Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-11-26

G-The National lntelligencer, in speaking
Of the result Of the Presidential ele ction, closes
with the following remarks: "In The total
disappointment Of our wishes and our expecta-
tons, by the result Of this contest, we can tru-
iy say, with the illus,rious JEFFERSON, that
our confidence in the durability Of this govern.
ment has been moro impaired than by any 9TH
or event which has occurred since lis existence
Not that we fear that, during the Administra-
ton Of Gen. JACKSON, the sovereign power
will be usur?ed, or the Union dissolved. OF
these dire events we have no immediate appre-
hension. But the event has demonstrated that
it is IN the power Of a few willy intr'guers, avail
ing themselves Of the casual popularity Of a
successful soldier. to possess themselves Of the
high places Of the Republic, to the exclusion
Of talent, virtue, and eminent public merit,
sedulously and successfully devoted to the pro-
motion Of the best interests Of the country. 1t
has established (more ominously Silly that the
people of this Republic are not proof against
the glare and the delusions of military fame,
and taat though the Republic may be safe under
ANDREW JACKSON, with but a few regiments
Of well-disposed soldiers in camp or garrison.
it may, at some day, not far distant, become,
under the sans sort Of influence, subject, to the
sway of some soldier Of fortune, witt victorious
legions under his command, whose large am
bition the constitutional honors Of the country
may suffice not 10 crafty. So much for the
forebodings Of what may happen in time to
come. We will, for the present, dwell no
longer upon that pa ,nlul theme. Assuming Tor
fact that General Jackson :, 10 be President of
the Uniled States for the next term of that Of
lice, we wish that his Administrations may re-
dound 10 his own honor, and 10 the national
prosperity that he may follow in the footsteps
Of the illustrious men who have preceded hun
IN Off &c that, for his landmarks and guides,
he MAJ take their submission to the laws, their
regard for personal rights, their devotion ex-
c~Iusively to the public good that he may te-
pei the ~oiiicious intrusion Of the interested coun-
sellers by whom he will find himself surround
cd, aud listen TO the dictates only ofgood NOR.
ais and Of a sound discretion that, IN his pub
lie policy, he will cultivate harmony at home,
and peace abroad that lie viii. in short, so
conduct the affairs OF the Government, AS to
dlsappoint ali the predictions and all the fears
Of his adveisarics, and fulfil all the hopes OF hs
honest supporters.
For ourselves, we have a plain path for us.
The public good our polar star, by II shall we
direct our stops trusting that our friends, who
tra vel with us IN pursuit Of that object, wall
never have occasion to complain that We have
ever deceived or deserted them. Peace abroad,
perfect federation aud tranquility al home, ard
The cultivation Of the intellectual aud piy sicai
resources oIthe country are the cardinal
principles o! good government, and 10 those oh
Jeels this print will be devoted hereafter, as II.
Is now, and has been heretofore.
"Of Mr.. ADAMS, the incumbent Of the
Presidency, wo cannot trust ourselves now to
speak as we think he deserves. History vii.
record the merits OF his prosperous and peace
ful administrator Of public affairs; and postcrl
~, il not the present generation, viii render
homage ~ his more than Roman ,i,tses."