The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1831-12-28

of the Judiciary Committee. These pro-
ceedings seem TO Indicate a settled inten-
ton in the administration to shake the indie
pendence, and destroy the efficiency of this
most important branch of the government.
The last point which we shall notice in
the conduct of the administration, as relates
to the internal policy of the country, and it
is, perhaps, the most important of all, as far
as concerns the principles involved, is that
of our relations with the Indian tribes, and
particularly that portion of the Cherokees
situated within the territorial limits ofGeor-
cia. A series of solemn treaties, concluded
successfully by all the administrations of
the general government since the period OF
its establishment, guaranteed to those In
dams the possession Of their lands without
interference or intrusion from any quarter,
their right of governing themselves accord
ing to their own laws within those limits,
and their character of sovereign States. An
act of Congress passed in the year 1902, au-
thorized and required the President to pro-
tect the Indians in the rights guaranteed to
them by these treaties, if necessary, 10y the
employment Of the military force. In open
violation of all these solemn engagements
the State OF Georgia has extended her juris-
Z z.,Gslon over the territory and persons Of the
- yNees s!'H..s-~a withse her limits. inter
rupted them in the possession OF then ~
ings and plantations, and attempted to DC
prive them of the character of distinct
communities, while the President, instead
OF protecting the indians againel these acts
OF wholly unauthorized violence, has apenIy
ceuntenanced the pretensions of Georgia,
and instead of employing the armed force Of
the United States in their defence, has act,l-
ally withdrawn that force at the instance OF
the offending party, from the scene of action,
and LETT the unoffending natives entirely at
the mercy Of their enemies.
The recent inhuman and unconstitutional
outrages committed under the authority Of
Georgia, upon the persons of several unof-
Tending citizens, heretofore residing as mis-
sionarIes within the territory Of the Chero-
KEGS, constitutes, perhaps, the most unjnsti-
hahle portion of these proceedings. They
have received, like the rest, the countenance
and appreciation of the General Executive.
Few examples can be found, even in the
history of haTbarous communities, in which
the sacred character of a minister of relig-
ION has furnished so slight protection
against disrespect and violence Is the per-
sons invested with it. We rejoice 10 learn
that this subject will shortly he presented to
Congress and to the people, in full detail,
and IN form fitted to excite the attention
which it so well deserves.
1t appears, from this concise survey OF
the present situation of the Union, as re-
CARDS the principal branches Of our foreign
and domestic policy, that it is the duty of all
patriotic citizens not only to aid in the
reelection of the present incumbent to the
Chief Magistracy of the Union, but to use
their efforts to effect change in the nation
al administration; and in order that such
efforts may be made with success, the time
has now arrived when it is necessary to
designate a candidate for the succession
whose name may be a rallying point, and a
principle Of union among the citizens who
are opposed to the reelection of Andrew
Jackson.
In looking round the country for such a
person, it is almost surperfluous to say, that
the eyes Of all are instinctively directed TO-
wards that illustrious citizen. who, after &C.
cupying the most distinguished places in the
gift Of the people, and in all the departments
of the administration, has dwelt for some
years in tranquil retirement in the bosom of
the West. The qualifications and services
of HENRY CLAY are too well known to
require the aid of our testimony. As states
man, advocate, and orator, he has been from
his youth upward the pride of our courts
and legislative halls. AS an ardent, fear
less, and consistent friend of liberty and re-
publican institutions, he has endeared him.
self to their friends throughout the world
His devotion to this great cause furnishes
the surest guaranty that he will, on all &C.
caslons, assert the supremacy of the laws
andthat theexecutive power in his hands, will
be their faithful auxiliary. AS one Of the
principal founders and supporters Of the
American System, he is entitled to the warm
support of all who desire the prosperity oil
the great cause of domestic industry and in.
ternal improvement. The signal success
with which he conducted the affairs of the
Department of State, evinces his capacity
for the actual business of administration
while the generous frankness and captivat.
ing warmth of his manners, eminently fl,
him for station, where, in order TO be use
full, it is necessary to conciliate the public
favor, rs we'll as transact with ability the
public business. He has already been DIES.
ignated, in various ways, and in all quarters
Of the country, rs the candidate of the Op-
position, and we consider it the duty of all
good citizens to use all the means in their
power for the purpose of securing his elec-
ton.
In proposing, in connection with the name oil
HENRY CLAY, as candidate for the Prcsden.
cy, that of JOHN SERGEANT, az a candi.
date for the Vice Presidency of the United
States, the Convention offer to your suffrages
citizen of acknowledged talents, various &C.
complishmen,s, large experience in the highest
and most honorable public trusts, nnblemished
reputation and the most ardent and unwearied
zeal for the honor and interest of the country
Pennsylvania has long looked up to him as one
OF her chief ornaments, and the citizens Of 9th
er parts of the Union. in placing him in the sec
ond office in the Executive Department of the
Government, will be happy TO show their con.
currence in sentiment with that great and pat.
riotic State.
Without meaning to encourage an undue con
hdencc. which would only generate ina ctivity.
we believe that, with proper exerton, the sue
cess of the good cause is beyond tho possibility
OF doubt The present Administration has for
some time past been Justly discredited in public
opinion-Gen. Jackson has been gradually los.
ing ever since the comnenc of his official
term. the popularity with which he eHi cred it
Whole sections of the Union have been alienat.
ed from him by his strange and inconsistent
course upon the Tariff and Internal Improve.
ment. Extensive interests have been thrown
into opposition by his reckless and unacconnta.
BILE pronunciation Of the Bank. Many of his
deserted him, and ifany considerable portion of
rejecting men still adhere 10 his star card,
tho wanton attacks upon tho Judiciary Depart.
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