Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-11-13

unwilling to aust the government to snch
hands But If these apprehenslons and o6Jec-
tons should be regarded as only possible, and
no, probable in their yerGc alton, they ask, why
encounter such risk? Why exchange state
of substantial national happiness and prosper
w for one untried and unknown! For one
where nothing can be gained, and much may
be lost? They confidently affirm, that such an
act in judicioas man, in the common con,
Germs of life, would be regarded as unwise and
impruden,. They recollecrthat the father OF
his country, who had successfully eonduc'ed
this nation through the fearful perils OF the
re, dictionary war, and who upon me orsani>
cation Of the government had twice IN success
sion been elected with extraordinary unanlml-
~ to fill the exalted station ofpresident OF the
United States, 1t the end Of eight years volun-
,arily declined a re election. This example
has been followed by Jefferson, Madison and
Monroe, and may be regarded nav as princi'
p!e in the administration OF the government,
halIowed by lis founder and sancthed by expe.
rience. This noble and unparalleled act OF
t,isinterested patriotism conveys moral and
political admonition of two>fold aspect
First, tie danger Of entrusting power too long
in the harfAs Of an individual, and secondly,
the proprieiy and fines Of reelection OF the
same individual to the office unless the high
interests at The nation demand a change, or
unless such person has Justly forfeited the con-
fidence of the nation.
| If this assembly believed that either OF these
causes Of change existed, they would be found
the ready advocates of such change. They
look abroatk our country is at peace, and IN
harmony with the world. There is no indica-
ton Of the gathering storm OF war, or OF dan
gerous COLLISION with any other nation. Our
prosperity and happiness at home is without
parallel The angry feelings OF party spirit
which had recently agitated and convulsed So
cietv, at the commencement Of the present adj
ministration were hUshed into harmony. They
discover nothing in the measures Of the govern
ment 10 excite the spirit anew. The govern
ment has been administered strictly in coinci-
dence with the principles approved by them for
sixteen years past Speculative and ambitious
politicians have differed and still differ on alb
stract principles, and indulge in angry debate;
while the wise and good, on both sides of the
present ag,ating question, unite in of+rlng
| their grateful acknowledgements to c benehcent
Providence for measure Of national happiness
and prosperity Sled and OVERLOOKING Mr.
! Adams has filed various important Offices un
der Washington, Jefferson, Madison and Mop
roe He has faithfully discharged his duties,
and enjoyed their confidence. He has now at
tanned advanced age withou, the imputation OF
reckless ambition; and Can look forward 10 no
higher sanction than an approving conscience
| He is capable He is honest and laborious in the
discharge Of his official duties. He has climbed
to the highest round in the ladder Of political
distinction. His life and habits have been
pc aceful and civil; and like his distinguished
predecessors, a tranquil old age in The shades
Of honorable retirement must bound the Inns
its in this world, Of his hopes and expecla-
! tons.
The people Of Frederick here met, feel as
surcd tina, the nation is safe under his admins
lration, His policy, in the exercise Of the con-
s,itutional powers, has given them assurance,
tina, this section Of the country, by the con-
struction OF roads and canals for national pur-
poses, would be made to blossom like the rose.
! If Gen. Jackson should be the successful can
didale, they are admonished by many Of his
friends that this hope is to be bighted, and
perhaps forever.
The people here assembled again ask, why
the proposed change? No positive good is
reasonably to be- expected by the election Of
tien. Jackson Positive evil may be appre-
hended. They say, may be apprehended, be-
cause whatever opinions Of General Jackson
they may entertain, they are not blind TO the
in6rmites inse parable. from human nature
| fTty KNOW tnat MS preleUSlonS are ZealouSN,
nay intempera,ely advocated by an organized
party, hitherto his bitter enemies, and avowing
principles directly al war with those that the
people here convened regard as essential to the
true and growing interests of the nation. This
/ party is prominent in the Legislative councils
of the nation. If he is successful, the party
will claim the merit Of his .uccess, and will
demand as their reward a compromise Of prin-
| chile on his part Is il human nature to resist
such an appeal from such source? From
General Jackson the people Of Frederick op-
posed 10 his election, would i'll such state Of
things hope for the best; bu, it is an expert
ment they desire to prevent. Compromise OF
principle, or deserlion Of friends, is an ordeal
to which, they do not wish Gen. Jackson TO be
subject.
lst. Therefore Resolved, That we will employ
every honorable means 10 prevent the election
Of Gen. Andrew Jackson to the presidency.
Cd. Resolred, That we approve the leading
principles upon which the government is now
administered, and utterly disbelieve the impu