Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-09-29

been shaken Dy MS IdVOIite Iutoii' Ni I
Van Buren, and his friends, together with
Eaton and Lewis had poured the poison
Gus distillation Of their political chaldron,
into his greedy ears-they tainted the
once pure fountains of his heart, and a.
wakened his ambition, whose thrps 81
fenced every throb Of his patriotism, his
honesty, and his faith Then came the
era of broken vows, false promises, vlo-
lated principles, unredeemed pledges,
and the whole series Of contradictions,
inconsistencies and cross purposes, that
show a derelict mind, wavsring and re-
luctant, even in its alterations, and fore
ed from it's natural recttude to ievcrish
deviations, and complicated intrlgues, too
intricate for the penetration, and too un-
wieldy for the management OF sSe.-
More Of this in it. appropriate place.
Louis M'Lane, Esq. OF Delaware, 1t
was likewise rumored, had heen designa-
ted for the Treasury:-IIs also was
member Of Congress-and one OF the
private leaders of an adverse party
after havirg roted IN III, Hou,, against
General Jackson, and given in his adhe-
sion 10 NlT. hudllS, hIltll oil i''IN va ~"
ferment from him had eYpred-camc ov-
er at tie lost minute, ut the lth hour, to
our support. As violent and an ultra
federalist, he had given objectionable Of
fence, in the debate preceding the cleo
ton in the House, 10 the democratic sup
porters of Even to suggest
such politician rs Mr. M'Iane for
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very zenith Of corruption, bargain, sale
s. compromise. None of his principles
were common to the orig ginal party, that
carried Gen. jackson 10 the House; and
his name could not but assist IN produc-
ing that foreboding Of evil, which the
whole train Of events Of 1879, had con-
spired to excite.
Without dwelling further upon individ-
ual appointments, every man designated d
for general, or local Offices had been dis
tnguished for hostility TO the new Presi
dent. 1t was perfect and comprehen-
sye scheme of political coalition. When
jackson was first nominated, they had all
joined in the laugh at the preposterous
character Of the attempt--the sneer Of
utilslDH CdUIt IIOlil bllt I'N'
of contempt from another; and now, those
who had laughed most heartily, and Will
fed him most grossly, received the first
token Of official recognition, and the most
ample share Of reward. and honors.-.
Even those who had viified his wife,
stood nearest his person, and highest IN
his confidence. 1t was a system Of the
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His original friends looked on aghast.-l
There was no difference of opinion. All
were astonishe ed-some incredulous, and
not few prostra.ed ! shared but little
in any Of their feelings; having prepared
myself to expect the worst from the mo-
ment of Mr.. CHnton's dsm,se-so unfort-
unate for his country-so fatal to his
friends-so ruinous to Gen. Jackson.
1t was under such circumstances, and
the glowing impressions producedby such
arevolution Of character in the new Pres
ident, that my friends urged my depart
ure for Washington, as the humble rep
rescntative Of those REAL FUNDAMENTAL
PRINCIPLES, to establish which they had
sacrificed so much, in according him
their support, through protracted cam
palgn Of seren years.
l complied with THEN request, but pre-.
monlshed them Of the failure Of my mis-
sion. had no thought of asking for Of
fice-no recommendation to obtain one.
The principles which feared were a
bout to be violated engrossed all my
thoughts-I was anxious for the glory Of
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advancement; which, if had every cir
cumstance would have conspred to damp
and discourage me. wished to realize,
as | had depicted, the exalted character
OF the man. My yeracity, or my judg-
ment, in the opinion ofthe public. was in.
volved in the issue. A feeling Of lauda-
bic seliishness impelled me to deep solic-
itude to behold him consistent AS an
American, as friend, as man, as
partisan, it was natural that should be
more excited on this point than ordinary
observers; and it was certainly natural
under the circumstances, that ! should
feel and think less of Office than of honor,
less Of myself than Of my principles.
The preceding details, with those that
are to follow, are necessary to establish
the fact, that the disappointment Of office
Is not the cause ofmy opposition to Gen
jackson; which opposition had its com
menccmeat PRIOR to his Inauguration, and
has continued up to the present period,
with more or less ofthat abatement which
is the natural result Of affection prone to
cling to its object, and Of friendship miti-.
eating the errors Of derelict honesty.
In the course Of these letters | shall
show, that up to the last hour, | have re-
ceivcd from General Jackson offers Of Of
fees and prelerment, which on personal