Liberty advocate., 1840-07-23


IL Jackson, that Martin Van Buren should
10 chosen his successor in office. The election
e' Mr.. Van Buren was urged openly on the grour
o. that Zen. Jackson favored his advancement
n and that he desired il in order that his mea
G. uros might be carried out by his successor
The ties which bound the people to Gen Jacl
as son we're still unbroken, the confidence the
rs had reposed in him was still unshaken, an
& lhcy were induced TO cast their votes for ma
u, conlessedly without popularity, simply becaus
,, II was the wish Of the warrior chief who ha
so often borne our standard 10 victory. TIL
result is known. Martin Van Buren, was elec
ted on the strength OF Andrew Jackson. HI
had no strength ofhs otcn-he never can hay,
any. lndecison and imbecility have been IN,
characteristics of his administration, and the,
will continue TO be-
We need not tell the people ofthe fruits o.
van Buren's election, We have high author
|lty for saying, that when he came into office
no iound this "great people free, prosperous and
InlaaPPy." How IS IT NOW? Let the ruin which
IKE demon, stalks over the land, answer
Let the desolaton which hovers over our towns
and cities, the blight which has fallen on ewes
ry branch Of trade and every profession of life,
respond. Ask the broken merchon,, the idle
mechanic, the beggared laborer, and the plum.
dered pIotBhman, acho and ,chat it is that has
brought ruin to his fireside, and he will pontl
you to Martin Van Buren, and the reckless
measures Of his prohigate administration. IrI
such has been the result of Martin Van Puren's
election, and there are none so bold as to con.
trovert 1t, we think the people of this Union |
have suffered enough for their blind confidence
In Gen. Jackson, and that it is time for his
sway to cease, Mr.. Van Buren, has been call
ing upon Hercules long enough, and we think
1t is now time for him to stand up hmselfin
support OF his measures. But, whatever NAV
have been the influence of this extraordinary
man heretofore, we think it is now on the wane
and that this letter will diminish rather than
increase it. The people of America have weld. h
ID to Cen Jackson generous confidence. andlo
nave let pass no opportunity ofdoing him hon. "a
~ but we mistake their character, If they are 5
prepared TO submit to such dicLati0n as is eyin 10
ed IN this letter from the Hermitage. g
ne people are competent to form their own b
pIhIons OF men and measures, and it III BELTS d
lie whom they have so often honored. 10 he c
nrVstlng ms opinion forward. They do not ii
SIX 1t, they do not desire it, and we think we do il
OF err, IN saying they d. not thank him for IL o
mere is spirit OF arrogance and dictaton run t,
ing through this letter, which we think can Ii
ot TAIL 10 disgust even his warmest friends, o.
'ho cares whether Gen. Jackson has conf. "
'nce in Mr. Van Buren, or not? Are the Deo. 4,
G OF this country to consult Andrew Jackson m
hen they wish to vote for presdenl2 Are OF
TO shape our vews to suit his mighty pleos II,
e, to like whom he likes, and dislike those D,
no may happen to incur his dsp!easure9 In al
word, are we FREEMEN, or are we sLAyEs?- al
we are freemen, let US spurn him and his die lin
Iion: Let US tell Andrew Jackson that we IS
rhEh, that we cast our sutfrages for ca
lom we please without regard to hirs or his ii,
eIerences; Let him issue his royal edcts,
hl'n Senu forth his proclamations, we will Ii
ccmPIe mem IN scorn under our feet, and bid
fance to his will
" we regret to be compelled to say any thing SO,
oen' Jackson, which may even seem harsh. we
would willingly let him 60 down in quiet to De-
grave, and would not, if we could, add one n,
iS 10 his last hours. But when his name in
influence are openly brought into the field nr;
support the sinking cause OF Martin Van Bu- ta;
l' we cannot and will not remain silent. If
Will thrust himself forward, he must take
consequences. Not content with SELECTING o,,
successor he appears before the people, ur, prc m
g The claims Of Mr.. Van Buren, for re e.elec. bas
land pratIng of"my confidence, ,""my iudp. ri,
Mt my support" ,""my views,"" mindn not s
nave" II would,"H had, 81 disagree, !" &c son p
lmPudence of his attempting to influence |Ioof
American people in their choice of Presi. eroI
y is surpassed only by the arrogance and ,ho,
''Sm with which this letter abounds, and we Rio
eat' 1t cannot fail to disgust his warmest inas5
nds' we hope our friends of the whio snn
SIS Will give this letter an extensive circuIao Tdr,
: Let them all publish it with such com Nf
It's as It may suggest, let the people see this emp
act OF d'ctation from man who stands lis
'rlng on the brink of the grave, and ifit ayn
not arouse spirit of indignation from one me P
OF this Union to the other, then we will mar
lowledge that we know nothing of the char If
OF American people. Mr. Van Buren, will cour
that the name and influence of the great shou
and best, will prove but feeble barrier itot
nsl the tide Unpopular opinion which is now and
ng with such resstless force against him, Sout
that the calumry which he propagatss bo,b
nst Gen. Harrison, will only increase and
ontidence and affection of the people for ~ ~
distinguished statesman and hero Vlcks. ~. y
Wig. ,ha i,an
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