True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1837-02-25

We have been honored by notice in the United
States Telegraph Of tho 8th instant, commenting
upon some observations Of ours, that appeared in
this paper relative to the succession of Van Buren,
10. No one can deprecate more than we do, ihes
eternal resort to precedents by modern politi-
sisas. We think with Mr. Cralle, that ours is a
governments Of ssritten Constitutions, and tina, pre-
esaenis have nothing to do in the settlement, Of
quessions arising under its administration. But
sscause the editor Of the Telegraph and twenty
other ediscss think thus, will their opinions alter
the practice Of referring to precedenrs! We con-
tend that this practice begun under Jefferson, and
has grown 90 strong under succecd ,g adminis,ra.
sisns, that it is part and portion of our system Of
governing, that no power in the Union can eradi-
eats it. For proof Of what we here assert the re-
serds OF our national legislation and of our poi.
cal striies, since 1903 referred to. That JEFF
fssson, Munroe, and Madison, favored the election
Of their respective successors, must be evident to
every reader who 10 at all familiar with the occur
scnces Of their times. 1t is true they were ds,in.
guished men, and stood in bold relief before the
public eye. There was not the same absolute ne.
ssssi,y for the Executive to display his power in
eon,yolling the elections, as has been done by
wcsthy Of notice, dies the Editoro Of the Telegraph
imagine, that the same dangerous practices would
not have been resoried TO! n he does, he Judges
human nature by a strange rule. Men are ever
shs same, particularly when in power. The proofs
shss we have to adduce in support Of our position
are 10 be fnund in absolute and recorded terts,-
The nd Illustrations Of the three worthless above
aamed, carried nu, The snme principles of govern
Nseht---she Presidents were Of the scme school
power was perpstualed for twenty four years in
the same political family, and the people passiv.ly
consented TO this state of things Let not Mr..
Gale suppose, that because government influence
was not required to secure the election of Madison
and Munroe, that there no appointing n,s OF
suceessMs. Mr. Jefferson, in conquering Mr. John
Adams, had paved the way for the elevation of his
swo friends. Has not jackson tried to do the same
In those days the mnjnritv Of the nation look ed
on Madison and Munroc as the great ST men in the
country after Jefferson. This circumstance alone
prevented the very same scenes from being enact
cd under Jefferson IS reign, have since disgraced
our government. under the tyranny Of Jack SON.
We care not, because those worthless have left be-
hiad thrm written record OF their opposition to
pgecedcnte, nominations of successors, &c. &c.
Has not Jackson done ahe same! Some future ed
tor win pon, TO his testimony, conclusive OF his
innocence, though history will winnow the truth
from the chaf of such sluow articles Mr..
Cralle, your zeal for the illustrous dead is duly
appreciated, your opposition to the practice OF pre-
csdents coincided in by U.S. but you cannot get
over the iact that il has been the custom of the
incumbent Of the Chair of State, since the elder
Adsna, 10 his influence for the election Of "a
Torite successor. We admit that the phases un-
der whieh these changes have occurred are differ
Ell xhess6sse things done are the sume To the
~ ssom mating. or favorjng in any way a
81 slhe Chief tfagrstrsEy, we arc ~totafty
ssi 4asus opposition to it Lsin NOT do away
vita HI The only remedy sf tie people to dis.
sssa Sllesssaagogues, and pu. such men in power
asW1il aaFrYo out the principles of-rhe Constitution.
But Mt. Cralle knows from pas, experience, thar
the people are no, infalliblc If he does not, let
him enquire Of Gen Green. He will tale unfold
&c. &c.
In hRs, We look upon all politicians with dis.
tsuat We conceive the duty Of the journalist is
20 lay the truth, and nothing bu, the truth, before
the peopls-if they judge Alright our institutions
will DO IN no danger. But If they judge wrongly,
As they have done for the past eight years, the
Constitution will be finally subverted. The only
shance 10 TO turn our present governors out. not
because successor has been appointed, Blu, be-
cause they are undoubted enemies to the republic.
"
The hsll.-,he ball,-the pleasing theme of par
los conversation for the last six weeks and the next
three months! And what subject more entitled
80 sucis Distinction, Than the grand ball given by
the w arlington Guards on the a2d February 1887
at the American Exchange. None ;-nons-which
IL sssich in pleasing incidents, and gorgeous dis
play. At an early hour, the spacious halls of the
great Hotel was filled I" Overlooking. Never has
shsre been in New Orleans, 4 larger assenhlnge
Oil similar accession. The knowing ones in these
matters estimated there were more than 100 per
sons present. Beauty brighter than the fair flow
srs Of Circsssia lent enchanment to the scene-
The grea, hall or dancing room OF the Exchange,
arranged in style that would vie with tina, of
Grasvenor square, presented coup d'oeil that must
haunt the eye Of the bcholder for months to come
Such an orchestra-Eu,rrpe was there 10 lend
soul and spirit to It's delicious strains Tepsichorc
eco. goddess fair of the may dance presided in
zhe ball roam.
Ansidsi che thrang of indispensable beauty,
was one that Moved in all the pride of her un
conscious charms. Her dark eve railing in a sea
sf lussrc, lent IN expressive joy ia features cast
In natures finest mould. She walked very queen
Jet all her mosem ents bespoke rich and winning
an'iabiliiy that seemed not to pertain 10 mortal
Justly famed the Old Dominion stands for ex-
eeileHee in woman,--his lovely bting's one Of
proud virginiu's high born damcs.
From the exciting scenes of dance aud JOYOUS
snusic, you serk the Epicurean hall. where all
that could saisfv the most fas,idious appetite was
provided in rich abundance. The good taste Of
the host was amply displayed in the arrangement
Of his tables. and the culinary department. Moth.
ing that heart could wish for, but he had it in
must inviting style before you placed. Winr,wine,
wine, ss the noble hearted Moor sang in ths vcda,
pale, crimson, and from the saddeninaS II elbow to
the manly red, flowed in streams Is rouse the
fancy and feast the soul If wit The cares of life
At such IN hour, and in such scene found not
single response in human bosom.
The Washington Guards have shown TO III
citizens Of n. Orleans that the Second Municipal
ity contains the materel of elegant enjoyment in
o degree fully equal to the bygons days of the
rssre dc "a rifle. when tcane,.us DANES and gallant
chsvalitTs ruled the fashionable world with smile rs
oE6 sd;E s,ihtsirEs
The FIRST anniversary Of the Mobile Typogrspli-
o6f Association was brilliant affair, according to
.hs A ;rertiser As usual, tho toasts abounded in
.speg,spsiszl runs. The most sensible sentiment
vas given BY Mr. Hartman Of the Advertiser, aid
aweefsi.p. NJ shs Asxaeief,on in AZ ssrer m ro,n