American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-04-03
7noM THE sArlosAl ADVOCATE, aineH 2.
NATIONAL POLITICS.

As the present Congress is drawing towards its
close, it appears be fitting opportunity 20 state the
most accurate views which can ae collected the subject
Of the Presidency aud Vice Presidency We have
ac frequent Calls for Disclosure of our sentiments with
regard 10 tcuar inds ,als for these high oces, but
the rules which regulate political course are derived
from the concentrated sentiments of the Republican parry
of the State and country, do not choose tvbeecme the
personal supporters Of any class of men Our per-
sonai preferences simply express in tangible manner
at the ballot box. As the conductor Of DemuctAtlc
journal, have other ambition than TO be the organ
Of correct rril ciples and accurate views.
During the present session Of Congress the esdug
Of the nation, acting With that wisdom and moderation
which ought 70 charscterisr the representatives OF
free People. have freely exchanged opinions the sub
]ec Of the next Presidency and VICE Presidency Coming
from various portions Of the country aud acquainted aih
the feelings and views Of their constituents,
toH af opinion has been formed At Washington, which viii
beyond doubt be cordially entered ntoby tie new mem
bers Of both Houses ,at have been elected during the
list year The grea, Republican party throughout this
country aware Of the evils which result from rattial
disputes, have now found that tie pri,c2sl anchor
OF their safety renewed adherence to their best and
ures, principles swell 80 eir long es,ahste usages
The venerable principles o. Jefferson in the la1y at the
mer had been sornep hal cloude by splendid, but cal
Interpretations. The rights Of the Saes aud hs rights Of
The General Government must forever le kept distinct and
certain, We this Confederacy outia many gene
ratons of and this be done only by preserving
entire, Republican principles and usages.
During the last two years. the Republican party have
thought much on the preservation OF their prnc les
Wise debefaon has marked their throughout he
SOUTH the North the West and the Fast The par.
in State have passed through their preliminary
propositions; and New York. by wisdom modcra.ion and
high feelings OF honor will hereafter unite heart aud hand
with the democratic family Of the nation. Having passed
through the difficulties Of es,rangenent and disunon the
present state OF things favorable for the
OF Republican Republican principles perhsps
could have heen expected. From ent,led 10 The
deepest consideration, learn that the Rsb5ican tary
By J their able and talented eadvs, infrndfo make
nomination IN The good old Ray BY Cducus Contention for
The Prtsdency ond pce PRESIDENCY Of gveat nation
probable HOY ever that sep OF this important M.
tare will take place till next session Of Congress- when the
new members will have reached Washington, fresh from
their constituents, and acquainted with their wishes and
feelings, Throughout tho next Summer much NAV be
accomplished TO reconcile local differences smooth down
aspettes, and to unite every member OF the democratic
any in one great effort for the honor and reputation
the c,untry.
With regard TO The mode Of making the nomination. there
may exist some differences Of opinion among Repub.
The principle strictly the same in both caucus or
conventions; only happens TO differ little ia the mode
OF exercise. The ground work is the concentration Of
Republican opinion on able and honorable candidates so
as 70 proven, personal cnnests, political asperty as well
as to give dignity and power the voice Of the Peopc
Members OF the new Congress will, doubt, prepare
themselves for the ensuing Winter and harmon, of SEN
tten III either caucus convention, will follow equally
onosbe 10 themselves and to the epugtion Of their com
mon country
his account may be relied upon with some degree Of
confidence as being the present state of national politics
30 b at Washington and throughout tho country. AT
anoer time We may enlarge the subject more fully,
/ but this viii be sufficient now
Having stated therefore the views of the panuhcau
party rc!alve . the next Presidency, may be inquired
what great and prominent hive been placed by fortune
accident talent or public services, ipre she country in
the position OF candidates Tor these high oices We be
leve the most prominent individuals that have for some
time past occupied the minds Of political parties for both
the relations president and Vice President Of which We
speak, are Clay, Clinton Calhoun. Adams Van Buren, and
Jackson. Without descending 10 ice the imprudent
mannerin which all these distinguished men are some
feaed ny Their respective parzans opponents we have
no hesaon IN saying, that perhaps nation could array
more talent OF various kinds; who have rendered
more public services. who possess more claims upon
te souny at the next contest for the highest Offices
me gIto afree People Yet neither Of these high and
honorable men are without their fra.ies for il is NOT n
human nature to reach absolute peif fecton.
hese therefore, arc the distinguished names before
the whole People OF the United States Is candidates Ia,
the Presidency and Wee Presidency. Their political
oarace,s are wen known, and after abracng the
honor and sound political principle 10 form claim npor
; the Democratic party. r.
AS we SAID before. the powerful Republican party, as
sembled by their representatives delegates in caucus