Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-08

had been cent abroad by his prcdcccssor-nnd he
has sent ont o,hcrs more acceptable to HIMSELF but.
not better, it as well qualified, for their stations.
Thus, he has wantonly aud wustefuliy expended pub
lc money: and probably put To hazard the peace and
prosperity OF the U. States.
HIS two years administration has been distinguish.
ed from all others. by n continued series of svstem-
attic efforts, to bring 1.-The patronage of the Federal
Government into conflict with the T. cciom Of ,iec.
tions'-and with the frceion q the presr.
His expressions of opinion on the subject Of tho
TIrlU have been So cquivocal and amb,guous--'hnt
his real opinion Is no, az this day known, or II known.
is dIame' rically opposite 20 that which many of his
friends expected OF him.
He has been guilty uf insinccrlty and deception in
his declared opinions, aud IN HE ucts, IN relation to
the important question OF Internal improcemsnt-so
that no man knows what he thinks, or how he will
hereafter net, in regard tn this most important Qucs
tion His messages have blown hot and cold at the
same time-his policy has been double faced, and
lonked both to the North and South.
lie has violated the faith of the nation. and abro-
gated Treaties.
He has violated the constitution OF The United
States, by sending on, his favouritcs on important
missions; without condcScndng to ask the advice
and consent Of the Senate.
Under his admiu,srr ration, n State has ovcrawcd
The Federal Government, and checked 1t IN the eN-
ercise OF its legitimate powcrs-and under his od-
ministration, the doctrine of qualification has spread
its deleterious influence over the land. and threa-
tened the destruction of the Constitution and the
dissolution Of the Union.
4 ~ bfIItlt tbh i'lllAl TtCDUlll'hhtu ~
Congress. the establishment OF n er>nd Goccrnmen,
or Treasury Brnk' which would probably be an
overlooking source of corruption.
He has TO Congress. tho distribu-
ton of tho Surplus Revenue of the Unred States,
among the Sta,es-thus proposing to reduce the
States to tho condition OF humble ,,cpcndauts on the
county of the Federal Government.
lie has formally and solcInnlv recommended TO
Congress an amendment, To the Constitution Of the
United States. prohibiting all future Presidents from
serving more than enc term OF oiirr-and he IL,
at tbs mon'r1', u Ccrd;dl,c far the office of President.
for II second term IF .four yclrs.
lie has been engaged in q political intr guc, the
Objects Of which are 10 secure To himself the pos
SESSION of however for a1nti r term of four years
and to fix the rjShr ofs"ccesSion in his Sccrcia-
~ of Stutr.
In shor, he has done morc;han any other indivi-
dual now living N the l.. States, tu b.inr INTO d,sre
raprblican instI'u,ion.-and he possesses neither
information. talents, temper. nor other qualifications
for The high "iiice which he now holds.
No long commentary of nine is necessary ia
make these things obvions 10 the pla,ncst undcrstan.
ding. They speak so loudly, that the deaf may heal
thcm-thcy present themselves so prominently be.
fore the people. that tie blind may sce thcn-thcy
are so plain, that tho fool may understand them.
This is the individual, who has been selected on,
of the mass of men of talents, and private and pub
lie worth IN the u. States, to ill the chief Execu-
tive office uf the Government. This is the indivi-
dual. who desires to be roCicctei President AND
bNhAc fcetCCIiOl Is iNON9ut hICCSSITu 10 We mamie
nance Of republican p~rincTies. Is ihorc not some
thing alarming IN this state OF thing? It ia dist res.
sing 10 reflect, that this man (shou,d lie lvcl must,
III compliance with tho forms nf The constitution
remain President for two years longer. II is almos,
appalrg-tO apprehcnd that he will be reelected In
that office, and be Il scproach TO the nation for four
years more.
There is danger Of his reelection. Since General
Jackson's popularity has ovrrshndowed this nation
the public test has become vliated-thc public mind
abused and DprvNr'oI-thp DuhtIc morals much IN
llur"d-and tn very srIl of thr nation III indeed, it
be nn', "a some great Lawyer has sad every corpo-
ration Is, without Il soul has been corrupted and de-
busGd. We have Il new and false standard of weirht
and measure, by which we fix the merit of public
mon. Purity OF p~rinciplc, private and public viz
tue, great scfvic"s rendered 10 the country. consis-
tcncy ana integrity Of political character, and SIN
cere devotion 10 republican principles and republican
Institutions, arc Ton sn,aH ~ .GF he measure. tao
dSht Ia turn the scHh". But the opposite of all their
good qualities, If Joined with Irvc for General
Jacksons PerSoi-loprohatIon of his crude po-
itical notions. and his maynard public con-
duc'-n'm'rG''oo Of the H-ro-and blind deroiion
10 tie great hot-l say, with this union. the very
opposite of all tho aforementioned GOOD qualities
will sOeN into a duih To i'll Tie measure, and acquire
n "pondcrosity" TO carry dOwn The scale. Such is
the delusIon and lnfatuation OF the People. Hence
the Danger
There is danger Of General jacksan's reelection.
lbs p%artizlns are numerous, and Jealous. and active.
In spite of the experience of the past and anticipa-
tIOpS u u IuCuIe, t1tTC Is u strong party IN the u.
States. who will use all their eTo rts to effect his re-
election. They arc willing TO worship the Lhro four
years more: they arc willing To axe asti,sir President
a man, who is VIGOROUSLY incompetent; cruel and viudicnvc IN
temper; who has abused the power and patronage of office, To
reward has friends, and punish his personal and political on.
poneni>; who rs the Convenient and humble instrument of an
Intriguing Secretary; the enemy Of the frccdoin of elections.
and OF the freedom OI the Press; the SGcry n lie C,aSE'yHos'
They are willing TO make another trial Of This President.
without sound political c%rCed-thiS Cabincr, without prnciplc
ezcrptthe principle Of %seihshnsss; atd without system unless II
he the system Of intnguc-tlms dm,nsiTa ton, which /, hollow
hearted, faiihiess, and corrupt! Is THIS n picture drawn from
id1cy; or, IS tia correct representation Of sohcr aud sad Iealiiy2
almost al! men, who are convcrsant with pur!ic affairs, know
tina, IL IS the last
Ain | not, then, justified in sayin.-,hat the lbenrp, Of the
ieople are IN dangeT-and that the exigencirs II the times
ought 10 cal forth the energies Of the enlightened friends Of free.
Republican,, institutions ought to rouse into action all rood CHI.
Zens, who wish "a see our Government 81 administered. as by
ITS purity ard excellence 10 command the fefrcct of Tin. civil.
hed world! Row, " ever, the faithful friends Of the Pcopic.
ah oi pure republican principles, should exert themselves
10 MAINTAIN our institutions IN purity and vigOr Let the Tco-
pie besir themselves, asd prove 10 their calumniatofs that thcy
are not "their own worst enemies;" bat are really capable Of
seiigoyeinneni. They are called upon, 10 decidc-whrthrr
tney "Il Danish from the high place nf honour, Df trust, and Of
power Their Improbable and finhle.s servants, and Tedfcss
th'lr own wfongs-UT will quietly sub. 10 to the parry di,ciplrnc