Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-15

carry him TO the highest destiny known TO the
Constitution, and as much higher as his am
oition may prompt him TO COL have little
faith Continued he in the stability of Republics
They fall an easy prey to the passions of ambi-
tons rivals for power. was once tempted, by
the lnsolence of Gov. Rabun of Georgia, to
march hostile army INTO that state. Had |
done so, 1t would have been in pursuit of per-
sonal revenge; ] should have had no other mo-
tive Butt the work of revenge bad been be-
gun, other enemies and other motives would
have arisen out of the contest. Heaven. only,
could predict the catastrophe!"
We anticipate objections to the authenticity of
eneSe statements. FOR our part, we religi-
oasly believe them. Let the reader put the in
ternal proofs together, and Judge for himself.
In the first place, the statements correspond with
what was before suspected of Ger. Jackson's re-
gard Tor the Constitution of his country and his
views with respect to Governor Rabun. In the
second place, it is obvious that this communication
rs bona tide production; for no Editor would
have published it, without the surrender of the
authors name. The reference to time and place
is mnute-and it is evident that the author is
known to Gen Jackson, and the communication,
as 10 nm, is not anonymous He must have truth
on ms side who is willing to cope single handed
with Jackson in Tennessce-..to brave the lion
III ms den-the Douglas in his hail. In short,
the internal evidence of authenticity is striking
and conclusive. Time, place ana circumstances,
are quoted; and 1t is almost impossible to believe
the production forgery.
"a few days before the meeting of that body.
| received letter from great LEADING charac
ter IN New York, personal friend, urging me
IN the most forcible and persuasive terms, To
make an Immediate effort to'array the West in
my behalf, before another aspiraut in that quar-
ter, an implacable pe'sonal enemy, should, by
uniting artiice with popularity, secure it TO
himseli.n
This reveals the secret springs by which Gen
Jackson was introduced as 4 candidate for the
presidency. 1t was ut the instigation of De Witt
clinton; and the moving consideration with
Linton to advise, was to secure Jackson's nfu-
ence tor himself at the next election; and with
Jackson to accept the advice, to defeat the bet
ter grounded pretensions of Mr.. Clay This is a
curious piece OF information; and while it ex
poses one deep and unprncpled intrigue. rcscues
Mr.. Adams from the imputation of having excited
zen. jackson Ito strive for thePrcsidcncy" in
order to create diversion against Mr. Crawford
IN the western parts of the Uuon jackson is
the most dangerous man in this confederacy, and
Clinton the profoundest and most unprncipled
ntiSuer. lt was conieciHred but. to the last
never known, who Clinton favored for that of
hce-the only man in America of whom the
same can be said
''No time was TO be lost; and, upon little re-
HectiOn, resolved 10 strive for The otFice-unon
which, Idirected my adherents in the Tennessee
Legislature tn pass the resolutions they did ON
that subject.n
Caesar had his adhercnts in the Senate, and
Cromwell his, in the long Parliament-but it is
the first time any man has had udhete,ts whom,
he could direct as he pleased, in nv,American
Legislature. Vet we doubt not but Gen Jack
son correctly expressed himself and that he had
adhercnts IN the Tennessee Legislature, who
were ready to obey all his directions.
II have little faith in the stablitv,o of Repub
lies. was once tempted by the ,tsuleuce OF.
Governor Rabun vi Georgia, to march hostile
army into that stale" &c.
A precious confcssion-to turn the arms with
which he had been entrusted for It's defence.
against the bosom of his country s"rhe worI;
'of revenge begun, other enemies and othcrmo-
tves, would have arisen out the contest 1t is
impossible TO mistake the conclusion TO which
the Geherals tram of thought was conductinpr
him. One step would have led to anothcr--the
u states would have attempted TO repe his inva-
son--a civil war had all ady begun-and he who
had already trampled the institutions of his
country under foot, would not hesitate to follow
the examples of Caesar, Cromwell, or Bonaparte!
Let us believe these sentiments to be eenu-
ine- and who but will depIore the blind alteration
OF the multitude for military renown, and own
his gratitude for the fortunate result of the late
election. 1t they be genuine, Gen. jackson has
lifted his thoughts above the honours of the
Constitution, and admitted The possibility, if not
the design, of overthrowing the institutions of
his country.
Internal HRpr0remenis.- feel no difficulty III
replying to the following communications so far a.
Is addressed personally us, and in vowing lat
our opinions on the question OF the power of Con-
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