Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-11-10

Ani Practlsed hs Ms. Jefferson, and Ia every stage OF his
SOun,rys danger, ho has never f,uched from her SUP
port, Give US such Republicans as these. {. we ask 40
more, for IN ihei. hands, tue country is always safe. In
the administration OF the = ,verumcnt, since his election
Ia the Presidency, we have found in the measures of
mir. Adams, nothing but n continuation of the same
principles winch adj been avowed and practised ~
bis distinguished predecessors. IT il be objected 10
INN that he wants Lighthouse IN the SkIes,n is re
Piled that VIZ. Jefferson conceived the plan, and oaus
ed 1000 dollars TO be expended in apparatus, ready 10
complete an observatory; and upon this point, if MIR.
Adams has oil ndej, the oleuce consists not in the
thing done, but IN calling that thing by n different
name from that which has been given TO il by MIR.
j Jefferson. If 1t be sad that Mr.. Adams has recon-
inended To Congress a protection of American Manu-
factures by the imposition of a tax on Foreign fabrics
of the same kind. it is replied, that such was the
course OF Gen. Washington, Mr.. Jefferson, Mr. Mad
-"' -"d Nr. Monroe, as will be seen in their Messa-
ges whilst administering the UoveIG|.ect e'"! :::::aAr
confirmed by their appreciation of various laws passed
by Congress with a view 10 the protection OF certain
articles therein named. amongst which we deem il ne
ccssa,y TO mention Leather and articles made from il,
ia whole or in part, Cheese, Sugars. Wrought Nails,
aud Spirits of all kinds, the latter Of which ~ airnos,
prohibited by the high duty doubtless intended to foster
the Whiskey and Brandy DiSti!leries of our country.
al 1t be said, that MIR. Adams is favorable 10 the appro-
priatiou OF Public Money for purposes OF Internal In
provcmcDt, we reply that this great system had its origin
AZ the construction Of the Cumberland Road. under
the administration OF Mr.. Jefferson, was approved by
3fn and continued through the administrations of all
ms successors, M some form or othor. whilst all these
things were going on tue republicans not only looked
Oh, IS .thout complaint. bGt they were the acLice Suppor-
fsTS OF the measures, and amongst whom may be mum.
bered some ~ Virginia, who are naU loud s. clamorous
against the very measures which they themselves have
approved under other administrations.
Under such circumstances, we are brought almost
N conclude, that the present opposition is grounded up
GA an unfortunate personal feeling towards the present
administration, by those 'cto iead tie opposilicn; and
thnse who toh',r. have permitted themselves to be
ihHlHled and etnbIticred, IN so great g degree that
they cannot make the proper discrimina,j ions. The
great principle Of measures and not menD seems to
b3 discarded. and if it be not entirely reversed. IL is
at least SO changed aud modified, as 10 produce the
same effect in practice. IN continuation of this view.
we beg leave most respectfully TO ask our felIow-citizeps
Al General Jackson does not entertain the same opi-
MOI with Mr.. Adams, upon the points of objection,
which they have urged: Ii must oc answered yes.
because the Journals of the Senate prove that he voted
fer the present Tariff, aud appropriations of money
ior Internal improvement. We may appeal in can
Cor and kindness TO the opposition, 10 know what good
IS TO be effected by tie substitution OF Gen. jackson
Tor hir. Adams: And we have a right, under suci,
appeal TO expect candid and kind answers; ans eis
founded on argument and sound policy, aud uuconnec-
tea with all personal feeling.
We have belelI an opposition and denuuciation of
Nj. Adams and MIR. Clay, by men, many of whom.
are distinguished for their talents and their public
services, which for bitterness anu bold ness seem to
US 10 exceed any thing of the same kind. which, h,.
occurred in modern tines: an opposition over which,
argument has lost its influence, aud reason its eject.
We have felt it due to these DISTINGUISHED men. 70
examine for ourselves into the nature, character and
truth OF the charges, which they have preferred aeaius,
Statesmen who have devoted their lives to their Conn
try's service, and now I'll the hjoAest ce;ces ,vi,bt,
the gilt OF the people.
Whilst, on the one hand, we would not pronounce
guilt upon tie heads OF Mess. Adams and CLAY, with.
eut the most convincing proofs, on the other, we thought
the character aud standing of many of those who have
denounced them, required that their Declarations
should not be entirely disregarded. With this view
and with these feelings. we have canGidly examined
into every allegation, and the proofs in support of tbem
which have been laid before the public, touching an
alleged bargain and intrigue between Messrs Adams
ana Clay III their support Of each other in the res
PectiYe oGices now held by them, and in the language
Of sincerity we say, that in our Judgment, there has
been a total failure on the part of their acousers, TO
snake good a single important allegation connected
with the charges which they have exhibited. Ear be
1t from us to Charge the respectable por lion of the on
position with deliberate falsehood; but we cauno; for
bear to express our amazeInent, at finding sensible,
intelligent and honorable tneu lending their aid, in a
avs , n of persecution, which, as far as The evidence has
gone, seems to be wholly unnerited and unfounded;
sni we can account for such strange proceedings in no
ather way than that they spting from a misguided iude.
n'ent' inhained and diseased under the poisonous infu-
ence Of party.
The cause which we advocate, requires not tina, ve shall
assal aud blacken Ite character OF Gen. Jackson; we res,
ourselves we trust. on better ground. The opinions we
0aVe formed, we think, MAJ be maintained and justified by
solid argument, founded upon every JOSH view, properly
presented by the subject.
Cor the distinguished services rendered by Gen. jackson
to oar Country, during the late war, we feel tovards him.
al due gratitude. His brows winch are adorned with
wfesths of Military glory, We look upon with that pride oil
SAilSlA SAu icEiiiS NSiICu SuVbt liIlI u BOSOM o eV-
wy patriot, aud we will be the last to pluck one sprig from
mas iaure's, however much he may have furnished his oyn
;ame; yet with ali our regard for his military talents, We
tHjus We see the strongest objection to his elevation to the
P.syideucy of the United States.
We believe that Civil talents ni the highest order, should
bc!ous 10 the individual, who may be charged with the adj
nnniairaiion Of this governments and the rights AID inter
ISIS Of the people, can be safe, 0nig in the hands of such a
nam From the best considerations which VIC have been
abba to hestnw upon the qualifications of Geo. Jackson. we
haze arrived a, the conclusion. tina, his mind is far from
being fitted for the Office to which lie aspires, and that the
cpistquence OF his election must be, to throw the govern
mcJt into the hands Of inUiSiLs and irfeSgonSiLe agents.
unknown to the Constitution.
i%findeed, the military proves of Gen. J. shall he sue
ess'iuiiy urged to place him IN the Presidential Chair, then
gished men vino figured in the same war, as well in the
navy As III the army. Nor viii this be all. The examine
"i e'ecting an Individual TO the highest Office within the eff
OF i"s people, solely on account of military talents, mus,
necessarily carry along with it, Consequences not only
dangerous but ia The eni, fatal TO the American people;
7nr ri be once established, as a precedent, that military
fang IS the susest road To the Presidency, then, there will