Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-12-06
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.

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Woshingten, 26fh Nov. Is2s.-We ara on the
eve Of the second session ofthe twenrie'h Congress
many members are already in the citv, and there
is no reason 10 doubt thar each House will form a
quorum, at the hour Of meeting, IL O'Clock on Mon
dav. The members seem to have brought with them
health, checriulness, and good feeling. The ter
mination OF the Presidential election has Withdrawn
from them the bone Of contention which has been
before them TOR tour years, and the angry excite
menf growing out or tina contest has, m n great
measure. subsidized. The friends of tho adminis,ra-
tion CONCEAL or discard their ~chagrio. and III" jack
ssnites hear their fortune, some with meeknsss, and
others with Indifference. Not a long face is to be
seen; nor one Of impudent exultation. Every visage
wears a wonderful composure. In truth, the friends
Of the administration have little reason TO be We xed
or mortified. They got two thirds Of the votes of
The free native population of,he United States: and
if they have lost their men, they have sustained their
measures. They have grated their principles
(ilie principles laid down in the message) on The
policy Of the nation. The policy Of internal i'm
provement, and Of the protection OF domestic indus
try has been established, by this administration, on a
solid and ever during foundatien. The administra-
tion has t~riumphed over the Southern, and anti ma.
tional doctrines. l call this " glorious success"
The subjects whioh will engross tho attention Of
Congress, during the short session approaching,
are numerous and Of a very interesting character;
among them are auctions, bankruptcy, imprisonment
for debt, and the Tariff. The moment they touch
this subject, their party will split. They will find
that the "American system" is established, although
its faithful, jealous, and eloquent champions,
I" Adams and Clay, did not get an electoral vote,
South of the Potomac or West Of the mountains"
But the chiefbusiness Of the session will, ! take it,
be the organization Of parties for another presidential
election. The only common object Of the Jackson
party was the election of Jackson. That object
effected, the combination will dissolve by common
consent. Clay, Calhoun, Van Buren, and Mclean,
the Post Master General, are the most prominent
candidates. The last named candidate will, in the
opinion Of many, stand a very good chance for sue
cess. The patronage OF his office " has increased,
is increasing, and ought to be diminished" The
Contractors who, for two or three years past, have
visited this city, have spoken, in extravagant terms,
Of his popularity and influence in every section of
the Union. particularly in the Western, Middle and
Eastern states. Some Of the contractors have de-
c!ared the opinion that, il the present Pos master
General had been friendly TO The administration, and
had used his patronage and influence with a Wow to
the promotion Of its interests, he would have sup
ported it against all tho forces Of the combination.
/, is also believed by many that, Mr.. Clay being on,
Of the question, Mr.. Mclean would beat Messrs.
Calhoun and Van Burcn. But as all four Of these
gentlemen will probably be run, II is thought that
the election will again devnlve on the House of Re
representatives.. 1t is, however, too soon by a month
or two, to speculate ION this topic. We shall see
what we shall see." You will, perhaps, be curious
to know, how the President and his cabinet hear
their defeat. Mr.. Adams is, it is said, uncommonly
well and cheerful. He is neither mortified nor dis
appointed AZ the result ofthc election. He has
made arrangements to reside in this city, at least,
for the greater part Of every year. He is, | under.
stand, frank, manly, and jealous in the vindication
of the principles and measures of his administration
May we live to see n history Of it from his own clo-
quent pen! Mr.. Claws health has improved. His
elastic spirits cannot be depressed, nor his energies
p~aralysed, by advertity. Nothing but lightning, as
his friends say. can pat him down.