Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-04-25
SUSSEX COUNTY
Administration Meeting.

At very large AMI respectful. ncetnS o; the friends
ofhe present Administration Of the 9 al Government
convened at George Town. Tue,tlAv 18th day OF
APRIL 4. b. * y. agreeaby toprcNons aud general NJ"
tce Purnal lin al Esq. chosen President, and Dr.
John White Vice President of the meeting; and john H.
Harris Esq and George Frame, Esq were appointed Sec
ret1res
The Hon. Edward Dngle and George B. Rodney Esq
in short but appropriate addresses stated the object Of
the present citing to be the adoption OF certain rules and
and regulations for the purpose Of concentrating the torce
and uniting the energies Of the Administration party
this County, to the success OF the theren and
also through the State.
On motion of Caleb s. layton, Esq.
Resoyed That committee OF ten persons be appointed
to draft such resolutions as may properly express the
Of this meeting, and carry designs into operation
Wheeupon the following gentlemen were appointed upon
that Com mittee to wit-Willam Neal, from N. w. +. 1;
DIR. John Carey. Nancoke; Caleb S. Layton, from b..
Kill; DIR. Henry F. Hall, from l.. & Rehuboth George
Walton, Cedar Creek Isaac w Copes, from Little Greek;
Thomas Fooks, from Broad Greek VIM. D. Wapes, from
Indian River; Hon. Edward Dinge, from Dagsboro; and
| Joseph Iinch, from Baltimore Hundred.
The Committee then retired Tor teH minutes, return
ed, and reported the folowing-whch was afterwards
adopted unanimously. viz
Your COMMITTEE regret the want of time to examine this
interesting subject mnutey they that 1t i'm
possible at so short notice, and in such compass,
| to do it justice.
Your Committee respectfully submit, that the first and
important consideration which should engage the
enton of the American people, in selecting Chief Mag
srate, is enquiry into the principles and policy proper
be pursued by this Government. Should the present
worthy Incumbent John Quincy Adams, be reelected
have already of the he will pursue
in the policy of his present Administration, which is bot
toned upon what has properly and emphatically
called " The American SYSTEM" This System ensures
the protection OF American Manufactures by idclous
Tariff Internal improvements by the construction of Ca
mails and public Roads, and whatever may add to the de-
fence and security OF the people by public Notifications
and wholesome regulation of the Army.
Your Committee cannot enter upon the defence of this
subject for want of time They however believe that this
Of policy Is emneny calculated to secure the bes
interests and permanent happiness of our common Coun
try, and that is sanctioned by liberal construction Of thu
Constitution of the United States Whereupon, believing
the present policy Of MIR Adams Administration to be
: good one, your Committee good reason why
should give place to another, which say the least of it,
ri of very doubtful character.
Your Committee further respectfully submit that the fit
ness qualifications and moral character OF our Public O
cers subjects Of great importance to wise, virtuou
v and free people.
q In com 'ason with General Andrew Jackson the
and mental qualifications and character of John Quincy At
ans appear bold eieand cannot ia to be pref rred
the American people. Mr. Adams has devoted upwards
years of liis life to the public service. During tn
whole OF hat period his Industry and zeal i'll his Country