The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-10-24


I'm Vau Buren,. In 1Sl2-He undertook
ibst faiIedl to elect De Witt Clinton Presi-
dent of the United States, and voted with
the federalists of the Eastern States for the
unence party" candidate. oh, horrible CO.
alItionI
In isI7-fIe undertook (but failed to de-
feat the nomination OF the same De wiz
Clinton for Governor Of N. York, anu maze
a great speech in caucus to convince the
democrats that they ought to prefer uen,
Porter for Governor. oh, rare consistency
In lS2l-He undertook hut failed to de-
feat the reelection of Governor Clinton,
AMI brought forward Vice President Iomp-
kins as strong candidate to run against
the man whom he Wan Buren, thought
very good man for President, hut who would
not do for Governor Of the State. Oh the
obstinary of the people!
In I324-He undertook (but failed) to
make Mr.. Crawford President Of the United
States, Notwithstanding he managed to pre- !
vent the people of New York from voting
for President, by keeping the choice OF
Electors with the Legislature. This very
Legislature would not confirm his bargain,
but rave all the Electoral votes of this State
TO Adams, Clay, and jackson, except fire.
which were charitahly bestowed upon Mr..
Crawford Oh shocking disappointment!
In lS25-He undertook, (but failed) to
prevent the election of Mr.. Adams as Pres
ident, by Congress, without his aid. The
same being accomplished by the first ballot,
without the votes of the Crawford men who
were thus disappointed of their intention of
voting for Mr.. Adams on the second ballot,
4 &c. al. Il ,{( Co.
son.
In 1S27-He undertook, tbut failed1 TO
give two-thnds of the electoral votes of the
State TO Gen. Jackson-sixteen ofthe thirty
six votes being for Mr.. Adams, and the 9th
er twenty being of no use to Gen. Jackson,
as he had votes enough without them.
In lS3l-He undertook lbat failedA to be
an accredited Minister to the court of ST.
james, the Senate placing their Peto on his
nomination.
In l632-He undertakes (but will faii) to
be President of the United States; using
the Vice Presidency as a stepping stone,
and another mans name as stalking horse
TO accomplish his purpose.
.Ns,O York .4dvOcate.
i
IsTRATroN. II was stated a few weeks
ago, says the New York Courier and En-
qnirer, that the Hon. William Russell, q
Jackson member of Congress from Ohio
had abandoned the administration. Thi:
WAS denied by the kennel press hut WE
have now before US his address TO the PEG
pie of his district, in which he sets forth, a
some length. the reasons which have deter
mined him not to pursue the devious path
of" improved Jacksonism." He saws: TIL,
President and his f1atterers wish to establish
government of one man only. Had con
suited my own advancement, says he, ="
would have remained silent about thes
things. | would have done like some 9th
ers, played the willy politician, and remain
ell on the strong side. But for so doing,
should have 1espised myself; and ! al
sure free people would despse me for i
and. as firmly believe, that continuatio
of the present capricous and arbitrary al
mnistratlon, will bring ruin upon our he
loved country, no hope of future advance
ment, no prospect of personal aggrandize
ment. or any other slavish consleratio
whatever, could induce me to return to 70
with lie in my mouth, crying all's well
when | believe that our country is on tn
verge of a precipice. Every opinion an
principle which the General so long fr,
quently proclaimed, he has abandoned
Every vote which he gave as Senator,
has vetoed by his own acts; and, as it r
spects the reform so loudly promised wi
has been benefited by il? In what i
stance have the honor and interest of Il
country been promoted by it? What US
- l. IL
airy reduced? What has been done wi
the supernumerary and useless clerks viii,
the committee of tetrenchment found
Washington? ] appeal 10 your Judgment
has there been single promise fulfilled
No. The whole has evapora:ed into emp
air: and We may discover that these profe
slons were the work of designing dem
gogues TO deceive an honest, confding pc
Pile. Having, as before stated, taken an a
tive part in the elevation of General JAG
son. felt an ardent desire for the honor
his administration. And, although | fe
the fnil influence which the pride of opini,
has upon the human mind. yet, when su,
an alternative is presented, cannot, for
moment, hesitate in the choice, which du
10 my country requires at my hands"
ARAB Accousr or DEBTOR AND CREpIro
Corporal punshments are unknown among d
ARABS. Pecuniary fines are awarded, whatev
may be the nature OF the crime Of which m;
is accused Every offence has its fine asce
tanned in the court OF justice, and the natu
and amount Of those graduated fines are W.
known 10 the Arabs. All insulting expression
all acts Of violence, blow however slight, (aI
blow may differ in its degree Of insult accar
ing to the part struck and the infection of
wound from which even drop of blood hov
ali have their respective fines fixed T
Judges sentence is some times TO this effect
(Bokhyt and Djoan are two Arabs that ha
quarrelled and fought-Bokhyt called biol
"a dog'-Djolan returned the Insult by bl
upon Bokhyt's arm ; then Bokhyt cut DioIa
shoulder with knife. Bokhyt therefore ow
10 Djolan-ior the insulting, she
for wounding him ia the shoulder 3 camel
Djolan owes to 3okhyt, for the blow upon
arm camel-Femain due to Dioan, 2 cam
and sheep.
THE DuTcBMAE's HES. The Lowell r,
Sraph furnishes the narrative "Veli. lila,