American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-04-17
FOR THE WhTcHMdN,

upon the most tri1ing differences to rush into a
bloody contest of arms. slight breach of cour-
tesy or justice reused the anger of the heads of
government and the people catching the frenzy
rushed to exterminating wars. But the march of
mind has introduced more humane and christian
like mode Of rectifying mistakes, settling differ
ences, seeking Naturalization and protecting
the honor and interests of nations. Negotiations
between the contending nations have superseded
the barbarous practice Of war, and what used to
be settled on the most precarious principle of con-
quest and physical force is now adjusted by few
deputed individuals, whose talents and knowledge
have earned them the confidence of the people,
An individual or few individuals are made to
represent great, populous and powerful Kingdoms.
empires and states, and the points of contention
are discussed and settled, not by the "groans of
contest and the clash of arms" but by cool DELHI
erations Of improved intellect and strong sense
As in former times that nation which was most
powerful in arms prospered most, was most feared
and honored, and IT'S rights least encroached upon,
stood high in estimation of the world, so in these
days. that nation whose rulers are most enlightened
experienced in principles of negotiation. and gov
erned BY knowledge of international law, exists
in more complete peace. and is able to adjust all
Its relations with other nations in manner salts
tactoril9 and creditabv.
1t should be the desire of the United States to
adapted to the spirit of the tmes--one whose
knowledge, talents. experience and principles all
combine to make him beloved by his fellow cti-
zcns and admired by the world-one whose labors
in diplomacy have made him acquainted both with
the intricate theory and practice of negotiation on
principles of international law. Such character
should be the choice Of the People, and such is
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS. Born with mighty
genius, his mind has been enriched by the abors
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and scence--his loftiness of soul and strength of
intellect have elevated him in the minds of his
fellow citizens, and enlisted him in services Of the
highest grade, importance and responsibility. At
the early aye of fourteen his talents were discern
ed by the greatest men of the nation, and called
forth to serve his country. From that day until
the present. his life has been spent in series of
public duties. Routed and grounded in the prin
clples of Republcanism, every act of his has been
TO dignity his country and defend. cherish and
disseminate the seeds Of freedom. 1t would be a
dangerous policy to place at the head of our 60
vernment any man however honest and good ma
tured he may be, who wants the superaddition of
knowledge and practice of international law and
negotiation. He must be honest and intelligent,
good natured and acute; theoretically sound and
practically expert. Such is Mr.. Adams and al
though his bitter enemies calumnate his name by
dcnouncing him ignorant as a statesman and i'm
moral as man. yet iactS so iounly speak tne con-
trary, that lmpartiali.F will forever award him
the honors which are his due. Mr.. Harker says
Mr.. Adams has never done his country any SER
vices in all his pablic engagements, Can it be
presumed tAat all our Presidents in succession
should employ a person on the most importantly
mission, and to the highest, most arduous and re-
sporso. aiIices in their gift, whose talents in
fcrio, I'd whose services were nothngP Or could
it m supposed that the enlightened citizens of the
Union are so blinded III intellect, that they cannot
zee and know who has served them honorably and
faithfully. 1t would be the broadcast libel on the
honesty of our Presidents and the good sense Of
the People, to say that J. Q. Adams has never done
lis country lasting and inestimable services. In
Republics no man can gain the confidence OF the
people. and popularity. unless he has extraordina-
~ talents, or has rendered the country valuable
services, and for MIR. Harker to say that Mr.
Adams is unskilled in honest diplomacy, and has
rendered no services worthy the praise of the
people, bespeaks the blindest anger, and the des-
peration Of his cause. RODNEY.
Gibraltar papers the 28h of February, have been
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