Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-05-28
From Me Frankfort, Kentucky, Argus
WASHINGTON Cry, April 81. 182

From the frankfort, kentucky, Argus
/ WASHINGTON CITY, April 81, 1924.
! Gcnuemen-l avail myself of a private con-
| veyance afforded by the politeness of Col G. S.
Todd, to give you sketch of the occurrences
of the day which may perhaps reach you in
anficipation 81 thc mail. Herewith you will re-
ceive hles OF the Washington papers, by which
you will perceive that both Congress and the
public are in a torment, produced by one of the
most singular events in the history of our gov
ernment-the expose of Nh. .N1,ian Eduards,
Minister TO Mexico. This transaction is per-
iectly unique In its character. As you will find
all the official documents, reports and proceed
lngs IN the newspapers, it will be unnecessary
for me to give you recaPitulation of the cir
cumstanccs. Prompt measures have been ia
ken both by the President and the Committee
OF the House OF Representatives, to recall Mr..
Edwards. Immediately after his memorial was
presented, the President directed letter to be
written to him, countermanding his order TO
proceed to Mexico. simultaneously with these
| proceedings OF the executive, the committee of
the House despatched the Sergeant at Arms, in
pursuit of Mr.. Edwards, with directions to serve
the process upon him, and to summon him back
forthwith for the purpose of undergoing an ex-
animation in justification of the charges prefer.
red against the Secretary of the Treasury. The
messenger left town yesterday. He is to des-
ccnd the Ohio with all possible expedition, and
to proceed to New Orleans, should he not SOON
er overtake the Minister. AS the vessel which
was TO bear him to Mexico is still lying in the
Potomac, both the letter of the Secretary of
State and the Sergeant at Arms viii doubtless
reach him before he will have time to embark,
and he will probably return to Washington in a
few weeks. In the mean time, the commit
tee VIII proceedwith the investigation, for which,
both parties express great anxiety the friends
OF Mr.. Edwards being confident that he will be
able to substantiatc all or majority of the char
gcs against Mr.. Crawford, and the friends of the
latter expressing equal confidence that he will
be honorably acquitted. 1t is indeed a high
quarrel, peculiarly interesting from Its novelty.
and which may become important in its results,
leading either to the revocation of the appoint
nentof the Minister, orto the dismission of men,
bcrof the Cabinet. Twill not anticipate the issue.
The ability and character of the committee.
furnish an ample guarantee, that the inquiry
VIII be conducted upon high and independent
principles, and icAh perfect 61niness and impa,.-
tadAty. AS the investigation may have bear
! ing upon the Presidency, and as the decision o.,
that important question is now rapidly approach
ing, 1t seems to be the determination of some OF
the members of Congress, to complete the maui
ry at the present session, even should it occupy
them till midsummer. But hope it will not
be permitted to interrupt other business of great
acted on at this session. For one shall GER
family vote for the day of adjournment fixed ON
by the committee to which that subject has becn
referred, which understand will be the 18th Of
May. Whether the inquiry shall be completed
| or not, it will become a fruitful source of dis
cussion for the remainder of the Presidential
campaign.
so much for tins extraordinary occurrence,
which is almost the only topic of conversation,
and coropletely cngrosses public attention here
you Will see by the papers, that the important
bill authorislng an appropriation for making sur
vcys OF routes for Roads and Canals, passed tho
Senate yesterday by a majority of four, and il
the President shall not conJure up another vol
une Of conscientious scruplcs, and don't believe
he Will, 1T viii Don become law, and the great
system of internal Improvements will be irnme-
diately commenced, not as has been S1uyeiy Dro-
posed IN the Stateo Rentttchy ,ohich has mn mn.
ney 10 do az tcith, but by the nation.
There is fair prospect, that the bill amend.
ing the Tariff of duties will pass the Senate
Should the Senator from Illinois arrive in season
1T VIII certainly pass; otherwise it will depend
on the vote OF one member, who is doubtful, or
on the casting vote of the Vice President. You,
VIII perceive that the vote was very close. MIR.
Clay was the atlas aided by Mr.. Tod, &c. who
carried the bill through the House of Represen-
tatives.
- 10 w t'IS EcStueHCy, cannot rive
you any new views, or predict the result, with
any degeee of certainty. Much depends on the
vote OF the great state of New York, which h,
| become proyerbial for its fickleness in pol;t;ce
! From all can learn the situation of affairs /,
that state, IS most extraordinary. By the reiec.
| ton OF the law proposing to give the choice of
| electors Of President and Vice President fo a.
people, by general ticket, the election vii Dc
voiye upon the Legislature, the members n
winch are represented as being odious TO the
| people, and as rot speaking their sentiments
IL IS SAID, not one man in ten in New York :
for MIR. Crawford for President. and vol :, -
possible, although think improbable, tl.at by
The aud oflntrigue the votes of that state NAV I've
gwen to bin. There cannot be a doubt fiat
Mr.. Adams, Mr.. Clay, or Gen. .JacI,son
has more strength among the people of tbat
state than Mr.. Crawford. The nomination oc
mr.. Young for Governor, who was an advocato
Tor Mr.. Clay's election for President, but hoe
consented to accepta nomination from lco;s-
latiYe caucus, has pro .uccd new confusion j..
the politics OF that state; and the late renovaI
OF Dewitt Clinton from the Office Of Canal co,,
missioner, although he had served ibc,n go,
faithfully, because he would not un;tc MI
them IN their presidential views, has 1,roa,,,
the people INTO stormy fermcnt, which will rrn
baby produce new modification of nari;os
On the whole ] cannot believe The W.T. a.
New York will be given to MIR. CrawCord ~
i they should he, it only brings him inf, The
House Representative, where do moi L.Eo,o
he can possibly succeed. Shonl5 Mr. a.,
reach tue House, no one doubts his elocf;o.