Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-11-14

deneaner 10 tnoae with WHOM Ls duty called hiii
to act-no allegations are made of extortion, or of,
meanness, Or Of avarice, or Of dishonorabIe views
or of unneishborly feelings. The mure closely We
anaIyZe his conduct in the numerous stations he
has filled, the DO we find il uniformly mark
ell by the strctest integrity aud good faith; by
generosity, opcnness, frankness, urbanity and
manly dignity. We'll might Mr.. eferson saw that
he had more of the old Roman in him than any
man Living. But he has never received his due
potion Of applause for one well established trait
Of character; and one which cannot be too highly
ptiZed or too much admired: this is that NOZZLE ln~
dependence Of spirit, which is pre-eminentlY his
own. In this prominent feature, we challenge
comparison with any other period of time. Even
his political enemies concede to him his superb
GRITTY in this respect; but they seem unwilling TO
allow what every man of truth and dscerniucst
mast elbow, that il is of nestlmable value, whether
regarded as public or private virtue The
want OF IT has in manT instances, within our re-
collection, led to mischiefs Of a most serious na-
ture indeed the greatest distortuses that have
afflicted our country, may be traced to this odious
defect in some OF our public men. 1t opens the
door to baseEcss and intrigue, aud aspiring dema-
gogues never fail to make use Of it IN order more
etectpally to promote their own schemes Of per-
soEal ACKNOWLEDGMENT. We need not louk far for
= :t'king illustration of the sentiment. From
this corrupt source has sprung spirit at once ia
tai TO best interests, subsersiye Of the great
pillars or justice aud good morals, -Leady hostile
to the peace ana harmony Of society, aud utterly
dcrosaory to national character and to that Of
republican government Let it not be forgotten
tast Independence and recttude are not only near
~ allied, but are terms Of almost synonvinats
meaning. They are twin sisters, and cahnoi be
separated without violation of the strongest
feelings which govern honorsbe minis.
OF Gen. Jacksoa's character, in his domestic
aIot,a - =.
mansion Is pro,erbal as tie abode Of hamany
and liberal hospitality. every good man is ~ sill
times welcome guest; whilst the strange, the
orphan, the SICK and the actcd, find there asY-
iuE from suffering, and relief from the pressure
"i adversely. 1t is doubtful if any other nGvlt-
uai who can be named, whni. equal, distinguished
Tor grandeur Of purpose and nobeness ct sou,-~
i1ese virtues are heightened BY slmpilfiy ana
oengnty Of manner. emphatcally and truly sis
nlilcant 81 christian and sage.
shall advert to Gen. lackson's military quali-
iGations, merely with view to intimate, tia' N
those base projects which threaten the sub
version OF some of the empires Of the oI wnt'.
CRISIS may spring, up winch shall th.caten me
peace ol these distant shores. An opinion pre-
| walls with many well informed men, that c'ftain
mysterious movements among the leading Eafo?e-
an powers afc Indicative of deep schemes ard nat
general war Is by no means an Improbable eveht.
ihe.e things are not TO be disrcgar'ied, and pcu-
dent statesmen vail watch the springs of lctian
and the policy Of governments, and will be PIE.
pared to resist any measures that may ensfiare US,
or a,gtJ5e our just prcroga'ivcs. tnder these
circumstances who does mt see toe Importance OF
placing at the head OF the nation man, whose
lame as military commander is - well establish
ed, that it will ensure becoming respect abroad,
and inspire such a degree OF confidence and at
tachmeut at home, as to be the means oil keeping
us on safe and high grounds p What man OF sense
would be willing 20 witness the revival OF former
systems of folly, imbecility. and ruinP What
could be expected from mere uns&iiled collesl-
ate pedant in such an emergency Would foreign
cupdty and insoence be restrained by empty
threats and diplomatic subtety? Or would not
! the more potent agency Of the sword. welded by
our hardy sons Of the ocean, should it become ne-
cessary, be much more elsectual nude OF securing
our rights and preserving u. from cnc,oacNmcnis?
These are considerations which address themselves
with ordinary force, both to interest and
our Patriotism The hishminded veteran, there
orc who unltcs within himself talents, experience,
and dauntiess spirit, who is incurruptible as
he is discreet and wsc is the only man we'll fitted
to preside our destnics. Such man cannnt
fail to conduct US in the path that shall lead to
unsn, prosperity and glory; and under his ausp'-
ces, we may safely anticipate restoration OF Those
august features, which will confer unfadng
nown OH the Washington policy. GREENE.