Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-02-26
RYOEMoMD, FEB as.
ron THE EyvQULRER.
70 THI. pf1gF

ron THE E.aS,2ULRER.
TO THE PUBIIC.
i have never heretofore engaged in the business
OF eiee'ionecIng for others, nor for nyse farther
than 10 make known my own political opinions
when required, and 10 defend myself against falls.
accusations have taken no part in the pending
flesiden'ial EleciiOn, farther thGn what might be
ihierieG ifom my opposition to MIR. Adains
nave 1t all tines b. decisiYcy & iln,liss j,eii
opposed TO inh-l ain sill, 50. have not niii,ei
10 assigned Any ieasotIs pdbliciy, Tor ny pieier-
ehCe OF Heheial Jackson; but having .eeii ,y;,I.-
toniy and cruelty assaed and t-anoi,,u,..,I,
dragged before the putNc ia li. i,sti.;raii,r Z
WIZ nov, ~ eonpiinsce it'll tic following appet
iom :" the An-JacksoA Convention" ~:.e IN,
reasons oil such preference with plainness franz
ness and candor, without even a syisl. tina, ,he,,
should have any other influence on others III,
WHAT uley may be found to be worth UPON ,h,.,-
Just consideration. 1t shall be done too ,,,isr ths
following solemn request OF 50 the Anti-Jacksor,
Convention" - But we ask II . IAN answer q, =.
question put respecting the relative fitness of tho
candidates Tor the Presdency) from their love of
cou - y, their love of truth aud virtue TY,eosl,
!! Gjterd deep dsSPdSsio,iGte Consideration Of ne
HUe STATE ~ the question:"
EXTRAcr FEosT Appnrss
. We appeal to the people of Virginia IN s,.,
what there is IN the present party politics. so al
iurng Oh the part Of The opposition so frightfuI on
tne part OF the Administration, a5 to seduce them
TO the iraternal embraces or drive them under IN,
protection OF such man as Andrew jackson, w
ASK an answer 10 this question, not from their nj
tended pride, from the prejudice which ~.
eaeAiiisiit 10 i:~'ty never fails 10 beget--bu we
ass y rom 'ileir love oi country, their love OF
truth and yiriue;-we ask it after a deep and ais
passionate consideration of the true state ,,f tIe
queston;-aiter candid estimate of the littla 10
De possibly gained by the rejection Of Mr. Adams
the incalcuiable mischicts which NAV prohobl,,
attend the success of his rival. If.you indulre
the faint hope, that, under the administration of
General jackson, the tribute which arrict,Itur,e
VII pay Tor me encouragement Of domestic indus
u y anu enterprise, wil be somewhat lighter than
Al piesent,-we ask you, first, whether the hone.
Is not gFoundiess,-and next, whether il is visc
10 insist on enjoying the profits of your estates In
ihe ultermoSt tsrthing of their fancied value, at
Tue FISK oil having your ree alloda lands convert
cd into military tenures, or fiefs of the crown, n
you are fighting the battles Of Genera, jackson
in this political contest, with the vain hope thatyic
tory VIII conquer from your adycrsaiies some
barren spot OF constitutional ground,-- ask.
whether you Will wage such war with VOW
countrymen, at the hazard of laying all YOUR con.
