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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-15

And should the friends of Mr.. Craw-'
ford become convicted that he cannot
be elected by the Electors, or by the
House of Representatives and under
those circumstances deem it proper to
withdraw him from the contest--then
the vote of Virginia would be thrown
into the scale Of Mr.. Adams, and he
would be elected without having re-
course to the House of Repre- entatives.
Or suppose Gen. jackson to be with
drawn what would then be the result?
MIR. Adams would obtain the vote of
Pennsylvania and of Tennessee, which
added TO those on which he can now
rely, will make lac votes, which is IS
votes more than is requisite to elect him.
suppose Dir. Clay were to decline
then Nr. Adams would obtain the sup
port of Ohio, Illinois and Louisi ana,
which would elect him.
Or suppose Gen. Jackson and Mr..
Clay to decline, and let the contest be
between Mr.; Adams and Mr.. Crawford
Pennsylvania and all the Western
States would support Mr.. Adams, and
elect him by an immense majority.
And finally, suppose Mr.. Crawford
and Mr.. Clay withdrawn and the con-
test to be between two friends, MIR.
Adams and Gen. Jackson--let US see
what would be the result
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-15
ADAMS

Thus il appears from any view that
can be taken of this subject, that JOHN
QUINCY ADAMS win be the next
President of the United States
1t is admitted, however, that fhe re-
suit might be different were the friends
of Mr.. Crawford to throw the weight of
their influence in favor of Gen. jack
son--but there is good reason to be-
lieve that the State of Virginia would
rather place the destinies Of the coun-
try in the hands Of Mr.. Adams, than
in the hands of Gen. Jackson and that
New York has the same feeling there
is not the shadow Of doubt.
In the above statements have taken
it for granted that Mr.. Adams is FIRST
in New York, and SECOND ir Pennsyl-
vaaia and Virginia, and sb At this is real
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-15

which feel persuaded will never be
| realized-- but admit that he viii OBJ
tain 80 votes, and that he will come in
T, to the House of Representatives sup
ported by seven states; what then
Where can his most ardent friends point
out six other states that can be induc-
ed to support Kimf And if he cannot
command thirteen states, his cause IS
of course hopeless.
But the fact is that Mr. Crawford
can only rely with confidence on the
support of four states, namely-Geor-
gia, North Carolina, Virginia and Della
ware. / ask his friends what other
state is likely 10 support him in. the
House of Representatives
MIR. Crawiord's prospects of success
were never very fiattering, but for SOME
months they have been gradually de-
clining, and his friends must be blind
indeed if they are unable to see that
his popularity is rapidly whitening UNI
der the influence of the late partial
caucu. nomination. The editor at the
Washington paper, however, says, "he
is certain that Mr.. Crawford will be the
successor Of Mr.. Monroe" and yet his
statement goes to shew that he cannot
be elected, for it does not give him a
majority either of ELEC TORS or Of
STATS. How then is he to be cleo
teda Can it be possible that his friends
feel all that confidence which they as
sumo or do they assume it because it is
deemed good generalship.
However this may be, have uni
formly calculated on the election Of Mr..
ADAMS, and / think his prospects
were never brighter than at tia, moment
1.-THE four candidates at present be-
fore the people all run, there viii be no
election by the Electoral Colleges, but
the result will pro badly be as follows:--
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-15
A LIST OF LETTERS

DEN AIMING in the Post Office, Martins
N burg, on the 1st Of April, 1924. which if
not taken up before the LIST july next. Will be
sent to the General Post Office as dead letters,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-15
i. Whole No~i3l5

