Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-10-03

mas several millions of men, II ON whom to select
able counse!lors-the people hold the parse aud
the sword III their own hands: Why, then, should
] they distrust Gen. Jackson! has he deceived
lihcm' III what instance did selfish spirit guide
him! where has lac acted, but for his couu-
Itry' What proofs Of fitness did Washington
Isi,e prior 10 1889? he answers himself, none
o civil kind what proofs has jackson given! his
history proves, that, besides that given by W ash
linrton, lie has gwen many that Washington never
gave. Washington was :. successful military
chiei Jackson never failed 10 triumph over his
lcountrys enemies Waslington, before .is eIeya-
on 10 The presidency never executed civil trust
Jackson has executed nearly all the civil trusts in
she power OF the people or the governmental
fer.
| You perceive then, gentlemen, that experience
proves the fallacy OF your doctrine Of succession
| that no one should be president, who had not been
IN the political ministry and we now proceed 10
show that Gen. Jackson has other qualifications,
besides those Of military kind.
zen. Jackson received classical education
was tins no advantage' some Of your associates
think 1t amin indispensable requisite Tor public trust
or private station.
2. He had, like Franklin, 20 establish his name,
without the patronage OF single relative or
friend; II hc had not talents and virtues, would
ne not have remained in obscu,ity, could he have
arrived at his present celebrity without them!
no" many in half century have risen over all
! 'mpediments as he has donc' how many oil his as.
sailants could initiate his example.
.. In his 2Otli year, he was admitted TO the bar
! eu'ius HIS uauVe STATE, South CdrOllna, went
70 Nashville, to establish character, and earn an
independence amongst strangers. Did this not
evnce strength of mind ant. talents,
j. such was the reputation, wi ch lie establish
co. mat. upon the organization Of the territory of
The United States south of the Ohio, (now called
iennessee) IN May, 1870, he was appointed dis
.rict attorney. station which Andrew Jackson
held until elected TO serve in I796. in the conven-
.i Tor forming constitution for Tennessee: Was
,hls no proof Of fitness Tor civil trusts,
y. III his 10Th wear he was cIospn , ,pcu,her nj
tue convention Tor forming constitution for Ten
hessee: what stronger token could people give
oi ,heir sense oil his integrity and abiities'
o. AT the same age he was elected member of
Congress Of the United States; was not this am
evidence OF good character and qualifications for
civil stations,
T. In his 3ist year, he elected 60 represent
tennessee in the Senate of the United States the
most distinguished body Of this, or perhaps any
country: what could more clearly show fitness
for high trusts.
o. The next station which he filled was ,hat of
| Judge OF the Supreme Court of Tennessee: he
hed II Tor several years: did this cvince no civil
qualifications.
! y. Having acquired moderate estate, he retir-
ed from public life, and became Tennessee farmer:
what contrast with his rival
10 When Congress authorised the ernplovmen,
oil volunteers to defend their country in the last
war. Andrew Jackson left his farm and appea led
TO his neighbours and countrymcn; 25UO OF them
paced themselves at his disposal: what stronger
tie attachment of his countrymen-need be given,
"a. after he had vanquished the confederated
Indians, and their more savage allies, he conclud-
Ell several important treaties with the former I'M
der The direction of government not only TO its
sausiaction, but in manner that commanded the
gratitude OF the conquered tribes:-are these no
tokens Of merit, "0
L. He was appointed Governor of Florida. a
station requiring the exercise of civil as we'll as
military qualifications: was not tilis proof that
he possessed them,
L." He was offered. by Monroe seat in the
Caoinet, as Secretary at War; but he declined il:
was inns no evidence OF his taIents-no proof of
MS being Tree from selfish or ambitious views;
IL Mr. Monroe asked him to proceed to Next
CO. as ambassador Of the United States:-was this
no proof oil his having the qualifications of states
man! ne refused TO acccpithe station, because he
thought this republic ought not to sanction the
military usurpation of Iturbide, by sending min
iSter to his court-was this such conduct as would
distinguish man, disposed 10 become himself an
usurper,
-. Such, gentlemen, are fourteen facts no,
assertions: have they no influence upon the oues.
uo oeiore us! DO they not contradict YOU when
you say that Andrew jackson has military merits
40 tney not support us, when we saw that
ne I'D. quahhc"tions iron nature, education, and
experience, competent TO the execution of the
duties oil President? Are not your partisans con-
santiy DoastIng, that your candidate had the conf
uence OF ashington and other Presidents? if
'heir confidence Is proof OF Mr.. Adams's merits
a H.
ans, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and j. O Adams
himself, be proofs OF Gen. Jackson's merits,
4. president John .3ddRiS, in 1920 DECLARE;
'hat he mad been attentive to the character and ]
actions OF General Jackson-that he considered
MN one oil tie greatest military characters that |
North America had produced-;hat lac ,vas :,
GREAT MAN, TO whom we were all deeplv in !
debted, and whose bust he would preserve "a -. |
precious monument, for the contamination oF his
Mr.. Adanss, posterty
z. President JEFFERSON declared tI,. An /,
drew Jackson was an unde waiting PATR1or whom |
ne RANKED WITH " ashington, Franklin, Sc-that
lie was clear -headed, strong minded man viii
more OF the Roman in him than any man Ivipg
-. president MADISON refused TO interfere in !
The pending election, 6" from a recoIIccfior of d. (.
relation in which he stood to Cen jackson. whilst
PRESIDENT, and OF the proofs given him OF the esi
nation in which he was held"
d. President MoNRoE said. "n, fr;ep5st;,, g.
General Jackson, and the strong proofs of ro,G.
oehce ana regard have given him, whilst presi.
dent forbid my taking any part against him Al the
ensuing election" ''' - '"e
8. President J. Q. Adams said. Gen Jackson
Justly enjoys, in an eminent degree, the public
'a'0u'' VI ms WORTH, TALENTS, and SERVICES
no one en1ertans higher, or more respectful opi
mon than myself MS WHOLE cArrrp r.
oeeh sighahZed by THE PUREsT INrENrroNs
dho ,he MOST ELEVATED PURPOSES and his
services 10 tiis nation entitle him to its uIGItts1
REWARDS"
Here, gentlemen, are FIVE more facts, not
.s nave 'nese no influence upon the
question before us! Is oil that the five prss;lor,
nave SAID aud done false and erroneous? Do vo,,
auinit the competency Of your own Candidate 10
ueclue, whether man ~ or il not worthy Of tl,e
Presidency II you admit his competency. what
becomes OF all the ISLANDERS upon General Jack
soh-ahh your own objections! John q. Adams
declares that Andrew Jackson deserves the 1TIct.-
EST REWARDS that HE cnuufr,, CO.,,