Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-15

More than twenty years have elapsed, since the
conspiracy Of Aaron Burr, brought down upon him.
the imprecations Of the whole people, and not until
the greatest patriot Of the age is called upon by
the same people, to save them from conspracy
not less destructive to their happiness and safety,
has calumny and envy and jealousy, fired BY an
unhoy ambition. ventured to tarnish the fair fame
Of Andrew Jackson, by charge SO foll. But now.
as an Offset to that civil conspiracy, which is laid
open to the eyes OF tie world, between Adams and
Clay and Webster, and which by destroying the
freedom cf elections with bribes and promises of
Office, with the "quid pro quo'' Of corruption, is
more dangerous to the existence of the republic
and the rights Of the people. than helmetted army
in the field, is this SANDER got up, and trumpetted
abroad The whole life and character Of the man
contradict it; his hard earned fame and long serv-
ces in the camp and in the forum, contradict it
the voice of the nation contradicts it, and every
honest heart in the country pronounces not guilty.
But by the satellites Of usurped power, these evil
dences are disregarded; still they cry conspira
cy ~
We refer in vain to the testimony OF the great
patriot, whose counterpart in love of country and
republican purity, Jackson is, to silence the Sian
der ;-even the voice of Jeffersnn sounding from
the grave, is unheeded onward they move, guided
by demon Of malice, and still the cry is, g con
spiracy!"
1t is not, that there is any real necessity, to de-
fend the character Of Andrew Jackson, against the
slanderous imputatons, which the minions of cor
ruption urge. His reputation is built upon rock,
against which the storms and thunders of party
rage may beat for ages without effect. But it is,
that there is pleasure, heart rejoicing felicity
in voluntarily stepping forh to aid i'll the defence
of reputation spotless, patriot so we'll tried
republican SO pure. 1t is the spontaneous efu
sion Of grateful feeling, that induces the freemer
of the United States, unbought and unpaid for
their services, to meet at the threshold, the Sian
derers Of the second saviour Of his country, and
there put the lie upon them
. By reference TO our paper Of the 9Th Of June
' it will be seen, that 50 long ago as the very TIM
when Burr was exerting himself the most, that
company Of revolutionary heroes, formed them
selves into little band for defence, against hi
e Vaccinations. and filed with confidence in the in
# tearity and ability of Gen. Jackson, offered them
selves to him for that purpose There also will b
i found Mr.. Jetferson's positive statement, that
Jackson is faithfut-He says:-" be ASSURED
THAT TENNEssEE, AND PARTICULARLY, GEN
n JACKSON ARE FAITHFUL How was he assures
n that Jackson was "faithfl" He could be assn
red only by the fact. of jackson, having been til
first 10 inform him of Burr's treachery, he wa
L the first to put Gov. Claiborne upon his guar
if against IT, Here then 1t is seen that to Jackson
! fidelity, is the country indebted for timely dis
coverv Of this conspiracy, for the early use OF thos
measures that stopped the farther pvosies Of tn
II treason. Better evidence than the assurance 9
q MIR. Jefferson, need not be offered to the people
for all men know he was not to be deceived by tn
specious pretences Of men, and that he never CAV
\ : assurance but that it was doubty sure.
=, In considering this subject, it Is important
know who accuses he peoples candidate Of pal
tcipating in Burr's treason. Whence did til
" charge orglnatc and for what purpose is it brousl
Of forward nowi After having introduced the ir
=. mortal Jefferson, as giving conclusive testimony
. Jackson's innocence, it is unpleasant to put III
g name of the recreant Charles Hammond on tn
ID same page with his, because it is an unnatural a.
ut socatun of purity and infamy, OF virtue and de
: pravty. But as it will serve to place before tn
- mind Of every man in powerful contrast, the wi
e ness and the accuser have overcome the loatt
to ing that VIC always feel, III looking at the name
ii that wretch, who was base enough to invade IL
domestic circle. dig up calumnles, and assail tt
ef reputation of ietenceless woman. Charles Han
g. mond Of Cincinnati. is the accuser or compiler
the charge. This fact being known, we consid'
"a that all doubt Git any eXisted,) is removed,
ols relates to The truth Of the charge No man eSpec
! the truth from Charles Hammond.
- We cannot however close this article, alrea,
's' too long, without remark further to eucida
ie' this subject.
he This Charles Hammond is the leader of Clay
ilh S,uss cnrns In OHM Ii has heen we'll estahshe