Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-04-27

af.c a,d such lavc evan ecitta te p11 "iiA
admration of has political enemies. ms sH' II VIC
official character of the man whom we now seek TO
DESTROY I hope this house will pardon me when
freely declare my opinion, that this resolution was
cred in the most unhalow ed feelings OF ma
lice TO effect nciarious ana secret PURPOSE at
the expense of the honor and Integrity OF inns iegis
iotur however harsh It may seem, II Is the lrieSis-
tblc impulse sf my mind.
Some may call me federalst, or Ci'ntohian' anu
hence my zeal manifested this occasion; not so
sir-no party name or feeling SHAH ne soheFeu 10
influence my conduct or my vote, wheh cohSiuefa-
ions ofius,icc, of gratitude and ofprinciple make
their demands upon nc
However much esteem Mr.. Ciintoa as Il pro-
found statesman and scholar, am not embarked
in his political fortunes, but speak free anu untram-
melted without fear, fay our, or affection.
am well aware, that some honorable gentle
men may think Il they vote against tins resolution,
they will be 81 expected i'll their politics such conSi-
icrations ought not tn influence us IN tins subject
Mr. Clinton not in the political market, he reposes
in the shades of honorable retirement nc asks for
no Office and possesses none, but the of which nc
is about ia BE- stripped.
The Senate il appears have been actuatcd ~
some cruel and malignant passion, unaccounted for
and have made rush upon this house and taken us
on surprise. The resolution may pass, but if it
does word for ii, disSraccd iii the judge
mcnt aud good sense of an injured but intelligent
community. Whatever the fate of this resolution
may he. let it he remembered that Mr.. Clinton has
acquired Il reputation not to be destroyed by the
pitifu malice of few leading partizans CT the
day.
When the contemplate party strfcs of the present
day shall have passed by, and the political bar.
gamers, and jugglcrs who now hang round Mis
Capitol for subsistence, shall be overwhelmed and
forgotten In their insgniliancc 1: When the
gentle breeze shall pass the tomb of that grea'
man, carrying with il the just tribute of honor and
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historian i'll better days and i'll better times. will dc
him Justice. and erect TO his memory proud monu-
mont of fame, as i,nperisl,ablc the splendid
,corks which their origin to his genius and per
severance.
Sir, have done-And have only to beseech d
very honorable gentleman on this floor, to wcigf
and consider well the consequences, of the vot,
which he is about to give this important qucs
ton, it is probably the last that will be given thi
session, and pray God it may be such will no
disgrace us i'll the eyes of our constituents.
Erfrac1 ola letter 10 The editors, dIed albany a
Pru II, 1924.
Zone Of the largest meetings convened in thi
city, held at the capitol last evening {" for TIT
purpose Of taking into consideration the services
| De WITT CLINTON, as canal commissioner" Th,
| hon John Tavler and Gem John III. Wendell, two
OF the surviving patriots of the revolution, acted
the officers of the meeting. On taking the chair, Gov
Tayef delivered short but energetic and patriotic
address, expressing i'll strong terms THOSE feelings
Indignation which must be excited in the breast o
every honorable man, at the outrageous and dis
graceful conduct manifested by the Legislature ii
the removal OF Mr.. Clinton from the Office of cana
commissioner.
"Col. M.kown then addressed the meeting in ,
speech of animation and eloqueecc, and concluded
By proposing some resolutions which had been pre-
pared Tor the occasion. The resolutions breathe
spirit of Indignation worthy of people who have
the interest of the sacrificed and its hon
degraded and tarnished, crafty The basest an,
most malignant passions.
1.-THE resolutions were received with enthusiasm
and the repeated cheers of the people Showed no,
| DESTROYS they were TO remove iiom themselves til
charge Of base ngrati;uic.
! after the adoption OF the resolutions presentc
! by Col. Mkown, another resolution was submitte
to the meeting and passed unanimously, exores-i,.
| the thanks OF the r,eotiug TO Mr.. Cunningham, {
Montgomery county, for the Independent, manly,
eloquent speech which nc delivered in opposition I
! the motion tor the removal of Mr.. Clinton.
:" a committee of fifteen gentlemen were appoint
ed 10 present 10 Gov. Clinton in suitable ma mneI
the thanks of citizens for his distinguished ser
vices To the state and country.
| 4" After The adjournment Of the meeting, n ban
of music proceeded to the mansiou of Gov. G. am
stluted him by playing that fine aud appropriate
piece of music composed by Willis called Clinton
! Grand Canal March, Gov. Tayler and Cen Wen
dell, also, were complimeuted i'll similar manner
| IL have never been more graified with NANTES
taton of Just and honorable sentiment, among d;
classes OF citizens than on the present OCCASION"