Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-08-30
NEw-YoRK ELECTORAL VOTES.


The editor of the National Intslligencer,
concludes one Of the ablest articles which we
have read on the Presidency, with the follow
ing remarks on the New York election:
"We have seen for some time past, with little
concern, floating about like the thistle down on
the calm morning air, certain signs which, had
we noted them more carefully, would have
warned US from what corner ne might expect
the wind to come. We have seen it intimated
for example al different times, and by different
persons, that, if the sentiment o: New York
should not favor the views Of the combina tion
so as TO enable them to effect their purpose OF
electing Gen. Jackson, it was probable that
they would avail themselves of the ir supposed
predomnance in the present Legislature Of the
state of New York, to change the mode OF
electing Electors for that state-usurp the pow
er which the people have solemnly denied to
them, and elect full booded Jackson Electo-
raj College. This has been intimated again
and again, hut we confess that il made no in
preston upon our minds. We remained incred-
ulous. We could not bring ourselves to believe
that so desperate and pronigate an action could
be within the contemplation Of the subtle in
triguer Machiavel would never have thought
ofsuch thing. But we have men among us far
more cunning, and bold in their cunning than
tHc WHY Ild'ins men EIO uIc VI VAS-
cutting what he could not even have conceived
of.
Before we proceed let us remind the reader
that, after considerable discussion and excite
ment, (arising out of the circumstances Of tho
last electoral election) the legislature OF the
state of New York, instead of determnin ing in
what manner the electors should hereafter be
elected, submitted the question directly to the
people, and their votes were taken thereon ac-
cordingly, at the next ensuing election; and by
large majority they decided in favor Of Dis
frict System, and, accordingly, the state 10
now laid off into districts for the choice Of
electors.
Once more we are obliged, and for this tmo
reluctantly, to introduce by name 10 our read
ers the Honorable MARTIN VAN buren,,
the distinguished Senator from the State Of
New York; the "Mast6r Spirit" who can,
when he sets himself about it, accomplish moro
than any other man would dream of. The fas-
cinating address of this distinguished citizen,
added to his powers Of persuasion, his highly
respectable talents, and imperturbable temper,
make him not only the most adroit but also the
most powerful politician Of the present day.
As a gentleman, we have heretofore had occa-.
sion to say, we have great respect for him.
Even under the greatest excitement of temper,
he never forgets the courtesy which becomes
him: or if he does, We have never seen il. In
the walks Of private life, we know Of no ex-.
ception taken to his character. But, as pub
lie man, it has been, as it is again, our duty 10.
denounce his subjection Of every thing to his
party operations, in carrying on which, the in
| terest Of the country and the rights Of the Peo-
plo seem to be alike secondary considerations.
He has substituted in himself, and he has in
| stilled into his adherents, reliance upon COM
nd irlin Fnr thesl
open and fearless appeals TO public sentiment,
which less wary and less skilful statesmen,
romDait Themselves by making. He is, in one
word, finished electonecrer
1t was, we presume, by that peculiar talent
| which this honorable gentleman possesses
that he was enabled, by silent and secret
operation throughout the State Of New-York
last Summer, to secure the election to the
Legislature. in the several counties, Of q ma
jority Of such persons were thought likely
to be made instrumental to his purposes, should
! he have occasion to use them at the coming
Presidential election. Tha, ne did, with this
| view, procure the election Of majority of
Jacksonsm in The Legislature, contrary TO the
known sense ofthe People Of the State, though.
there is every reason to bolievo it, we cannot
positively assert. But that he means so to use
them, if he can, we now have sufficient rea-
son 10 believe. The rumors of this sort, that
have been abroad, were not without founda-
ton. Thoy were true " signs of the times"
had they bcen read Alright. They were enti-.
tied TO credit, though we dsbelieved them.
Yes. we announce to our readers, and we
proclaim it to to the People ofNew York, who
appear to be yet slumberng in false security,
that scheme as on foot TO UsURP THEIR
RIGHTS, with tho view Of accomplishing the
purposes Of the party that has combined to put
down this Administration, right or wrong.
Yes, 1t is intended by Mr.. VAN buren, and
his associates, that, if necessary TO the election
OF Gen JACKSON, the electoral law, solemnly
ratified as it has been, shall be repealed, the
| election taken from tho People, and placed by
the legislature ia their o,cn hands. We have
indisputable testimony Of the existence Of the
design. For we have information, upon which
we place entire reliance, that, to encourage
the efforts of the friends Of JACKSON in tho
West, MIR. VAN buren, has, himself tDrit-
ten to one Of them, if not TO others, that q csr-
tain number Of the electoral votes Of the State
of New York would probably be given for Gen.
eral Jackson; bat that If it ,oere necessary
for his election, he ,rouid receive the tDhole
( thirty sir,
| What are we coming to, when the votes of
the largest State in the Union are thus sported
with! Talk about bargains and "pledges, '"
as the pair of Enquirers do, was ever SO scans
daious a bargain, SO speeping a pledge heard
| of as this' No. Yet we are firmly Of the be-
! lief that the editors Of the Richmond Enquirer,
whose purity sickens at tho thought Of the
"peoge," and faints out right at the mention
| of "the bargain" have had this same design
communicated to them, too, in black and
white, and hug themselves in the hope Of its
success. As for the New York Enquirer and
the Albany Argus, we are satisfied that their
privi,y 10 this nefarious scheme, furnishes the
key to the confident and clustering tone which