The struggle was a personal and sectional one, more than of a party nature.
It had long been foreseen that a choice of President would not be effected by the people.

The result verified this prediction.

Of two hundred and sixty-one electoral votes, Gen.

Jackson received ninety-nine, Mr.Adams eighty-four, Mr.Crawford forty-one, and Mr.Clay thirty-seven.

Neither of the candidates having received a majority in the electoral colleges, the election devolved on the House of Representatives.