American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1827-02-27

Sysem,a ss conradisinguished from foreign one
Gentlemea well know there are strong indications
in executive documents and Legislative resolves. 10
parts OF the country where opposition is the mos
violent, Of warm feeling Of hostility to these pow
extending TO threats OF resistance to these "
ranncal and oppressive principles These prlncl-
pes steadily maintained by the administration, are
esteemed OF too much importance 10 large ma
loritv OF the armsbearing people, to leave them
confined by attachments TO men, to the abandon.
nent OF these principles.
The gentleman says, this is an important matter,
sud that the power of selecting these printers should
be entrusted to the Representatives. This motion
air. will not stand the test OF scrutiny ard con-
fess it is proposition that did not expect to meet
from the gentleman from Ten. who was siren
nous an advocate for amending the Constitution so
as to curAil the appointing power now lodged in the
House. Itsays, in language not TO be misunderstood,
We suspect the Secretary of State of corrupty abu-
sing The power 10 select printers conh6ed to him.
He is oorrupt-we alone arc pure and incorruptble
give US the distribution Of the loaves and fishes
We, the representatives Of the people, who speak
their voice This claim has certainly great modes
~ to recommend il, whatever other preensions it
may lack. But, sir, how exercise ii-by the con
curence OF all the representatives from the state or
the one only from district In case OF dissppon,
nent who shall act as umpire ? Sir, We have heard
much oi he voice Of the people. Certain gentle
men seem to think Mry are the people, and whenev
er they ope their mouth cut fires the voice Of the
people.
II gentlemen viii consul, the 2ages Of history
they will find il almost universally true that those
Hho mouth The people most, regard them least
The gentlrman,s course is nalr TO his party. II
he takes this power from the Department OF State,
whose head officer he opposes he depriyes his edi-
tors ol some c heir most oraeuar and patent watch
words. BY az hority presses affiliated pres
ses,' have become so engraed on opposition par
az, aphs 10 make It dangerous to reject them -
As 10 the apnolntmen, OF officers, gentlemen seem
70 res. on The axiom, that, il a friend is appointed,
it's but the reward Of his treacherous Abandonment
OF prlocsple- ii an ensmy, the office is offered
brba- be is bought up.
Tie gentleman says, /" Ca,sline could find friends
and eve one who ha, aimed blow at human lib
sfy has been able to find friends, TO sound the car
ion OF his p:ases in land OF political darkness."
am al a loss TO know what sllu.ion the gentleman
intended by this declaration. Let us see sir, i. the
Character OF this man is analogous 10 any existing
state OF things. If my memory serves me- Cata
line was disiint ui,hed Roman Senator Of violent
and dissoue character and desperate fortunes. He
competed fof she consulship with Cicero, an emf
neIt and modest Civilian and Orator, and was de
ieaird 10 the election. While still in the Senate.
Cassline conspired with other AMBITIOUS and dis,p.
polned men to oppose the constituted au!horilie.
Chiefs, they Claimed the right 10 lead The people
and % proclaim their voice; and becoming Sud
hom their lmpunlty, asowed their pen iors In he
SENATE, and were driven from ,henfe Cstsne zuc
his elbow conspifators dtan6 human b "a ID make
lha oaths Of fidelity the m1re nyiolaole ente Z
.ntc open rebellion, were met ana deFeated, arc ca
tsline was slam. His ns ne was Branded win N
iollest lntamy. Will not give .pplie allon n
lhis piece OF history which the gen man has in,
| " al we'd Ia fh,
tempting TO apply ITO he present Chef 4g', rate
or hs cabinet CT supporters. i IS most psipsblr al
analoay iais. am rot enough skilled in the Disns
of operation and motives Of opposition 0 determine
or ascertain i The application is moe apparent
shere The gentleman hom Tennessee however.
y one OF the master spirits ofthe party, is inflated in
all IT'S mystsies. IL can tell there Be any parallel
and II 50, how iaf il runs where il Stops snd Whttbe,
The calculations On He fusute will Tend to insure its
continuance by the happening q events did 90
introduce this character here the gentle man from
Tennessee brought him here ; and have only sta.
ed my remembrance ofhiS biography
Sir, there were many other thing. said by The
gentlemar winch might and probably ought 10
notiee; out. as ] have q pay my pss,'ng respect,
70 me gentleman from South Carolina the gentle
man from tennessee must excuse me-
The gentleman from South Carolina, (Mr Ham
.itoh] starts With expressing hi. enire concurrence
IN the remarks made by the gentleman from North
Carolina (Nli. Saunders but expresses the opinion
that tor all purposes Of thi: dscusslon the words
reasons ard causes are of Synonymous import He
repfo5aies-yes, sir he Ohe gentleman from South
Csroll!a) reprobstes-the incorporate z,al ii the
adMlnlss, alton and its friends, and mmedisely de
Claims on the fanoticism ard fully necessary 10 i
ob'sln temporary triumph Who would have
looked Tor such reproof from such quarter2 He
assures Us ne will not indulge in defamation agalr 81
she Secretary OF State for various reasons and then
allades 10 certain past events and speska Of os,olx
aud war and modesty concludes by numpeunx
forth his own medication and extraordinary cifcum