Indiana Gazette, Volume 8, Number 21, Corydon, Harrison County, 5 May 1824 — Page 1

1 -7' si. 4s PTnTDTTU MDIA 1L lULLC WmteA BftAXDOM 8t Co. PvibUsYiers 0 the Laws of the United States. CORYDON, (INDIA.NA.) WEDNESDAY, MAY S, 1824. VOL. VIII. No. 21

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PRINTED AND PTBLISHFD WEEKLY, BT BRANDON & Co. Conditions. The GaTcttt is delivered to subscribers at ih office, at Tiro )o'crsper annum, paid in advance, with the addition of Ticenty-five Cents for evciy three months delay in payment. Subscribers at a distance, or out of the county of Harrison will be required in advance, ar.d no continuance without, unless at the option of the Editors. No subscrip'ion fpr less han one year. A failure of paying arrearages, and fivinc notice of discontinuance punctually et the close of the vcar, will be considered as a subscription tor the year succeeding, and the paper will be accordingly forwarded as before, Advertisements accompanied with the cash, will be inserted three times at $1 per square, & 2i cents for each continuance Advertisements will not be continued for more than one year, unless payment Is made for the frst year. Letters and communications addressed to the Editors must be post-paid, or tbey cannot be attended to. ir' Frcn the 'National Journol. IMPARTIAL VIEW OF THE PRESIDENTIAL QUESTION. From the Baltimore Patriot Sii A late number of a Washington pancr contains a statement of the probable result ot the election for President, ''judging from present appearances," which ciai-tis for Mr Crawford in all ninety nine votes This is a calculation wlixh I feel persuaded vill never be realise'! -but admit that be will obtain ninety nne votes, anil that ho will com - into the H use of Representatives supporied by seven states what then ? Where can his most ardent friends point out six c Iher states that can be induced to suppart him? And if bejeannot command thirteen states, his cause is of course hopeless But the fact is, that Mr. Crawford C3tn o'liy rely with coafiience on the support of f jur states, namely Gv-or-a North Carolina, Virginia, and D laware. I ask his friends what other tate is likely to support him in the House of Representatives Mr. Crawfords prospects of success wire never veiy filtering, liU; for some months they have been gradually declining , and his friends must be Mind indeed if ; hey are unable to see thai lis popularity is raptd'y wiihering.under the influence of the partial tau..gs noiiiina.tou. The editor of the Washington paper, however, says, he " is certain that Mr Crawford will be the successor of Mr Monroe, and yet his a ement goes to snew that he cannot be elected, for it does not give him a majority either of ELECTORS or of ST vTES How thei is he to be bldcted? Can it be posible that hie friends feel all that confidence which they assume, or do they assume it because it is deemed gaod generalship. However this may be I have uniformly calculated on the election of lIr. AD VMS; and I think his prospects were never brighter than at this moment. It the four candidates at prestnt before the people should all run, there will be no election by the Electoral Colleges, but the result will probably be as follows : Adams Maine nine, New-Hampshire. 8 Massachusetts fifteen, Connecticut eight, R;ode Island 4, Ver roont 7, Nw-York 36 Maryland 7, Indiana 5, New Jersey 3107, Crawford Maryland 2, Virginia 24; N. Carolina 15, Gergia 9, Delaware 3 53 Jackson Pennsylvania 28, Maryland 2, Soum Carolina 11, Tennessee 1 1 , Alabama 5, Mississippi 3 69 Clay Ohio 16, Liusiana 4, Kentucky 14, I linois4 41. And s oiild the friends of Mr. Crawford ecome convinced 'that he cannot be elected by the Electors, or by the House of Representatives, and tinder these circumstances deem it 1ifelb,J)a the coni - .t a

