Torch Light: An Examination of the Origin, Policy, and Principles of the Opposition to the Administration, and an Exposition of the Official Conduct ... the Senators from Missouri (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The confederates shun investigation Of their charges - Their unsupported assertions not to be relied on - The vote of Mr. Clay, against Gen. Jackson, justified on the testi mony of his accusers - Accusations made by randolph, cobb and benton, against Gen. Jackson in 1819-ceat~ ed acts of usurpation, tyranny and Oppression - Habitual vioiations of the Constitution and Laws - As military corn mander, assumes Legislative and Executive powers - His disobedience of orders - Violation of the liberty of the press Suspension of writ of Habeas Corpus - Massacre of pris oners - His conduct investigated - Threatens members of congress-his letters to'the President - Mistakes a cilizen for an alien, a trailer for a spy. - Mr. Clay's opinions nu changed; therefore, he is denounced - His accusers re markable for the instability of their friendships, their Opin ions and principles - Their present support of Gen. Jack son, an instance of it-their present support of the mili tary Chieftain is evidently designed chiefly to promote their own ill-directed ambition - The Declaration of Indepen dence practically contemned by jackson and sneered at by randolph, with the approbation of his confederates.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book, published in the early 19th century, is a fascinating historical account by a political observer who witnessed the rise of the anti-Adams-Clay coalition. The author, a supporter of President Adams and Secretary of State Clay, deeply analyzes the character and motivations of the movement's leaders, revealing inconsistencies and contradictions in their principles and actions. The author argues that the coalition's real aim was to prop up General Jackson, a military leader with authoritarian tendencies. With an eye for detail, the author provides specific examples of Jackson's contempt for the Constitution and disregard for civil liberties. The book concludes by emphasizing the importance of recognizing and resisting politicians who prioritize personal ambition over the well-being of the nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331104513_0
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