Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-02-08
R1CExMoND 3FRrG.
TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 8, 1875.
The Election.-John Ouincy 5dooe


which has been pending for four years,
causing so much distraction and so much,
excitement, is at hand. 1o-morro,c. the
oailoting Tor President commences in the
iiouae OF Representatives; and it is pro-
'oaoie that our next paper will watt to our
readers decisive intelligence on this most
~. set": question. Victory, SO long
doubtful, in public opinion, at least, SEEM
ing to incline now TO this and now to that
Presidential candidate, is believed to have
declared at last for Mr.. Adams: and
strong expectation is entertained. that
ne VIII be elected on the first, or at
larthest, on the second ballot In an
nounclng an event on which we certainly
calculate, and which we deem SO ausnici-
Gus TO the country, we are not disposed 10.
eXult over the modification of any of the
vanquished. We feel much better dis
posed TO encourage the return of the hal
cyon days OF national calm and content
ment-when personal ambition shall no
longer exert so great an influence over
the operations OF he government and
the thoughts of the people-and when
the minds OF all classes, relieved of the,
soilcltuG' which this crisis has caused
VIII be left free to observe the tendency
OF the measures of the General Govern
ment, and to devise new remedies to keen
IL steady IN its constitutional orbit. YET.
In the election of Mr.. Adams. there is
much cause OF triumph-not to his ori-
ginal friends only, but to all who value
the name and the principle of Republic.
1t is not over Mr.. Crawford or Mr.. Claw
that he + iulnphed; for these distin-
guIshed individuals, by the force ofevents.
have been long since virtually withdrawn
from the contest 1t is over Gen. Jack
son that he has triumphed-a soldier of
fortune, accidentally brought into the CON
test, supported by the most Indifferent and
ignorant portion OF our population, and
whose success must have STAMPED a new
character on the destiny of this mighty
empire. is there rejecting man, is
there one who wishes well to the perpetui-
y o' our institutions, and who recognizes
the superiority of law over force. but
must congratulate this country on the
resnit (li 1t be as we coniecture) of this
election! We do not expect the friends
oil Mr.. Crawford to feel an un1nixed sa-
llslaction-but comprising, as the, do.
SO many enlightened and patriotic indi-
ylduals, and in this state, at least. so
large portion of that devoted band who
nave ever stood true to the constitution
and laws, we do suppose that they will
participate in the pleasure of a triumph.
which eXempts the nation from military
rule-and gives us an administration.
which, II not exactly the one thew pre-
TERED, makes the nearest approach to it.
whist we indulge in no low-minded ex-
ultatlon, our satisfaction is diminished bv
no disappointment. One of the original
friends OF Mr.. Adams, we are pleased
mat our preference has been sustained
by so large proportion of the people.
ana is likclyto be confirmed by ma iority
oi The states. We selected him at the
beginning of the contest, and when our
teelinSS rather inclined us to support.Mr.
Crawford. On the score of politicsNYe
believed him as little Objectionable a -
rest, whilst his capacity and exDcrie
and the claims of the North, placed
in our opinion, above them all. We ~
never regretted the early preference he
cause our confidence in his honour e a
man, and integrity as a statesman, has,
never been shaken. We have adhered to
him through all the vicisstudes of tie
contest, and we are happy that events at
last, have again placed us by the side Of
those, from whose opinions we did not
dissent without uneasincss, and the great
est solicitude, as to the rectitude Of our
own opinions. In other words, between
Adams and Jackson, we believe there is
no hesitation in public opinion. and that
Virginia will feel inclined to support the
administration Of Mr.. Adams, as long as
1T deserves support. We go to the same
length, and no further.
From Wdshingfoa.--Letters received
here, say that FIVE western States, Kentuc.
ky, Ohio, Louisiana, Illinois AID Nilsson
ri, have determined to VOC FOR Adams
To these may be added the six New-Enp2
land States, and hreJabiy New-York and
New-Jersey--I'he course Of Virginia is
this: She feels no desire to contribute to
the election of Mr.. Adams or General
Jackson-yet rather than General Jack
son shah be President, or than that there
should be 10 President, Virginia will
vote for Mr.. Adams. The attennts of
the Enquirer to coax, and to chalk out
path Tor her representation, will be placed