Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-09-05

we'll as the enemies of that measure But we nave
consolation in the example Of the late lamented ne
Uit Clinton " hat said and done to him
when he first projected the making Of Canals in the
State Of New York, and during their progress All
the abuse that could be heaped upon human being
hurled from the Gubernaoral chair as an OBJECT
of the greatest contemplate what was the re-ac-
ton in the course of few years, when the people
saw that his measures were for their interest They
reoiced that an opportunity offered to show their
gratitude, their regret, their misplaced Judgment.
Therefore, Resolved, That in our opinion, IT
there were any bargain, SC. it was with the d'sap-
pointed and aspiring members OF Congress, IN sell
ling their States to General Jackson, Tor their per-
sonal ACKNOWLEDGMENT, instead of the welfare OF the
people.
Resolved, That we have full confidence IN the
wisdom and integrity of the present Administration,
and cordially approve of the measures that have
marked its COURSE believing that they tend to foster
and secure the vital interest Of our country.
Resolved, That we will strenuously use all honor
able means to secure the reelection OF John e7nncyl
.4danswhose talents, integrity and patriotism rem
der him worthy to preside over the destlnles Of
! free people.
Resolved, That we believe Henry Clay, the zeal
GUS friend of the {. American System" to possess
sterling abilities-and unbending patrotlsm-that
we warmly approve the manner in which he mas dis
charged the responsibilities of his high staton-and
earnestly wish he may continue where he has been
proved so worthy.
Resolved, That we will use all honorable means
to promote the election of Richard Rash. Esq. to
the office of Vice-President of the United States.
Resolved. That we cheerfully approve the nomi-
nation of Keasey Johns. jr. esq as Representative
to Congressional he merits our Warmest thanks for
his decided and independent course in support Of
the "Amercan SYSTEM" and that we will exert
ourselves to promote his reelection.
Resolved, That in our opinion crisis has arrived
that mperiously demands the greatest vigilance on
the part OF every ireemen and friend to order and
good government, to counterfeit the vile SANDERS,
and base fasehoods, fabricated and heaped upon our
most distinguished public functionaries, and trum'
peted forth by opponents; with view to invest
an individual with the highest office within the gift
Of free peope--03- whose first public act cas 10
oppose a cote Of thanks 10 President Washington on
his retirement from public Hfe4E-la and whose only
and sole pretentions are merely military!
Resolved, That we view with adherence the low
and mean scurriity to which many Of the Opposi-
ton presses descend, turning into rdcule every act
of our President, either public private, as tending
to lessen the dignity of the American people, and
calculated to excite the lveliest emotions in every
patriot for the safety Of our free institutions.
Resolved, That at no time since the organization
of this government, has the public mind been more
grossly imposed upon, unnecessarily excited
than the last three unconstitutional the least Of
alarmas it is proved beyond contradiction that the
present administration is paying off the pu6lc debt
with unprecedented rapidity--cherishiag Mterna
Improvements and 4n,ericara Manuf actaues--aud in
short, closely adherng to every measure that is cal
culated to elevate us among the nations Of the earth
Resolved, That committee of Vigilance be APP
pointed consisting of twelve persons, to wit John
MCoy, Thomas |. Higgins, David Cooper, John
Jones, John L. Shuster, Samuel McMun. William
vandegrift, Esq. Capt. James Henry, John P. Nor
ris, Thomas Clarke, jr Thomas milford, and Geo.
W. Moore, whose duty it shall be to exert their in
uence in bringing to the Polls at the ensuing cleo
ton all the legal voters in the Hundred.
Resolved thar the proceedings Of this meeting be
, signed by the Chairman anil Secretary, aud be pub
shed in all the Administration papers in this State.
LEVI CLARK, Chairman.
RoBERT Polk, Secretary.