Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-12-20
CONGRATULATIONS
JACKSON DEMOCRATIC MEErINCi

PURSUANT TO previous notice given, large an
respectable number OF the citizens of this coun;
aTsein-ri ON Monday last (i, being court dsy) a
me Eagle Tavern in this town, for the purpos
o. expressing their opinions on the approaching
PRESIDENTIAL election, and of the two dis;r suisic
characters who are cshdistes for that Office
on motion. the Hon. William Smith was unan
,'nously called 10 the Chair. and Geo. Piuniet
Flanagan appointed Secretary
The meeting having been callsd TO rider. job,
bowyer Calwel. Esqr. roc and addressed tn
people IN hand ome and eloquent speech. HI
was followed by john Mathews, E-ur, who sta
ted with grea, ability the otiect.ons to ], I'm Quiz
cy Adams, and pie-en,ei tie claims of Gen. An
drew jackson TO The Presidential Chair, in clear
and Impressive manner. Nathaniel Hawkins Eco
also addressed he meeting.
On motion Of Mr.. Mathews. il was nrdereJ
mat committee be appointed To Clfat, preamble
/ anu resolutions, expressive oi the sense of this
meeting: Whereupon, John Mathews, John Bow,
yer Csiwe'l, Archibald HUI Gibson Dr. Hugh
Wilson, Marcus IL. Goshen and Elisha C.llissn.
were appointed by the Chair committee for that
purpose; who, having retired short time. re-
turned and epb'nitiei the following preamble and
r+solu ions. which, after having been read with
much force and energy by the Hon. Chairman,
were unan imousiy adopted:
PREA AiBIE.<
believing that there is nothing in the poIi,ical
lie OF John Quincy Adams, which cnt,lt. him 10
Inc most importan, snd responsible Office within
Tie si't OF ice people believing also thu, he
has been elevated to the Chief Maeisiracy of this
Union, by base intrigue end corrupt mans seuent,
and that his re-eecton il forbidden by consi,l.
eia'e and proper regard 10 the true interests of
THIS country, we, portion of the peop!e OF
Greenbrier county have assembled for The purpose
oil protesting cur readiness opefste in all such
measures ~ will most etf.ctualy secure The cleo
Ton OF bis distinguished rival, General Andrew
Jackson.
we will not follow the example set ua by sore
jealous but ndiscTeet friends OF the administration
they have confidently and imPudently asserted,
that all the talents and experience Of the country
are engaged on the side OF J. I'm Quincy Ad-
ans and his strangely constituted cabinet. What
absurd and idle defamation Can they hone TO
deceive an enlightened people by such miserable
eNpedenls! Every man in the community must
and viii reject this exclusive and understandable
appropriation OF talents to The court party, as
weak and ridiculous effort 10 impose upon his
common sense. What! is il possible that one
are capable OF duly approaching the qualifications
oil candidate for the Presidency, but the friends
OF John Quincy Adams. Have these noisy de-
Chalmers forgotten the strong aud respectable vote
given TO the Hero of New Orleans at the last
Presidential Election, even stronger than that
given to their favorite, who was placed in power
BY email traction OF the population of these u.
States. Among the many earnest and ardent sup
poIteIs OF Gen. jackson on that occasion, may
be numbered some OF the mos, talented and dis
corning men Of any age or country. These men
still adhere TO him with undimnshed confidence in
his integrity and good sense, and are seconded in.
their efforts 20 promote his success by others of
equal in diligence.
But, while we insist that the election of Gen.
Jackson Is advocated by numerous individuals of
acknowledged ability, we do decay 10 a large
proportion OF the iIiend- of Mr.. Adams. the pos-
session OF much learning and experiences. Such
denial would indicate the presence of ilibsral
selfish and contracted feelings, and Justly subject
us TO the imPuiaiion OF gross and nexcushbie fol-
ly We will not incur the reproach Of deiibe-
Iaely stating That which W believe to be untrue
and OF having done iha, which we condemn in
others. What adequate motive can some OF the
friends Of the administration assign for palpabI.
violation OF truth in the extraordinary declaration
they have made, that the advocates OF John Qnin.
cy Adams are The only wise, prudent anu safe
politicians in this country OF enlightened statesmen?
Does the thjert OF their preference possess any
peculiar fitness for the Office he now fills, not bs
the Tree and unbiased suffrage. OF hiss fellow cti-
zeHs, but nv means condemned and Reproduced
by an abused and iusul,ed people3 Wha, are
his qnaI'licatIons! In 10 this question
the public attention has been frequently directed 20
his diplomatic skin and literary auainments. -
This skill and learning, however, are not entirely
oil domestic origin. They have been acquired
chiefly " foreign countries, whose msuueTs, Gus
toms, and principles Of eovernment ore not fuiied
TO The sput and genius OF our plain, republican
institutions. lie has been too much exposed to
the couuptins inh renee of foreign courts and has
contracted too great Gondness for power the
! spentOr OF royalty, and all lie paraphernalis
/ which belong 10 tire governments Of foreign
/ poieniaes. lie - not a republican in prin.
/ ciple and practice. To accomplish his attn
| bilious views he fenounccd rs words only the
! political faith IN " h:ch he had been educated
and doubt viii always lie found prompt in
protesting any other change which may suit his
purposes lie reply TO The committee appointed
TO ini0uH him OF his election exhibits The insin-
), ceriy Of the man; end his first message 10 Con
gfess removed the veil which for while had
concealed from many, his Tue political character.
No sooner is he placed 10 power than he SETS al
open defiance he viii Of the people, and grsyely
advises their repre- enstves not TO suffer ihcm.
selves 20 be palsied by that will May Heaven
in its infinite meTcies protect from the guardian
ship Of such republican, What has he done
TO advance the great aud essential interests Of this
county, since 10y intrigue and perfect under
standing with his Secretary Of State, lie was
made P,seidsn, of these United st,tes; Also.
= lu'ey ~otbing. On Tie contrary be has instituted
an Idle, sbuTtive and expensive mission go 3D..
Congress "a Panama and by careie-aness an,
Encouragement. lOst ~ tie West India Trade
E But we will not attempt an enumeration Of ih
! sarious objections we have 90 hrs election
Sulce it 10 say, that his feelings, opinicn-. pfin
cspies and biumders, form The most conciusiye ap
satisfactory reason. why The Jesunies OF tnp grea
: nation ought not sgain 90 Toe committed 10 W
= guidance.
I'll Againri bis competitor Inc cosrsest end nc,
3. vulgar abuse has been employed. lie has bee
y a-ssiled 0iih bitterness equaiisd only by The
with which the attack has been ppsusd. De
3 pendent. starving nsws-raIoI Edhorr, IutIiehsf
i OF The lave Oily soliouty' end others m iis pa
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