Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-04-27
PUBLIC MEETING.
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The meeting held IT the Capitol last evening" 10
take into consideration tho services of DE WITT
CLINTON, as Canal Commissioner, was the most
numerous and respectable that has convened in :iis
city for many years. Those venerable patriots OF
the revolution, the Hon. JOHN TAYLER, and Gen.
JOHN ii. WENDELL, presided as Chairman and
Secretary.
After the meeting was organized the hc;,ry head
ed chairman addressed his fcliow-citiLcps in Il few
pertinent remarks explanatory of the purpose for
which they called together; hc stated t!.at he
thought it probable that this the last neeting
over whose deliberations he should have the honor
of presiding he briefly recapituiated the rise pro-
sress and successful issue of the system of internal
Improvement adopted by the state, and gave homo.
to whom honor is due. His remarks were greeted
by the long and loud cheers of the asscmblagc
He followed by COL James Unknown, who
addressed tine meeting III an appropriate and orci-
bic manner, for few minutes. when the following
resolutions were separately adopted by acclama-
ton that made the capitol ring.
"A committee appointed to tender to Mr. Cliu-
ton the thanks Of the meeting the names of whom
we could not procure for this hasty sketch. We shall
give more detailed account i'll paper of Mon
day next. On the whole, never knew any act
of Il deliberativc body that has drawn forth such
general burst of Indignation from all men, of all par
ties, has that Of tho Legislature in removing Mr.
Clinton from the post OF honor which he has so ably
sustained for the last fourteen years without fee or
reward.
RcSOirc3 That the late rc;nOvalo Of DE WITT
CLINTON, oonfcsscdly without any pretence OF
misconduct, from the Office of canal commissioner
the duties Of which ne had for fourteen years dis
charged with distinguished zeal and ability, and
without any pecuniary reward. is a most fragrant
and wanton violation of public trust injurious to tho
interest of the state and act of ingratitude and
Injustice revolving the moral sense Of every honor
able man. and unparalleled in the political history
OF this country.
Resolycd, That we have sought in vain for any
palliang circumstances mitigate this most glar-
ing outrage, and that we can only regard il as tie
offspring of That malignant and unsuitable spirit of
political prescription, which has already so deeply
stained the annals Of our state.
BCsoired That the perpetrators Of this &C, Of vio-
cuce aud rgratitGde utterly unworthy of public
confidence and Justly deserve the reprobation of an
injured and ugultcd community.
Rcsolrcd, That for tho boldness with which he
planned, tho patriotic devotion with which he undcr-
took, and the high and commanding talents and I'm
rcmitted ardour with which lie has successfully pro.
secuted, scheme Of internal improvement, surpass-
ing in magnitude ali that had ever been CONGO. = cd
this side Of the Atlantic and less useful than
it is grand, this distinguished citizen is entitled TO
the admiration, the gratitude aud the applause OF
this country, and especially Of the state of New
York.
Resolced, That cordially approve the conduct
of those members Of the two houses, who voted
eainst the removal Of Mr. Clinton and HAT the
Hon. Henry Cuuuinrham,a member Of the assembly
from the county Of Montgomery is especially onii-