certain and eonjsctwai. For ourselves
we protest against that nomination, and
appeal to the people.
lfearly and uniform devotion 10 the
cause of American freedom; If faith
ful and import mt services, both in civil
aud military life; if talents, useful
knowledge, energy of character and
integrity, united with a clear head, a
sound mind, prompt judgment, and
long experience; if patriotism and Hos
trious services in the cause of our co,tn-
try are still to be revered aud honor4
ed. as they were IN the DAYS OF WASH
INGTON,--we confidently believe that
Gen. ASpRE,~ JACKSON is now, what
the immortal WASHINGTON was
when be lived, "6isi in war, first in
peace, and first in the hearts OF lis coun-
trymen."
liability, fidelity, zeal and iirmness,
in the discharge OF the arduous duties
of an exalted and highly responsible
station, duringa trying eventfuI period
Of our history, are to be RENT mbered
and rewarded, we consider JoHN c.
CALHoua as second only TO Gen. An.
drew jackson. Il
Resolved therefore, That this meeting
will support an Electoral Ticket, hereaf-
ter to be formed by the people Of Vir-.
GINA, in favor of Gen. AApREw jack
SON as President, and Joun &. CALHOUN
as ,ice-President
Resofped, That we respectfully re-
commend il to the independent treehoI-
dcrs in the different electoral districts
in Vrginis, TO cooperate with us in
forming and in supporting such ticket
Res oirsd, That Robert y. White.
Geo. Orick, William 8. Jones, Alexan-
der :. TidbalL John w. Baylis, George
Linn, Henry w. Baker, Baylis Davis,
William Nj. Barton, Province Moor
mick. Edward M'Guire, John w. Miller.
John Baker, & josiah Lockhart, be q
committee of CORES pondence. whose
dutylt will be,tocorrespond with COM
mittee appointed for the like purpose
by some of the people ef Fredericks-
burg, and with all other committees
that have been or may hereafter be APP
pointed to promote the object Of this
meeting; and that the said committees
be instructedto answer any communities
tionsthey may receive from any indivi-
dual or individuals in the stale well dis
posed towards the success Of the Peo-.
ple's Ticket.
Resoipsd, That when this meeting adj
journs, IL will adjourn until the 5th Of
July next
Resoived, That the COMMITTEES Of corr,
respondence be instructed to rerorsuch
measures as they may have taken, and
such information as they may have ac-
quired, touching the object of this meet
ing, to the adjourned meeting on the
9th Of July.
Resotped, That the editors OF the diff
ferent papers in Virginia be requested
to insert in their papers the proceedings
Of this meeting.
JOHN HEDGES, Chairman.
A. 5, TiDBALL, Secretary. =
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-15
TBY RgquEsr.1
From the Baltimore Pa'rioi.
IMPARTIAL VIEW OF THE PRE-
DENTAL QUESTION:

To The editor ef Che Baliimore Patriot,
SRA late number of Washing
ton paper contains statement of the
probable result of the election for Pre-
sident, Judging from present appear
ances,p which claims for MIR. Crawford
in all 50 votes. This is calculation
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-15
JOHN HEDGES, Chairman.
A. 5, TlDBALL, Secretary.


On the question OF the PresideniisI
Election, the peopis have been allow
ed to say very little--,the editors ot pa4
pers appear to have taken the whole at
fair into their own keeping, and they
manage the business with SO much adj
roifness, thatfew of the sovereigns viii
find a necessity to think deeply upon the
subjecl--1hese editors, kind souls, who
are compelled to think very hard for
the benefit of the people exclusively,
know full well the anguish frequently
impaired to the mind from excessive
study-and as the Question before the
people isinvolyed ia many intriquate ma
yes of contradiction, they generously.
take upon themselves the task of solving
1t and, claim as recompence the right
o. assigning the election voice Of each
particular district to the support Of "a
vorite canddate--thus we find that some
districts are allotted to William. the son
Of James, some to John, the second son
ofJohn. the first, and some to Andrew.
the warrior. Even the ANCIENT DoMIN-
ON after her solemn ratification of the
Grand Caucus, is claimed by the
editorial champions of more candid
ates than one.--As illustrative. we
shall here insert the remarks. of the
editor of the Baltimore Patriot, who.
being as is supposed by the National Al
vocate. deeply Interested, ought TO know
something of the matter--he saws
We are glad to find that Mr.. ApAmss
prospects are every day growing .bngh-
term Virginia. We observe in all parts
of the state he has s:eny ardsnf and poso-
srful friends. A public meeting in his,
behalf has been called for SATURDAY, eve
ming next at Norfolk, and the Norfolk
beacon of Thursday says-"We have
lever entertained doubt. that JOHN
QUINCY ADAMS would be the choice
OF the american people for the Office
OF President, for which he possesses so
many important requisites, and which he
has so well meritedby his able and faith-
vi public services.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-18
SOUTH CAROLINA.

