Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-12-04

1872
clnk TIC most srpfafy anu dang efoi,s powers; AND
who, in repeated instances, nnpe,led by sudd sn
eusts of passion. or induced by narrow views Of
the public good, has violated with open force he
constitution OF his country. Oiher- may have i'm
paired that sacred instrument by misc onstrurtion-
Andrew Jackson Is the only man, Who las had the
onpar donabic aadaci y assai with strong haad
and tear down hs hrmes, barriers. rhe future
can beknown only BY the past. We cannot Judge
what any man will do, but from what he has done
Andrew Jackson having himself borne high judicial
and legislative ofices has yet against law, and
IN violation Of the constitution, imprisoned a Judi
ctsi func'ionary; violently broken up the d-lbera-
lions OF one legislative assembly, aud hr=atened
another with indecent outrage. al time, when, II
| ever, he should have cprbed tho isyYiess impeiuo
sty 1T his temper. A military co,ums nder, "
have -een hioi dsob-yipg the lawful mandates of
bis superior by his sole authority suspendins the
wit o! haOedS corpus; proclaimIng martial law
carrying war int" neutral province; and without
other warrant than his own, executing 10 death cit
liens OF friendly state. As Governor Of a depen-
dent Territory we have the brief term OF hi.
Office crowded with strange and extravaganza u.ui>
rations OF power. anu disg'a eeI By bros W ih The
tunciIonsries OF his own and of ether countries
we shall see, II the evil destiny Of our country
prevails IN the approaching election, vhe,he a
higher dignity AMI increased power will impose
restraints upon a temper, which hitherto has known
none; and whether sG-, which confirms the vices
OF most mea, has impaired those of Andrew Jack.
son. We nigh, tas better endure the prospee, of
h's success, II his faul,s IN any manner re-
deemed by rs talents tor tiyi. government: but
they 100, it he possess them, are reserved together
With his regard for the laws and constitution of his
country. only TO be displayed when he shall have
attained the highest honor which his country can
Tbesiow. That honor we lear is almost within his
reach. The party OF those who favor his prstsa.
s,ons, originally small and feeble, has been subscs
quen''y - slied by the operation of many causes
o. almost every cause, winch could produce that
effect, excep, new proof OF his competency for the
once. We do not mean 10 ascribe impure mo
yves, or want OF patrotm, TO the "a ca, body of
those who have raised and supper, his banner.
There are amongst them, men whose talents are
eauai 10 any praise, whose virtues are above all
suspicion But il cannot be conceded, that dis.
appointed hopes inpaieat ambition, personal AMI
mosties, sectional prejuces, and that spirit of in,
noraiion which loves change for its own sske.
and links TO find in troubled waters a chance 10
be borne up ards, have all thronged to the stand.
ard OF General Jackson, and give to him strength
which adds nothing to his merits but may ell
our Tears. We cannot contemplate without dread
the prospect Of hIs eection-pot only from IL. i'm
toedise result, 81 placing our government under
The domination OF q man. who by all the past,
has been In every Office. despot; but from the
example which will be thereby given to after times
An example, WHICH can have n o other tendency
than to give TO the future Cstslincs and Cusars ami
bonapartes OF our country, impunity and favor and
public promotion-the example of forgyins to n
fortunate General the most open aud dangerous vi.
o'stions OF our laws and constitution, and of re.
wardine with the highest civil honers. the success,
fuI au,iacity of . military chief.
Resolyed therefore. That we will use our bes,
efforts To promote the reelection of John @. Ads
ans 10 the Presidency of the u. States.
Resolved, That we approve of The convention
Tor nominating Electoral Ticket, proposed to
be holden in the City of Richmond on the 9Th San-
uaIE next.
Resolved. That we do forthwith elect four del.
egates to represent this county in that conv enton
Resolved, That committee of correspondence
and vigilance, to consist of thirty. be appointed,
with power to the chairman of the committee by
and with the advice of any Ave of the members, %
fill any vacsncy that may occur in the delegation
aforesaid; and whose duty ii shall be to correspond
with similar committees elsewhere appoin, ed--and
cooperate Yith them in esctns the object of this
meeting.
John Archer. Richard Gregory, Peter Il. Smith
and Abraham S. Woodbridge were appointed del.
esatcs in pursuance Of the third resolution. And
Colin McRae, Robert Temple. Richard B. Perry,
John A. Brander, John Wathall, John Turpin
Benjsmn Hatcher Rober, p Arch.r, William G.
Elan, Joseph Dudley. James Brander, Samuel
Clay. Sam'l Cary, Francis r Branch. Philip Mi
chaeis, Thomas Yaden, Jesse WherTy. james s.
Scott, II. Rhodes, Anderson Sale, Jesse Hx,
Macon Trabue, Johu Cobb. Aibsn Gilpin, Thon a,
W. Hill, Daniel BplcheI. Alrxsnder Archer,
Blair Burwell, r. Ragaud. end Washington
Heisigei were appointed committee in pursuance
OF the last resolution.
On motion. twas resolved, tlIlt the proceedings
OF this meeting be signed by the Chairman and se
cretary, and that the editors of the Constitutional
Whig, Richmond Enquirer, Petersburg Iatelsen-
Ger, and the Old Dominion be requested 10 publish
the same And the meeting adjourned
ROBERT p. ARCHER, Chain.
II. RHODES. Secry.