Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-01-18

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The people have this day presented to them for
,heir support, the DELAWARE PATRIOT
.xn AMERICAN WATERMAN" The De-
noc,a,c Republicans OF this State WHO are devo-
ned 10 The defence Of the Public Rgas, have long
suffered for want Of paper Of their own, through
which their sentiments and principles might be con-
yeyed to the word,upon the questions now occupying
40 much attention, and producing much soliciiude
in the nation. This paper will be devoted to their
interests end its best exertions used, faithfully and
promptly to perform the trusts confded to il. 1t
will at no time presume 10 dictate, but on the con
,rary will be found in performing its duty by follow
;nr the public will. II is not for public Journal
10 lead the peope, but to speak Nth their roice.
their own opinions to disseminate all information
touching their interests, and TO warn them oil dan
gers that are approaching. The conduct oil their
public servants should be unlolded to them il is.
without extenuation, or caught set down in malice
Discussions will sometimes arise from different
views Of the same actions in public men, and so
long a. these discussions confined to public
acts, and couched 10 decent language, they will
find ready admission into the columns Of the Del
be distinctly understood in the outset, that his pa
per shall never become the vehicle OF SANDER. and
it will be in vain for any to expect that essays
will be published assailing private character or in
yadng tho sacred enclosure Of the domes,ie circle.
In passing into the presen, Editors hands the
4 poli ical character OF the "American Wa.chmsn"
has changed as far as relates to the Presidential
8 question. 1t will cease to support the Admins
4 traon OF Mr.. Adams from settled conviction
that he Is not the President Of the People from
4 belief tina, he and some Of his associates at least
Il hare uaaed through corruption to orrire at their
a high stations; and that to permit such open ron
tempt Of The Peoples uiN, SUCH open riotation Of
their rights, TO pass without hurting them from
their seats. would be taci,ly to acknowledge tina,
public virtue has fed that the devotion due to the
republican institutions Of the country has expired
and tina, its inhabitants prepared to bow their
4 neeks 10 the yoke of an ambitious demagogue.
As corrective to the ills already inflicted. tie
Genius If Liberty poats wiM unerriag finger to
d ANDREW JACKSON. His grea, public ser
vices, unsullled integrity, Roman virtue, and am
Pile quallGcs,i speak in a language that the
They look upon him the only man now within their
reach who can the charter Of their liberties
E from pollution, who can Danish from among US the
odous ar.,ocracy commended for in these times. and
xsaore to the principles and policy OF Jefferson
Since. then, this paper 10 established for fi.t sEo
pLa, will advocate their candidate for the Presidcn
cy, and promulga,e their will fui,hiully-assert
"A ~. o;n tbo;r
necessarily depend upon them for support against
all in.idious coalitions. srisocratic combinations,
and the prescription Of men in power.
To the subscribers Of the "Jdfchmon" the editor Of this
paper presents his respects. and informs them that he will
be much pleased il they will continue their avors to the
Dsaware fato. Such Of them do not give notice to
the contrary by the 18th Of February next will be consid
cred as continuing their subscriptions and will be supplied
with Ibis paper accordingly.
This number of paper sen, TO several Editors for
he purpose Of exchange, which we respectfully request
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Tie Richmond W1g is trying hard from it,
panic and seems TO be aborng under some political inlet
administered by Mr.. Clay II makes another strong APP
peal 20 the Arstocrats, not TO de,puir Well done MIR
Wing hut must give specimen of his returning
SANITY from deranged fccngk-another nfep hump lie
Mr. Peasants says Pennsylvania is extremely uncertain
Now is such mad cap politician as this worth refing
livery Jackson victory only makes him more certain q
the election Of MIR. Adams ~. Pennsylvania extremely
i ,ncerain!" Alas! and aack-sday Why he might a,
veil pretend to say that hominey dues grow in Penn
sy'vania, or that eaten here Such
ave tho shallow and thing to keep the spirits Of the
Coalition They must fail to elevate their friends de
press their foes The certainly Of New Jersey being tp
MANS, its certainty for Jackson The of Della
ware and Maryland Our late avices from these ilres
states. them decidedly, unaerably for III.
Hero Of Orleans With much reason might The WING
claim al the States Of tho Union for Mr. Adams those
he laws violent hands upon under the influence of