Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-05-24

Van Buren, and Calhoun, and with sufficient
freedom, speaks Of their pretended attach
ment to the cause Of their country, and ex-
presses their selfish designs. I, is true, as he
says, that "in this out cry about the corrupt
bargain, Mr.. Clay is the principal object
Of apprehension. and the ebulltions Of party
rage are SO violently directed against him, that
Mr.. Adams is almost los, sight Of and forgot
tcn."
"I have said that this appeared to me to be
a contest for individual ascendancy; and that
there was nothing of ofprincple involved in it..
Aside from the denomination Of the two par
ties, which really has no reference TO the po-
litical tenets held by either, nor signifies any
thing but squabble; there are other circum-
stances which tend strongly 10 confirm my
opinion, l put it to the candor of every man
in this nation, be he friend or foe, whether his
own feelings do not dictate to him, that in this
outcry about the corrupt bargain, Mr.. Clay is
the principal object of apprehension, and
whether the ebullilons of party rage are not so
violently directed against him, that Mr.. Ad-
ans is almost lost sight of and forgotten?-
And yet. if there was a bargain, there can be
no difference between them, in point Of moral
turpitude. Now. why is this distinction made?
Simply because Mr.. Adams race is at least
half run, and if not terminated altogether next
March, he cannot, at any rate, be in the way
but four years moro. But as to Mr. Clay, he
may be in the way for twelve years to come; /;
therefore, IL is important TO despatch him at
all events, and if Mr.. Adams goes down with
him. why let him go. Or, If Mr.. Clay cannot
be reached, ercept through the pitals of Mr..
adams, thrust apay. 1t is said, however, by
the party, and even resounded as a watch
word, that Gen. Jackson, if elected, is not to
serve but four years Very well-now, if that
four years can be curtaed from Mr.. Adams,
the consummation OF their hopes will be ac-
celeraed by SO much; he will be disgra ced, ,
and Mr. Clay with him. in consequence Of not
being able to complete his two terms, accord
ing to established precedent; and there viii, be
a downfall Of their whole dynasty. In other
words, if they can succeed in once breaking
tho ranks Of the enemy with General ia ok son,
they can then enter the breach themselves and
maintain their superiority. They will then
have no further use for the services of General
Jackson, he will have answered the purpose
for which he was taken up, and be sullcre to
retire to the Hermitage, there TO enjoy otatn
cum dignitdte for the remainder of his DAYS.
So true it is, what Bonapartc said Of himself!
that when men once get 10 the head Of affairs,
they themselves frequently have the least to
do with them of all others. But when EranL
meots e,rvUh, rnen comes the tug of war. En-
ter Mr.. Calhoun and Mr.. Van I,uren. Poor
Mr. Clinton! he IS hors dc combat. will not
undertake to indulge IN prophecy as TO what
will be the state of things, when these two
competitors shall enter the arena; how their
respective forces will be marshalled nor what
will be tho marchings and countermarchings;
but if may he permitted to advance a con-
lecture, the jealousy of those two individuals,
however suppressed or disguised, is already at
great height. Neither will attempt to de-
signatc, if Mr.. Adams should be reelected,
and Mr.. Clay should survive the impending
storm, and become his successor, who at the
expiration OF his eight years, will be the heir
apparent, or presumptivc. Time makes sad
changes in the affairs Of this world; and for
aught any Of us can tell, some mon, who are
now the bitterest enemies, may then have
their destnes united by tho most indissoluble
tics; some who are now at tho bottom Of the
ladder, may be at the top; and others whose
dawning hopes may now be expanding almost
into fuion, may be in disgrace"
Looking second time at Mr. Calhoun, and
rcprehending the conduct which has been so
conspicously manifested by that gentleman,
Mr.. Washington, for moment, INDUCES in a
at the re collection Of the Vice Presidents
palpablc, and ridiculous Inconsistency. He
commences with review Of Mr.. Calhouns
conduct from the time he was held up to the
world as a candidate for the presidency, down
to the present period, and shows the influence
Judge Cooper has had over tho mind Of the
Vice President.
"Mr Calhoun soon gave up the fight; was
nominated upon the Jackson ticket, as a can
ddato for Vice President; and his two states,
Pennsylvania and South Carolina, went over
to Gen. Jackson in 4 body. Now mark what
a dreadful fanr pas here was! Gen. Jackson
had a squire, and the rest had nono! And
mark another thing also; asd that is, that MIR,
Calhoun had been taken up by Pennsylvania,
on account of his avowod attachment 10 inter-
nal Improvements and domestic manuia ctures;
which, however, he has lately renouncod as a
youthful error, and begged pardon for. lie
was taken up by South Carolina, where Judge
Cooper, the Prcsdei IT of Columbia College, in
now lecturing upon political economy, and de-
nouncing the whole tariff system as sufficient
cause for division Of tho union; upon the
ground Of his nativity--ii being, most certain
ly, a very important qualification for the pres
idency, that a man drew his first breath upo-
the north or south side of given geographi-
cal line. In pursuance Of this last idea, Mr..
Calhoun was of opinion, that the irigid north
was uncongonial to the growth Of presidents,
and also the torrid south, or a; least any fur
thcr south than the Savannah river. This was
the ultima Thule with him, aud if the region
beyond should be tried, quoih he, az we are
apt TO vibraic from one extreme to lis oppo-
site. such prejudice might he created against
the south, as 10 prevent the rearing of any
more presidents there; at least in his day
As to tho west, that would do pretty well;-
but as 10 tho particular meridian Of Kentucky,
that was rather too Ear TO the north west:
and f tho region Of Tennessee should he