Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-01-03

5GcEScil, anu ms claims upon the gratitude OF 4
Tree and generous people, we shall say but little.
Ills services, by which certainly test
the patriotism OF man, than by any other crieri-
on, ncontestlbly prove him 20 be a devoted lover
OF his country, and her popular institutions They
demonstrate more, that he is a man of strong mind
and OF tine most inventive energies in new and diff
icult situations He has unfortunately perhaps
Tor himself Out fortunately for his country) been
called upon TO act on some most trying occasions,
when safety was TO be found eniy in that bold and
decided course which is ev or pursued by Natures
great men, but which is far above the reach of the
man OF Official detail lie has always, however,
submitted most chceriully TO the constituted autho-
rites, SO soon as the safety of the people would
permit. Those acts, OF which we have been most
disposed 10 complain in Gen. Jackson. were done,
in a subordinate capacity, and were justified bv
his Supporters, under whose orders he acted and to
whom he was anenable for his conduct. That he
possesses military talents i'll the most eminent de-
gree, will doubt, @;ho loves his country's
glory. But Andrew Jackson was not bred to arms
and his success in Is evidence that his mind
is sufficiently comprehensive to render him great
even in occupations and empoyments, TO which he
Is unaccusomed. 1t is urged, that he is ''mili-
tary chieftain'' by Henry Clay and those who fol-
low in his wake. This eyinces want of canior or
ignorance in all those who have calmly considered
IL: but your Committee believe that vast propo
ton OF his opponents have not given due considera
tionto the objection. Forty years of his life have
been spent Ill civil pursuits, and at the plough and
lac is now plain farmer, having as little to do with
arms as any other citizen. He is covered with
military glory and years. He must coyet ease.
but he can hardly be covetous of military fame
| He is old, and the U. States have no army which
could be efficient, if directed against the liberties
OF the people But what other incentive than lib
erty has ever led him to the field And will he
now strike blow against the liberties of his coun-
try? Has he followed our legions in wars of con
guest, or fought for fame under foreign banners (!
No-ie has fought for his country alone. Ather
utmost need, has he helped her and now would
she reDrOaCl him with hayiOu
Did not Washington, Monroe, and most of our dis
unguished civil officers acting since the revolu-
ton, fight for their country in that great struggle
! Did we wrong TO trust them?
! Caesar, Scyila, Cromwell Bonaparte, have been
mentioned. Their cases not parallel with the
present. Nor has any attempt been made, as
your Committee are informed TO point out the re-
semblance.
Internal Improvement, it is known that he is not
entirely with u.s. but il is further known, that his
opinions on these subjects approximate more nearly
10 ours, than his rivals, and from his manner of de-
gerous 10 the Union
| We will conclude, in the language of our la
Inented Jefferson, applied to Gen. Wv cbeIieye
ne Is IAN honest, sincere, tirm and strong minded
man, OF sound political principles and that if he
be brought into office TO correct the alarming ten
dency towards formidable and otherwise irremedia-
bic evils, beginning TO develope themselves in the
Administration OF the Federal Government he will
be entirely faithful to that object
! BE 1t therefore RcSoiued, That we will do all in
our power, TO promote the election of ANDREW
JACKSON, by all fair and honorable means.
ReSoiced, That our Representatives be request
ed to unite with the members of the Legislature
in forming an Electoral Ticket for Gen. jackson
RESOLVED, That the proceedings of the meeting
! be signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and
published in the Richmond Enquirer, Norfolk
Beacon, and Plough Boy.
The meeting then adjourned
ARCHER HAWKINS, Chm
RoBT. MCCANDLIsH, Sec'ry.
WILLIASIsBURG, Dec. Ilth, 1927.
To the Editors Of the Enquirer.
Gentlemen,-While forwarding these ResoIu-
tons, permit to remark, that the county of
James City is decidedly in favor of Jackson 1t
will give him vast majority. tits said by those
who ought to be well informed, that his friends are
TO the Adams men in the proportion of four 20 one
and have no doubt of it,