Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-04-04
DELAWARE JOURNAL,
WItN.lI.NGHcNi:
Friday, April A, AS28.
NETWORK CONVENTION.

About two hundred and twenty gentlemen, Of the |
first character, residing in the eight Senatorial dis
ricts Of the State of New York, in about equal
proportions, have in an Address TO the people off
New York, recommended a State Convention, to
meet at Albany the 10th of June next, to deliberate
upon and declare their views in relation to the sub
jecr of the next presidential election.
THE CRISIS and THE CANDIDATES..
After CAREFUL and, as we believe, an impartial
examination uf the characters and qualifications Of
Mr.. Adams and General Jackson, we entertain
sincere and deep convictions that in the choice which
is to be made between them, the character and pros
perity OF our country, are essentially involved.
1t is not our incnlion, upon The present occasion,
to enter INTO particular exposition of the reasons
upon which this conviction is founded-Of Mr.
adams 1t is sufficient to say that he is universally
admitted 70 be of distinguished talents and
unsuiied moral character: and that in addition to
these qualifications, he possesses the advantage Of
an intimate aud practical acquaintance of all the
affairs OF our government From the early age Of
twenty-seven, during the administrations of Wasl-
ngt0n. Jefferson, Madison and Monroe, hehas been
almost constantly in the public service of his coun-
try and IN all tine important stations which he has
filed he has discharged his duty with singular
ability and acknowledged fidelity. For the last
three years he has held the high office, for cleo
in which he has performed its duties, we will only
say that his opponents in this state have not yet con-
descended to point out sing lie measure which he
has recommended, as the ground Of their opp0si-
ton. Such Is the character and such the quallhca
tonsI of one OF the candidates. Let US take sin
gle glance at the character and qualifications of the
other.
In the various civil stations which he has occu
pied, ample opportunity has been afforded him for
: the exhibition of his talents. But we may conf
IDENTIFY appeal even to his warnest admirers for an,
evidence of superior capacity for civil government
His fitness therefore to exercise the functions o
$ Chief Magistrate of the Nation. is what no mer
: can safely affirm. But the absence of all proof Il
justify confidence is not the only ground of istrust
: Either Ignorant or totally regardless of the consti
II tuition and laws of his country or both, he has il
9 the course of his public career repeatedly trampet
/ under foot by grossly violating rights the most sa
$ cred, sUennly guaranteed to each individual b.
Al the constitution of the country.
a. His successful and brilliant services in the de
c fence of New-Orleans, we are very far from wish
l. ing to deprecate. They entitlc him to what he ha
ID already recevedand will continue to enjoy the graft
n tude of his country.
I'd But let it be remembered, that they prove n
lie more than his bravery and his skill as mtar
d. commander, qualities which, to say the least afor
Id but feeble security for the prudent and able ad
81 mins,raon OF the government of orr country, who's
o. true policy is of the most pacific character
h Between these two candidates we cannot hesitat
in our choice. Can any enlightened man havin
al solely in view the best interests of his country hes
sn tate in his? On the one hand, shadows cloud
m and darkness rest upon' the prospect on the ohe
at we have the promise of national peace and homo
Ii prosperity and safety.