Delaware journal., 1828-09-26

heads Of many persons on the opposition side !?
What are they togain? We now have every thing
that can be had or justly expected, from good
government We have seen how nonsensical are the
complaints of few master spirits. who have dis
turbed our tranquility with view of destroying
their rivals and occupying their places Look
around, at home and abroad and see if all the pro-
mnent opposition men are not laboring to prolong
or acquire power Call them, it you please, very
patriotic men but see-their sort OF patriotism,
some how or other, is inseparabe from se.f-pron.o-
tion.
But it is time for the people, mean the SUBJ
santial farmers --lnechanlCs-and manufacturers
to look to their ovn welfare, and not simply to that
of men who traverse the State, make speeches, and
hire presses to eude them for the purpose OF gain
ing their votes. Since the foundation OF our gov
ernment. there never has been a crisis so awful.
Time was when public civil services and civil quail
iicaons, with exemplary private character. had a
powerful influence upon the community. But now,
while little more than half century has passed
since we became nation of freemen these services
and qualifications this exemplary private
character seem to be of no ESTIMATION with the Up
position, if we examine the merits OF their candl'
date for the presidency. Will the American peo-
ple sanction, bythcr votes, such sentiment Can
they believe that a republican government will long
sta pp as is indicated by preference of General
Jackson over one of the greatest statesman and mos
exemplary men ever known in our country
This is an important question, and the people
will have but one opportunity OF deciding IT. we
know the blessings we now enjoy but have the
people duly considered what will be the permanent
effect Of placing at the head of our government sucf
a man as documents and facts prove General Jack
son to be If he should be successful OF what usf
will qualifications and private character hereafter
be in candidate for office!
But suppose we are somewhat mistaken IN these
partlculars-and admit his qualifications and char
acter to be more commendable yet they are no
equal to those of the man now in Office Even
they were, what is the NATION to gain by tn
change ? We know what the South wants-a chang
of nneasuvs--and she expects change OF measure
by a change of men. lfshe did not. would she b
so foolish as to denounce the present Adninstra
ton. and advocate the election of General jackson
Why choose a man to do the same thing which is S
Objectionable in others 1t is an absurdity.
THE QUESTION:,
then. comes to this: Are all those nonnally Q
the side Of the Opposition anxious for change
measures The majority OF the South have MAD
known their sentiments, and are backed by the mil
istry of England, British importers this counr,
and others under British influence, or having SON
personal objects TO accomplish. But have all
the Opposition made up their minds that our NJ
TIONAL POLICY ought to be changed II no
it, time for them to weigh well this important ma
ter. They should see to-day what they VIII assn
.-s2hy see, lfJ sear hence. The South has spoke
and villas soon as the election is over-spea
in more audible language Nos., she fears the 6
feet on Pennsylvania and New-York. She has 81
en- notice what she wants, and means, if possible,
accomplsh-namely, a change of national pohc
People of New Castle-of Delaware-and nor
Of the potomac-do you desire this change in o
national policy? Have you made up your minds
Weld to the South-to the wishes of the English mi
isters--to British mporters--or proalgate presses.
YOUR own detrilnent and that Of a majority OF t
nation |? you have, vote for Gen. Jackson. tn
Southern man with southern feelings" whom t
South supports as more friendly to her views tn
the men in power. Our national policy is not 81
tied, and the great battle which is TO confirm
charge it, whether you will or will not see it
timej is to be fought in few days. Be rea
for the contest and ha take the side de- which a you