Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-09-17

DINNER TO Ma. WRIoHr.-A public din
ner was gwen to the Hon. John C. Wright, st
New Lisbon, Ohio, on the 18th inst. An Ad-
dress was made to Mr.. w. by the Committee
Of Arrangements, after which Mr.. W. address,
ed the meeting for nearly an hour. in q most
powerful strain Of sloquence, all Of which We
would gladly publish, would our limits permit.
We give the following abstracts:
He thought, (said NAVY indeed, that this
embittered contest Cor tho Presidency. was one
Of vast importance, and called upon tho friends
of the country to use every exertion to sustain
the institutions Of government, and those who
administered their affairs. He thought il tho
right and duty Of fieemen to scrutnize with
care and candor the conduct Of those placed
in public stations, and of those also who Aspr-
ed to these places. Upon such scrutiny an en-
lghtened judgement could be formed. Those
who now administer tho national concerns,
their friends and supporters. invite scrutiny into
their conduct-thsy are willing to abide tho
candid judgment of the people. There arc, no
said, but two candidates for the Presdefcy,
and if agreeable to tho company, he would eI-
anime a little into their qualifications to fill tho
place, to determine which was best entitled to
support. Mr.. Adams' education and public
opportunities have probably made him better
informed as to the civil administration Of tho
government in the spirit and according to ito
principles, as avowed and maintained by ito
trainers, than any other man in the county
A youth at the Revolution he enjoyed tho So
ciety Of those who were its chief props and sup
porters. At an early period he went abroad
with his father in the public employ, and con-
tinued some time under the direction Of the
revolutionary patriots, Jefferson and franklin.
At the close Of the Revolutionary struggle, be-
ing desirous Of pursuing his education in his ma
tive country. where liberty held Ter dominion,
he returned with favorable testimonials froEl
the sages whose companion he had been.--
Since he attained mature "a he has been almost
continually in public employ. No one disputes
his attanments. Yet he is held up by design
ing men, as On aristocat and monarchst who
has been educated amidst the courts Of Kngst
AS a man, none is palmer, or less ostenta atious
none more observant Of all the charities Of
life and the duties Of morality and picty. No
act OF his, in any public station, has been con-
demned by our former Presidents, or any con-
stituted authority. Such is the education, and
such the habits Of Mr.. Adams-he is eminent
ly qualified to perform the duties OF President
and conduct the civil affairs Of this great ma
ton. Mr.. w. adverted TO some of the allega-
tions against the private character Of Mr.. Ad-
needed no voucher-but would recommend
careful examination to all who desired TO learn
the private and moral character Of the candi.
dates.
"Of Gen. Jackson, As a military leader, q
bold and skilful Captain, his merits were cheer
fully admitted-but what was his experience,
and what his opportunities in civil affairs. Ho
had been Judge, but resigned and gave as q
reason. his unftness for the place. He has
been in Congress, both in the senate and house;
but has he left any evidence on record Of his
efforts in the cause Of his countryl-None arc
found. He dsspproved the administration Of
Florida entrusted with the administration Of
the government Of the country. OF his efforts
and success there, he would say few words.
He established code Of laws, which, among
other things, exacted contributions from all
who pursued any smployments-of butchers
he required the payment ofI think a dollar
for every beef and sheep killed, and from 9th
ers less or greater sums. Congress, when ad-
vised Of this code instantly REPEALED it, and
imposed penalties upon those who should at
tempt its execution. A judge Of the U. 81 fss,
in Florida, granted the writ Of habeas cofpus
TO an applicant, for which he was arrested by
a file Of soldiers and imprisoned-apd in sit
ting on the bench Of justice, the General is
represented as having so far forgotten his dig 4
nliy, when issuing his orders, as to have uttcr-s
ed violent oaths and threats, and thumped the
table with his fist in great rage and violence
thus proving the truth Of his own opinion, that
he was unfit for judicial station-Thess
things are evidenced by the public records,
and he would say nothing Of the General that
was not 20 evidenced or otherwise clearly sus-
tanned. We look, he said, in vain for AM,
acts Of the General, showing . qualification
for President He said he would not deal in
harsh language as to the opposition candidate.
but "A iha dsce ssed anosfle nf Ikarfy- IsfIc r.