Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-08-21

civil emp!oymen,s." have given this much from
that wise MAG, to show the distinction between the
claims OF the citizen soldier, and those who be-
long TO the State Military, and are confined 10 the
profession of arms
few words, gentlemen, with regard to the
qualifications OF General jackson. shall GER
fanny not detract from those of Mr.. ADAM; bu
Justice Is not, think, done to General Jackson.
respectable attachments, aud talents of high
der, must be conceded TO him end IL will lie adj
united by his friends, that like Washington he is
not as well yersed in the learning of the school of
me aresna OF diplomacy, many others, but biz
wisdom and judgment of the soundest practical
Kind. II is o. the sterling sort. Ii elected, be
wan be indebted, not 10 political leaders, or com
binE'ians, %; - the affections Of the American
people An hohes' nan and pario, at the head
oil The government, unambiious of serving lorser
lhan IouT years suppo ted with general confidence
and the nation has nothing to fear. Feeling that
he elected by the people, he will add his sIne
by administering the government for the general
good. He viii come into power unconnitted 10
men, or the various little parties or political clans
IN the country. He VIII select men of merit to
AL the~public elices The people should bear in
mind, that their security for good administration
is much better with placed in power by
themselves, than with one who receives the Office
from few political managers in congress And
heoce, have advocated an amendment TO me con-
siniion giving the people the right Ia vote direct
~ Tor President To defeat his election means of
t1e bssest sort have been resorted TO. Passing o.
yer the forged letter which lately appeared in the
public prints. have not language 10 express my
indignation and adherence at the infamous att ernpt
made 10 wound the domestic happiness and
pTide OF this distinguished hero. Such an attack
uPoa lady, for eectioneering purposes, has no
example in cur political history, and for The hl-
nor OF the nation, l hope il VIII never be repeat
ed IL l. disgrace 10 any civilized or christian
people Mrs. Jackson has now been the siY.c-
If al Ia lnr
yeaTs-among the most amiale, benevolent and
plous OF her sex. An unfouHded Suspicion grow
ING out OF AZ unfortunate previous marriage, which
her exemplary conduct had long since con-
signed to oblivion, Is NOW dug from the gave TO
murder her peace, and harrow up the feelings of
her husband. Can there be one Honorable man in
his great republic, iniu iaied with party spirit
sst tolerate for moment, this dsmnable coursel
For the honor OF humanity; for the honor aud
character OF TINS Ieople, l hope there is
not Ii there be one corner in Hell, hotter
than any other, ought ii not TO be assigned 10
The authors OF this foul cailmny, unless they re-
pent, and repent sincerely? Ii proper for me to
state, on this occasion, that all doubt has been
oanished from my mind, by information received
not long since, from very honorable, aud one of
The most respectable gentlemen in tie state, a de-
cded friend 10 Mr.. Clay, and 10 the PRESENT ad
miuisiTation. He voluntarily, and with Proper in
dsnstion, and feeling, execrated This attack upon
Mrs. Jackson he informed me, that be resided
al DanVlNe, when, and where tie differ ence
occurred between Mr. aud MRS. Roberts 1.-THE IRE
sent Mrs Jackson,) was acquainted with all the
circumstances and parties; and soleinnly and
positively assured me OF the Innocence OF Mrs Jack
son. His reasons and the circumstances he rela-
q ed were entirely satisfactory.
nay countrymen, various matters which occur.
red before last Presidential election are charged
against both Mr.. Adams an General jackson, to
which do not attach sufficient importance 10 give
lafn q - faFsxa -
VIII proceed to take general view OF the promi-
nent subjects involved In THIS Contest
HhaI, Fellow citizens, is The great and leading
question, the pivot oil the .ntrOversy, now sub
miued to the American people. and especially to
he people OF Kentucky? 1t is. according to my
understanding, whether the House OF Representa-
ives, when the election devolves upon thar DO w.
ought TO make choice with reference TO The VIII
81 the states represented, or - II matter exrlu-
sIVely within their di.CIeion--in other words is il
the duty OF the representatives of state to make
00na Ide effort TO elect the man preferred by their
s'a'e, or Is their choice to be regulated by their
own feelings and judgment? II the people should
decide tina; the election belong. to Congress, re-
gardiess oi th- public viii; that the people can
nave no part OF lot IN the matter thea we may ex-
peei that hereafter the Tor lie Presidential
oihce, VIII be so managed. By having -evefaI can
d'dd'es' az TO prevent and election by The people;
and the consequence Will be, " we shall no more
receive President from the pure lands of The
people; but h = will be placed in the executive
chAH by intrigue, bargain and management
w heheT the last election wac carried by such
means, shall not now examine; bu, VIII conteat
myself win exploring the principles aad inca ures
contended Tor on the part OF tie administrations
Il has been Insisted, again an again. tina, if the
people isii TO make a choice IA the hfs instance
TIER conifsi over the election ceases, and the
choice belongs to Congress. Il they have any con
ceTn ~ The matter, when b. fought before Congress
70 Il proper To understand h.w. and through what
channels theif controlling Influence is to be exer-
ted
Every days experience aud observation tend ~
d-inoosfste The necessity OF frequent recurrence
TO fundamental principles, TO revive aud re-esis.
0iIsh them ~ the public mind, and to prevent the
lew rom wfes'ig the sovereign power from the
hands oil Ire msnj. The principles OF seIf-aov-
srHn'ehi TIE right Of tbe pc pie 10 govern them
selves, Is tie fundamental law Of our republic.
they DO rot exercise The powers Of government ia
proper person, but for cOnvenience, by sgency.
In what way is their sovereignty or nght oil self
government exercised d.-pisyeds Certainly In
making choice OF the agents; and ID they are GOV
efned by men, not OF their csojce, they csnnot be
said 10 govern. The title to exercise power here
mast be derived from The consent of The sovel
reign. IL men are Invested win power ACCORDING
TO Ibe forms Of the constitution, by the agents -,
the people, sgsinsi their vii, is the duty OF the
people, 900 order 10 preserve lLsr conlol oyer the
choice OF puolic agent, shO - Their disaprrobs
ti0H 81 Che poiir In an elective eoverbnent l,k
ours, lhs right on choice constitutes the vsrv a.
sence' the wei puhciple ol self government
nose wno cOnieni thai Congress Lave the rigbi.
without conuoul, 10 make a President, ou,bf ~
fecoiiect, that this D. more lan is claimed bv t
hins OF Engl'nd lie has The power OF app, int