Delaware journal., 1827-12-21
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For lie Dclts,care Journal.

There is not a more false, Il more erroneous,
more ridiculous simle used, than that which likens
Gen jackson to General Washington. The illus.
trous services The latter in the field and the cah
met, his good sense, his entire devotion 10 the pros
pery OF his country and his regard for its cohsti-
tuition and laws, are qualities in which Gen. Jack
son is dsparagingy deficient. Jackson boasts of
single victory gained at n ewOrleans but its spen.
dor is diminished by the arbitrary acts of which he
was guilty during and after the achievement. Lis
services lawyer and statesman diminish TO al
most an atom. compared with the assidnous and al |
most nnumerablc and various engagements in which
Washington employed his busy mind. Washing
toms free and complete submission to the authority
Of the constitution his open ayowal of its sovereign.
ty and the sanctity of its spirit, all meet with ihe
most striking contradiction in the character and
duct of Gen. jackson. The contracted circle Of
Jacksons same previous TO the battle Of New-Or-
leans-his resignation Of all his civil Offices pre-
dcated on his acknowledged inability to perform the
dues,--the dormancy Of his talents at the most l-
muuous crisis, and his flight from the political con-
test, are facts which destroy all comparison, and
dispaIage both the patriotism and the genius Of the
General. But why should his friends draw such an
inappropriate parallel when the vote OF Jackson
expressed and recorded in lT0G denies the proprie
ity Of chusing Washington example. In con.
sequence of the delivery of the valedctory address
lot Gen. Washington, 81 resolution was adopted
that respectable address ought TO be presented to
the President in answer to his speech-and NlessTs
Anes Baldwin, Madison, Sgrleves and Smith were
, appointed a committee to draw up the address
This address conceded with the sentiments express
ed by Washington, lauded his services, and prayed
the benedictions Of heaven on the remainder OF his
, days. Embodied in the address was the following
g For our country's sake for the sake Of Republl-
can liberty, it is our earnest wish that your fTampe
r mag be the guide ot yoar SUCCESSORS 6c F" motion
was made Tor the expunging OF this, and supported
j by remarks as disgraceul to the speaker they
! were stigmatZing to the character of Washington.
On the vote favorable for expungng the above clause
stands recorded, to his eternal disgrace, the vote Oi
. ANDREW JACKSON. Then can that comparison
A be true. which kens Jackson to Washington ? Car
be agreeable TO the principles and wishes Of
s Jackson himself, when he was opposed TO chusIs
d the Father Of his country as an 8 example"
), But while we would thus show the talsity Of such
IT a smile, we woad wish the community to consider,
j. how they would enfianger the peace, reputation
and prosperity of their country, by supporting the
J. preensons of one whose principles and acts would
l., be different from those of President Washington.
Was there ever a man who better understood the
e interests ofthc Union? Wasthere ever man whose
r conduct congenial with the wishes OF the
People No, never: and he who would dscredit his
services, disapproye Of his acts and pursue policy
different from, or opposed to his, deserves not the
d appreciation or support OF his fellow citizens. Ant
e. such man is General Jackson. R.