Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-26

regarded princpteS on Inc other, by those who
sought only for po,cer, at the expense Of princi-
pie Happily for our country, the former tri-
umphed, and faction, for time at least, was
prostra,ed in the dust
With regard to Gen. Jackson, we have long
entertained, and still entertain a very deep sense
of gratitude for his military services, and very
great confidence in his patriotism and abilities
as a statesman, and there was time upon the
approach Of the las, presidential election, when
we were not unaffected by the then prevail
| ing popular sentiment in his favor, as a candi-
date for The Presidency. But since that period
ample time has been afforded to test by actual
experience the qualifications Of Mr.. Adams -
| We have seen the government thus far admit
nistered BY him with fidelity and wisdom, and
with what has appeared 10 us the most unqual-
! fled devotion 10 the honor and welfare Of the
nation; and with the exception OF few APP
| pointments 10 Office, We do not recollect SIN
gle act or recommendation OF The President,
which in our judgment merits condemnation.
Few men will deny his claims TO commanding
talents, ardent patriotism and very extensive
experience; and TO these qualifications we now
feel warranted in adding those OF correct Prin-
ciples of government, and political sagacity.-
We will no, now descend to par,icuars-bu
though the Panama Mission, the encourage
| the Georgia controversy, and other subjects
have been made the ground Of opposition
such is our deliberate judgment of the man.
| Under this general aspect of the question, a
lone, therefore, and without regard TO other
| considerations inseparably connected with il,
we need hardly say we are al present, and so
| long as nothing occurs materially 10 impair our
confidence in Mr.. Adams, shall continue TO be,
decidedly in favor Of his reelection, in prefer
cnce to the election Of Gen. Jackson. But there
are other considerations, arising out OF the ma
fure of the opposition 10 the present administra-
ton, :he principles and vie,cs Of The leading md
piduals by whom il is maintained; and we bold
" add, certain geographical distinctions by which
we are also Influenced.
Upon each Of these matters we shall proceed
briefly 10 explain ourselves; reserving for future
occasions more full exposition Of our We've
and opinions respecting them.
In speaking Of the character Of the opposi-
ton, il is impossible TO forget that IL commenced
acah The administration ITSELF No sooner was
the election determined by the House of Repre-
sen.atives, and OF course before any jus,ihable
ground for opposition could possibly exist,
IMAM the hostile standard was raised, and with
the same rash and censurable impetuosity, but
with none Of the just provocation, which i'm
|
Romans, those who had opposed Mr.. Adams
proclaimed unrelenting war against his admin
| isira,ion. We conceive it not uncbari:able,
therefore, 10 conclude, that this opposition ORR
ginated in disappointment and unfounded re.
sentiment, and that il has been maintained un.
der the influence Of the same feelings, cherished
by pride and fortified by sectional prcjucices
in some, and the desire Of political power and
individual aggraDdzemen: in others. The ca
lperness with which plausible grounds Of cen
sure have been sought, and the angry violence
with which almost every measure OF the execu
tive has been assaicd, serve still further 10 JUS
thy this conclusion.
Touching the principles and views Of the
leading members Of The opposition, we will now
only-adveri briefly TO the irreconciable discord
by which they are characterised, in relation &c
nearly every one Of the prominent interests o.
1.-The country, upon which conflicting opinion:
are entertained In regard to almost ever,
great question of foreign or domestic policy
or constitutional power, which, from the or
ganiza,ion Of the government TO the presen
period, has divided the minds Of Americar
statesmen, we have the repeated declarations
of these gentlemen for asserting, that they art
perfect an,ipodes in feeling and opinion-Cal
honn. Randolph, Tazewell, Dickerson, Forsyth
MsLane, Holmes, Buchanan, Houston, lngham
Drayton, Van Saren, M'Duffie, Mason, sc
sc. &c.-wbat a "Combinaiion' and that io
the purpose of ejecung from Office, wi,hou
gard TO his merits or dement's, an eminen
citizen who has endeared himself to his eoun
try by the devotion of long life to her service
With such combination we cannot ally our
selves We can neither sanction its motives
nor consent 10 commit the destinies OF GU
country 10 its discordant counsels
Lastly; il New-York is 10 be detached iron
the grea, Northern and North Western inter
est, and again TO be brought under sublectlol
to the South, after so recent sn emancipation
from vassalage Of thirty years, we will submit
10 the humiliation with the bes, 81 ace we ma.
be able, when By the acis Of Others, ii shall ha'
become METEOROLOGICAL not bsfore
Extract of lettr from Captain Paul Jones to the Mar
qus de la Fayette, written on board the lmperla
ship wolodmcr, June &c, l78S
81 am glad that the new constitution VIII be
as you tell me, adopted by more than nine states
I hope. however, that they will alter some part
of ii; and particularly that they will dives, TIL
Presiden, Of all military rank and command; 10
though General Washington might be saiel