The new democracy, whose claims to rule were based, not on the policy of peace or restricted powers, but on the seductive glitter of military glory, was in the ascendant, and General Jackson was the favorite of the hour.

New combinations became necessary, and Mr.Gallatin was requested to withdraw from the ticket, and make room for Mr.Clay, whose great western influence it was hoped would save it from defeat.

This he gladly did in a declaration of October 2, addressed to Martin Van Buren, dated at his Fayette home, and published in the "National Intelligencer." The result of the election was singular.

Calhoun was elected vice-president by the people.

The presidential contest was decided in the House, Adams being chosen over Jackson and Crawford, by the influence of Clay.