Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-02-22

found peace, we shall have TO increase our taxe,
or to augment our debt. In short, the scheme oil
our rulers leads directly TO exhaustion; they con-
tract the sources of income and enlarge tn. chan
nels of expendi,u e.
!, The piratcal war having heen concluded by the
skill and perseverance, Of Commodore Porter, the
emily important measure which has since been eff
fec'ed by the Navy Department. is the expulsion
OF that gallant officer from the land Of his BIRTH &
the service of his country. Keen no doubt were
the pangs which official persecution. personal in
I, dignity, and public detraciion inflicted, and which
drove him from the flag that in distant seas beyond
the equator and cape OF storms. he had defended
until in the grateful eloquence OF Mr.. Madison,
" humanity tore down the colours that valour had
| nailed TO the masl.'
/ The sword of the nation now being converted
into a Jacob staff, the duties of the War De-
partment seein TO consist in surveying down the
independence of the people. Wherev er resistance
| 10 the coalition appears, there road or a canal
becomes necessary. General w ashington did no,
take more pains to quel the western insurrection
than the Secretary of War-after engineering
himself from the head of the caucus to the feet of
! Mr.. Adams, seems'o exert FOR the purpose of sub,
dividing the popularity of General Jackson.
| From this bief but candid representation OF the
character and conduct OF the present a,ministra.
lion. and from our knowledge of your int Intelligence
anu patriotism, we desire the assurance Fellow CT.
'izens, that you concur with us in opinion that
change OF public servants is necessary and will
cooperate with US zealously in effecting it. Tia,
i'oer'y which was so dear to your ancestors, and
winch we trust Is not less dear to you for which
w Washington tOiled and Warren bled- which fred
with generous courage the soul oil Perry, and fill
ed with lnvincible spirit the breast ofJackson YOU
VIII never permit TO be polluted hy the lust of
power, or to be bought and sold in the IN ark e of
ambition. Acluatedby the principles you profess,
you cannot behold with Indifference, violations of
the constitution, nor surrender your own ri.his
7 n he I, L..
OF cabal, which though contempiitIe for its
weakness, Is dangerous from its principles You
are ot 10 be toiu that the hopes of your country
men are fixed on Andrew Jackson as the srea,
republican leader under whose auspices the con-
stiuion may be restored to it's supr emacy and the
iAwles- reign OF MIR. Adams be cut shor'. and the
proii'gate succession Of Mr.. Clay defeated In the
last contest he was found superior to his CONNIE
Ntots In popular favour, and his noble tsportment
on mat occasion, so strengthened the public con.
hdence and attachment, that the shades of domes-
tic retirement, and the shelter of the western
woods, cannot withdraw him from the public eve
pennsylvania always the side Of freedom, again
declares him the man of her choice Tennessee,
carolina and Alabama proclaim their undated al.
tachment for him. Illinois end Missouri have
Vindcaied the sincerity OF their rredilertion by
Withdrawing their confidence from the men. tho
SO unprohiabiy brought it into question Ken,
lucky awakes from the well meant idolatry which
rendered her partially iDsensible 10 his merit and
Georgia sets an example which we cannot follow
""nou' honSur, nor decline without disgrace she
advises Us 10 relinqni.h personal preiudices and
espouse lhe cause OF the country; to forbear the
sra'ihca'ion OF particular Preferences and deter
mine on the preservation of our liber,e- She
eNhoris us BY her own high minded conduct, to
uisdain every consideration but that of the public
good She Tells Us that we must emulate the spi-
TIT OF our fathers, that sons will be slaves
Inc piainest history ofJackson's exploits, W ouId
a in. -
WIZ. The greatest heroes and patriots of ancient or
modern times. What other American General has
created The armies with which he conquered or con-
quered with squa rapidity and decision? Provinces
overrun, towns taken, consprscies crushed, sava-
ges suodued, armies vanqushed, frontiers defended
and his country sayed these render his name illus
triou- and the gratitude of the nation full and last
ing. The qualities Of justice, disinieres, edness
generosity, modesty aud yalour, arc allowed him
even by his eDeme- bile his friends agree that he
Is neither decianer nor poet; that his imsgina-
ton never betrays his virtue nor miseads his I'M
defsianding; and that like The immortal Washington,
his great capacity though unos, enatious and un.
pretending In It's ordinary efforts, is equal 10 the
greatest occasions. The prevailing power of his
mind Is Judgment, enriched by genius, and cbasten.
ed by experience. The ruling passion of his soul
l. love of country, and its in ensi,y hs o Iy fobe
We earnestly recommend him, Fellow Citizens to
your support, and respectfully urge You to adopt
such measures will render that support timely
and effecuaI
The following resolutions reported by the same
Committee, were then unanimously adobted nv tho
meeting, viz:
Resotced, Tha; this meeting respectfully and
earnestly recommend to their fellow citizens
throughout the State and Unien, friendly 10 the
election oil General Jackson, to call meetings and
to organize themselves in such manner as will he
most likely 10 give efficacy to their measures. and
promote the important object of their wishes
hat n;,t Is.
be appointed TO consist of seventeen gentlemen.
Tor the purpose of communicating and co operating
with other committees, of this State and else
where. favorable to The election of General An
drew Jackson.
The following named gentlemen were appointed
| as that Committee, viz
john H. Wallace Of Fredefickburr. William Brent In,
Sineme, George Banks, Doc Alex ntzhugh, and Dct no.
beft Gfsyson 81 Stafford, Col Tboma. Minor Col tulienu.
Sm,h and Yeman Smith Of Spot. ylyanis W Skinkrr Of
fauqmer, Hugh NJ. Patton John Chew, Horace Ma.ha
| Gordon, OF IL sIitksbmg.
Rese!oed, That the said Committee be su,ho
rized to carry into effect such Other measures as
'hey may deem expedent, insure the succ ess of
zen. Jackson, in the next presidential election,
| RcSofped, That they be authorized to cause 500
copies OF the address and proceedings of this
meeting, to be printed Immediately, and circulated
throughout the State.
Resolved, That the editors Of newspapers, in the
Stale OF Virginia, and the District of Columbia be
requested TO publish the foregoing proceedings in
their respective newspapers.
i On motion, il was Resolved. that the foregoing
proceedings be signed by the Chairman and Secre-
| tary.
A vote OF thanks 10 the Chairman of the meet
ing, Tor the impartial manner in which he presd-
nj,