Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-10
E,.om The Political Arena.
From. The Political Arena
DECLhRATlON OF DIRECTIONS.
7othe Iteration Of Gen. ANDREW JACK
SON, tothe Chief Mugistracy ofthese UNIT


SON, tothe CHIEF Magistracy ofthess UNIT
ED STATES.
When, in the course Of public events, it be-
comes necessary for one party 10 oppose the
political Chief, who, TO the surprise of the ma
lions Of the earth, is supported by another for
dgnificd and lofty station, for which the Fat
of nature and Of NATURES God disqualifes him
"a decent respect for,ke advancement OF their
cause requires that they should declare the rea
sons which impel them TO the opposition.
We hold these truths 10 be self evident
that certain requisites are necessary in Chief
MagIs rate; That amongst these, arc respect
for the laws, knowledge Of The constitution, eX
perience in public affairs, and acquaintance
with the political and diplomatic history ofthc
country. Tha, The generous and enlightened
support Of his fellow citizens, is the highest in
centive Of the Patriot; and that capricious DIS
trust Of public servants is as conducive to des-
potism, as unsuspeciing confidence. Prudence,
indeed, will dictate that an administration once
established, should not be changed for light and
transient causes; and accordingly our expert
ence hath shewn, that the nation is more dispos
ed TO renew its confidence, when merited, than
10 crafty factious opposition by quar'enna
changes And when a long course Of abuse
and denunciation, pursuing invariably the same
object, e. inces design 10 destroy the admins
lralion, tho pure as the angels at the right
hand Of God" il is the right, il is the duty ofits
friends 10 throw aside all forbearanCe, and bold:
~ to enquire into the preiensions OF the Car-
dldate thus supported Such has been the in
furiatrd conduct If the opposition, and such is
now the necessity, which constrains US 10 de-
clare, that The history of ANDREW JACK
son, is replete with incorporate bursts OF pass
sion, arbitrary measures and gross violations
# the constiiurfon-all going TO show his un-
fitness for the frs, office in our government
To prove this, let facts De submitted 10 a can
did world.
He has in the outset Of his military career,
refused TO obey an order ofgovernme n, direct,
ing him 10 disband his army.
He has carried on war against the Indians in
a mcrciess spirit, and hurled upon them an I'M
distinguished destruction Of all ages, sexes, and
conditions.
He has suspended the proceedings Of a legis-
ia,ive body, tor opposing with manly 6rmncss,
his lnvasions on the rights Of the people
He has arrested Printer for ,enturing 10
publish structures on his high handed conduct;
TINS violating the liberty Of the press-a liLcr-
ty inestimable to US and formidable TO tyrants
only.
ii' hoS wv OiiI ICdltu VIII contempt tue
writ Of habeas corpus, but arrested the Judge
who issued it-,hus rendering the military in.
dependent of, and superior TO the civil power.
He has, fortnight after the battle of Or
leans, and after peace was made, signed an order
for the exec ution of six militiamen, whose oniv
crime was returning TO their homes by advice
of their officers, .hei: term of service having
expired.
He has, after the news of peace was known,
ordered the execution of eight regulars, found
guilty oil deseriion--a waste Of human blood.
not called Tor as an example, since they were
shot IN detail, in place remote from the army,
al which there were not troops sufic lent 10 exc
cute them in a body
tie has made war upon nation with whom
we were at peace, invaded lis territory and
Captured It's towns-thus usurping a power
vested by the constitution in ,he Representatives
oil the people.
he has innsolen,ly told the Gov Of Georgia, |
you SIR, as governor of the state, have no |
r'ghtto give military order, whilst am in |
me held"-thus showing his contempt for the
most important right "reser,ed 10 the states''
He has issued general order, directing the
'fhcers IN his military division, 10 disregard
any order of the government which did not
;ome through him.
he has, when the representatives Of the peo-
Die BE instituted an inquiry into his conduct, ma