2505. ELECTIONS (Presidential, 1824), Lafayette's visit and.—
The eclat of Lafayette's
visit has almost merged the Presidential
question on which nothing scarcely is said
in our papers. That question will lie ultimately
between Crawford and Adams; but, at the same
time, the vote of the people will be so distracted
by subordinate candidates, that possibly
they may make no election, and let it go to the
House of Representatives. There, it is thought,
Crawford's chance is best.—
To Richard Rush. Washington ed. vii, 380.
Ford ed., x, 322.
(M.
Oct. 1824)
