Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-12


ration of War, that furnished the occasion in which
the General distinguished himself? Did Mr. Claw make
no sacrihce OF repose when he stood forward in Con-
sress exposed 10 the attacks of Quincy and Webster
and Grosvenor, and Hanson, of john Randolph and
Daniel Shefey? Was there no risk i'm maintaining
OF measures condemned nay reprobated by men
ike these! Could his pillow be that of undstrrbod
TeoSe who had daily to combat the intelIipence tho
The sarcasm, of men whose powers zeal and
nrmness, were almost unequailed? Did Mr. CLAW NOT
rs6 himself for his country when he became one of her
neeotators Tor peace, when it made his duty TO
aDanuCn the question of mpressnen the main pround
upon which the war was declared> SureIv Genor,I
Sacksen can know nothing of the anxiety fell by an
i-Vuour aoie Hino IN The success of measures upon
"hich ms own credit and bis country's honour and
prosperity, must depend? The coward fear of death in
| base and groveing mind, is no doubt most excruci
anns; out among men of higher cast bodily main is
much less affecting than mental anguish brave SOL
e. eau SieeP iii the presence of an enemy; but for
care ana anxiety of mind there refreshing repose:
shame on the man wbo assuming a station amonn tho
statesman and patriots of COUNTY, can ueiberaeIv
assert that one of the distinguished most abor
Jus n'oS' jealous OF her legislators and negotiatos
mas never rsked himself sacrificed his repose for
his country! or W.
"Even General Washington, could he appear again
among us, might be considered IA military chieftain
because he DARED TO be vrtuous and successful sol
aer' correct man, and honest statesmann So saws
zen: jackson; and his saying SO admits of no other
reading than this-"I, like Washington am called a
"'eHaTy chlefta'n, because, l. like Washington, DARED
|
! and an honest Statesman ''
! poet of some fame has said.
CJ ooasttng more than of bomb afraid
n soldier should be modest as a maid"
The Generals notions propriety seem 70 he formed
! upon a very different model
10 me same strain of Boosting, but in a much more
responsible spirit, the General thus vaunts himself
| mo one beheid me seeking through art or nan,oe
inent, to entce any representative in CONGRESS- fro
conscientious responsibility TO his own or the wishes
y. MS constituents. NO midnight taper burnt by me;
secret conciaVes were held, cabals entered in o.
persuade any one to violation of PLEDGES ven or
instructions received b, me no plans were concerted
10 impair the pure principles of republican insttu
"on', no 10 Prostrate That fundamental maxim which
maintains the supremacy of the peoples wiI.n
ms tissue OF selfpanegyrc is equally offensive for its
minated egotsn and unfounded nsinuation In de-
ciarihg himself free from the practices here stated
ne indirectly asserts that they were resortcd tn nv
o'hers. Does General Jackson believe that Mr. CLAW
pursued the course here described He ought TO saw
SO without perphrasis Does he believe that the eec
non oi Nr. Adams was effected BY the practices he
here ihtmates' Does he believe St secret conclaves
were held! that cabes entered into; that n,ons
concerted 10 impair the pure principles of
can institutions? Does he believe this and vet be a,nono
Tue nrst 10 press forward and take Mr.. Adams bv the
mana IN fie face of his assemble, country3 o
! DC less base than those whom he, accuses
IL cannot be said, that these practices were tbe o
u n,r lay and not of Mr.. Adams. Mr.. Adams takes
the oeneht OF these cabals, of this conspiracy Nav
lie constitutes the chief perperaor his most confdon
uai au'iser. In morals, as well as i'm law he who re-
ceves the goods and rewards the thief is nrinc;os
Culprt. PP
oeneral jackson penned this accusation on the Odd
| OF February. Nine days afterwards on tho 1,b ~
March, IN the Capitol of the nation unon the cons,,,D
inauoh OF these nearious practices the General Was
present. and his conduct is thus described Cen J,cl
SON. we were pleased TO observe, ,cas among the CARL
est 81 those lcho took The knnd of The P,es;icnt and
their looks and department towards each Other re-
eouke 10 That bitterness OF party spirit which can sec
~ fiVai' and feel no Joy in the honor of
IT such were his conduct, the General must he con
| Summate hypocrite. Take by the hand with n look
OF graduation the man who had gained the high office
oi PRESIDENT by art management enticeef secret co,
Sn0es' caoas oolafed ptedges and plans concerted to
impair me pure principles Of our republican insf;t
'.onS'-la AXE such character joyfully by the hand,
AS soon would an honest take by the hand the in
ceniary VINO had wrapt city in lames-the parrcide
| reekng with the blood of his father
Tins demonstration of respect for Mr. Ad,nos n,,cos
General jackson in dilemma neither horn of which
| can do him much credit. If he believes that Mr.
ADAMS was made President by the means he has init
s"eu' ana mas rewarded the principal contriver with
MS confidence and respect, his display of regard was
any thing but correct Ifhe does not believe This what
shall we say OF his veracitv9
when the General recapituates his mite of service
III III !ne revolutionary war-when he out his ex-
PIoS IN the late warhs leading 5000 citizens tn tho
ned 10 support the eagles of his couptry-bs
10 projecting the frontier border from sayages and in
"eenung an important and valuable point of the Union
"1 "uue W 'hese the RISK Of kfe, the pryation
endured the sacrifice made and closes with declaring
martial law, and asks, 'oes this constitute zpta,1
cn'tan" 1t is proper to reply, that if it does not
constitutes nothing. Is not citizen soldier if he be
commander, military chief? At all events the ser
wees here enumerated do not constitute statesman or
politician And ifor there services the Presidency is
TO be conferred il is conferred only upon the military
chief. 1t would have been something to the purpose
had the General enumerated his services in the leoia
tnre, or in the cabDet-in statistics, in commerce in
foreign negociaoDs-in preparing systems of revenue
or OF jurisprudence 1t is in these matters President
should be eminent, not in leading arms or in raising
voluneers-n organizing courts martial or in ceclar-
ing martial law In this attempt to repel the suggestion
that his only claims are those of military cieftair
the General actually confesSes that it is lust
1t am not much mistaken this letter of the Genera.
VIII SO operate, as very to place him where he
ought to be- Itseems TO deveope his real character
his moral feelings, his principles, and his political in
tesence and dscloses the society which ne prefers
AS yet he has given no evidence Of talent except as
military chieftan. He is in station where talent