Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-04-13

o'a1 d Ior''y al inc people OF ,i;is city are in
iaVoro a Cowcniion,-itis perhaps worthy Of
eng iiry whether the late Representative from
tins city in the House of Delegates is also OF
That opinion ?-ltis right that the city should
he truly represented on that subjec, in the
mex Legislature as IN all probability the inter
ven,ion OF thc Established authorities will be re-
qulsitc to give complete effect to the popular
VIII. do not certainly know what the seuti-
tnen's OF the respectable and Intelligent gentle
man referred to may hc. but presume it is en-
ure'v proper that lie matter shUuti be fairly ua-
dorstood A FHEEiOLDER.
Erfiaci2fc j.ettc!', !afe'f Gains;oa, .3prH 10.
The cause OF Mr.. Adams in Virginia, may
not succeed III that state, but conscientiuusIy
bclicve II viii ultimately prevail in the union
t.ven tie most cietuous cannot resist the con-
vicion, that the northern states will support Mir.
Adams TOR the Presidency, in spite of Caucus re-
guar nominations, or corrupt political cornbna-
tons. IL there can be- fair expression ue the
will OF the people, the friends oi Mr. Adams will
rely with confidence upon the result. The in
d'ca'ions already given in several states, mani
lest That the people roisc.i 10 sense OF their
rights That they feel a degradation Of having |
so long submitted TO act the parts assigned them |
in tue drama, by the n,1aagers, who besides |
contempt, the fundamental principle, that per- |
vadcs our institutions, of the socerei,n,y OF the
people. This grand principle of our indepen-
dence, instead o; exercising its saiutary uilu-
cnce III our elections, has fallen INFO dcsuetude
has become a mere formal declarations quoted
occasionally FOR party purposes, but rarely ac-
ted on or conforrned to in spirit. The inter-
rcn.iJn ofmac!,inery IN the hands of cunning
| men, the various aIt!n modes III which the pco-
pie are Caut!onndagainstth the consequences of eX-
element OH political subjects. against the dan
ger, IN fine, of trusting themselves, have done
more TO destroy the essence and vitality of our
Republican lnstituti;Gls than the open enemiGs
OF freedom could effect BY their soplisticaI ar
guneais.
That the Electoral Law, in II. 7. was de-
ieated i'll the Senate, by tie friends OF Mr..
Crawford, among whom the Governor of the
State was the most prominent. seems TO be adj
nitted by all, and the rejection of the law was
triumphantiv quoted IS the evidence of Mr.. C's
strength i'll the Legisiature-Sec now the result
u opposing the dccl,~eI Will Of the people
the Governor having obc,ed the mandates of
the Junta, ana thereby rendered himself obuox-
lou, to the cersure of the people, is now cleft
and abandoned OF his velvet friendsn and will
enjoy in undisturbed retirement from political
HE ali the consolation that his reflections
can minister to him. The discontents ot the
people OF New York show, that they will not
submit IN passive acqulcsccncc to the dictatun
of minority, and have no doubt that the
electoral vote of that State, will he given to
Mr.. Adams. In confirmation of this opinion
send you an extract from letter, received
from very Intelligent gentleman, who resides
not very far from Albany, and whose discern
ment and high character give great confidence
TO his statement. This letter is dated as YOU
will perceive, before recent events had oceurr-
ed 10 confirm his opinion.
EGi,uti ---- s.26ib .Ma7rh, 1924.
GIVE have nothing new or interesting here,
except thehncrcasing prospect of Mr.. Adams
obtaining the electoral votes Of this State. He
has always stood high with the people, and since
| Mr.. Calhoun has declined, has unquestion-
ably large majority favourable 10 him. Great
| efforts have been made TO obtain majority in
the Legislature for Mr.. Crawford, but without
success, and think Eisstrength declines daily
tie late decision of onr Senate in postponinr
the electoral law, viii, think, secure to Mr.
Adams the vote ofthis Staie.n
shall have 30 time TO add 10 this letter, and
conclude with the assurance of my highest re-