The Arkansas advocate., 1836-07-22


 the servile tools of pracsed political gambler and systematic iniriguer would dare to offer even the most insignificant state in the Union. 1 have too much re- spect for the individuals named our electoral ticket 10 believe that any of them will prove recreant 10 the principles avowed by the 9th of March Convention, md cast their votes for the New York Candidate for the Vice Presidency. know 1t is common maxim that severy has his price ;"--howeyer true this may be general rule, far as am concerned in this case, must plead an exception. With me there can be price for such violation of faith and derelc- ton fprincple. MT Van Buren having, by bimsei and his friends done all in his power to defeat the views and just claims of the democracy of Pennsylvania ought to be the last to expect, and trust will bt the last 10 receive its ap6rs. fly vote can neve be given to him for the Vice Presidency under any cir cumstances; and took occasion so declare myself m the broadest and most unqualified terms, the othe evening, 10 the State Central Committee in order, there any latent understanding which they par tcipated to transfer ultimately, the of this state to MT Van Buren---that my name might be strlckei from the ticket.
 My personal respect for the President and the con necon Unfortunate, must call if, both for the coun try and Gen. Jackson,) which recently existed between him and Mir Van Bnren, has hitherto deterred me 1T some measure, from speaking of the latte us think he deserves The unsparing bitterness of his former opposition to General Jackson--continued until every hope of success was blasted by the 6rmness of Penn eyvanaargues but little favor of the sincerity and patriotism of his late iawnng professions---to say nothing of their grossness and seryiliy Situated as am, when a home, the confines of the State ci IN. York, having been personally intimate with many Qf M Van Bufen's partsans-iew individuals have had better opportunities than myself of marking his poua afisri@ses, t;.: .he last twenty years-dufng which time he has exhibited all the powers and qualities with regard 10 politics, of the chameleon, assuming every hue and color which lis ambitious purposes, in view of the exigenees of the moment, seemed to re- quire. To speak piainy--f know hn to be void of political integrity most of those high qualities of the mind, which, wherever they may be found, humbly trust no minor difference in matters of human opinion will ever prevent me from duty acknowledging yield ing a respect. Cunning, and certain species of popular talent, he indeed possesses--but those only render him the dangerous in time of public ciiement and illusion. When he first entered Gen. Jackson's cabinet, expressed my serious gi yings fthe result, toJudge Mclean, then Post Master Ge- nera) and others; and the nischics which then ap- sprehended, have been more than verified. His whole has been that of political dsorganizer whe- ever Ii could promote his selfish schemes. Party ar- engagements and the sacred ties of personal friend ship, have both by turns been codly sacrificed upon the altar of his insatiae ambition.
 Pennsylvania Is fast losing her weight and influence n the Union, by substituting, erfoneousy, as con- ceive-an implicit devotion 10 men, for paroisin.- And what increases the humiliation of her position is, that this devotion Is never concentrated on har men. Now, who that IS in the least conyersant with the springs of human action, can fer d moment believe that our State will be duly respected by the na fion, as long as she acy comedies by her conduct, that her talented inferior o those of other States For my own part, am heartily sick of this trait in the policy Of Pennsylvania. H. inc various asoeations Of lie professional and ather.vise this State has produced some of the most distinguished men of the age and yet Ill political point of view, many ef her best men have been neglected CT forgotten, amid the din of party feuds and domestic dissentions.
 As an elector, nominated and instructed by the late Democratic Convention, have cheertuy given my pledge to vote for Andrew Jackson and William Will 2ssins which pledge, if have the honor to serve shall be faithfully redeemed unless am absolved from such obligation by death subsequent acts of those candidates. And even then, since the State has taken stand in behalf of Of her sons. would still be in favor of Pennsylvania candidae.-But, if by any combination of circumstances should be in duced to look for Vice President, and out of the State-I would decidedly prefer Philip P. Barbour, of Virginia, whom Isknow to be Democrat of the lief ferson schoola friend of the President and te possess talents of the highest order. Above all be- leve him to be as honest man as ever lived.
 have thus very hastily and concsely given you my views with regard 10 certain matters naturally con neced with the subject of the paragraph in your paper first alluded to. They arc the same that express or all proper occasions ;-and care not in what way by whom or to whom they are communicated
 Very respectfully.
 Your friend and servant,
 SAMUEL McKEAN. UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER OF THE
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