Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-11-30

and that the character of the nation is identified
with that of her distinguished statesmen, we elm
cerely drprecste that sectional feeling, which al
lows no merit 10 those who happen to reside in a
different latitude from ouIseves, and we more !
deeply deplore ths, spirit of denuncistion Which,
tDit,om proof Of guilt. would con-ign TO infam,
aud disgrace, tbose with whom diaer in politi-
cal sentiment.
Without expressing opinion with regard TO
the charge of bargain and corruption, which has
been preferred against the President and Secretary
oil State, could ground our opposition upon the
principles, by which they have conducted their
administration, and that course of poicv
which. to the OF the agricultural interest," they
seem determined to pursue. m these, we think
the American people will find sufficient reasons to
object 10 the reelection OF Nh. Adams; reasons
infinitely stronger than Can be furnished By deduc-
Mons to be fairly drawn from any evidence, which
has as yet been laid before the public, in proof OF
she charge above aivsrted TO.
While we would discaim, there forc, any other
opposition Than that founded upon principle, we
would express our utter abbouence at many of the
dociriRes avowed, az well as OF the measures adj
yisrd, by the President and bis Cabinet. In his
nrst Message. we see him recommending to Cou-
gress the prosecution of splendid and yisonsry
echemes OF national improvement, and conscious
that If pursued it must be in dereliction of their
dty, he urges IL upon them by denying their obl-
cation to obey the wishes of their constituents:
ihas taking from the people the right of insructng
freedom would be bu, a name, and our govern
ment q curse. The people of the United Stats
win never consent to have their government nssimi
lated to those of the European natioce, although
their President Dsy conceive, Lat. in this 80 i,
alons they can discharge tbc debt of graf. ud. ,bs
owe to those nations, FOR all the isbts of sc;enc.
and s'i the benefits IF philosophy they have diff.
fused smors us.
N3r will they all"Tg the claim Sc, up by Mr..
Adams, 20 any power derived from a source rara~
mount to tIeir tciu.
Thsy discard the doctrine of the divine RIGHT of
rulers, as dangerous to their liberties and they will
extend their confidence to public servant, who
has the rasLness 10 avow il.
The present Tariff, the proposed IFoOuens Bill
the system OF internal improvement practiced by
the General GoveTnnent-with the scheme of
o'Sdni-ing the labor Of tie country, as proposed
by MIR. Rush and approx by the Pre-ident, these
would turnsh separately, to every friend Of con-
s,nuiional rights strong ground of opposliion but
when viewed IN come ion, they form a mass Of
objection, sufficient to outweigh pTetensions inf
nnely greater than Mr.. Adams can fairly lay claim
We dis'pprove, too, of the rule which seems 10
hsve governed the President, in comforting the va.
.ious appointments within his gift because we be-
iieve that he has prosiituied the Executive pats
Ton0ge, TO secure his otUr personal sdvsutsge.-
Easing over the appointment Of Mr.. Clay as Sec
Rotary of State, which, for the honor of both and
the character of the nation, could wish had not
Seen accepted by the latter, would advert 10
his selection, as minister to the Court of ST. James
OF most incorporating Jederaltst; man,
who had exhausted his faculties in opposition 10
that party, to which Mr.. Adams protested TO be.
long, and who was at the time confessedfy unable
TO attend to the important duties of his Office. This
appointment, with that of ministers to the Panama
Congress, and his permitting them 10 remain for
months at home on salary, at time when, &C.
coIdine to his own statement, the interests of the
nation impeIiousy demanded that they should be
al their posts sbroad,-w we think Mr.. Adams can
never justify to the American people we hold,
inst the President should never lose sight OF strict
economy in the expenditure of the public money;
and we can never yield our appreciation 10 that
practice OF MIR. Adams's administration, which
not only allows sslaIied officers to oiter at home
attending to their own private affairs. or to the
more important concern of minsling 10 political
strie, and ehdeavoring To control the public cleo
lions TO the advantage OF themselves, or the adj.
IunisiTaiioD, but which allows exiTavsgan, claim.
Tor services never rendered, and in some instances
creates thices, IN order TO afford him an opporuni-
~ of rcwarding his faithful political adherents.
The shameful manner in which the valuable |
west India Colonial Trade was lost TO the nation |
presents another strong point Of difference between
AIR. Adams and ourselves.
AVeree to legislative enactment on the subject !
anu enamoured with his Iavorite mode of diplomats
&c arrangement, he prevailed the representatives.
OF the people to entrust the matter TO his manage
Il-
self, he forgot the important interests of the nation
and thus sacrificed 10 the United States a trade,
the loss OF which may be safely charged against |
INN, as one OF the greatest follies of bis admnis-
tration.
With this view Of Mr.. Adsms's unfi,ness for |
She otice he now hOlds--'he people of Halifax |
here assembled do adopt the following resolutions:
As Resolved, That we hereby pledge ourselves |
90 CO operate with those of our fellow citizens
who think with US on this subject, in the use of
all honorable and constitutional means, to proven,
the recollection Of John Quincy Adaws TO the Pre-
6ldency Of the United States.
2. Resolved, That we regard the doctrine of
SAFE Precedenfs, which ensbles the Chief Magis-
sIa,e to appoint his successor, utterly subyeYsiye
oil every principle of representative government:
and therefore ought not TO be tolerated by free
people, whose right iii to choose their own rulers
3D. Resolved, That although we do not think
General Andrew Jackson well qualified TO fill
Che Office OF President, some of our other dis
iiDguIshed lellow-citizens, yet the current Of
public opinion is evidently in bis favor, az 10
Iimi, our choice to him, or the present incumbent,
we bssists MT to express our decided preference
for the former, and 10 pledge e1erlions TO Sc
cure his election.
4. RESOLVED, That we view eng siteupt to
bring forwsid another candidate, at thi, stage Of
'he contest nothing less than an effort on the part
OF the sdherer,s OF Mr. Adams, TO overcome the
opposition By producing divisioa among the friend.
OF Gen. Jackson.
Resoved. That wa think an Electoral tickle,
framed by the members Of the Legislature, who
are elected by majority of the people, end gene
rally in reference 90 that very matter will be the
Lnost likely TO afford correct EXPRESSION of
che public sentiment that subject, and that the
Delegates from this county, be requested 10 unite
With those members Of re Legislature who tnay