The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-06-22
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ADMINISTRATION MEETING
N Baltir,oft Connip-Jane 1927

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/ there asseulbled--the Hon. PETER Little, call
ed 'he attention Of the meeting TO the business o
the day, III most impressive speech. The un
bounded confidence reposed by his constituents ia
the Judgment integrity aud patriotism of tbis
long tried and faithful Representative. gave
great interest 10 the scene and influence to his
remarks, which, IA a concise an3 explicit man.
ncr uniolded his opinions and revealed his ex-
perience: they were made as we'll as we relneIn-
Der IA the following terms:
MY FRIENDS AND FELLOW CITIZENS
avail myself OF the courtesy which you now
accord TO me- to say few words on the subject
OF our meeting aud do this under no ordinary
feelings Of excitement. Believing, as do, that
Mr.. ADAMS, our present Chez Magistrate has
with great ability, through long course Of pub.
lie aud political lie, maintained VA the service of
his country, abroad aud al home, those pYinci-
pieS and measures ot government. which have ex-
allied us as "A naton-that hc Is now the able adj
yocatc Of measures, the Consumation of which
Will render u.s. IN peace aud in war; in dependent
Of all other nations; adding much 10 the comfort
and happiness OF The people, whi'stthey strength
ca the Union aud perpetuaie tbe blessings Of free
government, the Fundamental principles Of which
require ns 10 cherish and protect our agriculture
ouf manufactures or home indlisiry our navIga-
ton on commerce, and n course of Internal i'm.
great Objects effected foI our common country
Notwithstanding they have been aud yet are par
tally opposed, have made my appearance here
Oh the present occasion, 10 unite with you IN the
performance Of such acts in support Of our true
policy, rs may be rightlnlly done, by treenen,
and IA the full persuasion thai none other will be
submitted to tins numerous aud respectable az.
senibIy
In the exercise Of the elective franchise the
source Of power 10 our government, and mainly
ITS support, viii always maintaln that nothing
should he hazhrded thai could he avoided The
republican maximis measures ami not mon
II Is this that have always mos regarded Let
no one be offended because alberto il On tins
occasion Tor without its free, Conscientious cx-
crelse, should be worse than slave Mr.. I'd.
ans mas been tried, his political aud moral prln-
cIples manifest he has ia all things proved
himself worthy TO ell the Office Of President; as
such, he has sustained himself with frmacss tenn.
p"ralce and dignity, even under c rcumstdpces
that threatened civil war. The Ordinary exer-
eis' OF constitutional powers by hun, has been
called corruption aud II has been said that he
was placed IL office corrupdy, which | have
thpnght II impossible tor any one seriously 10 be-
lieye il, Tie ab5suct otdH pro4E Butt charge
has betn made IA grave debate. | never dad he.
ltese II tue. You have with me Witnessed the
opposition that IS made 10 him and his admins
traiion, 10 his measures, IN the success OF which
our county j, so deeply interested measures
Which have been passed upon aud app owed Of
by people stcadiast IN thelr principles who
seeing the truth, are always tue 10 themselves,
mldready TO appreciate andrewatd merit, " mere.
soeVer 1t may be found, inour extensive republic.
Ia Nh. Aiams we have an able advocate OF Gun
true po.Icy, Que who will continue To tread IA the
footsteps OF his predecessor, undlsldayed, as lac
has done with an eye TO ms country good, ms
only nlm. But now proceed TO organize the
meeting and Consider the business winch will be
laid bcloie us. The meeting then proceeded 10
ths choice OF IT'S officers
JOHN kELso, LOO. beng duly nominated, was
unanimously elected chairman and ia like man
her, Doct. JOSIAH MARSH, ions II Carroll, aud
JAMES w, NJ tuLLOu, were appointed occreta-
rleS. The meeting having been thus organized,
Nicholas Dorsey, esq. presented copy OF The
proceedings and resolutions ola meeting OF the
friends oil ihe Administration, held on yesterday,
near freedom, in Baltimore County.
An eloquent Preamble vas submitted TO the
meeting, concluding with the following resolu-
tons.
lst. Rcsolgai unanimously That we regard
the election of our distinguished telow-cItizen,
John Quincy Adams To he President OF the Uni
ted states, as made la Congress by the hepre-
senntIyrs of a majority of the States of TINS Unl-
on, pursuance of their constitutional authority
AMI duty, asthc lndlspuabe expression OF the
most deliberate will OF the whole people.
I'd ReS0ired, That although ON confidence
in the patriotism aud military capacity OF Gen
Jackson continues to be great we yet neserlhe
less pleased to behold, and desire to retain
John Quincy Adams, his superior as Statesman,
In the Presidential chair that we ha full aud
entire confidence in the wisdom, purity and pat
riotlSm othis administration aud that we dis
cern IN all its movements and measures, the
guardian hand of an able, upright and enlighten-
ed government.
Sd. RESOLVED, That while we acknowledge
the prnprie,y ofinspection and vigilance over all
onr national author ines, as being admirably cali
cnlaIcd TO perpctuate our happy form OF govern
mcnt, VIC Go most sincerely deprecae the part-
IAN character the opposition TO lis present wise
and just administration and that it has become
the imperative duty of every true friend OF our
government, 10 rally around our
Chief Magistrate and TO sustain him in the DIS
charge OF the arduous duties OF his station, by "A
just, liberal and merited support FOR which pur-
pose, We highly approve and concur in the prop,
osItion, 10 hold convention oi nc people OF Ma
ryland, friendly 10 the ADMINISTRATION, the 23d
day OF July next in the city oil Baltimore.
4th. Rcsotred, That we highly approve of the
policy, pursued by the administration, in refer
ence to the British Colonial Trade and that we
REGARD the remarks and vote OF our distinguish
ed Senator, General Samuel Smith, on this sub.
ect as the result of an honest difference Of opin.
ION moreover, VIC rejoiced AT his late reelection
by the unanimous vote o. the Legislature OF Ma
ryland, BECAUSE we were satisfied by the tenor
of long life Of usefulness, well as by his pos
tive declarations. that lie would cordially coop.
Ia wit np uHu md hiatt n
never so debase himself, his high station, as
10 become partlzan opponent Of the general
government.
Delegates were then appointed to the Adams
Maryland Convention, and also Committees of
Vigilance when the meeting adjourned.
PIRACY AND MURDER.
BALTIMORE, JUsE l5.--Ihe brigantne Craw-
ford, Captain Henry Brightnan. belonging TO