctTine which is 20 inJuslrously cir.
chlated, that on account of these he hjull be re
esfded as dangerous man, anil tina, bis election
"os!d afford precedent, opiious TO the civil
J liberties OF his county. MonsIous perye,sion OF
reason lie saw the rights of his country in.
hinged; her borders invaded; her territory laid
waste; her armies for lime tscoiufi ed; gloom
aud dependency beginning 10 settle upon The pub
4 Tic mind WHh the noblest motives which can
sc'naie the heart OF msn, he flew TO Der suppoii.
covered her Eagles with glory, and rescued Aer
ron danger and disgrace - IheTeIoTe bis soul l.
| poisoned by ambition and psnts 10 oyef,ufn the
\ Laws, he consultation and liberties Of his county,
/ ~ IS Impossible 10 imsgtne case where the pre-
miees end conclusions are more completely at va
lance where be allegation and testimony are
more thoroughly at war.
Passing b. The Insult which this doctrine offer.
70 ihe patriotism AMI good sense OF the people
when plainly says 10 them, you are ncapabls Ell
Tier from want Of capacity Or devotion 10 free
dom, 10 select your President, we will dwell 70,
moment on The fatal impolicy, Of thus driving
ron the field Of civil composition, every man
who has worn sword in the service Of his coun
try.
The love OF war, it would seem, is natural 10
men. Al all events, 10 Is veil kuOwn 10 be the
isvofi 2 " rssdne Of Kings" Unin The mlleni-
u'n CONES with healing In its Wings" o. the IA
lufe oil man in sOue way, Is ralicallv changsd