Since the withdrawal Of her darling, John c.
Calhoun from the canvass for the Presidency,
this state has given decided demonstrations of
an intention to support Mr.. Adams. Mr.. CLAY
is said not 10 have dozen friends in the state
jackson blew himself up in voting for the Tariff
-Crawford's opinions on that measure are stui-
ously concealed, though believed to be not as
they should be, and he is besides at war with her
most eminent citizens. We notice, with salts
faction, that almost every journal in the state
has declared for Mr.. Adams clear proof at
this time of day, whatever it may have been in
the beginning of the contest, that the editors are
following the indications of public opinion, and
that that has selected Mr.. Adams as the second
choice of the state. In addition to this, five out
of the nine Representatives i'm Congress from
that state arc said to be for Mr.. Adams, as is
Mr.. Calhoun himself.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-18

stance that may plausibiy, be as well attributed
10 personal dislike, and jcalousics OF some of the
other persons composing that Cabinet, as to any
vehement sticking for principle. We may
WIN equal truth 60 much farther, and say that
every part OF his politics life proves him TO be
. southern iatitudinarian, unless it be the schsin
In the Presidents Cabinet.
Therefore-"At least let us he,r mn moro nj
Mr.. WIN. II. Crawford being of the Virginia
school OF Politicians.' &C AN the Constitution
be safe in his hands, 1t would be a nose of ,rar
moved this way or that, asExPEpIENcY might
point out.n
Never was the truth of a sentence so little nj.
tered by the substitution Of one wort-nay 50
positively Improycd-Famliar as the frequent
use OF At by others, has made us with the illus
tratiol, which the rhetorical figure of the enose
Oh wax" conveys, or is meant to convey-we
were never before SO sensible off propriety. as
when it reminded us OF tho danger to be incurr
ed by the delicate constitutional nose. should il
ever come to be handled by the presidential fin
gers OF VIM. Ii. Crawford. Mr.. Crawford,s
whole lie proves that he would pay but little
respect 10 its natural dimensions, or to the i'm
mpnities Which mankind have agreed to extend
10 that privileged member. lie would not
simply, ".nore it, this way or that,n as expedi-
cncy might point out, "-but he would certain
ly to suit expectancy, 'sconstruen il into the de-
'oreu ana outrageous proportions oil the stran-
gers OF Strasburg. or ''frittcr it away," to the
Lilliputan size of the celebrated little nose OF
Justin Martyr.
Itmay be all fair to electionccr against John
Quincy Adams, representing the unpopular cha
racter OF political opinions-but it is not fair, ia
clectionecr for MIR. Crawford, by mis,epresen-
ting his. We are content t.at Mr.. Adam,
should find his true level-but we are not salts
fled with the impartality that cIcvates Mr..
Crawford aboye his. Either let MIR. Adams
be classed with the orthodox--or Mr.. Crawford
will, the hcterodox-It is imnaterial which. All
ne desire is TO see them, where the siInituIc
OF their sentiments places them side by side
We ask no more, and we will take no less. We
shall be willing to leave the rest, 10 the smpe-
nor individual endowments, and sectional claims
Of Mr.. Adams.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-18
OHIO.

In this populous and flourishing state, the
friends of Mr.. Adams are active and confident.
BY manoucvre Clay got its legislative nomi-
nation, by small majority, early in the action.
Like every other caucus, which was mo- the az
of the Representatives Of anundoubed MAORI
ty, strong reaction prejudicia TO the interests
of Mr.. Clay, succeeded a measure neither ask
ed for, known to, nor approved by the people.
Since that time, Adams has advanced with reg
ular and unfaltering step to the first place in the
affections Of the people. An Electoral ticket
has been for some time formed IN the state for his
support-and there is every rational expecta-
ton of its being elected.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-18
CONVENTION.

James M. Garnctt esq. of the county Of Es-
sex, has addressed TO the people of that county,
a letter deprecating the call of Convention
It is too long--too eruditc-anI too reconcile TO
receive the immediate attention whicbit merits.
We will pay our earliest respects to the author
and his lctter-that is, as soon as we can under
stand it. In the meantime, until Mr.. Garnet,
has conrinced us, we will follow Jefferson Mad-
ison. They are excellent leaders--thcy have
successiyely led the Natiop-aDd we advise al.
our readers. who have not had the time or IT,
means. to form an opinion for themselves, to foi-
low them until they can come 70 an Independent;
cnnclnsinn.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-18
AN ORDINANCE

