Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-11-09
From the Dela,rare Hmchman.


Reasons aohy am opposed To ANDREW
JACKSON for Presidea Of the u. States.
l. Because believe HIM lncompctenl:--dtA
Gent in talents, and experience
9 Because believe he has In several instanc-
es violated the Constitution ana Laws OF his
country:-witne> IS his conduct al New Orleans;
-Arbu,hnot and Am6rister;-as Governor OF
Florida, sc.
5. Because he has dsregardcd the orders and
instructions Of his Government:-wl'ness his
en,erin. Florida, Sc.
A. BECAUSE believe he is devoid Of humanl
IL. witness his war against the Indians--when
he saws he DESTROYED whole vilagcs-old men
women and Chiidrrn:-the six mlltla men,
sc.
5. Because he threatened TO cut oft the ears
Of eminent and Distinguished members OF Con
prrss, because they dared to inquire into ms
conduct as an officer.
s. Because he went near the Senate Iham-
Der for the apo,Ced purpose OF Gaming Mr..
ZONES who was Chairman Of the committee that
investigated his conduct, and was only prevent
ed dispracine himself and the nation by The
/ brave Dcca ur who told him he should not en-
! ter the Senate Chamber except IL was over his
dead body.
/ 7 Because he has ungenerouslv and dlsho-
morally charged his competitors with corr"p
lion. aud has not been sustained by his oWn
friend and ,rtiness -.
8. Because he has been privately and public
! " eiec pioneering for imseii:-wilhess his sew
en- elrctioneering letters, and his SANDERS al
his own 6reside against his opponents.
9. Because believe him unfriendy TO The
sAmcric an system Agriculture and Mann'ac~
lures; which is the bniwark OF our prosperity
/ 10 Because he has, in numerous instances,
been wriuenro for the purpose 81 knowing the
policy he would pursue if made Pres'dent--hut
h. has been en- irely silent-bis motives are oes'
known 10 himself and his friends
! IL. Because have seen men abuse HIM, ami
saw all manner ofe,il Of him, both with respect
10 his character, acts and qualifications; and in
a very short time have seen these same men
ex,oing him for the very things they con-
demned; and have doubted whether the Sc
things could be if there was not some hidden
evil in them
II Because have seen men who alter las
believe) they had chained themselves TO the cal
of Jackson, oppose wholesome measures F"
Congress, which they formerly advocated, and
could not but marvel therea'' .
IS Because his friends have circulated,
not fabricated, many !alsehoods; and when they
were proven to be such, have not had the gene
rusity or Justice TO contradict them.
/ -. Because rery many oi his 'rienos seen
nv noise and undue means 10 stlhe the voice o
public opinion.
Is. Because his friends have been endeav
oring TO buy, bride & establish presses, hrough
; on, The Union, FOR the purpose OF circulating
slsnder against the present ADMINISTRATOR
varying and disappearing their views co"
i. duct and policy. all Of which tends 10 the DIES
> traction of virtue and morality.
Is Because think military lame alone
not sufficient recommendation Tor candida'
, for the Presidency.
". Because do most sincerely believe IN a
there was . regular combination OF a1sm0e'
= of Congress formed a, Washington City las
: winter for the purpose of putting out the pre-
semi admiuis,r alton ,righ, or wrong, thong
. as pure as the angels and that if we permit
. G,, such ambitious ,cen to make Military Pres
dent fer us over our heads, we may bid iarewe
TO- our liberty SO dearly purchased with The 0lo0
of our futhers ,,,r,zrN
A meeting of the Freeholders OF Salria