Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-06-11

ainiy not known this aud the Old and o,,
site principles Of Federalism and RepubIcani.o, csn
not be rcsorted to- for the purpose The
merit Of the two candidates. In vain will IN. f.J
and partEaus of Gen. Jackson arrogae In ,b.n,.lr.
exclusive RepubI'cansin, and huri their v;oe,, a.
puncations against Mr.: Adams, his friends and .n,
porters-they never viii, by such MEANS prove thsm
selves tho only Rspu biicsns this land of fr.od,
or drive from the Republican fold and force ;ni ,h
racks Of Federalism MIR. Adam, his friends cd 60
porters. Candid men, both aides OF tbs pr.;,,
al question: notwithstanding in reference to old di.
hncions OF parties in this couniry,-thst the nrese,t
contest 10 not a contest for pys,ctpie bu, ior mo-.
You have no proof that Mr.. Adams and Cen ZACH.
son ofer IN opinion, ON any of the leading Question.
which hare lately divided the public mid IT,
'h'ok alike. on The two important subjects which bsv
agi'stsd and divided the people of the Tinted So,
from Maine 70 I~o.isiGRa-I mean tho mach -
subjects, OF infer"of Lnp'orcneats and the Tarif
they think alike. on the necessity OF bolsino nh.
officers TO strict account, and of prsse,vino osen
| IN the Administration of I'll. Government IA ,shc,,
subjects, do they difIerwhether involving cna.,,nr
OF Constitutional law, and rules of in -
construction to be applied to the Cons,i,ut,o nv
TONS merely of expediency? Tier public lives ibe,v
recorded votes % not tell you: ard vou c.nnot g.
any other source obtain correct Information The in
temperate speeches & voluminous " rn,s M tho
soDsl and political friends of these d;st;ornh "a No.
the acts resolutions and reports of Committees; and
w 'e'eeS o. conventions and caucuses, not safe
euues oi you These are the productions of the over
euf'hen e1orts, and corvusive struggles of mar
zans, whose primary object is to recommend their
iaVoe, In the strongest terms the Pecple of the
United States; and who would Certainly missad you
oy heir eS pn'fe statements blind YOU TO the r. nj
merits OF this controversy by Mtr Seol acitou. kro,o
ledge. 0
II Mr.. Adams and Gen. Jackson do not differ n,
Tue principles which distinguished Tho old Republican,
from me Oh Feder0fists and If there is no material
difference between them, the Questions which b.v.
Ifey divided public opinion; is manifest tina, $50
Tar as tnese principles and these are concern
ed the contest for the Presidency is rot one of
i,sS lHpn
men. You must view II as such. You must compare
sne roo men. Weigh them and let handed JUS
nce hold the scales When yon hare thus ascertain.
en- TIER relative merits and denerits choose ,Ie tnos
worthy to rule over you; 10 spsak IN the LANGUAGE
OF Hepub!IcanisG) to you in The hglest cfice
which you have TO bestow.
Is not Mr.. Adams entitled to your suTrapes whom
"PP's2n oY zen jackson?I Will not enuinsra e tho
many objections 10 this latter gentleman You i,sve
heafd enough OF t'en-enough of barsh cersnre and
gross caluinny. both against HIM aud Mr. Adams
Ie'iag"Sues have not been wanting 10 blacken ihs
characters Of these ting ,,ished c,t,zens snd 10
cite, or attempt 10 excite, public Indignation and Is,
tfcd against them. Mine less odous ofice-;, s
TO compare their civil qualifications. to weigh their
Viues Id point cut their respective claims 10 yon,
love- respect CT altitude and confidence When soeak
OF The faults al him (wbose esction not Sitbs,au,r
the important services Of which e has render ed his
country as military COMMANDER should be deplors,,
az misior'una)--i wish TO speak OF them with for
bearance and Charity
am not the enemy of Sen jackson. I admire him
MS military cummande although, whilst he acted II,
that capacity, he much fco fond NJ fbe s,e.c; -,
Po"G IL 10 only wben he seeks reward for his ser
wees, winch 10 unsuitable and out of all ono,,,on a.
''tEe services ina would attempt siew that ha is
o'''rs ci""s UNJUST ~ extIaragsat in their cl,arac
Ter ana which ought TO DE den!sd. Give him III vnr
p'aeasel suitable reward for his yir;ues and
As 'onrFIo' but hcseech you, by your love OF liner
"; oJ Tue value which you place on the bapniness NJ
en- oy your love OF country; by your love
Of nanknd, who throughout the civilized world are
iooking TO us for model permanent free poyernnan,
oy every consideration which Is dear 10 feemen am,
DEM. S0 '''S
have said thai I would NOT enu,nara,e tho -,.
directions 10 General jackson as president, But
n l'e0n one 'ch'ch dfone ought forever 70 eXcnde
." 'o" rue ONCE OF Presicn.. He is lni.aou quail
L''HtoHS jar Me Office J1i'iiGry cnR cirii ouaIfcn
honS aie things 'ecly distinct and different il,
nature Livery man of COMMON sense and excerience
kn"ws-tat an indv dual mas be brave and syccess
10. Geneiai md at the t;ra tr;ay unfit for r;
once incapable OF discharsmg tie duties of P.e,i
cent OF the United States, of Secretary of State NJ
secretary OF the Treasury. Secretary of the Navv
OF evan OF Secretary OF War. large portion q. The
feope OF the United States, III is be sye5 an ov.,
whe!ming majority OF them} think that Gen Tacl,
soh Is Il man OF THIS DESCRIPTION. lie IS updoubted-
~, great in the field OF battle; but neither he nor
MS most devoted admirers, viii have Tire inoudcpce
ana arrogance to say, that he exces IN all ,,Ipps
! ''Non orDnIa culnes possumns.n
ne CLAIMS OF John Quincy Adams, 10 the Office
oi PRESIDENT of he United STATES, are conside, ed
/ S'.'"aci 'oaii those OF zen. Jackson. In private
INC ne IS as Hreproachable his great competitor
] re is better informed Of all the domestic concerns
ana iorf'sn relations Of the United States than
zen Jackson can possibly be. lie is a more learn
ca "sn--out IN this Gothic age. learning is moi es.
! 'te"eu one OF The requisite qualifications for Office
'"e INDUSTRY used in acquiring useful knowledge IS
| snojec' OF rIdIcuie; instinct relied upon as all
sufficient Tor man. well bruias and lack learn
rg i'eS'oeaf considered the greatest blessing which
Lim"en can besiow MIR Adams il an abIe
statesman and more under the influence Of reason
"'n Judgment, than Gen. Jackson a long life spen
III me service OF bis country has injured him TO tIe Ia
"' VI Ne |aninet, iaIn'iiar2ed linn with the bust
ness OF OWL rule, taught him patience and forhea,
H"ces lof winch good qualities he has given sigma
pop curing The last three years. land fully prerar
eo MN Tor rendering important services 10 hi
ho-n i ,, tIao lie has ye; doue How noby, ye
wy p"tnoiy has he borne up against the storm o
ca'anny and persecution which has ragged apaips
num- Remember the words of the 1Oise y,nn-o..JL
fhnt IS sfoc 10 anger is better Than the aighfy; ami h.
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