Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-10-18

the Address of the i-Jackson Convention
Others IN the public papers We will re-
mark however, as 10 these charges, and the
proofs accompanying them, that they have
convinced us that Gen. Jackson would be
wholly unworthy ofthc Presidency; even I:
his talents, education, and experience, were
vastly beyond what they are. We have
Said that President of the United States
Sho"a ne man of general lcarnny-a
statesman and lurist. Where is the proof
which Gc.. jackson, in his long career. has
gwen, that he possesses ono of these qua Ii.
locations! He has been a Judge, Reprc
sentative IN Congress, Senator oWhorc
are his speeches, his reports, his cssays!'
" here, on TIC Journals of the Senate. O,
The Lower House, or in the reports of thei,
proceedings shall AVG find one single linc
icXccp' ms tininc among the aves and noes.
10 Indicate TO postcrity that Andrew Jack.
son VAS Legislator! When we ask for
monuments Of this hind TO mark the cyis-
tencc OF Washington, Jefferson. Madison
DC, the Genius OF America, with a proud
smile, "Points to oar history teeming with
them. But All this,is nought--mere dust in
inc balance, when compared with the battle
., y. Orleans. That siu1!c battle ceanses
from every sill---heals every wound-Suppiies
AL defcc:s;1-'iay more, il gives talent, know
ledge, Wisdc.n--cyery qualification necessa-
~ to MAXI a Prcsident. Pardon us. fellow
cifHcns, 1t VIC seem to trif!c on So grave Il
suhiec'. Il Is with sadness and sorrow OF
heart. that VIC SPEAK thus. Many and grave
nave been the lessons read us by history ant!
experience, on the danger of military glory
10 cpuo!ics--oitcn have we seen them
pros'Ta'ct ia the dust. by the hero whom they
mad raised 10 honor, because he had gained
N.,f!y hot I,,->
the qnes'ionD what is the foundation, the
sole foundation, ofthe present popularity, the
lofty prctcnsons Of Gen Jackson1 DO they
not all rest on the battle of n. Orleans? Can
any one say, that he would ever have been
thought OF as President, but for that battle?
ana yet where is the man bold enough to
say, that this battle added one single urialfi-
cation, tending to fit the soldier for a Pyes;
dent? If, fellow-citizcns! YOU make Gen.
Jackson President, all must admit that he
conquered the presidency on the field Of
battle. And will Virginia thus vail her lofty
spirit. Will this hntient Dominion. ALWAYS
foremost where Liberty was the word. lend
hcr and To set this precedent to postcrity-to
nour'sh and foster that military spirit which
mas been the hane ofa!l Republics! God, i'm
hrs mercy, !orbidi-One wnrd more. and we
nave donc.-Io the opponents ofGen Jack
az" H eieEHon, we say, he strenuous, be
dll'gent, be tirm-angagcd in the holy cause
OF liberty, devote to it all your energies of
hoay and mind. Let no man say, my single
cote ;TIii not be missed; my single eXertions
can co no good. This would bctrav q luke
warmness unworthy Of the cause. Every
one should act as i: success depenHed on
MS individual efforts: and no consideration
earthly, should prevent a freehodcr from
gong to the polls and recording his vote
against the military candidate. Act thus,
teilow-citizons, and Virginia, "the blessed
mother of us all, may yet be saved from the
deep degradation Of giving her voice for
Gen. Jachson-or if not, YOU will at leas.
have the consolation of rejecting that YOU
have done your duty.
Respectfully, yrs. &c.