Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-11-08

NAV DC HOuIiSUtUS thC hotOHoi oNps
diminished But the same page of his
tory which presents these facts may also
record, that at this epoch the pillars Of
the constitution were undermined, and
the fabric of our free government thrown
from its foundations. 1t is often the case
that system ultimately ruiDous in it's
tendency is the more dangerous from the
fact that itS effects are not Immediately
visible in their full extent so as to excite
alarm and consequent reformation. You
have seen such "A system adopted and
openly avowed by General Jackson and
his partizans--you have traced it in
some of its results; but should he be re-
elected there is reason to fear that these
abuses will be aggravated. Your sup
port is claimed for him as an approval of
his conduct, and OF the policy ofirrespon-
sibe advisers, who are likely to grow
more nsolem from success. Not being
eligible for succeeding term, he will
have no inducement to respect the rights
of the people as a means of claiming
their future support. And it is submit
ted to you Whether will less despotic,
or n judgment more enlightened, or n
withdrawal from the influence of house
hold tavortes, is TO be expected at the
age OF seventy years. In very posi-
bic contingency, if not by the voluntary
act of the President, hIs duties are to de-
volve on MARTIN VAN BuREN. Toprc-
serve power as long as practicable in the
hands of General Jackson, and to contin-
ne il to this man as his successor, has
been the apparent oble Of the most con-
splcus rs movement. olthe present admin
istratIon. For this, old animosites were
revived and the first and the second Of
ticers of the government set in open hos
tility. For this, aided by the machina-
lions Of female intrigue, a whole cabinet
was exploded, while Mr. Van Burcn,
who laid the train, rose upon the ruins OF
his compcers to still higher eloyation.-
Even after he had been visited by the
rcbuke OF the Senate the President was
willing to take the odium of his political
sins upon himself. A propensity to seek
political prcierment at the expense Of all
else has been imputed to Mr. Van I'urcn
as a leading trait ofhs character. What ,
principles and measures Of public policy
he espouses is question difficult to solve /
The Convention, who nominated him for |
Nice-P President, sought not to disclose
his merits; but instructed each individual
member to represent his claims in such |
manner as might be thought best adapted
TO his own constituents! The inference
is left to be drawn BY an enlightened pub
lie.
To prevent the administration Of the
Government from falling into such hands,
ou would be justified in rcsorting to al
most any chance. But happily to this re-
sort you arc not driven. The talents,
virtues, and public services of Henry
Clay and JouN SERGEANT arc known to
you The principles upon which they
have acted arc those to which you are in
debted for whatever ofprosperity you en- p
Joy, and such as have hitherto met your J
cordial appreciation. In Mr. Clay you
have seen the fearless advocate if not the
founder of the system Of protection of A
Incrcan Industry, which without injury to
the South, is so essential to the Interests =,
of the North The measure which he i,
has recently advocated-that of distribute Ut u
ing the proceeds of the public lands a 10
mong the several States, while it would
have placed more than twcnty-thousand !"
dollars annually at the disposal of this =, -
State for the support of our public schools, .
when its known bearing upon the exclu. u
sive claims of the Western States is con-
sidered, furnishes a new evidence ofhis "
attachment to the interests OF = =
Ihe whole Union. To such a man we Z"
are not to look Cor the indulgence of local +"
parialties. 1t is our happiness to know =,
That he Identifies our particular and inn "
mediate interests with the best good oithe u
nation at large. HIS views Of public pol u
icy are not the subject Of doubt or dis -
ruise nor of different interpretations in u
different sections Of the Union. Should y
ne be elected we shall have President ;, -
IF acknowledged talents-one for whose ~
personal qualifications we need not blush, -
and while his Just confidence in his own W
qualifications would prevent resort to ~
Irresponsible dependents and adviscrs,we =
nave every rcasonto believe that he would -,
larmonize with the other constitutional III
departments Of the government, and give
l healthy and duly regulated action to all al
Is powers The candidate for Vice "
President has been selected with a prop &c &c
cr regard to the same qualifications, and ="
f the duties of President should ever de-
volve on him, would be governed by sim q
liar principles.
In recommending these candidates for tll
your support, the Convention have but CO
seconded the views unanimously express tl'
,cd of the General Convention at Balti- Sc
more, composed of men from every sec &C
ion of the Union, and amply qualified to pr