test then the vote of Virginia would be thrown into the scale of Mr Ad ams, and he would be elected without having recourse to the House of Representatives Or suppose General Jackson to be withdrawn, what would then the result? Mr. Adams would obtain th' voi e of Pennsylvania, and of Ten nessee, which added to those on wnich he can now rely, will make 146 votes, which is 15 votes more tlian is requisite to elect him Suppose Mr, Clay were to decline tlnn Mr Adams would obtain the support of Ohio, Illinois and Lousiana, which would tlect him. Or suppose General Jackson and Mr. Clay to decline, and let the contest between Mr Adams and Mr. Crawford Pennsylvania and all the Western states would support Mr. Adams, and elect him by an immense majority. And finally, suppose Mr Crawford and Mr. Clay withdrawn and the contest to be between two friends, Mr. Adams and General Jackson let us see what would be the resultAdams 6 New England States 51, New Y rk 36, Ne v -Jersey 8 Maryland 7 'Ohio 16, Virginia 24 D laware 3 Inriana 5, Illinois 3 133 Jachson Pennsylvania 28, Maryland 4, North Carolina 15, SouthCarolinal I. Georgia 9, Tennessee I I, Alabama 5 Mississippi 3, K ucky 14, Missouri 3, Lousiana 5 108 Thus it appears from any view that can be taken of this suojeot that JOHN QUINCY aDWIS wll be bur next President of the United States ! It is admitted, however, that the result might be d ff .rint were the fi-xntla of ,ir. Crawford disposed to throw the weight of their influence in favor of General Jackson .ut thvrre is good reason to believe that the state of Virginia would rather place the destinies of the country in the hands of Mr Adams, ihan in the hand of General Jackson and that New York has the same feeling there is not the shadow of a doubt. In the abve statements I have taken it for graoted tuat Mr. dams h first in New Yoikand second in Pennsylvania and Virginia, and that this is rehlly the fact, will not be doubted by any man wno has tak n the necessary trouble to acquire accurate informa tion on the suoject. If Virginia be desirous that a contest in the House of Repriseniatives should be avoided she has it now in her power to prevent it and why should she hot prevent it ? True it is, Mr Crawford is her own son and it is natural that she should be parcial to him, but I would appeal to themagnamity of this great and patriotic state to sacrifice her state partiality on the alter of the national weal. I would ask her if the measure of her ambition is rtot full by having furnished four of her illustrious sons to fill the executive chair ! t would ask her as she is partial to her native sons whiiher it is not natural to suppose that'the middle and nothern states have the same feeling ? I would ask her whether the Interest the H onor or the Glory of the Nation would suffer in the keeping of JOHM QUINCY DMS? And I would ask whether under all the circumstances of the case it would not be sound policy to elevate him to the Presidency ? What are the objections to Mr. Adanas ? is he not a scholar, "a ripe and good one" ? Is he not a statesman of great experie nce and rare accomplishments and a man cf unsullied h oner & spotless purity of moral character ? 1 am aware that it has been said he is not a repu llican, but however this slang may take with some of the less informed of Pennsylvania, I am persu

aded it will not be credited by intelligent Virginians. He has now been THIRTY YEARS intheservece of his country; and in this long cours if public service who can point to a Word that he has ever writenu- worthy of an AMERICAN, or to whkh the most stern republican could not subscribe Who did he ever encounter either abroad or at home that was no? completely vanquished & overthrown ? t Do you wish for evidence of his skill abroad ask the British commis sioners at Ghent. -Di you wish or a certifirat. of his pi , w ss at homeapply to Jonathan Russell and Al cxander Smyth Du you doubt his patriotism or his republicanism-see the proofs in the various appointments he as held under WASHINGTON, JEFFERSON, MADISON, a.d MONROE and v u can doubt lunger. JOHN Dlt KtiRSON. From the Nat y urnal. . New Jersky The Trenton True American, ont of the oldest and most r spectable republican papers in the State, which has heretofore avoided expressing any opinion on the great question of the next Presidency, has at length 1 'artd its prefer nce for John Quincy Adams Fw men art ni i known, or more respected, in New J rsey, than the Elitor ofjthat paper, Mr Wilson For niore than twenty years, his editorial labours have been unremitted in the cause ot republicanism ; and the opinions of such a man, founded, as tney are, upon long experince, and an intimate knowledge of the policy of ou'- country, cannot fail to have great influence with all who know his character. The following extract from his address to his readers; will show the grounds upon which his choice has been made up. " That preference is given, on mature rc fl ction, and with a single rye to i hr- welfare of our country, to John .Quincy Adams We may err in our judgment, but we know our motives are pur No private feelings or views could influence us on so momentous a qu stion The happiness of ten millions of people, out weigns. with us, all other considerations; & if we thought that this object would be better promoted by any othtr candidate than Mr. Adams, that candidate should have our huffrage. Our Uniform devotion to the Republican cause, for marly thirty years, is the best evidence we can offer of our sincerity on the present occasion our efforts as an Edi tor, for more than twenty years to contribute to the union and success of the Republican party, form our pledge that we do not seek to divide or defeat it now Our convictions that the principles and views of the Republicans are most consistent with the provisons of the Constitutio.i, and with the dictates of sound poticy, and the most conductive to the liberty and. prosperity of the country, have been co: firmed by every year's experience and observation ; and the progress of events in the old world, has more endeared tsj to our republican institutions, which Bccur to us a freedom and happiness, no where else enjoyed Our attachment to Mr. ADAMS, is founded upon his long experience in public affairs, abroad and at home upon the talents he has uniformly displayed in maintaining the honor & interests of our country and upon the inflexible integrity he has manifested in the various responsible stations which he has occupied. Nearly his whole life has been spent in the service of his countt y ; and we know not that he can bt justly , charged with a single act derogatory to his characier as a true patriot, a sound sutcscanj and an honest man.''

