Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-01

! The United States, upon grateful people, who
will place him in that high and dIgni6ed situa.
| lion, which his pre-eminent talents so Justly
deserve.
We will admit that the candor of the Adams
marty have never denied that Jackson, is a
military chiefssin, possessing bravery to rash.
ness. careless of the effusion OF blood, and Of
stern and arbitrary disposition, heart nc:
to be touched by the unceasing cries for mer-
cy and pardon, which have SO often rung in
in his ear; but equally brave were Harrison,
Scott. Brown, and many others whom could
name, whose histories are emblazoned upon the
rolls of fame, for their gallantry and prudence
in the hour of battle, unstained with the, blood
of an unfortunate Harris, or with single in
human act that can raise blush upon the
cheek Of an American These men supposlng
they were eligible have doubtless equal claims
with Cen Jackson not only on the score oil
their military talent, but upon that Of their
capabiity for the situation; yet would they ever
think OF asking Presidency OF the people!
Jackson has enjoyed some Of the frs, offices,
in the gift of the people; yet have those siua-
tons ever digniied the man, OF has he given
dignity to them by force of superior ta!euts! No
Sir. the people have seen bis want OF them,
where he in one case, with great candor ac-
knowledged his incapacity to serve his coun.
try as Senator Of the United States, and retired
in disgust, to enjoy the laurels which he had
culled, at the battle Of Orleans, no doubt COM
ing to the very just conclusion, that those
which he only could Gull i'll the Senate Of the
United States would 5e withered willows
Has he heretofore shown that stability, firm.
ness and moderation, which is SO essentially ne.
cessary to the faithful discharge OF great public
duties and for which Adams is SO famed?
have not all the acts of his life been tncturcd
BY a violence of feeling, that little suits the
character of Presi dent?
On the other hand, Adams. has for almos,
the whole course Of his life, been faithfully de-
voted to ,hc'service of hiscountry, durieg which
time he has been placed in situations where the
exercise Of great talents and patriotism have
been necessary 10 the discharge Of the duties
attached 10 them, and has never been found
wanting in intelligence and virtue?
Who was Of the able Commissioners at
Client who so efIectually defended our rights
before the English Commissioners, who them
selves were SO just as TO acknowledge the supe.
rioriiy Of his talents? Adams.
Have not the diplomatic abilities Of Adams,
displayed in foreign countries, even when he
has come in collision with the greatest men Of
Europe, gained for him an imperishabe fame,
and the credit of being the first Statesman in
the world?
WHO has digni6ed and shed lustre upon every
situation which he has chosen to accept
Adams.
Who has ever dared to impeach his Patriot.
ism, but the violent Jackson Presses Of the day,
and daring, have they proved title of their
assertion!
Who sit that aided in rendering the Adj
minis,raion under Monroe SO popular, among
the grea, body Of the American people? Adams.
Who has received the enyied encomiums of
the great and immortal Washington? Adams.
Who is in favor of general system of Edu-
cation, Tariff, the protection Of our home ma
nufactures, internal Improvements and every
measure, which can advance the interests OF
this Furnishing Republic? Adams.
Who has faithfully served under three Of our
most popular Administrations, to the admira-
ton and satisfaction of all Of them? Adams.
These are the reasons, which must induce
every good Patriot to supper. the Present Ad.
mlnisratlon, amid the clamors and denuncia.
ton OF the Jackson presses, whose cries are
those Of desperate men fast sinking to despair.
l shall conclude by asking and answering
another question. Who will again be Pres.
dent for the term Of four years, elected by the
voice of the people? Adams S.
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