Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1830-03-23

ihS ietter ol MI Ciitoh, the great champion OF re-
form and retrsnchment, because we think it Of SER
vice in showing the independence of the man, and
that he will follow out his honest convictions Mr.
C. was, during the general canvass, very warm
supporter of General Jackson in Kentucky, and has
since been SO till he discovered the holowness of
the party he was aiding to prop. He has found out
that the great cry of reform and retrenchmen ras-
ed by the party only gull to deceive the hon.
est people till the leaders could ride safely into pow.
Our only surprise is that he or any other man of
good sense, could be deceived a moment by all this
miserable vapouring against the late National Ad
ministraton. and the promise of more than mortal
purity and excellence the part of the present in
cumbents.
Whatever we or others may think of Mr. Ciay's
fitness fer the Office of President, we do hold, and
believe. that he has been shamefulIy prosecuted
and it is disgrace to the country that it has been
allowed AS to bargain and corruption, it was one
of the very silly, but very effectual, caumnes of
the late canvass.
WASHINGTON CITY, MARCH, 9TH, $780,
To tie Editors Of the National hstelligencer:
GENrLEMEN :--If your paper be not al
ready TOO much crowded with communica-
tons, beg of you the favour to insert this
address.
There are duties which men owe to 9th
ers-but it may justly be said, that "para-
maant".duties are such as theyowe to them
selves. There are times and circuustan-
ces under which forhearance may be vir-
tue utin the course of human events, it,
sometimes happens that individuals have no
alternative left, but to vindicate both their
motives and their actions.
In this unpleasant condition l am placed
at present. An honorable man feels no
charge more sensiby than that of =" incon-
sstency." and an unprovoked abandonment
of those with whom he has acted in great
struggle, whether civil, political, or warlike.
He should always be able to assign at least
plausible, if not substantial reason for
his course.
Asa member Of the dominant party in
this nation, must solemnly protest and de-
clare that, to the utmost extent of my pow
er, both publckly and privately, have de-
Tended the doctrines upon which that party
came into power. now neither arraign nor
challenge the purity of their motives. But
whiet the warning voice of charity demands
that should suppose others as sincere as
myself, it does not impose on me the humili-
ating necessity of following in the wake"
of any man or set of men, nor Of joining the
busy throng ofs' Office seekers" so as to vi
olate either the dictates Of my conscience
or my reason.
am charged with Inconsistency" and a
derection of duty-for the purpose of pros
frat nd lass tpA f,f
candid declaration which, in the sequel Of
this letter, shall fearlessly and ccnscien-
tiously make.
If the charge of Inconsistency" means
that have abandoned any of the essential
interests of my country, only ask that the
specifications and evidences calculated to
support it, may be afforded. IF it be that
have unsuccessfnlly attempted to retrench
the expenditures of the Government then,
| require no proof. Fit mean that have
been jealous to allay the fsrment. and quell
the rising dstrust in the South and to do
justice TO an oppressed and patriotick popu-
lation-to prevent disunion, and perhaps ul-
innate bloodshed-then admit il. If these
be the grounds, hope in COG, | may con-
tinue obnoxious to the charge of" inconss-
tency," and that, with untir,ng zeal may
perserere in an attempt to merit its applica-
ton to myself | should rejoice to have
them avowed from North to South.
No--the set ret of the whole matter con-
sists in this. We are to be annoyed with
another desperate struggle for power. And
the question is ,oho shall rise, and who shall
fall.
The reason why l am not satisfied with
the present state Of things are manifold
though to record few of them must suffice,
for the present, as reasons for my course.
During the last contest for the Chief Mag |
istracy Of this nation, hesitate not to say,
that more harmony and good feeling were
sacrificed than twenty years to come can
atone for or restore. Society convulsed,
and expectation lifted as high as the clouds
that upon change of men, peace, happiness,
prosperity, economy, and indeed every other
blessing, would be restored to People. who
were said to have been insulted and iJuv-
edt!!t Icall for view Of .he great and
fondty anticipated corrections. Where can
THEY be found, and in WHAT do they con-
sist? Let those who cry out Inconsistency,
produce them, and exhibit them to the view
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