Delaware gazette and American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1837, 1832-11-06

intended il good part and designed convince Of the
of my political faith II bears the sanction Of name
high authority in tho lalo-how far il may justly claim our
respect and confidence olics purpose inquire.
This so far my knowledge extends Mr. Bnney frst
political essay He says of himself that ho has taken little
part the active movements of politics. and therefore can
be but little qualified to act political teacher Politics is
science well law and must be studied before can
taught Mr.. Binney would not deem him who had received
his license attorney but yesterday, fit TO expound the
laws for the instruction Of others He would require years OF
study deep and profound research and long and
practice in the courts before he could admit his claim 70 o
teacher jurisprudence Does he not look for something
of the kind in the who aspres TO the high vocaon
Of tightening his fellow citizens in the science Of govern
men the most difficult Of any"or does he think that men
are born Legislators and statesmen pay all Difference and
consideration to Mr. Bnneys exalted character as lawyer
and manbut hold that he who "pursues for years the
Of his professional life avoiding intimate connection
with politics, standing aloof from those scenes where alone
the merit of theory is tested by practcea mere spectator Of
other mems actions. hold that such man cannot by his
name, add weight and authority to political opinions wish
vest the speech Of any adventurous aid might derive
from such source and examine its facts andarguents with
| view 10 test their truth and accuracy.
Mr. Bnney reduces his objections to the present admina
raton three classes Permit 10 consider these in hc
order in which he has statcdth
The first charge against the President is"7he universal
prescription Of all opposition to his personal opinions and
ioiHn
To sustain this charge Mr.. Binney refers 10 Cen Jaclsons
letters TO Mr. Monroe then President elect recommending 10
him the appointment of able and honest men, without regard
TO existing party dstncons-thus adopting the rule laid
down by Mr. Jefferson of asking only ais he honest is he
CAPABLE ii he faithful 70 the constitutional" These letters
the most noble and elevated sentiments and breathe
throughout the pures spirit of patriotism They were first
published in 1924 met the appreciation Of the country and
contributed largely the high estimation in which their dis
ngushed author is held by the American people II is not
the opinions expressed in these letters that Mr. Bnncy OBJ
ctson the contrary they omect his full unqualified
cordial Appreciation He urged upon Mr. Monroe the ex
termination Of the called party spirit but says
Mr. b. "here has not been day hour since his ele
yaon the presidency that he has not acted not only
derecton Of this sentiment but with purpose as energe
cay pursued to the contrary as If were his design 70 sup
plant both the public and the party WILL by the unyeldng
substitution Of his own Now sir where is the proof of all
this Mr. Bnney furnishes with none-he pursues the
track Of broad bold daring assertion but not solitary
instance single does he present. of this daily and
hourly abandonment of principle and prostitution Of power
The charge is grave and serious and true, the Pre-
sdent would deserve and would receive the epobaon Of
every honest citizen II is however, not to be sustained BY
mere assertionthe rejecting portion OF the community VIII
not suffer the character of tried and faithful public servant
10 DO sacrificed by the unsupported declarations Of any
however pure his intentions and however honest his opinions
But what Inns been the Of Gen Jackson and how
far has he really departed from the path he wished Mr. Mon
pursue? Tho letters 10 Mr. Monroe particularly
commended the appointment of Col Drayton of South Caro-
lima, ID the War Department Mr. Monroe and Cen jack
of the Democratic party 10 which the officers of the
election Of Mr. Jefferson in 1901. Colonel Drayton Of the
Federal party which national party had ceased 10 exist
the date Of Gen. ackson letters Col Drayton during the
last with Great Britain, had been active and gallant
soldier and efficient supporter Of the government was
when addressing Mr. Monroe in reference TO this appoint
ment that Cen Jackson used the language quoted by Mr.
Kinney, empBically the time to excninqfe party
spr- was the time when without regard 10 former poitf.
ca distinctions Inc men who were fond on the side Of their
country nnd SUSTAINING be measures Of their government
ought 10 have been called to fiji The Offices of high rcsponsi
bity and trust Did General jackson counsel Mr. Monroe
10 nppont man who was known as his political and personal
70 tIe corrsc ~ his md every
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The very head and front Of his offending
Hath this extent no MORE
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