The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-03-12

either of the candidates. The remaining
States, giving 63 votes, Gncluding 10 in New
York; will probably be for Jackson This es-
innate is made upon present Appearances
They may, however, materially vary before the
time of election.
MADISON AND Monroe. 1t is at length as
certained that Madison and Monroe decline
standing as candidates for electors of President
and Vice President. Letters from both of them
dated Feb. %, have been received and publish
ed by Judge Brooke, President of the Conyen-
ton which nominated them, in which satisfac-
tory reasons are given for the course they have
taken. Mr. Madison says;
After a continuance in public life, with a
very brief interval, through a period of more
than forty years, and at the age then attained,
considered myself as violating no duty. in al
lotting for what of life might remain, a retire
ment from scenes of political agitation and ex-
cltement. Adhering to this view of my situa-
ton, have forborne, during the existing con-
test, as had done during the preceding, to par
nclpate In any measures of party character;
and the restraint imposed on myself, is necessa-
rlly strengthened by an admonishing sense of
Mr.. Monroe says:
After the long and laborious service in
which have been engaged, and in the most
difficult conjunctures to which our country has
been exposed, it is my earnest desire to cherish
tranquility in my retirement. Important as
this object is to me, am satisfied, if become
party to elections, to the high office of Chief
Magistrate of the United States, cannot ac-
compsh it,
con full consideration, before my retire
ment, | concluded that the course suggested
would be the best adapted to my own peace and
tranquility, and contribute most, as perma-
nent rule, to the welfare of my country I'm
der this conviction, then formed the decision
stated have frequently declared it since, and
cannot depart from it,
On the whole, their declining to serve will
probably have but little influence ON the sue
cess of the ticket. Other men can perform the
duties as well as they; and, as long as it is
known that they approve of the measures of the
Administration, and are opposed to the eIeva-
ton of a merely military man to the Presiden-
cy, it will produce the same moral influence in
favor of the Adams ticket, as if their names had
remained upon it.
GENERAL Court We understand that the
Legislature is expected to rise this day. Our
readers, we think, will agree with us in the
opinion that it is noneStoo soon, for every dav
they sit adds to the expense of government and
no means are provided for paying it, but by
borrowing of the banks. The people, soon or
late, must pay it; and if we know their charac-
ter, they would be better satisfied with a small
annual tax, which would cover the expenses of
government, than with this system ofborrowing
from year to year, and having, bye and bye, to
pay it all at once, with bank interest to boot.
The defeat Of the tax BILL this year, is attribut-
ed to the management of an honorable gentle
man, who looks, with longing eyes, TO the Gu
bernatorial chair, and hopes to ingratiate him
selfwith the people by this kind of policy. We
would suggest to him, as better plan, to relin-
quish his own pay, and do so much toward OBJ
waiting the necessity of tax and those who
voted with him are welcome to the same ad-
vice, if they choose to take it.
The militia bill is postponed till the next ses
sion. Bills have either been enacted, or passed
stages, for Incorporating about a dozen
new banks, among which, are three in this
county viz one in this town. one in Sutton,
(Wilkinsonville) and one in Southbridee The
Warren Bridge bill has also been passed, but
whether the Governor has signed it, is not yet
known