'a"sao'1ss,g .oaa for lie City IF Richmond,
ana directing The application thereof.
lPAssED JUNE iith, 1921
BE 1t ordained by the President anil Comma,
Council IN the City Of Richmond IL, Con,,,on
fiaH assembled and itis hereby o,,ti,ined by hc
authority Of the same ; That the Chamberlain of
tue city of Richmend be, and he is hero
oy authorised and required to advertise, that
ne 1T, VIII sell to the highest bidder, on Tuesday
the 10Th July, n loan for the CITY of RchponJ
Tor the sum of SIS, 900, on the terms and con.
oitions following, to wit: No bid shall bc rcceiv-
ed for alass sum than s 500 NO. g.. rra,.tn,,
part thereof, nor at a lower rate than par.
.ana DC dtu'ther o,,p....go -, ih ,,.;y,,
c0rc%'a, That upon the payment in cash bv -.
ny oiuoer Oh the sum due by him o. her for anv
STOCK struck out to him or her, TO the Chamber.
lam OF the City, he shall issue TO such purchase,
a certificate OF stock signed by the President &C
inc Hall and countersisncd by the Chamberlain
VIM inc seal OF the Corporation annexed thereto
j. ind DC AZ further ordained 6y tbe o,,;bc,yy,
aforesaid aud it is hereby ordained by he s1,ns
nat any loan made 10 the city of Ricl,.n.-
| under TINS auiinancc, Shall hear cn :.,tercs, ~
thc rate OF SIX per ccntutp 20. annu,n. pov.hle
quarter yearly at tie Office of the Chamberlain oe
the city In gold &silycrcurrent coin, or the notes
olt,le Bank oil Virginia, or of the Farmers Bank
OIL, rsinla, or OF the Bank oil the United States
ana such loan or loans stall be irredecn,abl, ~,
~ ~ uay vi january, 1883.
a. .4aabe iija'fhcr ordained, That The fail,
oil The CITY is hereby soemnly pledged, TO set
aPar' annually under the controulof the Com:nis.
s,ohers oi the sinking fun a sum sufficient for
inc regular quarter yearly payment of the inter
est and the redemption of the principal of the
loan aforesaid ON the saii tst day of January
1885.
5. The proceeds Of the loan aforesaid shall be
applied in the following manner and TO the n,,y
inent OF the following debts due fun the CITY 10
WIT There shall be paid TO tho Bank of Virgin
ia Sl4,3l0; TO the Farmers Bank OF Virginia
Sl,66O, and to the Bank of the United States,
nine thousand dollars.
q. This Ordinance shall commence and b.
IN force from and after tue passing thereof.
A coPY-Icstc,
N. SHEPPARD, cen.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-18
MIDI AN 4

This State is entitled TO five Electors. Re-
cent accounts from it, leave very little doubt
that those votes will be snatched from Mr.. CLAY,
and given to Mr. Adams. Au electoral ticket
has been newly formed, consisting of the three
Judges of the Superior Court of the state,
Messrs. Scott, Holman, and Blackford-Mr.
Harrison, late Lit. Governor of the state-and
Mr.. Maxwell, late Speaker of the House of
Representatives. weight of character, likely
to break down competition.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-18

VIE Citizens of Chesterfield county, who are
= friendly TO the election of JOHN QUINCY
ADAMS, Tor the next Presidency, are cs,ed to
convene NJ Brooks Tavern, in the Town OF Man
CHESTER on Saturday, the 26th Instant for the pur-
pose oil aiding in the formation of an Electoral Tic
ket.
Chesterfield, June 10. ,d,,4e
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-18
For Adams,
For Crawford,
For Jackson,
MARYLAND.

Maryland elects Electors b. districts, and is
entitled to nine-Of these seven are calculated
on with certainty, by the friends of Mr.. Adams,
and for the two others, his chances are believed
to be equal. Before the House of Representa-
tives, Mr.. Adams would obtain Maryland, with
entire certainty.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-18
NOTICE.

The Frecholdsrs, and Free white men Of IT,,
county Of GUochland, are requested to asscInbl.
at Gooc'lani coIrt-housc, Oh the 3 Il Mopdae
July next, to take into cOn5i iaration, tho ex
pedieucy Of calling Il CONVENTION TO revis,
and amend, the CONSTITUTION Of Vir-ini:.
The vote at the late election, is G idercd 6
be too thin, TO instruct the Delegates from tina
co,rntv. in The Genera! +secrrblv. CIT1ZFN~
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-18
NEW JERSEY.

New Jersey is beyond dispute for Mr.. Ad-
ans, and admitted TO be so, by the editor of tbe
National Advocate-a gentleman as little promo
to the fairness which an admission implies, a
any other.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-18
RHODE ISLAND

The Electoral votes Of Rhode Island, al wi
be given to Adams. In the representation Their
is supposed 70 be division-one for Adams
the other for Crawford.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-18
NOTICE.

