The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-01-30

gards the honor Of his country, the charac.
Ter Of lis people or who believes in the su.
pe.;ofity &C a Republican form Of Govcra.
m7,t, who would be wiling to proclaim ia
the word, that the youthful nation which
has attracted so much of its attention, which
il has 50 much admired for It's gigantic
strength, i;s undaunted courage, its high al.
tainments IN literature and the arts and the
external beauty of lis institutions, was with.
IN mass Of meauness and corruption =
That even the chosen servants Of the PEG
pie, were ever ready for paIiry considera
lion, 10 abandon their allegiance TO their
lawful sovereigus, and 10 become the ser
wants Of servant. The alternative 10 ihs
degrading course, is to be found 10 dePriV.
ing the Executive Of all motive for acqulr-
ing an improper influence over the Leg.
isIa,ure. To effect Ibis, nothing in my
opinion is necessary but 10 re.establlsh The
principles upon which the administration was
once condIcled, with single addition Of
limiting the service Of the Presiden, 10 one
term. A condensed enumeration of what
l conceive these principles TO have been, Is
given above. And | think no one can doubt,
that if faithfully carried out, they would be
efectnal in securing the independence Of
the Legislature, and confirming the con
nexion between II and the Executive, to that
alone which is warranted by fair conslrue
ton of the Constitution.
can conceive OF but two motives which
could induce President Of the United States
to endeayor 10 procure controlling lnAu.
ence over the Legislative body VIZ. to per.
petuate his power, BY passing laws to II.
crease his patronase-or crafty his yanl
", BY obtaining their sanction to his
schemes and projects for the government
of the country; and thus aSsmlla'ing his
situation 10 thai Of The limited mouarchs OF
Europe. The principles above suggested,
would eftc,ually destroy any disposition
of the person elected ~ the combined votes
Of the opposition to place himself ~ either
attitude. Retiring al the end .! four year,
to private life, with no wish Or prospect Vi
" any son OF his Succeeding" legitimate or
adopted, be would leave the Government
as prosperous aud pure in It's admIa!sira
ton, as when il passed from the hands o!
the great Apostle Of Democracy" 10 the
father Of our constitution.
To the dGties y hlch have enumerated,
as proper in ny opinion 10 be performed by
President, elected BY the opposition to ih,
present administration land Rbleh are, as !
believe, Of constitutional obligation, | viii
mention another which / believe also to be
Of much Importance. mean tue obssr
vance Of the most conCihai0fy course Of
conduct towards our political opp9nen.s.-
Alter The ce0sUTe Baich cur friends have SO
freely and So Justly bestowed upou the pres
ent Chief Magistrate, for having, in no
inconsderaAIe degree, DISTINGUISHED The
whole BODY Of bis political opponents, | an
certain that no ePPostionlst, true to the
principles he processes, would approve
siutarcourse Of canduct ii the person whom,
his vote has contributed to elect. 10 re
public, one Of the s1fest tests Of healthy
state u It's institutions, is the immunity Hils
which every citizen hay, upon all occasions,
express has - t.aal opinions, add PaThcu-
larry h,s preIld.ces, IN the discharge Of his
duty as az eIaciOr.
Thequestion nay perhaps be asked fine,
what security have IL my power TO oiier
ifrhe MA lorty of;ae American people should
select me for their Chef Magistrate, that !
would adopt the principles which have
herein laid down, as those upon which the
Administrator would be conducted. !
could ouly answer BY referring TO my con
duct. and the disposition manifested 10 the
discharge Of the GgIes of several important
ctl es, which have heretofore been confer
rcd upon ue. Il the power placed IN my
hands, has OH even a single occasion been
used for any purpose than that for winch If
was given, or retained logger than vas ne
cessary toacconPish the otj -cls desi gna'ed
BIS those from hom lae trusts were recetv.
81, sill. acsr.v edge that either viii con.
slliu;e a sufficient reason lgr discrsdt,uz
any promise may make, under the c.lc4m.
stances 10 which | an nov placed.
AN, dear SIT,
TrC.y yours,
". II HARRIS on.
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