Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-11-18
RIcHrs ONT nov. "a
TIE FUTURE.


presses the opinion, that Gen. Jackson - viii have
scarcely taken the oath Of oiiice,' before MIR. Clay
will begin to push this question Tor the purple FOR
himself, with rcnov a,ed, ferocious, Uncuinproms-
ing zeai."-We areaware, that such an inten'io.,
has been expressed in this quarter, with more OF
valor than discretion. But, notwithstanding this
rye still feel some little difficulty in laying the fol-
lowing specific communication before our eaieis
We can scarcely believe that the cool and elect
ing portion Of MIR. Clays trisuds will peripi, them
selves to be hurried into an opposition to Gen. Us
administration. without, giving him an opportunity
OF testing his qualifications, am, =. judging the
tree by its ruits.' The people will scarcely tole
rate 40 rash, and so determined system Of oppose
ton. We should suppose, too, that MIR. Clay has
too much GOODNESS and sagacy to permi, himself
10 be- used ss The rallying point OF men Of such
dept senapers or desperate iortnnesN SHE s will
ecSfcesyS 10 Il now, when even Kentucky is
against hiii--and when he will scarcely have a
Einaie inch OF ground in the whole Western conn
Try OH which 10 plant his lever. Whatever might
lave been his intentions, when the conversation
referred TO by our Correspondent was held, we
should suppose that the Signs OF the Times,
particularly those in the West, are sufficient To-
warn him against the rashness OF premature and
systematic opposition TO j., & icrocious, uncom-
promising canvass for himse lf.-Under the impress
sion, therefore that Mr. Clay can scarcely be 50 in
1atusted, or so much nlsled by evil counseors
sIs now 10 embark in peri!ous an enterprizc we
ieet some little reluctance III laying the following
not be 50 prcsumptuous as 10 advise MIR. Clay or
any OF his Eiends-but we may he permitted 10
express our appreciation Of the spirit which Mr.
Hammond avows in his paper of the 4th inst Mr..
IL. has been one Of the most determined oppo-
aTcnts, whom Gen. J. has ever met with NE il
the confidential, bosom friend of Mr. Claw
'it IS useless TO engage in specuations. In about
Two weeks 1t will be tnally ascertained. Should
Gsncral Jackson be elected, hope. mos, sim
Seiciy, that none OF the evils apprehc,,ded by
hlS 1f OrS lfe ma l,af i,e.
rs earnestly, he may be able 10 effect all the
Spod ms friends have anticipated and promisecl.'
Mr. IL. then enumerates 81 four cardinal POINTS in
the policy OF this country" viz. peace with all ma
.ans-a rigid discharge OF the public debt-the
protection Of our own industry national system
of Internal Improvements adds:
Whatever administration applies its efYjrts
fathiuiy to the support Of these objects, shall have
my good opinion, aud good word, care not who
may be al the head OF il and it these great points
of policy be persued, shall raise no csvils upon
minor matters Cen. Jackson shall have what
support can give 10 President a. fully as any
other man, 1t his measures are in general accord
Ance with those which previous administrations
have pursued. IL IS nothing TO me, nothing 20
the great mass Of the community, whom he pn.s
IN Office, the government be well administers ed.
Individually l have nothing to expect from any
l'resideni.--l never was, never expect to be an
applicant to the National Government for any
office. do not solicit for, or recommend either
sons, brothers, cousins, or nephews. The poorest
aud the lunblest individual IN the community, is
not personally. less interested that am who sIisll
be President. In supporting Mr. Adams rec
lection, have advocated that which sincerely
1eIiove Is ior the best interests Of the nation But
II he be defeated, hope we may witness :,
succeeding administration homes, and success
= mi as his has been. In that case, for one, will
contribute nothing TO put ii DOWN. hope that
those with whom j have been associated in the
CONTEST, will agree with me in the propriety Of
this course. Should Gen. jackson be successful l.,
and should he administer the government With
even toierable ability, l shall be disappointed il
lie does not tnd his worst opponent, amongst his
present strongest supporters. Let this remark be
Remembers ed."-Let this remark then be reI,iem-
bered-by all the friends Of MIR. Clay--and, we
trust, by Mr.. Clay himself