Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-01-02

PROVIDENCE. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2
EIGHTEEN HUNDRED TwENTY.EIGHT.

LiSn len HONDnCD WENT i-ElGHT
Another year has passed a~way;-ulrcody
have we commenced On the busy scenes Of a
now era in our history, and whilst we tender
our Thanksgiving and praises TO the MosT
HIGH, for the extension Of his tender mercies
aud numerous benefaciions, we salute our
friends. and patrons, and the public, with the
courtesies Of the season, and sincerely and de-
vou,ly pray, that through the changes of the
ensuing year, they may be blessed with health,
happiness, and prosperity.
In taking a review Of the past year. there is
much reason for rejoicing; and whilst we re-
fleet how signally our beloved country has
been blessed with peace and success, we are
led TO render up our grateful and sincere de-
votions to the ALMIGHTY, and to acknowl-
edge, that but for his protecting care, we could
have done nothing; and, at the same time, to
bless the memory Of those illustrious patriots,
who formed for us a government equally wise
AID Efficient, and calculated so happily to dis
pense the blessings Of federation, and religious
and political liberty. We have but little to re-
greet = no fears to entertain for the permenancy
Of the Republic, for though party and party
strife may wax warm among us, yet when the
political elements are put to rest, and the ends
which created their commotion are attained or
lost, each honest republican r%etires from the
contest, satisfied with the decisions Of the 2co-
pie, and carries to his fire side still stronger
attachments for his native country and is pre-
pared to perish IN endeavoring to preserve the
institutions of the Republic.
In the political struggle, which at this mo-
ment agitates the nation in no small degree,
we can see nothing that can justly create n
fear in the bosom of any Of our countrymen.
We do not apprehend that any evil will grow
out of it, but believe, that in the end, it will
be productive Of much good, as it creates an
honest emulation, and a laudable jealousy in
the breasts Of the people, and leads them to
be watchful, and TO observe, with an eagle
eye, the movements Of public funciionaries,
and prepare themselves to r"pel and punish
t"O uStioho " tuC MA lully uIlDlIlOus, ana
the daring and desperate political advcnturer.
AS to the result Of the contest, that is involved
in darkness and obscurity- it deies the Inge-
nuity Of conjecture, but we sincerely and hon.
estly believe, that no effort that can be made
by our opponents. can remove from Office the
present Chief Magistrate, a man who has been
well tried in the balances, and has not been
found wanting. But should General Jackson
succeed, and lake the Chair of State, we
do not apprehend that the essence of our
government would be destroyed, or that the
event would produce a CONFUSION, which
would sever the links Of the Union; but we
do apprehend, that his elevation to the office
for which he is an aspirant, would be produce
tive of evils to the MANUFACTURING INTER-
EST, which time would be slow in abolishing.
If he goes into office, a different system is TO
be established for the regulation of our COM
morce with foreign nations, which must de-
s,roy the superstructure Of the " American
System" This being known to be the fact,
we appeal to the pride and interest of the
MANUFACTURER, and warn him not to be
inactive, eff he studies the good ofhis own
house," but 10 be on the alert, and TO make
every honorable effort, to prevent the consuro-
nation of an event, so sincerely to be depre-
Gated, and the successful issue of which, must
destroy the present prospects, and future hopes,
of the enterprizing and persevering American
Manufacturer.
But it is not merely because General JACK
SON is opposed TO u revision of the Tariff,
and to the American System, that we oppose
his elevation to the Presidency; it is because
he is ga mere Military Chieflain,'' versed only
in the science Of war, a science which is averse
to the very essence Of our free institutions
Our policy, unlike that of some of the great
maritime States of Europe. is strictly pacific
war is not our element, and we need not, nor
do w wish to have at the head of our govern
ment, a man, whose only claim 10 our attach
ment, is found in his splendid military achieve
ments. The precedent too, of ele citing a SOL
der to the Presidency, would be a dangerous
one, and if followed up, the day might arrive
when some aspiring Napoleon, some daring
Cromwell or Iturbide, would be found eagerly
at work in sapping the foundation Of our Re-
public; and in the end, a self-created tyrant,
a monarch, would be seen toying with diadems,
and stars and gaiters;-dispensing his favors
and his curses, whilst he proudly trampled
upon tho liberties Of the people.
Willing as we are, TO award to General
Jackson all the merit that is due to him, we