Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-06-02
THE PRESIDENCY.

cessfnliy opposed, at the next Presidential Elec-
: tion, that time has, we think, gone by, and
his reelection may with much certainty be
calculated upon by the American people,
Such are the prospects before US at this mo-
ment, but they should not, nevertheless, induce
the friends of Mr.. Adams to lay still. in state
ofsuppossd or real security; but it becomes them
one and all, to make an effort to continue the
ptssent happy state Of things, and to be indus
tfosr and viglant, lest the enemy creep into
t.e'camp and take them by surprize.
Aswe have said, on former occasions, we now
say. that we are not disposed to prescribe and
cut of from existence, man who may linger
with fondness on the name Of Andrew Jackson,
and glory in recounting chivalrous deeds of the
Military 'Chieftian -and we are far less disposed
to condemn any man, because his political creed
may not be consistent with our political Tai
mud; but IL we have the power Of keeping such
persons from the ranks to which VIC belong, we
will do so;-and il is a part Of our creed, that
in political affairs, as in those of religion, We
should not commune with, or award Offices or
honors to those who do not belong to our party,
"and are not Of us, in sincerity and in truth;''-
and we will even make every effort in our power,
and resort TO every honorable means, to OPP
pose the election Of political adversary.
The time is near at hand when the represcn-
tatves Of the people will be called upon, to Sc
lect a suitable person to ill one of the most i'm
po tsnt Offices the state afords-an office,
which, il it's responsibilities, duties and emOiu-
nents be considered, is OF far more consequence
than that enjoyed by the Chef agistra,e; and
we cannot but hope that It will be given to a
man, who is known to be friend to the admin
i-tration, and who is not a "new convert"
just bolted from the ranks Of the opposite fac
ton, and made vast professions Of alta hment,
told the story of his conviction and conversion,
to lull the antipath.es of old political rivals and
10 purchase golden opinions from all sorts Of
men. Such a man is not wanted, he shonld
not be trusted, and though his fame be as free
forn fault or blemish, as the Siberian snow,
s;ill he is not of us he should not wear
oar honours or enjoy our patronage. II has
been urged, by the friends or ore Of tie cGldi-
q ties for the Office, that in selecting a suitable
person, VIC should sci aside political coi,sidsra-
tons, and that ii is Of no consequence whether
tae Office he filed by man attached to the
administration, or 70 the opposition party. To
this, we offer our uncquivocal dissent; We de-
clare it TO be a matter Of great consequence,
and il is important TO the administration party
of Rhode-Island, that the person he friend 10
Mr.. Adams and his cabinet. If We I'll the
clerkship, by selecting man, known TO be op-
posed 10 the administration, we in effect, ad-
Init that the opposition party has preponder-
ance in this State and thus We add to their
strength and their numbers. And beyond this,
by the adoption of such ameasurc, by pursuing
sncn a course, we place a inan in power, ard
give to him a weapon 10 break our own heads,
and extend to him degree Of influence which
he will be sure TO operate to our discomiitu urc
and deep modification.
The man who holds the Office Of Ch,rli Of
Common Pleas, can command more influence
than is generally supposed, and from his con-
slant intercourse with the people, can do much
good or harm with it, just as it may s,,i, his
whims, views or convenience; and i. is well
known that the head Of TIE opposition party,
of Rhode-Island, with all his satellites, sensible
of the influence they will be able to command
through the agency Of the Clerk Of Common
Pleas, iftheir favorite is elected, have united
tooth and nail,' to put into office the man
Of their party. Mr.. Elisha r. Potter, a man
Tho as a politician, sticks at nothing, and
whose political integrity is worth about as
mach as the sincerity Of Judas lscariot was, is
a. .hc head Of the affair, and has already
made aus bargains, counted his men, written
hiy letters, and made his professions of friend
eli;--;n ia ct he is already caparisoped and
les iy tcr .hc affray.
III Po:so., IKE his favorite candidate, did
gone t,s1c since make his confession Of faith,
ard tel his political experience; and whilst he
fell down AID vorshipped the pretended " new
God" Of his political idolatry, he, in secret, and
in sincerity and truth, prayed for the defeat Of
him, 10 whose creed he pretended to be a con-
vert. This rancorous old politician, il, indeed,
he can be called politician without profaning
the title, is now with "scven other Richmonds''
in the field; and has determined to make
vigorous effort to elevate his favorte, but not
7" favored'' candidate TO office; and expects to