Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-06-15
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THE Observation-Disclosures POLICY.
From the paragraphs which we have lately seen
In the Baltimore Chronicle the National Journal and
number OF oher prints supporting the prnci-
plies with them, have longer any doubt that
Mr.. Clay will be candidate. for the Presidency, in
opposition TO General JACKSON, at the next election
The rejection OF the improvement bills by the Pfes-
dent TO have given fresh ementto the
friends OF MIR. Clay 10 hope that he will succcedin the
contest.
The office Of Presidents, an object OF fair ambition
and competition 10 every citizen who has rendered
distinguished services his country or possesses tai
ens of an order to enable him 10 fulfil its duties with
intelligence and judgment. We do not, therefore,
think right 10 blame the friends of Mr. Clay for bring
Ing him forward, Mr.. Clay himself for concerning
10 become candidate Ali that the friends OF General
jackson ask IL that the contest shall be fairly conduc-
ted, and that honorable and candid dicusion shall be
substituted for nisre presen alton and calumny.
Tested by his public services, presume that no
will question the title OF General Jackson pre-
nence, aud TO the appreciation and confidence of his
country. discussion Of this point, therefore, is
necessary.
On the score of a'ro,iem sound iudg ment and firm
ness, his claims must also be admitted. His honesty
and integrity have heard seriously question
ed. IT, in few OF his appointments, admit him
10 have been unfortunate, it is admission thst must
also be made for every other President of the United
States since the adoption Of the federal constitution
Among the very numerous officers whom he has APP
pointed, amounting to several hundred not more per.
baps than doZe beconsdersd as exceptions able
Coming into the presidency, az he did, without an ex
tensive familiarity with The characters of that descrp
ZION OF men rom Wn0m ne was To make selections
the subordinate oilces OF the country; and reyingas all
chief magistrates have TO rely, upon the infor-
nation received from Others il is a matter of sur
prise that General Jackson has not frequently
committed errors. But the public interest," as far as
knowledge extends has not suffered from any APP.
poDtinent made by him: Nor can we doubt that the
power OF removal veed ia The President will be prompt
y exercised in every in which the interest Of the
country may call for H. whether the be one of his
own creation not
In more enlarged view Of the important me asures
of his Administrations we cannot but consider General
Jackson entitled TO great credit The federal govern
ment is government Of compromise: The interests
OF different sections of hs union various, and some
times conflicting: And that administration acts with
the greatest wisdom, which pursues such course az
TO evnce equal regard TO the sentiments and feel
ings Of ever section, without a sacrifice OF any essential
interest OF the whole Nation.
When GenerrJ Jackson came into Office he ounI the
southern states deeply excited concerning the tariff
His duty mauifesUy to pursue concilaiory policy
towards them; And while he could not consent 10 sur
TcndeTup his convictions OF the policy Of sysem
which was considered salutafy to the country in gen
erai lie judciousy held out hopes that il would be grad
ually amended, nearly 10 approach the vie W.
md wishes Of the south These hopes were rot fal
acously excited. They have been partly realized il
the reduction OF several Guties upon articles of necs
'ity and comfort; and this reduction affords pledg
that the tariff will continue TO be gradually smeliorat
ed TO suit the wishes and wants Il every Leading IN
lcrsesi in the country. Willie lhs manufacturer vii
continue TO be protected in all the articles requtin
protection against foreign competition, the principles
free trade will, by degrees, b. torej aud the plan
ter The farmer and the merchant will become convin
ced that the government does mean 10 adhere 10
urqualih d system Of restriction and prohibition
The President found Geo eis and Al,b,ma deepl
excited with respecl 70 the Indians The other south
eru end many o tbo western gtates participated, NOR
or lts 10 hio isepg lie perceived, that Inc Indian