Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-07-15
TUESDAY, July Is, 1928.

strength, and become the victims Vi tnuse, whom ~
they could easily have resisted II
If vigilance and exertion be the condition upon o.
which we hold our rights, there was moment u
when they we're more imperiously called for than u
the present We within few weeks OF the ).
election of President of the United States. The u
day of that election will be marked in the history OF
our country. Upon the doinss Of that day it may ),
depend, whether from this time forward The people =
and the constitution shall be ruled by iactious com
ba,ions,'' until faction itself, having trlumphed
over the constitution and the rights Of the people,
but exhausted by its efforts. shall yield 10 Its
natural master, and with the unhappy trophies OF ITS
destroying power, SINK under the don!nion OF Il
military despot e
The question, then, is whether faction shall be b
permitted now to begin its relgns Shall the fres-
dency of the United States be won like the victory
in tavern braw, by 6 combinations force and {
lawless violence and hencetorth be kept up, not as
an Office be filled by tried and approved statesmen,
for the good of the people, but as prize Tor personal
prowess, and reward for military achievement
Shall the sword alone be sufficient TO open the ROAD
! to the highest civil office in the Republic! we ask
you to reflect and having reflected, to be prepared
to decide.
4 And ia order to come to Just and abiding de-
csion, which will merit your own appreciation, ana
endure the scrutiny of time, beg OF you, and u
we ould hope to gain their attention, we would ear
neslly beg all countrymen, to lay aside passo'i'
and every of prejudice. and take counsel oh'y
of enlarged patriotism, such inspired the saSes
and heroes Of the Revolution, aud has given i'nmor
tai reputation to their acts. For then the only en-
:, curry would be- what is this Office President OF the
: United States and what does it require To TINS
question, there is no difficulty to conslderate MN
in finding satisfactory answer IL requires iaiti-
full obedent and competent servant OF the Constitu-
n ton and Laws. one, whom experience has made &C
i quanted with their provisions. and who Is accus-
. toned to regard them with submissive respect, one
: whu is deeply inlbned with the spirit OF our nstu-
y TONS acquainted with rights and instructed by
- experience in all that knowledge Of public AFFAIRS
70 foreign and domestic. which is indispensable 10 theit
r successful administration, and withal, one, VINO Is
prudent patient and possessed of the power OF sell
v. controul Of these qualifications the only assur-
~ ance is to be found in the reputation, earned by ios
:, and useful service of similar kind That, which
mo gives peculiar interest to the present contest ant
nh renders it an Of deep anxiety, IS the mann
fest fact that prominent candidate IS brought ior-
nm ward, and strongly urged upon the public, without
u any reference to these considerations Is Genera
~ Jackson thus qualified. are his qualifications thus
ne youched W are constrained to say, and we sa,
nd with reluctance that if his conduct IN ohce shouie
ht correspond with any known part OF his conuuct
e. life public or private, there is no ground to nope
nts ,hat he would be governed by any respect tor tn
oh constitution, the laws, the rights OF his fellow
at citizens.
ery We are aware, that this may be deemed by som
avs harsh assertion, and 1t it were universally mace
}ns. we admit that II Wouiu NC ha' 81" i ~ - -
by warrants canvass of his preentions, and truth VI
holds the assertion. From every civil employmer
at he has soon retired, undistngused by any evdenc
low OF superiority ;-lroH hdhy seene " oJ H.
as he has drawn the reputation of man, who looks
ling blood and carnage with composure at least, II ~
ity with enjoyment. Nature or habit, has SO de'ernf
rbed ed MS prupenses that in such an element aiol
bnd he is felt and there only he finds scope Tor actor
they When the work OF destruction OF y. SUM :;
mr. more in hand he to be conspicuous and SIM
nre. to the level of the most ordinary minds. nat
in has been fortunate and energetic in battle, both pu
tne lie and private, we do not deny nor DO we q
. in naraue his merits in the brave defence OF New
tba leans But his best services have been mixed WI
empt unexampled outrages upon the Constitution anu
ntire laws, and upon the common feelings OF human''
great which we cannot but regret to feel obliged to Ct
vonld He has shewn entire want OF sympat
,any in those sentiments and opinions, which are belif
an 81 ed to characterize the nation Americans glory
,bitu the name Of WASHINGTON. General JACKS
has recorded his hostility towards that most vel
art to rated of men. Americans estimate cNli WIN
mr. IN above military merits and love to reward them
avarv civil distinctions General jackson has avowed
opnion that the habits of military life best preP
cefn, a man for the highest civil office. Americans
IF onr willingly advance the necessary taking OF nun
mean life General Jackson has eagerly caught at eV
and oppoFtunity which the severest exercise OF auo
Nome cnuId supply and American blood has been shed
views his bidding, 10 Seoe'oN e'ae.1i -, 10
cities, but that OF arbitrary Po"e.' eouu a;a;a -,
tram rect the crue deeu' AZ '',e va 49, r.
resis- er also, Americans nave s'o"n o..
activ for the rights Of others, and an extreme cauoi
.e and assuming authority not clearly but GEM
sue Jackson, ln MS p'ei e"e'I''e - ~ ~ ~. .
over ernor OF f'oriaa c'a''eu po"o.e 20 "
e gov vously exercised W e y. 81 f.
tually king, and vexeu t'e 'n',pta'e WIZ, ~ &c,
dsin- the tyranny OF wnch ,,e 'h'e'.els"ee =.
same was invoked " te'tGVe ",e". Anu M: is