The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-08-05

W we are authorized to say that the follow
ing well written communication is, as it pur
ports to be, from the pen of an original, uni
form, and Jealous, advocate of Gen. Jackson.
election AS such, it presents more than ofdi
nary claims to the notice of the public, becaus.
1t shews the effect which the measures of ths
present administration have had on the mint
oil one, whose prejudices-if he had any-ant
whose feelings, certainly, were all in its favor
His, we believe, is not a solitary case. Thou
sands of others, who assisted in Gen. Jackson.
election, from the best of motives, now lool
with alarm on the measures of his administra
ton They find that, although he might be
nominally unpledged, he was, virtually, bounc
IN cords, so strong, that it would require the
strength of a political Sampson to burst then
asunder. They find the experience of all age.
to be confirmed in the present instance that
when man, incompetent to the task, from hi.
want of the requisite knowledge, comes into
the possession of power, he necessarily becomes
subject to the control Of others, and, almost as
necessarily, of those who are the most design.
A"E "'hN VIM, 1CI JACKSON sup
portcrs, two years ago, would have believed
that, on his accession to the presidency, the
infamous Duff Green would become the depos
tory fpower, and the dispenser of the execu-
tive patronage? Yet, that such is, indeed, the
alarming fact, that he is, as it has been well
expressed, " the power behind the throne" that
operates the machinery of the government, the
experience of every day adds new confirmation
while Gen. Jackson, himself, is content with
watching the clerks in the public offices, visit.
ing the custom-houses, navy yards, arsenals
and fortitlcations, and making parade of great
rlgidness in requiring the most indefatigable
assiduity, on the part of the minor agents OF
those several establishments, in the perform
ance of their respective duties. To such wor-
thy objects, is the capacious mind of the chief
magistrate OF TWELVE MILLIONS of people, de-
voted!
But, we did not intend writing an essay, our
only object being to turn the attention of our
readers to the communication which follows
The author need not to have entertain the
publishing it. Free discussion is essential to
the development of truth and, however conf
dent we may feel in the correctness of our own
views, we are willing that others should be
heard, and to afford the necessary facilities for
it, SO long as they reason fairly and express
themselves temporarily believing the dissem-
nation of knowledge, and the establishment OF
truth among the people, of more consequence
than the particular objects of any party or set
OF men.
FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS spy.
NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
Mr.. EDIroR,-As some of the measures
adopted by the present administration have left
no very favorable impression on my mind, in
re gard to their Justice and expectancy, | cannot
forhear saving sp,' ,unrds in -ala*i@>', thA-At~
The administration, so far as it has proceeded,
| regret to say, has not justified my expecta-
tons. No intelligent and impartial man can,
think, be altogether satisfied with it, | shall
not join in the clamor of its enemies; the voice
of invidious detractiot1 which, from its very
commencement, has been lifted up against it,
| disregard, as | would the idle wind. For in
stance, the attacks on the Presidents inaugural
evinced the utmost illiberality, and, it would
seem, a predetermined hostility to the new ad-
ministration, whether it should be conducted
on principles and characterized by measures,
right or lorong. That address was, certainly,
a iudicious one, and contained no sentiment
which could be Justly condemned by any man,
whatever his political creed, or personal pre-
ference. Its brevity and plainness, too, were
no small recommendation of it-all might have
patience to read it through, and all might COM
prehend its language. In every point of view,
it was worthy of the occasion which called it
forth and will merely add, that, however
many Of our own politicians and critics have
condemned or ridiculed it, writers in Europe
have spoken of ii in terms of high commenda-
ton Nor is Gen Jackson to be censured for
selecting his cabinet, and the principal officers
of "A Presidents creation, from among his polt-
ical friends. 1t would have been unjust, dan
gerous, and absurd, to take these from the ranks
of his political enemies-for his political, may
truly be pronounced his most inveterate and
deadly PERSONAL enemies, too, and never, be-
fore, was such rancorous hostility manifested
towards candidate for Gay office, in amy coun.
try, as was by his opponents. This considera.
ton justified their exclusion from the most i'm
portant Offices of his appointment. For, would
it be wise, or safe, even, for private individual
to intrust the management of his most mpor-
tant business to men whom he should know tc
ue SlIUHRly Hlih Va, "Oult
it be an act of Justice thus to deprive his faith
full friends of the emoluments accruing from
such agency? Another measure has been cen
sured, which, in the view of candid reflection
must merit appreciation. l allude to the des
patching of ship of the line to France, to car
ry out the new minister, MIR. Rives, and at al
expense to the nation, it is stated, of $4,000
What then Is it proof of prodigal expendi
ture of the peoples money! In time of pro
found peace, we have little employ, of course
for our navy and it would, probably, cost tn
nation no more to send a ship of the line OIL
that service, than to sail about at idle pleasure
year after year, or to lay her her up In ordinar
to rot. 1t also better COMFORTS with the nation
al dignity, thus to have the representatives G
our sovereignty borne to foreign courts be
sides, the salute of hundred gun ship, an
nouncing the arrival of the representative of
nnwerfnl rcpublic. is calculated to remind th