Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-08-03

IT the people, AM these together with the svs-
ter II Publications now in progress, and the liz
oer.l appropriations To roads aud canals, are
mae, the foundation Of general charge of cx-
travag ance against the administration. These !.
several objections proceed II is true from differ
en-; sourccs, but they will al! be foanl ernbcdi-
cd la the late congressional caucus; and toge-
Their with the political Intolerance which has |
been publicly proclaimed, NAV be considered as |
the system which the caucus party if successful
mean to introduce.
As the opponents of this system, aud as the
Jealous aud enlightened advocates, one of them
indeed in great measure the author of the more
liberal and enlarged system of national policy
which we have endeavorcd briefly to explain
we now present to- You the names of Gen. An
drew jackson and John G.. Calhoun II would
be needless to detail to you the various grounds
on which the claims OF tI,cs-. distinguished cti-
zens to your support might he fairly urged.
Their splendid eNertions in the field and in tire
Cabinet are too recent IN their date, and too i'm
portant in their results, to require TO he recalled
to the grateful recollection of the country they
have served. ffeither of them has ever troddcn
upon questionable ground, the circumstances in
winch tie was placed, the excitc:nen.s under
winch he labored, his subsequent submission Ia
the very laws he was charged with having VIC
lated, but above ALL the glorious achievements
connected with the temporary elevation of the
military over the civil authorities ofth country
may be safely relied upon to disarrn the ven.
geanec OF the nation and to justify him in TN.
eyes of an adniring world.
But, fellow citizens, strong as are the claims
of Gen. Jackson and Mr.. Calhoun, founded ~
their past services, we invite you support their
now rather for what they are yet to do, thar
for what they have already done. We ask yo,
to support them rs the opponents Of the caucus
as the advocates of an enlarged system OF, m
tionai policy, but above all, as the heads of ma
ton and not the csiatians of "A faction Til,
hooie sentiments oi one of them, recently dc
veiopei IN an msidious attempt To destroy him
ami the uniform and manly principles of the o
Their, are evidences that theseare the real grounds
on winch they are willing 20 place TIER pretcn
SONS before the nation; and elected on these
principles, as If elected ut all they must be- the,
will insure to us an administration DISTINGUISHED,
by ITS talents. its energy, ana its integrity and :
country as united ana prosperous ut home. rs il
VIII be respected and admired throughout tEie
world upon the great point of rcscuing The
nation from the tyranny of caiIc,fs nominations
anu all the corrupt influence they engcnler
there Is believed to Sc perfect concurrence OF
sentiment between the fricn Is of Gen. Jackson
anu those respectable and patriotic citizen,
whose predictions lead them to support the
pretcntIons OF Mr.. Adam, and Mr.. Clay. That
both these gentlemen are supported bv n,1,ncr.
Gus and enlightened frieads we are ready TO 40.
knowledge, but the strength Of their friends in
siis state IS not equal TO their responsibility no,
thei: organization i'll such degree OF forw ard
hess asto jnstva hope that under their auspices
the cAuse of the people can make head against
the art and experience of the caucus party
Under these circumstances il does seem that a
due regard 20 the important obiect of a Just and
ehliShteiiet administration oc the government
AMI To the great principle OF free election in its
application TO the impending and to succeeding
cases, may in.nc2 the friends OF Mr.. Adams AMI
MIR. Clay in Virginia TO continue in oprr>,iiio;,
10 Tue caucus ticket with the fricn!s OF General
Jackson But, fellow citizens oar great rel.
ance IS on your love ofbcrty, your attachment
70 your Country. Oh that pride of iniependence
AMI sense of citizenship which fieernen can on
~ ENJOY and cannot i;:ir possess without free.
ciectIons. All these YOU sacrifice fhe moment
yon submit to the dictaiion of caucus. Can
yon love liberty AMI acquiescc in the usurpatioa
o.your own servants, Can Won love your
country and surrender it to the tyranny of
faction Can you value the independence OF
rnel or cherish the privileges of citizens and
Well them both IL the explo ici arts apl tren
bling arrogance oftfle Caucus partye No, YOU
cannot! Al the coming election YOU will sun.
port with tree voices the people; ticket and the
elevation ofJaclsson and CaIioun-and oroyc
yohr personal independence, your sense of cit
zans!Ifp, your love OF liberty and sincere devo
ton to the Interests anl the honor of yo,,r conn
try.