The following is a list of the yeas and nays on the fi. al passage of tho Tariff bill in the House of Representatives YEAS Messrs. Adams, Alexander, Tcnn. Allison, Barber, Conff. Bartley, Beecher, Bradley, Brown, Buchannan, Buck, Buckner, Cady Campbell. Ohio, Casseoy, Clark, Collins, Condict, Cook, Crafts, Craig, Durfec, D wight. Eaton, Eddy, Edwards, of Pa. Elbs, Firehy, Fin ly, Forward, Harrison, Gazlay, Hans, Hapden. H' mphill, Hn.iy. Heikomr, Holcomoe, Houston, J nkms, Va J. T Johnson, F Johnscn, K'dder, K. emer, Lawrence, L. icht i Little, McArtluir. Mc'Kean, McKun, McLane D J. McLean, O'iio, Mdtary, Markley, M-rtindale, Marvin, Madack, Matsox, Metcalfe, Miller, Mh-iiciI, Pen Mitchell, Md Muorr, Kn. Morgan, Pat'ersou, Penn. Patteison, Onio, Plumer, Pciin Prince, Richards. Rich, Rog rs, Rose, Ross, Scott, Sharpe, , Sloane, Sterling, Stewart, Stoddaid, Storrs, Strong, Swan, Taylor, Teniu Tyck, Test, Thompson, Kn. Tod, Tomlinson, Tray, Tiimuu, Tyson, Udroe, Vance, Ohio, Van R.n;el ar, Van Wyck, Vi -non, Wayne, Whitman, Whittlesey, White, Wickl.fl'e, James Wilson, Hei ry Wilson, Wilson, Ohio, Wood, Woods, Wright. 1U7 N Y.i Me ssrs Abbot, Alexander, ol Virg Allen, Mas-. Allen, T nn. Archer, Baylies, P P. Birbour, J S. Bar ,our, Bariett, Bse , Bun, B. cl;, Brent, Buiieigh, Burton, Cambreleng, Campbell, S C. Carter, Cary, Cooo, Cockr, Conner, Crowninshirid, Culpeper, Cushmah, Cuihbert, Day, Dwllieb, Edwards N C. Floyd, Fcote, of N Y Forsyth, Frost, Fuller, Gdtnttt, Gatui, Gist Govn, Guric) Hllj Hamilton, Haiveyf flay ward, Hernck, Hobart, Hogeooom, Hooksj Isacks, K-ut, Laihrop. Lee, Leftwich, Lincoln, Litchfield, Livermore, Livinston, Locke, Lontellow, McCoy, Mc'DufHe, M.Kce, fangum, Mercer, Moore, Alab. Ncate Nelson, Newton, O'Bnen, Owen, Plumer, N H p jinsett, Randolph, Rankin, Rcea, K ynolds, Rives, Saunders, Sandford, bibley, Arthur Smith, Alex. Smyth, Wm Smyth, Spaight, Spence, Standefer, A. Stevenson, J Stephenson, Taliaferro, Tatnail, Thompson, Geo. Tucker, Va Tucker, S C Vance, N. C Warfivid, Webster, Whipple, Williami, N Y Williams, N. C. Wibon, S.C 102.

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