Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-11

hlth and Of their designs. What will add political
weight and moral force to their cause, is the conci-
atcry tone and the enlightened reforms set forth in
the Presidents Message It is possible that in con-
sequence Of these causes, q reaction may take place
in the public sentiment; in which case, Modification
will be arrested; wiser means of redress may BIO
substituted the South may be more intimately uni
ted; and satisfactory reduction of the Tariff may
be obtained by our aggricved fellow-ctzens.
We shall owe the President much for this " con-
summation so deyoutfy to be wished for" We are
assured, from the best authority, that his official
language will continue to be moderate and dig
nified, and his measures calculating and cool."--
Covered as he is, with the highest distinctions Of
his country--her first testimony in his favor con-
irmed by the second honorable verdict which she
has Notwithstanding no further honors to ask or
20 expect mt her bands--and anxious as he must be
to close his administration with becoming glory,
and to repay the confidence of the people, be
will strive to secure the peace and promote the
prosperity Of hrs country by the firm yet mag
unanimous policy which his Message has chalked out,
and which Mr.. McLanes Report seems to confirm.
What. though he may lose the vote of his native
State? What, though the Multiplying prints may
continue to underrate his pretensions, and msre-
present bis purposes? What, though the "Columbia
Telescope" declares with coarseness, which is
equal to its ingrattude, that jackson and Van
Buren, being clearly elected by very large MAORI
~, we are, therefore, left perfectly Free to take
whatever course, in the matter, our own peculiar
feelings and the honor of the State, unbent to any
political necessity, may prescribe. We are glad of
il, heartily glad that in refusing for Jackson
we can no longer be accused of supporting one,
whose principles still more odous to us though
his person be less so. Yet, though it was of the
question for us to become the partizans of MIR. Clay,
or to do any thing, with view to bring about has
election, we are not certain but that his success
would have been far happier event for us, than
that Of Jackson. We prefer open war to covert,
but thorough hostility. Give us any enemy, howe
yer fierce, rather than treacherous friend"-
What, though its worthy compatriot the Column
bra Times, may exclaim-" What occasions these
doubts !? She once supported Jackson with all the
enthusiasm of maternal affection why does she now
hesitate to sustain him? Because he has proven an
unfnithful son--becatise he has disappointed the
just expectations of his native State and Joined with
her enemies in an unholy league to plumber and OPP
press her-bccause he has exhibited the exterior of
friendship, and at the time co-operated i'm fix
ing system of taxation upon us, which is the foun-
dauon OF all the Interruptions aud dangers which
now threaten the Republic with disgrace or run.-
Ought the State to doubt whether or not to vote for
Jackson? Can she consistently vote for the man
who has done her so much real injury? Would a
RATIONAL bold and independent Sovereign State bow
herself tamey, and kiss the rod that has inflicted
upon her, stripes, which none but slaves could bear
without dsgrace?"
But the President the U. S. will not remember
the indgnities which offered to A. Jackson
lie will pass over such ridiculous trades with the
contempt which is due to them. He will pursue the
even tenor of his way, without being affected by the
prejudices or the clanours of his enemies. He will
display moderation which is worthy of magnani-
nous patriot. Ills course will be forbearing as we'll
as firm. lie will preserve the Union, and he will
restore the rights of the States. lie will deal with
an equal hand by the Tarites of the North and the
Nullifiers of the South. With his great popularity
he can afford to hold the language of truth and JUS
tice to both of them-and the moral force which his
reputation carries with il will contribute to give eff
cacy 10 his interpretations Such least the course
which we hope and believe he will pursue. He should
rise above the influence of the passons-and look
only TO the great interests of his country. We be-
lieve that he will pass through this fiery ordeal UNI
scathed and untarnished