Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-04-07
FoR THE EEaUIREa.

s"'ct cohtOtm'V WIN tne ordinary though censura-
be, course Of human conduct that they should relax
that kind Of supervising vigilance which is 20 essen
liz" to SirtuOus and upright aud intelligent admins
iration, aud gradually decline that stale Of cuba
BILE aud unWarrantabe indifference, which is 60 high.
iy Incompatible with the great principles Of genuine
Democracy: Hence, it becomes indispensably neces.
sary-tor the purpose Of transmitting unimpaired to
unborn generations all the moral and physical excel
lences Of liberal system Of Independence Of per.
| peiuang undimiHShed the splendid genius Of Re.
publican Inslitu,ions-that the most extreme care
aIness should be exercised in the selection Of those
hghIyprvilege ed official fnctionaries, will. whom are
deposited the sacred trusts OF eemen Integrity and
Intelligence the efficient aad prerequisite qualf-
cations, and should be the prominent characteristics Of
all public officers: Petty vndicveness and intocr-
ance, political prescription and persecution. are a
gross reflection upon the dignity Of human nature
and upon national character, most scantlaous re
proach.
To the pride Of an American patriot the elevation
Of some Individuals. to the higher departments Of our
Government, who are neither conspicuous for uncom-
mon abilities, intellectual endowmens, nor moral hon.
esty, s an exceedingly mortifying and Illuminating
consideration. Is il fact, that are destitute oil
those hish-minded and enlightened s,a,esmen--dis-
ting1ished for q combination Of commendai,le moral
qualities, for their enlarged and liberal views their
Incorporating integrity, their greatness Of compre-
henson, and their splendid literary at,anme n,s-es-
tranged from the low and vile and despicahle princ
piles Of the proscriptire system honest differences in
opiaion--ever intent upon the worthy object Of their
unceasng fort, the swift advancement Of their ma.
tons glory lis il act that we are in such estu.
of, lofv M
excellence, ~ 10 be reduced, ermecessate to the
miserable alternative, Of abiding the official ascen.
dancy Of individuals Of doubtful competency, and
questionable probity-of committing the high and i'm
or'ant interests Of our coun,ry to the disposition Of
persons ofthe second and third description No,
Sir, IL not because in soart of Of sound
and discriminating Judgment OF powerful intellect, OF
exalted purity Of character, these nestimable qualities,
which adorN aud dignity the human mind that we
are driven to this pi'ible and sad, yet unnecessary
! extremity: For there is not nation under Heav.
whose inhabitants will compare with in NOR
| nj energy-in general knowledge !; not one tia, eau
exhibit such Of hnd But i, is because there
has been most outrageous and abusive exercise Of
the Executive pntronagc-an exercise regardless Of
all requisite qualifications but 0f favoritism ever
mindful-vengeance upon political competitors but
upon awnng sycophanta, all the complacency Of love.
This discretionary prrrogatve has been crimnally
perverted from its orig .a designs, into an instru
ment to effect the basesl purpose In the hands Of
an unprincipled partzan, its exercise 10 dangerous
to the liberties Of country II has become tool
Of the most profgase yenaliy BY it, the refined
system Of moral duties 10 subverted and merit and
Justice driven from their thrones to reward FAC.
tous Junto. Numerous presses by its accursed inA.
ence, have been alluded into the most venal pros.u.
ton: Men Of the mos, irreproachahe and unexcep-
tonabe chararter-of the purest patriotism earth
Statesmen. eminenrly distinguished, resigning the
tranquil pleasures ola private life and watching over
the interest Of their nation, with loyalty and zeal
commensurate only with its importance-have unde-
-ervingy been made the unfortunate victims ola most
vile and ulenicalumniation And when sir, TO
be recolIccted, that than forty Of these Infamous
reviers fair reputation, have been rewarded, the
merit0d productions Of their Vaccinations against all
that 10 lovely and fair aud Of good report" with
ri0us and important official stations under the Erecu
tipe patronage il is surprisingly strange, that the
honest Indignation Of viriuous and msul,ed people
does not fall heavily upon these hireling vioIaors Of
all moral obligation, and together w.,h the ch urIish
object Of their attraction, hurl them from the high
places Of iheir forfeited trust.
will not support Individual for the Chief Magis-
tracy, who, n practice, wantony daregards hs thc0
ryi who pursues directly in contravenon Of
aedged sentiments, involving principles with refer
branch Of civil policy 10 his opinion, Of the
unost national importance. General jackson has
substantially declared, that the individual likely
de feat The original design Of the constitution is the
Prcsdent-that his reelection would increase the Il.
ability Of such occurrence; and, therefore, most
earnestly recommended a constitutional amendment,
rendcrng his re-eisibiIiiy mpractcale. I" exhibit,
ing himself before his country, in tie altitude Of
candidate Tor the Presidency, he perseveres in
line of conduct which. he verify believes, exposes
the constitution additional, though unnecessary
danger. That he 10 n u,onaist, then, is
completely demonstrated from such department his
theoretical declarations pretenOns to the contrary
notwithstanding. ] 60 for the constitution.
| When, sir, our Chief Magsirate-so far from max
ing pretensiODs ANY remarkable proficiency n the
splendid science Of jurisprudence, yielding up his ju
ridicial tenure through known and confessed inc0H
prteaey honorable aequi'al, by himself, Of the
responsibility attached 70 the judcature-proceeds
| unhesaiingy to advance his opinion land praciiceL
accordingly in relation the proper construction Of
the constitutional powers in opposition to the express