Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-08-31
POT. I'D. I g a il
From The Richntni mig
TO THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA


Which of the two Adams or Jackson, has given
the strongest pledges Of wise and faithful ad'nnls-
traton Of the duties that belong to the Presidency
What constitutes pledge of the character referred
10 Qualifications and services. The qualifications
Of the two have already been put n contrast and 1t
IS aarlcssy assumed that no unprecedented mind VIII
hesitate in giving the preference to Adams Let us
now see how the account stands between them as to
services.
In reference to the office for which they are named,
can there be doubt as TO the superior services OF
Mr.. Adams For forty years, with but short inter-
val, he has been engaged in those public employ.
mens, abroad and at home, which are best calculated
from their nature to render him familiar with the Of
fetal duties of President. Jackson's pursuits, on
the contrary, have been such to exclude him from
practical knowledge Of those duties; and at the age
of sixty it is too late to commence the acquisition OF
that Knowledge. If Jackson gained the battle OF
New Orleans, Adams has served you faithfully Tor
forty years. Shall the fortunate result OF battle,
the fruit of few weeks SERVICE oughtweigh IN the
Judgment of the people Of VIRGINIA whole me Of
useful laliours in important civil stations! II this
he the scale of rewards, farewell to Peace and ITS
blcssings How foolish for man to devote his lie
to the tosonie drudgery Of civil duties! Let HIM
buckle on his armour and draw his sword, SINCE "
is to that and that only, he must look to WIN the apps
probation Of his fellow citizens. But are we yet
prepared to opo2D this pernlcous doctrine Inc
principle. They content themselves with shout
| inc Hnzza for the IIero.'' My fellow citizens,
wisdom and experience has left us a honely but
valuable adage 9 Let 7reH enough alone" louhave
already had the benefit OF an actual trial OF Ad'hs
Why dismiss him 10 try another In the result YOU
mag lose but cannot win. oyou play tins loosng
game in private life answer foryou, no.
!, But YOU are not satisfied with A,tams Why? |,
pass over the fowl calumny Of getting into otflce
: by g bargain intrigue and management" lfthe
Combination thought they could balance That ac'
count at present without loss to themselves, am
. persuaded they would be glad to COMPROMISE NO
man who respects his own character, or your JUS
lice and detestatlon OF unrnanly persecution, WIN
ever again recur to this ground OF objection. This,
then, renewed, what are your other objections TO
!. Mr. Adams He has recommended, you say,
lrht houses Of the skies - In plain language aa
observatory. That is Jefferson having caused all
The Instruments necessary for such an establishment
10 be procured at expense OF some illy thon5aha
dollars A lans recommends the building OF house,
10 cost about ten thousand 10 order to render the in
srumepts lvalahe and thereby relieve us from the
J colonial badge of looking 10 England for our astro-
g nomca scence.-He has recommended the ess
. Establishment of an University in the District WASH
u ngton with the consent OF Congress- selected and
set apart in the city of his name site Tor that pur.
: pose and Jefferson and Madison recommended its
II i,nproyements-lie is friend to Internal Improve
the exercise of this power would have the happlest
y influence of preserving the Union The latter Ia
y '96 recommended its exercise in the establishment
= of national road through the whole extent OF our
) country from north 10 south and the former dld
actually exercise it in the great road from east TO
4 west. Congress have in hundred instances done
a. the same The people OF the United States VINO
: made the Constitution have so interpreted 1T over
:" and over agan. Think you they will have fres-
~ dent who differs from them If majority OF the
T. American people shouid even BE wrong, who, l
" pray is TO sit in Judgment them The minority
Is Reason and the Constitution both proclaim the ma
iority shall decide and that their decision shall be
>" soyeregn.-But Adams claims authority by diptne
right SO at least says our Governor Giles. Alas
Virginia. how have you fallen J! l he time has been
that when you spoke acted, your sister States Oh
-. ercd their spontaneous respect our prudence
your dignity and your patriotism, stood sponsor Tor
y" This homage But how is it now! Your Governor
with a wiiful purpose descending to grovelling
- instrumentation of the words OF the Chlef Magis-
- tratc Of the United States-and WIN an lmpious
- moekerv seeking to pervert simple declaration Of
10 his respects for the solemn obligation OF his official
r. oath into foolish and reasonable assumption OF
ed power--Lct us, my telow-citizens, relieve our
r selves from the mptation OF participating In the aDa
Ia sing act hy an Indignant frown upon its author.
on What other objection has been arged against MIR.
II Adams: That he has said, that he has power to
~ appoint Ministers during the OF the Senate
Dir So said Washington said Jefferson, and so sa'd
,1 Madison and Monroeand they exercised the power
or the Senate of the United States, on argument, de-
YES Gliding it was was necessary and constitutional
nts power, -,
,y But Adams il has been said has received more OF
to our money than ne was entitled 10. AreieFence 'c
ese onroes allowances as settled oy congress ,e1a-