Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-11-13

The sripe OF his nstfueho., wi,irb powrr he nusl
exercise siways At his own psculisr peril, and on
his own responsibility Together with these candid
sentiments. in regard 10 tho military conduct of
General Jackson, We do not hesitate TO declare
our hrm belief that be is unqualified TO occupy
the hrst civil vtation in our country. We wish tn
speak OF him with all proper respect, neither do
we conceive II necessary to the performance of
our duty as citizens. nor is II the motive of our
conduct AZ diviuats, to say any thing which can
inflict wound upon bis fame or his feelings
! Consistently with the spirit which governs US,
4 however, we may. and therefore do say, that nei.
her the education. habitr, temper. talents. Of
Gen. Jackson, seem To us TO fit him for an ONCE,
which requires q mind trsned by eariv application
! and mafufed by long continued study, stored with
an accumulation Of political experience, and init
mateIy with the civil, political and di-
| plomatc history OF this country, and of all other
civilized nations To these essential qualifications
| should be sdded 1--WE hunbiy conceve,) in the
person of the Chief Magistrate, temper disposed
to subject even the impulses of patriotic ardour, TO
the dictates of an enlightened spirit of policy To
wb"t eN,en, these ingredients enter into the moral
constitution Of Gen. Jackson, let a discerning pub
lie inparially decide for by that decision hope
i's conduct will be finally governed.
In reference to the present Administration, sve
DO not mean TO pronounce its psnegyric We
are Opposed TO take candid view of its conduct
, and we freely acknowledge tina; have no, been
the uniform admirers of either its opinions or ts
pensurcs. Atthe same time. that we DO, in the
spirit of truth and mpsr'iaty, mike this acknow
Judgement, we feel in justice bound ssy, that in
| our opinions. the violence and acriUony of the
party in opposition, have transcribed far the mes-
sure of offence.
We have heard repeated and reiterated times H.
faray innumer-bie, the charge of bargain and cor
ruption IN and among the present incumbents of
Office. We have been open to conviction. and
ready TO abandon their cause upon the production
OF proof. We hsve this roof attempted, end
we have seen il fail; and think il must be the
duty and the interest of the people of this country
to treat this and ell such unsubstsntated charges
with that Indifference, which is their only proper
recompense. and the safe aud certain cure of the
dangerous and dcprsved spirit which gives birth to
them. We do not deuur in the opinion that this
charge is groundless, and think tina, enough msy be
seen in tho political history of The individuals imp
Gated, & in the circumstances Of the case ITSELF 70
account for their conduct in the late Presidential
election, without going to q grautous charge of
corruption for that purpose. Besides the integrity
OF the present standardization, (Which ha. been as
sailed in Sain,) they are msn Of acknowledged abb
lity, the country has enjoyed under their guidance
its usual share Of prosperity the rights of ndividu
ais hsve been as heretofore respected, and the af.
FAIRS Ut the nation, foreign and domestic, as well
adjus'ed as the condition of the times would for
The most part, allow US - expect. Under such
cireurs,ances, we are not, and trust our fellow
citizens generally are not prepared TO drive the cd
miolsrstion from their stations, before the usual
term of service hiss expired, and TO su5stitute in
their places another administration, the head of
which at least. will be untred and inexperienced
in the civil duties OF Office
Wherefore, Resolved, that we deem Il prnper
for such of the citizens of this State as are oppos
cd TO the election Of Gen. Jackson to the Prea-
dency. to adopt such measures a will enable them
10 give due force and effect TO their votes for Pre-
sident of the United States.
Resolved That W apDrOve of n r,.or,
commend by preceding meetings held in This State,
with the same view, and that person, be CD.
pointed Delegates from this county 10 attend the
Convention proposed to be holden in the city of
Richmond IN the 9Th day of January NEXT
Resolved, That COMMITTEES of TWENTY-FIVE be
appointed. who shall correspond and co,opera,e
with other Committees similarly constituted in
iurtherance Of our Joint Objects and who shall have
power to supply any vacancy in the delegation of
this county, which future circumstances may make
necessary or expedisnt.
Resolved, That viewing the election OF General
Jackson IS unsdvissbis upon every consideration
applicable to the case. unsafe az p precedent.
and contrary tn the uniform practice of this coun-
try. we will use all other legal and honorable
means in our power to secure the success of bi.
competitor.
Resolved, That the Chairman and Sec. e,ary of
this meeting sign the proceeding. thereof, and de-
sire the Editors Of the Richmond Enouirer and
Constitutional Wing, to publish the same
In pursuance Of the above Resolutions, the fol
lowing gentlemen were appointed Delegates to
meet in Richmond at the Convention to be held
on the Sih DAY of january next:
VIM. 3. Randolph
DR.. Samuel peasants
Mr.. Jesse Snead and
Mr.. WIN Burton.
And the following gentlemen were then an
pointed 9 Committee ofCorf ondence, to further
the views of this meeting
Rnhart II Gsundsrs YIN COft-.u