quests and all your former possessions the consts
tuition ltseit and the freedom it was intended 10
protect, at the feet Of despot' This does not be-
como the character of Virginians''
cannot avoid remarking here that no mart oS
the address has had more effect, than the forepo
ing, IN convincing Of the want of acquaintance
on The part the Chairman, with the actual po-
iiuca conu'tlon oil this country, and the true cha
racters and views of the politicians intrustoI
with It's government-and that tor the want of his
own personal attention TO the subjects of politics
he Is acting IN state of delusion arisiner frnr,
'he Misrepresentation OF others / asclibe this
want oil information solely to his professional on
gasements and laudable, unceasing forensic habifs
Ills great forensic talents cannot be ouestioned-
nor the high esteem, in which lac is Justly bclf
io ms conscientious discharge of his professional
engagements do not believe that he could havo
given the same attention to the acquisition of no
Icai information; and 10 this cause / ,nt,st aS
cribe the Obvious manifold errors in his rcnor,
IA reply 70 the enquiry. If you Indulge the
Iaint hope, that, under the administration of Gen
jackson, the tribute which agriculture will nav
lor the encouragement Of domestic Industry and
enterprise, VIII be somewhat lighter than at pre-
SENT we ask you, hrst-wheiher the hope is not
g'ounuieSs: &c candhiiy reply, that in max
nS my estimate OF the qualities aI.d Qualifications
OF the person which would best Ut rim for fine
FFeslaeIIcy, take 10 account of the tariff nor in
tefh"i lmpi oyement questions; although with me
Ct'ey are SUBJECTS OF the very first impression-
General jackson, admit, stands as tn,,ch c,,o.
n4ttcd upon them as MIR Adams Indeed lie
STANDS more committed upon the tariff, as con-
ceIye, than MIR. Adams The only commitment
oil MT Adams, upon that point known TO me. i
from Mr.. Ciays Pitsburg Specch In that
Speech, p, relation to the tariff or PennsvIvonis
pOlcy, Alr. Clay says ! knew his opinions
Gar. Adams and have not been disaunoirtcJ
ola not certainly know Gen. Jacksons y &c. Bnt
as Far a. know, Dir. Adams has never co,o,oi,tS
hnnscli upon tie tariff. Mr.. Clay does not tell
the pubic in what way, he did obtain this know
| ledge 10 q certainty. Ii could, however only
nave coaic from Mr.. Adams, in some way or q.
ther-Alr Clay does not tell the public how he
isiahaBea 10 OBTAIN this information, but that he
oiu OBTAIN II, ana that too, in tine TO form an in
dueeinent with him, for voting for Mr. Adams
ana that i was not The least OF his reasons for s
yotlng-oi couHe-beiore the Presidential eloc
ton by The House OF Representatives, Nor does
tslr' Clay tell the public, what other inflammation
ne did obtain OF the same character from ~ Al
ANS, AZ the same time, Mr.. Adams "a far az
Know has not denied this statement. there
fore place the rival candidates for the no,,i prasi
dency upon the same grounds ia those two irnpor.
ianl respect-.--i candidy ACKNOWLEDGES tbaf NV
/ impressions OF Mr. Adams's general nnIitcsI
News would induce the belief, that Mr. Adams
wa no friend TO The tariff R!y opinion Is made
up uHder The urgent request of The Chairman,
soieiy IA reference 70 the relative fitness Of Gen
jackson and Dir. Adams FOR The Presidential 81
Ice.-ln regard 10 Gen. JacIson-ist ( beIieyt
zen. jackson 10 be republican in PRINCIPLE aud
prdcuce & sincerely attached 20 The wtifen cof,.
suluohs OF his country. III he should have erred
~ ,ne interpretation Of the Federal Constitution
as Oelieye ne las done on some Occasions he
liegc such errors TO have been uninteutiorsI s1
taa in the event o. his election he viii fin,G,liv
auJ honestly administer the government "a Far n,
pI1edcdOie, ulCn whatever ne shall deem, = f,i,
di'l cOfieci interpretation Of the constitution ac-
.V''iE - - onEiprl words spirit and ...fentiot
y or one 10 not fight the battles az o., Tef.
SOL in Ibis political contest, in The ,,s;r - az.
victory viii conquer from nv adyersaries e So,
OeITei SPOT u Constitutional ground, 70
nor KNOW winch spot in the Constitution il tarrcr,
slouH. When properly cultivated. + now csii
gPoh we oStnie Chairman 10 explain. In Mr. A.
e"ins hanus conceive the whole Constitution
~ " Da'FSh ground and wish reclamation OF
"o "hois barren ground, in Gen Jack son'a bsr5g
20 lis original fertility, n the urod,fcfye,ss c;f
oIle'na political blessings Butt expecfif moi h.
any ndius' iieaf the whole ground l. renJcreI