Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-09-30

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tinguished from the light companies; and
being informed of the presence of such COM
panies he was compelled to inquire which
they were. 1t had been urged, he said, that
the formation of light companies had ten
dency to discourage the militia. When he
heard this again advanced, he said, he should
point to this day and to the Leominster mi
litia in complete proofof the fallacy of the
objection. The Governour's address was
very happy and appropriate. Gen. Holman
also addressed his troops, and took occasion
to make some well-timed remarks in defence
ofthe militia.
The interest and engagedness in the cause
of the militia manifested by Gen. Holman,
who has been at great pains and considera-
bic expense in bringing about this muster,
entitle him to much praise. His exertions
in the discharge ofhis important office have
been unwearied, and they have been crown
ed with more than common success.
1t is to the light corps, particularly in times
of peace, that we must look for keeping
alive the means of defence, and the laudable
spirit and readiness evinced by the corps on
this occasion, is a proof that they will not be
looked to in vain.
We ought not to forget the fine musick
from the brigade band, under the direction
of Mr.. Holder, of Berlin.
WASHINGTON AND JACKSON. The par
tisans of Gen. jackson have frequently
drawn very close comparisons between their
idol and Washington: and when they have
attempted to palliate the circumstance of
his being merely military candidate, they
have referred to Washington as precedent.
This comparison is too obviously unjust to
admit of a moments argument. But let us
look to facts, and see how sincere are the
pretensions of those men who would liken
Gen. Jackson to the father of his country.
and how deep is the generals own venera
ton for his character.
1t is known that when Washington an
noanced his intention of retiring from the
presidency of the United States, after hay
ing held the office eight years, an address
was presented to him by the House of Rep
resentatives. Some members-for Wash
ington was not without his enemies. even
when at the height of his richly deserved
popularity-yoted against this address; and
among them ,cas Gen. Jackson. Will;am B.
Gites, now a broken-down and superannuat-
ed politician, yet as violent and unrelenting
an enemy to Mr.. Adams, as he, and Mr.. JEFF
terson, and many others, were to Gen.
Washington, was anotherwho voted against
the address. 1t is not known that Gen.
Jackson stated his reasons for voting as he
did: 1t does not appear on the record of the
proceedings that he delivered his sentiments
on the subject: but his biographer, and
others of his friends, have admitted that the
reasons given by Mr.. Giles were those
which were the rule of Gen. Jackson's con-
duct. 1t being conceded, then, that Mr..
Giles sentiments in regard to Washington
were those ofiGen. Jackson, let us examine
those sentiments, and we shall be at no loss
in estimating the value of the respect which
Gen. Jackson and some of his friends now
profess for the character of that great and
good man.
1t appears from Carpenters Report of
Congressional Debates, that in 1876, when
the address to Washington was under dis
cussion, Mr.. Giles said =
He wished to act as respectful to the President
as any gentleman, but he Observed many parts in his
1.-THE President'sl address, which were Objectionable
1t is unnatural and is7lbecoming in u.s. saws Mr.
Giles, to exult in our superiour happiness liqht or
wisdom. 1t is not at all necessary that we should
exult IN our advantages and thus reflect on the un-
happy situation Of nations in their troubles it is in
sultng to them. If we thus happy it is well for
us it is necessary that should enjoy our happi-
ness, but let not boast of it to all the world As
to those paris Of the address Which speak of the acis-
dom and fTnness of the President he must object to
them. On reflection, he could see a want of wisdom
and hrmness in the administration for the last six
years. may be singular in my IDEAS said he but
believe that oar administration has been neither
arise nor firm. beIiere, sir, tcGnt of srisdon and
JTznness has brought this country into the present
alarming situation. If take a view of our To-
reign relations, we shall no reason to exult in
the wisdom and hrmness of our administration.
Nothing so much as want of wisdom and firmness
has brought to the critical situation in which we
now stand must acknowledge that lam one of
those luho do not think much of the President as
others do. acish him to retire. and that this aras
the moment Of his retirement He thought the Gov
eminent could go on very well without him. Al
though much had been said, and that by mann people
about his intended retirement, yet he felt no eacons-
Portable sensations about 1.-THE was perfectly easy
in prospect OF the event."
But this is not the worst. Mr.. Giles is
reported to have said further -
!" ! must make some observations on the last nara
graph but one of the address x.hera we ali our