Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-01-23
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From CONVENTION OF DELEGATE Giendiy to The re-
ttection IF JOHN QULN'C Y adams, as Prcsi-
dent Of The U,liied States, held in the iocn Of
frankfort, The 17M 1871 and 1911 days Of
December, 1927
The right OF any body of to assemble together TO
consult OF and devise to promote their best inter
ests, is embraced the definition OF freedom Avail
Ing ourselves of that right, we have met behalf of
the friends OF the present Administration of the Gene
ral Government, throughout the state, with view of
concentrating their energies and of uniting their eo Is
in the cause which deem of val Importance to the
prosperity and happiness of the country. II is surely
consOnant 10 the spirit and genius OF free insliiu
toas, that the people should meet together, whenever
'hey thfak proper, and il any iucony cnient
ior them to do they who choose may have their
i,inents expressed by persons appointed represent
them. II IS right eXet Cised by those opposed
in political sentiment, and of which freeman
onght to complain. If the discussions by a body of
freemcn OF political Subjects and Of the relative pre-
tensions OF opposing candidates 10 the first office of the
people, is to be condemned dangerous liberty, ii
will not be long before it will be considered equally
dangerous for single individual TO express his sen
ments. The members of this convention, dsclaim
their part, any dictaou TO any portion of the
nifty at aIge they ask for themselves, that only winch
they willing 10 grant 10 every else Tcy have
private anrosity to CRAFTY, no deep rooted hatred
TO indulge, individual interest to sabserve They
know that they cuihed with authority: they feel
that they all members of the great commnui
t and suc and such only they present this address
10 the public.
An appeal made The sober sense and reason of the
people, period of high POLITICAL excitement is too
often received with cold indifference by the Jealous
partzans either side We Will, however, proceed
investigates with camness and impartaIity, the rel
alive preensions Of the two distinguished individuals
before the people, for the highest Office in ;her Gift,
What is t,e nation or Kentucky in particular, to
gain by the election Of Andrew Jackson the Prcsi-
dcncy of the United Statesa What great work is to be
promoted, what system is 10 be proposed, what
adopted, to benefit the nation state? Gem
erai Jackson maintains mysterious silence, and while
IN Is in Ia h,ca =,
posed the constitutional right of Congress make
roads and effect any internal mpi ovemcns another is
supporting him with equal warmth, advocate
and friend, Of what has been emphatcay termed the
oAmerican Systenn IL it right that this distinguished
individual should receive the support OF different states
when at the time he receives H. he is perfectly
that or the other mu be deceived IN the lse
will pursue? Is consistent with the manly indepen-
dant and open character which lis friends give him up
all OCCASIONS for him quietly to fold his arms, and
with apparent ind ference, TO behold the freemen OF
whole stae giving him their votes because he in fa
your ofhe Tariff aud of internal Dpov ements; while
another portion Of our Union support him, their
choice, but solely The ground of his being opposed
these measures? Is the office of President fhc u
ned States, ofsuc'i high aud ranscendant dignity
that lis aspiraDts should rather suffer whsle c6uini-
ties to remain 10 state OF deception than to dcvelope
single opinion entertained? Ii vii! lie answered tia
the General has declared himself avur u.l .cous
Tariff" But what definite meaning be attached
these terms? What southern politician might con
slider iudicious Tariff ould be considered by tie
people oil kentucky rs WItheri1G The and
sources of the country. The former might consider
tat Tariff only udicIOus, which was imposed Tor the
purpose of revenue; while Pennsylvania. OHIO and
Kentucky, would consider that iDjudcious, which did
int have for lis object the protection of domestic man
uIactures. The judicious." as applied by Gen
eral Jackson, has a most latitudinous import. Any
that he choose pursue, should he be elected
woud bring him within the only pledge he has given
Shall kentucky jeoparGiZe that great system with which
rer interest is blended and identified BY the hasy
indulgence of feelings, produced by enthusiasm for
military fame? Shall she take leap in hc dark and
put down the present Administrations or sustaining the
very measu.es which She has been otIcst in adv0ca
ting? II is much feared if General Jackson should be
elevated 10 the Presidential chair that the work of in
ternal mprov e,nen is To be imr aaird The altar oil
the constitutions We have the testimony Of one mai o.
distinguished abilities aud reputation that lie has alrea
dy declared himself in favor Of that construction OF the
constitutions in opposition 10 Which the vruous Mad
ison has raised his voice. Ills friends and pati-
throughout The Union lave arrayed Intensely es
against the exercise, the part of the General Go
vernmcD OF this all important power II was BY The
casting vote of his intimate fricd, the Vice President
that the Illinois canal so important TO large section
OF Kentucky was entirely defeated. The sgricutu
ralsls in the southern part Of this state looked will
anxious expectation TO the opening of that cJn,n,ni
cation with the northern lakes. Itwas through thai
channel, that they hoped 10 have portion Of tie aeii
cultural products OF this country. withdrawn from fhc
great soutferu emporium. Ii was BY that means, tina
they soon expected lucrative and most advantageous
exchange OF commodities, between tie north and west
They lave only to regret that measure consid
cred as constitutional and right when roc0mmendet
by one man. at one time, should be VIZ ed BY The same
person, at different period under The excite
fneDt Of party feeling. itppoliiic and transcend
ing the limits Of the great charter Of OUR liberties !
is not pretended that Gen Jack,n is be made sc,
cIuutab!e for all the votes OF his friends set il is fai
Inference, that If elected, lie will not form his caine
from among his enemies. IL must from The ma tire o
things be concluded, that ii will be composed fiom M
pnmbcr Of the distinguished individuals who uow den,
The right oil thc General Government 10 interfere in t
promotion of tie general welfare" BY the erection OF
single work of internal improvement by iie extcu
sion OF single chain, 10 bird together The different all
GsiaCt portions of our extended territory. The idtbe
of his country, early tie Importance Of connecting
the eastern and western parts OF the United States b,
roads and canals and Of thus uniting distant Countries
Under the auspices of Thomas Jefferson the great ma