The Litchfield County post., 1828-07-03

must either be politically themselvesor suppose the people to be thus Our acquaintance is not very extensive among the eemen of this state but so far as 1t does go we safely for it that not one in hundred ofthem either wish for, or will be gOver- ned by, such cOntempdble reasoning. They think and act for themselves, without the advice or dic- tatOn of certain disappointed Hartford politicians
 Tomen of sense, doctrines, like those advanced in the Hartford Jackson Addressare calculated to excite pity for their weakness and contempt for their imper thence, rather than any other emotions. The whole ground of asehood and calumny heretofore resorted to, to prove bargain between Mir. Adams and Mir. Clay, is gone oTer with, and both these men are con- demned as the very masterpieces of bribery and cor rupton. Next, Mr. Adams is accused of federalism, "a damning sin with these political puritans,- ing broken down the old lines of party, by making certain appointments from the old federal ranks; but if conscious that such assertions would be well received in this state, where the Jackson party embra ces more federasts than men of any other political name, Mir. A. is accused of hostility certain cham pions of the federal party, in words this effect - "He has disturbed the repose of the dead, and vam- pyre-like, haunted the graves of Hamilton and Ames. Now we shall yield tp ,man in veneration fer the characters, and attachment to the measures of these iustrious patriots or in contempt for the politician, who, to gratfy pahy party purpose, would mention their names in any other manner than with the profound respect. This charge against Mir. Adams, however, comes with an i'll grace from men who have, during thelr whole political course, held these men and their cotemporaresl up to be pointed at with the ngerof scorn and who, even to this day, are unwilling that men of like character with Rufus King, should res, in their graves in peace, sim
 ply because they opposed to their favorte militia ry candidate for,the presidency. MT. Adamshas, du- ring his political course, controverted the polNal doctrines of Hamilton and Ames but with candour which should put his present enemies to the bush- for his federalism, hisapostacy from the federal ranks,-for both these charges are brought against him in almost the same breath,- politicians in our own, or any other country, can produce strong idences of uprightness purpose himself. He was guarding the interests of young republic, in for eign lands, the time the two great political parties in our country were organized. On his return home, he was appointed by the legislature of Massachusetts Senator in Congress. While filling this responsible station he was called upon to act upon certain import ant national questions, which were supported and op- posed entirely by party feelings. MT. Adams was the.represenative of ultra federal legislatures but with the feelings of an American citizen, hesvoted in favor of measure which its then enemies now ac- knowledge to have been truly important and naton- al one. For this vote. resolution:of censure passed by his constituents, and he accused of a. 4Lo fodo l honesty seldom manifested at the present. day, he im- mediatey resigned his seat in the Senate leaving the legislature at liberty to fill his place with man whose measures should be governed by partyrather than by principle. Hsresignation communicated in the following etter:-
 To the honorable Senates aud Representatives o the
 Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
 "Gentlemen-It has been my endeavor, as have have conceived it my duty, y,lwhe holding seat in the Senat of the Union, to support the administration of the General Government in all necessary measures within its competency, the object of which, was to preserve from seizure and depreciation, the persons and property of citizens, sand to vndicate the rights essential the independence of our country a. gainst the unjust preensions and aggressons of all for
 1sCerain resolutions recently passed by you, have expressed your dsapprobaton of measures, to which, under the influence of these motives, gave my as- sent As far as the opinion of majority in the Legs- lature can operate cannot but consider these reso- Iutons as enjoinng upon the representation ot the state Congress, sort of opposition 10 the national administrations in which Icannot consistently with my principles concur.
 gro give you however, an opportunity of placing in the Senate of the U. s. member who may devise and enforce the means of relieving our fellow citizens from their present suerngs, without sacrificing the peace of the nation, the personal liberties of our men, or the neutral rights of our commerce, l now restore to you the trust committed my charge, aad resign my seat Senator of the United States, on the part of this commonwealth. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS. Boston, June 8, 1928.
 We can easily perceive that at time when party spirit swept over countryiwith the violence of wbrlwind, such step as was here taken, was cacu- lated to againstts author the strongest feelings of indignation from his late political friends; but now, when the history of those days can be looked upon with cool dispassionate reason, we are not astonshed that inc moderate of both political parties no, only approve ofthe step, but feel additional rever- for the who had the independence to take it, regardless of party discipline; that ultra politicians, whose conduct put the blush by such upightness should be still found among his bitter enemies- Such the supporters, and such the opposers, of Mr. Adams, and unless our countrymen have strayed widely from the path of virtue and moderation which can alone lead them true greatness the former will unquestonaby succeed at the approaching presiden- raL~ ~H