Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-10

terated from our history, set out with IN. deter
minaton IN the canvass attendant upon the cleo
uo IN TINS district for Congress- "to bear and TO
ioroear much" l have however, not only been
aroused from my much wished for but ai,,ost mn,
"er any circumstances, determined tranquility but
my Ioroeafance has been provoked and soaded into
action.
4" consequence Of a report which understan nd il
circulated iii the district to my prejudice, N duty
which not only awe to myself, and a principle
that have invariably observed and enf,rced but
one winch is due at least, Ia those of INV friends
VINO urged NE to occupy the situation Of caudi-
date, claim at my hands denial of its truth
IL Is wi;h no small degree of avidty aud affected
triumph am Informed, circulated that my being a
can''iate arose from my personal aversion To Mr.
laiiaierro, and that with no expectation of being
elected, had thrown myself il, the way to secure
10 Hen. John F. Hunyerford his election.
u IS true that Mr.. II and myself are not friendly
inc various causes which produced that state of
feeling shall not obtrude upon the public II j.
s"mcent Tor me to know, that as regards this SUBJ
ject, tue gentleman himself is in (iW possession of
my feelings and sentime hts.
o'r dihcrence is Il private matter, and 1t is UNI
necessary Tor me, fellow citizens, to remind YOU that
private dispute public duty are as separate g. dis
"'' as iisht " narkncss, soul body--the one is
tn be accounted for to the people collectively the
other to the individual against whom il is directed
In discharge Of the one. it is IA duty the indi-
vh'Uai owes to himself, aud in noticing tire other il
is a duty due to his country. Theu ii hay. az.
grieved Me-. l. am to- him, and him only, a,ucn.
aoie- Ii have done you injustice in legislation
am 10 you IAN authority paramount to Ill Others
to atone III have done violence to his feelings or
s"'S' tic hho"s MS redfesS-and should have mis-
represented you, visit upon ME whenever eyuose
myself, the full power of you. soverci.uty
90 much then for hir. rs difference and mine
hs i"f the other charge, to wit:-That of nv
having coaiescei with Gen. Hunger ford to secure to
.in success III pursuit oil station fo, which be-
/ Ia Va 10 rstrx III,
mnauHn I" be ar not to be- am as Ignorant as ary
one living, Is hardly worth MY notice Bur as 81
ience may be construed by those Who do not know
me, INTO an admission Of the truth of H. hone
snail be excused for not passing il by.
ana glad To feel convinced, by all those TO wbem
am well known, it will he at once conceded thar
iactiouSly to- combine, OF intrigue for Office firm, m
pant OF my history.
| am clearly OF opinion, whenever, as regards our
elective system, there is intrigue gro,yinn out of
ithiiy combinations, Il negotiation carried ON by
lew who claim TO themselves the onlv uualii.;-
tons To do the business of the country fnr tho
places OF station, there is suspect the ex-
is'ehce OF corruption, and good syound fur public
hiSc"nient, arising from public wrong, injustice and
injury.
As the anal ganation of parties has increased
as me oiilowS OF facoas violence have subsidized SD
mas intrigue and negotiation, On matters oT yo-
Verhnientai concein. which should be free from
ei'hef prevailed with these prejuiIcial ronse
! ceS.
l fear, much to our future injury, indeed 70 o,r
shame already 1t may be said, that there is svs-
TEN of intrigue and bargain going on, from thc cle
waited station of the President down 10 the humble
condition. of neutrality-suspicious. the most exaited
Judicial appointment, down To the constable enr :,
cannot, IT will not be denied but that the ecc,inn
by the people has bcca so often obstructco ,t;
turbed and invaded, that now il is but !, n
name-they are conducted more under the inti,
ence ct party cabal and traffic than in the free. sp
rt of the election system.
, Whatever those disposed to do me WRONG to the
contrary Notwithstanding, may say. am consoled
to know, that never have been TIE tool of anv
man. any set of lisn. i nver have nor nev.,
Will intrigue for Office
Such system as the one reported to exist be
U tween the General and u.ySelf, would be slammed
with littleness, by which I would ,..aiu To he
advanced 10 stations, and ia a means would mn
extend 10 my dearest friend 10 Promote his view
am proud 10 know that all who ha We tested
The fact convinced, (eve,i Ttey 1riY mt o me
me justice to sGg) that have uniformly expressed
hependchtiy my sentiments and as independently
discharged my public trusts.
Now, fellow citizens oiSe for all let me disciaim
not only the CxIsteEcS of such an arraneepept ss ;s
alleged 10 be between the General and mysrlf bu,
even the contemplation any time on nv nart or
any such design-and am il is due to that
gentleman, who like myself has beeu grossly m;src
presented, TO accord to him an equal ej.va,;o,
above any such little trick-any announcement 20
deprive tile electors of the district of their cboice
and here permit me TO say the Misrepresentation is
as gross the mind is little that conceived H. ar Tho
heart corrupt that gave sanction to its publicity.
| have been Impressed with thu belrf-it was I'm .
cuicated IN the school in which received NV poli
teal education, and IL IS most willingly recoqnzed
by ali the principles which have made the rule of
my political action, that so far from opposition
''diStur6inS the harmony, embarrassing the ar
engagements of the disrict"-il was the verv l;fc's
blood, the soul of government constituted ours is
, have always been taught to believe that the
:, privilege allowed the people of choosing from
among candidates, although there might ex-
ist perfect coincidence of opinion among those
opposing TO be the sheet-ancor the brightest pillar
in our political edifce.
In opposition, every man friendly to our form NJ
government, should be proved-cven should il re
SUM- Ill MS rejection. 1t is the first principle in
that sacred poiity established by freemen-jn IL
contained the strength, beauty, aud excelIcncv ot
our national! caraCter-it preserves the energies nj
f liberty restraints the corrupt, and kreps yi,tne nm
the watch.
Away then with your traficking for Office. and
electioneerIng compromised should lie iudeI;bI,
Impressed upon every mans mind that in proportior
to the deterorating effects of sinister regulations IN
affairs oil government, the high and glorious
vaniages resulting from free aud uDyestraiucd on
ton OF the people to be appreciated.
Upcn the subject of Mr.. T. s. circular br, r;rc
date the 22d Sept. 1924, at this time, at least.
should have forbornc to have said any thing. al.
4 though some illusions TO me, and impnsitions con.
tanned ia it, might very well have uici,ed sor,e ~,
tce, but for having been forced into this Address
by the charges just alluded to, and of the suritv
aud ltteness Of wbch, fellow citizens fl.tter nv
self you stand fully convinced
however, gentlemen, as have been pu, Il, the no.
e cessity of again troubling YOU must beg Icave.
as o"eiy as possible, to notice palpablc mpo-
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