Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-11-01

anticipate any serious struggle, because we
feel assured that the friends Of the Admins.
lraiiou' who compose nearly oil the freemen oi
dsrd Of their political liberty aud publokly
give their decided expressions in favor Of the
man who has for 90 many years watched over
their wTfare and vino for Lhe last four years,
in the highes, Office OF the nation mas actually
been tue instrument Of rendering more solid
benefit to the nation than either Of his prede-
cessors while administering in the same office.
Bat To hun who intends tbrusting in his vote
dress few questions and remarks, which We
do no. call on him publicity TO answer, but TO
his own conscience. We would ask what
there is IN the conduct Of JoHs Quincy An
ANS SINCE his elc CT on TO the Pres idcncy which
induces him to wish for another man in his
place! Has he IN any respect been 'njudicipus
in toe selection of iner of talents tor his cabi-
uet or for other offices generally' Has he
squsndered the peoples money! Has ne crea-
ted bros and disturbances with other nations!
Has he oppressed the people or wrongcd any
individual Has lie discovered any arrogance
in his Office or shown any disposition to usurp
the rights of the people? Has he not paid off
Ear more Of the public debt than either Of his
predet essors! Has he not continued 10 make
additions To the navy aud Publications TO our
exposed cities. Have not the internal nm
proven,ents Of our country progressed beyond
what the most saDgulne could have reason TO
expect, Does the labourer complain tina, no
his just rewsrd' Has he opposed the sense of
the people in any political measured In short,
have not those who oppose him had most nm
enviable and hard task Of il 10 find materials
TO complain about, aud even been driven to
furnisl them out of their onn stock from pure
necessity! We ask you candidly, whether you
do not believe that Mr.. Adams has not beon
grossly and shamefilly abused b. false alcga-
Surely, # you have kept pnce with the history
0l the imss, you cannon III your own soul aud
conscience answer these questions unfavorable
10 tie presen, Chief Magistrate Of tho nation.
Then, Why oppose him! Is it because you
deem that he has neglec.ed'you or your friends
in appointments to Office, that you arc willing
to "a crifice tho interests Of tho nation md oven
Iun The haznrd Of it's existence' On the snme
account and for The same reason, Benedict Ar
mold in ft pf desperation, adopted a similar
courso and il this be your only cause Tor oppo-
sing Mr.. Adams re collection, you will be com
PEELED to o:,ecm yourself as bare and dctesta-
bic as the people esteemod him for his trailer
aus conduct.
Wa will no, now enter unou the long and
highiful catalogue Of bloody deeds which have
characterized the conduct of,fe man for whom
you intend to give your vote. We mean only
TO look at his merits and compare them with
ihosr Of Tie candidate whom Won intend 10 op-
pose. Now let Us see what Androw Jackson
has done for his country. He has fought three
successful battles with Indians, having on his
side superior force, aud K illed all men, wo-
men and children Unfortunately. besides all
prisoners who surrendered, so as 10 save the
nation he trouble and expense Of keeping them.
At New Orleans. where the whole people for
4 hundred miles voluntarily Aocked TO defend
the city from the invasion o. powerful British
force. ho found lime to builG up a strong breast
work OF cotton bags and sand so to repel
them with great loss to the enemy and very
little loss to his own men.
We will not make any particular mention Of
his mpr'soning Judges. District Atornies, pr-
vate citizens, of his proro2ulng the session Of
The Legislature and suspendIng the writ of
lIabeus Corpus. On this very occasion; because
We intended to speak only Of his merits be-
SIDES he very promptly paid fine otone thou
sand doiiars for his criminal conduct when
convicted and sentenced by court Of law.
lie was once a member Of the House IN Con
gtess, and once member Of the Senate but
we cannot Ind on record aGy thing Of ltnpor-
tance which he did thers--no propositions for
the beneii, Of the nation no splendid argu-
mems and speeches in which he exhibited lis
taIents--no act, except refusing to give his
vote of thanks to GEORGE WAsHINGroN,
distinguished the legislative career Of General
j. ckson. We have now furnished a catalogue
Of all the deeds of General Jackson which are
praIseworby whnn our knowledge or which
hi, friends urge in his favor. being perfectly
satisfied that he should enjoy tne honors with.
out deterioration or doiraction. We will not
say word about the transactions OF hi, life
IN silence, and leave them to your rsc"llee.
,ions.