Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-11-23

J many
citizens who served either in the of the Rev
luton or in the late war But recently lie rub
Tic grs5iiude always preferred for ulce the patrio
OF tbe Rev olotion, when qualified, for the Office
And 10 j. not rather ridiculous talk of a militia.
- rbietaln IN this country, where tie army il bat
a handful of men; w6efs. are prevented by he
spirit ~ ccnst'futioD the habits and interests
Of the people, from engaging in unnecessary TO-
retS'i wars, and where the rd has never been
drawn, and probably never will be drawn, but in
defence OF our invaded Iisb,sl We not mi
litar, people, devoted TO the p mp aud cifeim-
stance OF war; th sling after foreign conquests and
| eager to contribute by the aid Of our conquering
iegions. in deciding the fate of empires? If we
| are, then the liberties of the country may be EN-
dsnsered by the election 10 the presidency of
man whose brief career in arms, has shown such
energy and judgment as were displayed by Jack
son. Let US then amend our Constitution. Let
us make aims distinct professionals US abolish
the idea that every soldier j. citizen, aud every
ci,izen soldier. Let Us say 10 the defenders of
their country-whatryer may be your merits or
services, you shsli never exercise civil functions
You shall have the rich reward of our hearty
thahks. and fourth of July toasis Be contented
with this. You are a hero YOU saved the coun-
try-but because you are brave and skilful in the
hour OF danger, we distus; your patriotism---we
fear your ambition.
The opponents of jackson them.elves disdain
any apprshensiops of immediate dangers from
example. But will not our posteriiy be as vigil
liant and wise sreS Will they not guard
well against the usurpations OF him, whose
sword has served his country? Yet admit some
evil effects from this precedent, we have also TO
look al the other side OF the question Are there
no evils to result from the precedent of reelecting
Mr.. Adams? from re.electng man, who il
guilty of other species of usurpaiions-yvhose
measures would uample upon the constitution!
What precedent would we hold our to his success
sors! We encourage them to pursue his footsteps
and to.initste his career of encIoac hments and
management. We encourage them by the prece
dent of re- electing who has held such doc
Iines, and pursued such course ss be has done
And for one on whom the example Of Jack
son would operate, there would be FIVE or more
whom the successful example of Adams might be
expected 10 affect. In republic, wars are of
rare occurrence. Successful military cheftans
are not the growth of the day. But men are con-
stantly ascending the Presidential chair, on whom
Adams's beresies may be expected to operate. if
there be any truth in the argument about Jackson
precedent
We seize this occasion to correct an error into
which we have been betrayed. General Jackson
did nor resign his commission, but il was cancell-
ed by the new arrangement OF the army in 1921.
We contomded the resignation of his Office as
Governor of Florida, which he scarcely held for 6
months, with the cessation of his military commits
sion. which took place within six months of each
other. After he had resigned that Office he de-
cined the mission TO Mexico, because he was un-
willing to lend by his presence any sanction to
the usurpations of ia Military Cheiain' - Iur-
bdel