Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-11
Bargain, Intrigue and Corruption-John
 Bell and Henry Clay.

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 We yesterday published a letter from MT. BELL upon the bargin, intrigue and corruption charge, dated September IT. 1927. (By typographical error it is dated in 1877 instead of lS27.) We to-day pub fish another in which reference is made to the same subject under date of fOctober llth, 1926. The portions emphasized by us are we'll worthy the attention of the old friends of Mir. Clay who are now supporting Mir. BELL:
 OCTOBER, 11th, 1926.
 SIR Reserving, for a future occasion, fuller exposition of my political principles, it is proper to make an early declaration of the opinions hold in relation to sub- ject, which has for some time engaged, and should continue to empty the public atten- ton. It is only in the social and private circles, that the sentiments of a man, who has heretofore devoted the greatest portion of his time to the business of an advocate, can be we'll known and understood upon any subject, not connected with his profes- sion. To that part, therefore, of my coun- trymen, with whom it has not been my good fortune to meet in the friendly inter- change of ideas upon political subjects, an proper, but highly necessary.
 Appealing then, to those who have known me best for the proofs of my consistency, upon the subject of the formation and char acter of the present administration of the general government; these are my views, and these the reasons upon which they are founded. When tAe election ot' c chief mag istrate deoolved on Me House of Representa- tues in Congress, the choice of Me people, Me fayorite of he nation was indicated Through aMousand channels and bythe most intallible signs; in Me eleyotion, Meretore, of tie pre- sem incumbent oper him. I CONSIDER, THAT THE FIRST AND BEST PRIN- CIPLE OF. THAT CONSTITUTION WAS VIOLATED AND TRODDEN UNDER FOOT. THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE WAS DENIED. THE NOBLE FABRIC OF AMERICAN LIBERTY WAS ENDANGERED BY THE EXAMPLE, ANDTHE AUTHO OF TT OWE AN APPOINTMENT. THE NATIONAL SAFETY DEMANDS THAT THE ATONEMENT SHOULD BE THEIR FALL FROM POWER. IF THERE HAD BEEN NO VIOLATION OF AN IMPORTANT PRINCIPLE IN THE LATE ELECTION, I SHOULD HAVE BEEN OPPOSED TO AN AD- MINISTRATION WHICH OWES ITS EXISTENCE TO A UNION OF DIS- CORDANT AND HOSTILE INTER- ESTS, BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE ARTS OF POLITICAL MANAGE MENT AND INTRIGUE. THESE ARE ARTS, FIT ONLY TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE MINIONS AND MINISTER'S OF PRINCES. WHOSE THORNES ARE SUPPORTED BY THE PROSTI- TUITION OF PUBLIC MORALS.- WHEN THOSE ARTS REACH THEIR MATURITY, MYTHS COUNTRY, THE REPUBLIC PERISHES, THE AMER ICAN MASTERS. THE PEOPLE WHO WILL DECIDE FOR THEMSELVES IN THE ENEXTPRESIDEN ELEC TION, WILL REJECT THE SERVI- CES OF THOSE WHO WIN THEIR WAY TO OFFICE BY PRACTICES THAT TEND TO CORRUPTION AND THREATEN THE DESTRUCTION OF THE GOVERNMENT
 When such an administration is to be opposed, 1t is fortunate that there exists such man as Andrew Jackson, to be the instrument, in the hands of the people, of it's overthrow. A man, whose purposes are admitted to be always pure; whose mind seems formed for great emergencies, and whose splendid services place him, in de- serving public favor, at an immeasnrabe distance in advance of all others. To aid l in placing such man, from any part of the Union, at the head of affairs. particu ! larly. to aid in elevating such a man from < my native State. Is not only in accordance { with my private inclinations, but would be | felt to be part of my public duty. : It is proper for me, however, here frankly { to state, that should 1 be raised. by the favor of my countrvmen, to station which would call forth whatever energies pos sess, upon the subject have briefly adver j ted to the course I shond hold. would be open. direct and independem Such acouIse, believe to be the most successful. and surely. it is most becoming. The by-paths into which intrigue and management lead, have never known, further than to avoid the snares set by those who pursue them. Further than this, 1 have never sought, never will seek, to know them. and upon the avowal and practice of such a plan of conduct, 1 am willing to stand or fall as my country shall determine. With great respect, your countryman. JOHN BELL.
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