Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-04-01
RECOMMENDATION 0P 4 ST9TE CONEEN
To Me People ofhs STATE Of ~ 10 York:

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To Me People Of The STATE Of F,w York:
At the next annual election, the citizens oil
this state will for the f. ST time since the o.
ganization Of the government, exercise the i'm
portant privilege Of choosing Al the Polls the
Electors Of President and Vice President OF The
United SI,,es. For h. Office of president, two
candidates, and only two, are before the nation
john Q,.inry AdqmS and .4ndrsT Jackson Afer
a Cal ful, aud, as we believe, an impartial ex>
animation of ;he characters and qnai6ca ions
Of those individuals, we entertsin sincere and
deep conviction that in the choice which is to
be made between them, the character and pros
periiy Of our Country are essentially involved.
1t rs not our intent ion, upon the rresen,
casion, to enter into particular exposition OF
the reasons upon witch this conviction is foun>
dsd. OF Mr.. Adams it is sufficient 20 say, hal
he is universally admitted to he man OF dis
tinsuishSd aeuis aud unaullied mora! :harac
ter: and that IN addition TO these quallhcati lions
.-he possesses the adj, antages Of an intimate and
T----.:--i 1-~;s-'-ev- ~f att tnr AFFAIRS OF our
government. From the early age OF twenty
seven, during the administration of Washiug>
ton, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe, he las
been almost constantly in the public service OF
his country; and in all the important stations
which he has filled, he has discharged his duly
with singular ability aud acknowe dyed fidelity.
For the last three years he has held The high
office, for reelection TO which he is now
candidate or the manner in whic h he has prr>
performed its duties, We will only say, that his
opponents IN this state have not yet condecend-
ed TO point out single measure which he has
recommended, as the ground Of their opposi.
zion. Such is the character and such the quail.
i6cations Of one OF the candidates. Let us take
i single glance at the character and qLa!ihca>
ton of tie other.
In the various civil stations which he has
occupied, ample opportunity has been afforded
him for the exhibition Of his talents. But we
may confidently appeal even to his warmesl
admirers for any evidence of superior rapa,
city for civil goVernmeur. His fitness there,
fore to exercise the func, of Chief Magis-
,ra;e of the Nation, is wha, no man can safely
affirm. But the absence OF all proof 10 justify
confidence is not the only ground Of dis,rust.
Either ignorant, or totslly regardless, OF the
cons i;ution and laws Of his country, or both,
he has In the course OF his public career re-
peatsdl ,ram9led them under foot, by grossly
violating rights the most sacred, solcnlnly
guaranteed 10 each individual by the cons,itu>
ton Of the county.
His successful and 5rillian, services in the
defence ofNew Orleans, we are ,ery far from
wishing 10 depreciate. They entile him To
what ne mas already received and VIII continue
TO enjoy, the gratitude Of his country
But let il be remembered, that they prove
no more than his bravery and his skill as a
military commander, qualities which, to say
the least, afford but feeble security for the
prudent and able administration OF the govern,
ment Of our country, whose true policy is Of
the most pacific character.
Between these TWO candidates we cannot he
state IN our choice. Can any enlightened man
having solely In view the best interests Of his
country; hesitate in his? On the one hand,
shadows, clouds and darkness rest upon" the
prospect; on the other, we have the promise OF
national peace and honor, prosperity and Safe
".
But although no crime or misconduct
has been charged against Mr. Adams, unless il
De crime to have been born and educated in
one OF the northern states, a majority Of the
members OF the Legislature Of this state have
determined, In a Caucus composed of poli,i,
clans belonging to all ,rc-existing parties, that
his re election ought 10 be opposed, and the e.
lection OF Gen. Jackson supported. We win
not at present occupy your time in point,np
out the strange and unaccountable union be
tween gentlemen who had but Yesterday been
warning against each other in all the bitterness
OF party rage; which was developed by this |
assemblage; but we protest against the right
Of our Lee islature 10 issue their mandate in
relation to the choice of a president The au.
thorisy to choose electors was not taken from