IN pursuance of the provisions OF the fore
gong Ordinance, l shall proceed TO sell the
stock thereby created at Mr.. Carter h. Pages
Exchange, in the city of Richmond, on the Goth
OF next month, at the hour of 2 o'clock
N. SHEPPARD.
Chamberlain City of Richmond.
June 10 ooI1o
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-18
NEW HAMPSHIRE ERECT

We have lately had occasion to publish the
votes of large majority of the Connecticut le-
gslature, nominating Mr.. Adams to the Presi-
dency. The Assembly of New Hampshire is
likewise in session. On the 9th Inst the mem
bers of both Houses assembled for the purpose
of designating President, when this result was
displayed.
For Adams, l61
For Crawford, 4
For Jackson,
For Clay, 600
Will sensible people believe, that this state has
been seriously claimed for Mr.. Crawford The
new Governor, Morrill,, was also claimed as
partizan of Mr.. Crawford's-he is the old and
fast friend of Mr.. Adams
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-18
oUANrxco CANAL LOTTERY.

FOURTH CLASS-SCHEME.
This Lottery is formed by the ternary Combina-
ton aud Formulation Of u numbers. The fate of
the above 1850 tickets will be determined in few
moments by the drawing Of 1 numbers out of 27 put
into the wheel AS the present Scheme varies 81 lit
tie from the former ones, explanations may be OBJ
tanned at the Managers Office under the Eagle IIo-
tel, Richmond
u The drawing will take plate on THrRspA
the 25th day of November, OF at Il much ea'Iicr
day, il tine sale of tickets will warrant it.
Tickets and Shares for sale at
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-18
M!ssTMTXRE'S

VIRGINIA LOTTERY OFFICE, RIcHMoxp.
Whole Ticket S. 90
Half do. 2 50
Quarter do. IS
Parcels Of Tickets may also be had ;-purchas-
I'd in that way they will cost S4j, and are warrant
ed to draw so, less Is per cest.
Should parcel be purchased by certificate, {,
gill cost only
OF Whole Tickets $50
Half DO. IL
Quarter do.
Prizes payable 30 days after tho dfa wing, and
subject To deduction Of IL per cent.
Orders fron the country fFost paiSN will meet
with prompt attention.,
JIM 3,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-18
Mr.. Clay and TIE National b.tellig

Mr.. Clay and tie National I,teiligence;
Mr. Clay's Congressional friends have pub
lished since the adjournment of Congress, a Cir
cular, calculated and intended, to keep his par
tizans steady in their allegiance, and furnishing
arguments to keep up each others hopes and
spirits, until the day when they are to be graft
fed with success, or aunihilated forever. 1t
assigns to Mr.. Clay six States, Kentucky, Ohio,
Missouri, Louisiana, Indiana and Iliinois--it
bases upon this assumption, the great probable
ity il not certainty of his being returned one of
the three to the House of Representatives TIA
king it for granted, that there will be no election
by the Electors and that before that body, if
he has not strength and popularity enough to
elect him-that he yet has enough of both to de-
feat or elect which of the other candidates he
pleases-All ofthis plausible story is supported
by premises which n,body will allow TO Mr..
Clay, viz: that he will get the votes ofsx, Mis-
sissippi States Ifany reliance is 10 be placed up
on the accounts which are continually reaching
the Atlantic country from the interior of Ohio,
and Mississippi--of meetings OF the people, OF
the letters of northumberland tie declarations
of newspapers, Mr.. Clay will receive the votes
Of neither Ohio or Indiana. The scafTolling
tumbes ut the very onset, and Mr.. Clay will
neither get to the House of Representatives, nor
fulfil the high destiny winch G.. Britain proudly
arrogated TO Observation-Disclosures bis own hands,
the election will have to be made by the House
Represent atises-~if New York votes for Mr..
Adams, il certainly will not-but if it has, that
| House will have TO select from Adams, Craw-
| ford and jackson.
| But we were struck all Of a heap, by certain
commentaries of that most impudcnt and auda-
cious of all papers, the National TnteIligcnccr
on this manifesto of Mr.. Clay. We have not
the time at present to go through the whole o.
them---but we will select one or two, by way d
sample--tbis is one.
| "Mr. Crawford we undertake to say, is the
preference of Il decide lily larger portion of the
reading and rejecting part Of the people of the
| U. States, than any other candidate" a ma!
| who undertakes to make such an assertion a
this can really have but small respect for th'
| opinions OF others, or forhimscIf The most read
ing part of the country is New England, con
taiuing more than 100000 Of inhabitants
and where Mr.. Crawford's friends do ACT bea
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-18

'4uIsoriss'g loan for lie City Of Richmond,
and directing tie application thereof.