Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-03-23

o' All" 'ariii, anu are al the same time putting forth
every eSertion to elect Gen. jackson not because me
is opposed TO these measures but bee,yqo ~. ;s , ,o
strenuous ddrocote Of them than Mr.. Adams himself
can see no reason in all this anu consequently there
F" no principle involved in The contest.
AN OBSERVER,
From tic yIygiair Herald
The extravagant praise bestow ed tpon Gen Jack.
son by his partisans aud by the Presses devoted to
hin, has induced of rejecting minds TO in.
Yure INTO the causes that have produced such cuogy
IL he were Justly entitled To il, certain there has n
time passed by when il r,iCh, have been bestowed
with greater proprety, and wien The advocates of his
fame would not have been so obno TO ceusure
al This present time. In the darkest day of our dis
tFess during the late war, when peace with Gre,,
hri'ain was SO ardeDy ionged for by countrymen
when The news OF the victory at New Orleans ANNA
leu every heart with gratitude TO the defenders of our
country not voice 10 be heard in favour of ele
vat'ng General Jackson TO the Presidential chair and
a'houSh The brightest laurel which cncircled his brow
was green and fresh IN the memory of all vo, IN,
hShcst NEED OF praise was heartfelt gratitude 10 him
"no as an instrument in the hands of the Gver OF al
good, had successfully repealed an invading foe
The repeated retirement of General Jackson from
stations OF private lie, assigned him by his countrymep
as reward for his valoUr and his patriotism, had
stamped his character with acknowledged uniitness
TO preside civilian satesman-this evidence was
furnished by himself. further inquiry into his cha
iaccr and conduct would sustain that evidence and
prove that the battle field the oi:ly theatre on
which he could successfully act There is scarcel,
one distinguished act of his life, military ma hut
what rs blasted by some act unconstitutional, some
disregard 10 national local Jurisprudence If the
victory at New Orleans added such Iustre TO his fame
as is now pretended by his partisaiis and if in hi,
conduct when summoned to appear before JUDGE Hall
was discovered such inagnanimiy of soul, why was
his nomination their chief magistrate not made a,
that time? there was nothing to prevent it, and in
fact nothing to deserve il: but now, when an unau-
horised opposition 10 the patriots and statesmen who
AT ~ in an lE
ged TO create political revolution in our country the
oranCy OF the victories OF a military cheltain are
brought forward TO dazzle the eve and divert the mind
from those, whose qualifications and fitness have con-
,nent.
IL is not my Intention to detract from the merit Of
General Jackson-ii were SO disposed, or if could
would notion tie contrary, | am willing to ..ren
der unto Cesar the things that Cjcsar;n but the
manner ia which the opposition TO the present admin
lstraton is conducted, conpcs their friends Z, loo,x
wei! into the qualifications Of The opposinr candidate
10 many other military well naval heroes are "
greatly indebted for the success which has attends
our many conflicts with the enemy. We shall never
forget, but remember with gratitude the sery ices NJ
Brown, Scott and Gaines, of Decatur of Perry nj
HUI, OF BalnhrmSe-all of whom have largely con-
H'oaed 10 tse honor OF our country and ofwhon
IN my humble opnion are men of inferior qualfca-
tons to General JacksOD but nomination of any one
OF these tor the Chief magstracy would be treated
with as much rldicue by the people at large as the
informs US. that when the subject of his nomination rs
President of the Y. States was mentioned 10 him ha
considered 1t jest, and expressed his illnpness
to be brought before the nation for an o!sce which
OF all Others hewas the least calculated to DISCHARGE
Had It not been for the victory at New Orleans yvo
should never have had Jackson as an asoirant Ia ,
irst Office in this country. Had nc been unsuccessful,
there, his fame would have rested in the narrow snhero
10 which 1t was confined, or refrigerated to a period
OF his life unpleasant TO the reflection OF his
If we may be allowed tie suppostoD we have tho
BEST authority to support ia saying that if Jackson
had commanded the British forces and Buckingham the
American troops, New Orleans would have fallen;
her situation, with her of defence, would have
preserved her: and can only consider Cen IacI-
son as an instrument in The hands of a Divine Pro-
violence In making successful resistance
In the History OF Nations find the dangerous
example set US, Of c!eYating TO the chair of State
man whose most conspicuous qualification is hs mil
itary tame-the precedent is dangerous TO the liner
ties OF Cur beloved country. We should for the bo
neht OF postery, avoid the establishment of such
precedent The situation Of tile United Sloos - no,
such TO require man to be at the helm of ,rT;s
who looks upon blood and carnage with composure and
indifference we arc at peace with all Iie world
we WISH TO continue at peace. We want statesmen
civilians patriots 10 preside over the destinos of M
highly favored Nation Such men we now hovo I'd
mInIstering the government consttuonaIly beneficial
y, and honoraby, and according to the precedents fur
nshcd US from the days of Washington TO the period
o! time when the present President came nto oC;o
our honor to support. They belonged TO the poIi;ical
family of our departed JeGerson-they have acted in
concert and harmony with the vruous and eniightcn
ed Madi5oD-they have assisted that laborous indef,
tiga6ie and patriotic statesman James Monroe under
whose administration our country has prospcred, and
obtained an elevated rank among The nations Of the
world. The confidence reposed in Iessrs Adams and
Clay by these distinguished individuals, was never
withdrawn, but was melIowed BY time, aud confirmed
by experience
1t cannot be denied, that disa ppointed ambition and
jealousy at the of all this violent opposition o
Mr. Adams, and TO Henry Clay. "c son Of Trginiq
ne man. Of genius The orator Of Tie Hea;" and al
though ~ the ranks OF the opposition party there are
other individuals who have looked forward to tho pro-
dental Chair, and who like General jackson, con>
slider 1t an Office 'noi 10 he soiicd o, reCQsc1tn vet
lhese conflicting asplran5 are compelled 10 burg their
personal hatred, their jealous feelings of rivaIry and
TO assume friendship 'if they have ii not for one
another so as 10 consolidate the parties into one oen
eral opposition Instances Of this apparent reconcia-
ton are too numerous, and this circumstance alone
should stimulate the friends of Mr.. Adams and MIR