Delaware journal., 1827-12-14

because at London they well knew, that the navi-
CATION of the Mississippi, subject to the regulations
of our customs, not an equivalent Tor the right
of fishing and curing the fish, claimed IN ITS stead
Thay remembered that they had the freedom OF
this navigation since 1908, to the declaration ofwar
between the two countries, and that it was never
used except to New-Orleans. In fine, they knew
Iby experience, that such clause in the treaty
would be of no service to the English commerce.
These facts are incontrovertible they have been
known generally, since the treaty which, IN giving
us peace without restored to to the enjoyment Of
all rights, of which military despotism has de-
prved us. And if proofs necessary of these
facts, Louisiana counts among her citizens, man
who has personal knowledge of them, and would at
any moment render just homage TO the truth.
So that whatever be the efforts Of a vrulent OPP
position, hs last accusation is destitutute OF foun-
dation as all the preceding ones.
After having sufficiently examined this long list
of imaginary complaints, urged with such assurance
and violence, and zealousy repeated every
where, let turn attention to the candidate IN
whose favor it is desired that John Quincy Adams
should descend from the eminent post which he fills
in manner so honorable for himself and useful to
! his fellow-citizens.
Let US first inquire, by what claims this cand-
date recommends himself to the people ; and then.
if there do not exist against his election most weigh
ty and well founded objections.
! Andrew Jackson, though young during our revo-
luton, and incapable of rendering any remarkable
service, has been represented as one ofits heroes
but by what trait OF herosm has he been distinguish
ed by what brilliant action has he signallzed his
talents and his patriotism In vain do we consult
history; she is silent as to his deeds
t AS LAWYER as Judge, as member OF the convention
of his state as member of Congress. we know not OF
any discourse, Of any opinion, of any written re-
port, which could do honor to an ordinary man.
But say his friends he is Just. he is liberal if he
lis and bo rkablp {urh
his prompt and decided character, and the correct
! ness Of his Judgment.
He is lust and liberal !! Judge by his conduct to-
wards the honorable Henry Clay. On what was
4 founded the accusation made by him against this
distinguished citizen? Had he any proof? lle has
presumed to call to his aid the tes,imon9 of Mr..
Buchanan, his friend Buchanan has denied all his
n assertions.
. He is Just and liberal 4! Judge by his conduct
i: towards mr.. FuIwar skipwh. When the latter So
i cits appointment the General hastens TO defeat his
application sand the better to attain his end. he rep
ri resented him traitor tohis country. in letter that
he supposed no other than the person to whom it
q was addressed would read and upon whom depend
ed the employment that Mr.. Skipwlth desired to "b-
tain
o He is remarkable for his energy, his prompt and
decided character. and the correctness Of his udg-
). ment =! Are these the qualities that qualify man
= for the performance of the delicate. diff cult and
complicated duties he is called upon to fulfil. as pres
= iden of the United States They suffice for SOL
der; but for the first magistrate ofthe Union No.
- Nature may make general shut education alone,
Z statesman. He who wishes to become one must
Y devote himself to the study OF the laws and instu
tons of his country to history, to the internal and
external relations Of all countries, to the character
Of the inhabitants. the laws Of nations to the SCI
.. .. ence of government.
y But say his friends, fhe be elected, he will COM
: pensate for his own want Of talents and acquire
: ments. by the prudence and judgement with which
e he will compose his cabinet.
H. Thus the subordinate members Of the administra-
a ton must and will have all the required qualities.
v while the chief magistrate shall be incapable OF di-
recting them, or of judging Of their acts. Like cer
= tain monarchs, who reign BY divine right, he is to
~ receive, without being of any use to his country,
r. all the honors and emoumens intended to be the fit
* reward of civil labors and Of real services
v Where, then, is the redectng man, who in admit
n ting to the fullest extent the high praises avshed
NJ upon Gen. jackson by his most devoted partzans,
can believe that he is fit for the place to which they
OF would elevate him, only inasmuch as that place is
he other claims than those already mentioned, is this
IN candidate offered to the people for their sufrages
Ia it for the victory he in this state. obtained
T. the British God forbid that we should wish to
he detact from the glory which may have clothed the
general. in the memorable though short campaign of
in the winter of 1914 and 1875 But since when, has
military prowess become the certain passport to the
,r presdencye Have we sunk to that depth Of moral
ut and political depravation that can consider the
ls highest civil employment, created for the good Of
the public, of right the recompence of brilliant
L military actions2
1, Rome had her Caesar England her Cromwell.
1t France her Napoleon. Mexico her Iturbide Let
us be wiser than these nations at least profit by
their lessons, and suffer not ourselves to be dazzled
H. l...4. y.