Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-07-04
WHAT is a FEDERALfsT.

I.
tify the Jackson party with the old
Democratic party, and to fix upon the
decided and patriotic opponents of the
present administration, the term0STF
deralist. 60 1t is absolutely disgust
ing to hear unprincipled politicians, who
would gladly create ANDREW JACK
SON Dictator for life, or invest him with
the Imperial purple, if it would contri-
butte to their own Importance or ag-
grandizement, style themselves true
blue Democrats; and apply to those who
are striving to preserve unimpaired our
Republican Institutions, and the potcer
Of the people, the epithets, "Federallst,
Glory" "Aristocrat," &c.--We re-
peat, show mankind are gulled by
words"
The fact is, the landmarks between
the old parties have long since been
demolished, and can neUer be restored.
We behold among the most strenuous
opponents of Andrew Jackson, many
who were violent supporters of Jefier-
sons and Madison's administrations
and many thorough going Federakists
of the old school, are prominent men,
bers of the Jackson ranksl Among
others, we may mention Mr.. M'Lane,
of Delaware, the late Secretary of the
Treasury, and Mr.. fancy, Of Mary
land, the present Attorney General of
the United States. These distinguish
ed men both grew gray in the Federal
ranksl
We are often asked "what is a Fed
eralist! Wherein lies the distinction be-
tween u Federalist of the present day,
and Democrat" We shall accord
ingly endeavor to explain the meaning
of the term, according to the sense in
which it is so often used by our politi-
cal opponents.
l. 1t matters not bow pure and pa
triotic your principles may be; if you
do not zealously support the present
administration, join in the slogan ''Hur-
rah for Jackson" and rush into the
thickest of the fight, you are FEEDER.
aHSt.
2. "If you do not believe General
Jackson to be ''hero of three wars"
you are a FederaliSt.
3. If you do not believe that the
policy of the present administration has
r been just, liberal and democratic, you
are FederdHSt.
4. If you do not believe that Justice
f has been melted out to every talented
and worthy man, who has been uncer-
, enormously dismissed from office, be-
cause he would not barter his political
principles for place, you are a FEEDER
aHSt.
s. If you do not believe that every
unprincipled, hireling scribbler, who
has been rewarded by office for heap
ing abuse upon his political opponents,
is fully deserving ofthe ''reward" which
he may have received, you are Fed
eraHst.
6. If you do not think that the Bank
r Of the United States should be denoun-
ced by the President, and bold and
reckless attempt made to destroy the
credit and usefulness of that valuable
institution, you are q FederaliSt.
Z. If you do not think the long agi-
.itated question concerning the Public
Lands should remain unsettled, to fur
nish an opportunity to the President or
his intended successor, to conciliate
and gain golden opinions among the
people of the West, you are Feder-
dlist.
! s. If you do not believe Mr.. Van
Buren, to be disinterested politician,
who scorns intrigue, and loves his coun-
try more than his own advancement,
yoa are a Federa6st.
9. If you do not believe Mr.. Van
Buren, will makesa better President of
the United States than either of the
gentlemen who have hitherto been ele-
waited to that office, you are FEEDER
aHst.
10. If you do not believe that Col.
Johnson killed Tecumseh, you are a
FederaHst.
IL. If you do not believe the honor
able lI!q ores! of New Hampshire, is
an ornament to the Senate of the Uni
ted States, and a credit to his native
State, you are FederaHSt.
II. If you do not believe that Mr..
WEBSTER'S pretension to grasp of
! intellect, powerful oratory, and holy
patriotism, is unfounded, you are a Fe-
Iderd6St.
ID. In short, if you would regret to
see System" adopted, tending to re-
duce the price of labor, Cypress the
Farmer, ruin the Mechanic and Man
ulacturef, and eventually depopulate
the fairest portion of New England,