Delaware journal., 1827-12-28
CONrNIUHYCATgOMS.
For the Ueiomare Journal.

For the 3Jt{0l6Qfe J0Nftd.
There was time when great politician was one
whose wisdom, experience, intelligence and lore
sisht we're exercised for the honor Of his country
distinct frem, and often opposed to, hls own tame
or advantage. Such a guided by the die
tates Of Justice proprety and beraiity, in the sup
port Of honest opinions, or the creation Of public
measures Governed by no selfish motives, every
thought word, and action originated Ia an lnnateI
care of his country and laudahe partIay Tor mea-
sures congeniM with the spirit OF its government
His political labors were produced by powerful I'M
pressons of their general usefulness and their only
aim was the prosperity OF the nation. bnt times
have changed, and the title OF" great politician,
is most ANONYMOUSLY awarded to him, who IS actua-
ted by principles and motives opposite to lber-
ality and integrity hypocrisy is 10 reality. Tie
who can excel in political manouyerng, has attain
ed. the acme of celebrity. He who by an unseen
influence operates on the feelings and deludes the
Judgment OF the mass Of the peope,--or who by
his offers of 4 rich compensation predicated on the
success OF his intrigue, to those who viii adhere to
his cause calls TO his standard, OF intellect and
popuarty--or who can catch, in his selfish grasp.
The suirages of popuous State, and weld 1t to his
own advancement claims the crown OF glory, and
usulps the name of ~ great politician" Goodness
is greatness, but he, who BY some glaring derec-
ton from the patl, Of Justice, astuhborn perseVe-
rance in political urpitudc, becomes the leader Of
phalanx of men intoxicated hy ls own poisonous
draughts jeopardiZes the reputation and interests Of
his country. deserves a name explanatory OF his
real character. 1t is gross msnomer to term such
man a great politician
The Opposition look up to Martin Van Buren as
their leader. He is tteir g great politician" who
Wheels their columns and points their spears. He
is the object of their ldoatry their Lama, their
Dagon Deeply skilled in intrigue, he exercises
hi in adj rip and
how to cajole majortes into the support Of bis ne
iarous plans. Every subordinate must wait an npe-
rial nod, before he dare express idea oil his own.
NJ v. b. must first scrutinze every opinion, sanction
every publication, weigh every argument and con-
template every consequence, lest a premature com
initial should lnjure their cause and produce di-
versity or contrarety in their sentiments and ex-
pressons. Hence originates the Simultaneous ex-
pressons Of certain dictated plans, by newspapers
located in distant parts OF the union, that have de-
cared themselves the ''humble organs" of hi,
authority. As if BY an omni-prcsent influence, sim
liar sentiments enunciatcd in Washington anC
the city OF Newi ork at the same moment, by pub
lie prints under his surveillance. Such facts shcN
unity Of operation nnattanahe except by thf
most perempory dictaton, or deeply hidden course
OF mysterious intrigue.
he extraordinary manner in which Mr.. ~
Buren exercises his magic, or rather Juggling, owe
the politics of the State of New or is as iniuriou
to his claims to honest support, it is derogator,
TO the sagacity and Repubicanism Of her citizens
He seems 10 exercise tasInanlc witchery owe
their minds, cloudng their intellect and paraIlzin.
their opposition TO his mannnvers. SO long La
be relsned lord Of the ascendant, that his auacit,
j. only equaed by the iniquity of his designs. |
his obects can be attained Ivy general ticket, i
is well If not, it will be expedent to change th,
mode ;-if the ,chae mass Of the people arc to
unwielly to be encompassed in his traps they mus
be parceiled out in manageable portions adapted /
the capacity of his instructed agents. II Is to b
hoped that the people will retain their sovereignty
and not permit an asprant and his minons, to dc
prive them of their free suifrages.
That Martin Van Buren, is ii man possessed {
talents, requirements, and legal knowledge, -thi
his discernment is quick, and his argumcntay
powers excellent, none can dispute. But all thes
have been prostituted in exertions to accomplish I'll
most selfish and dangerous views. His genius ma
be splendid, his tones melliiluous and his ardre
lnsinuatog. But remember
The sudtiest SERPENT wears the lotest crest
and while his lustrous sides and his graceful folt
please the sight, his fascinating eve, ryets us TO I'll
spot, and we fall an easy prey 10 his envenomc
fancs.
Now it remains with the enlightened conmunt
to consider. whether they will support tactic
headed ,y such a man. VIII they be swallowed il
by political Macstrom, which has hecn sci wllr
ins by sach a master spirit WY they aid in til