Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-11-25

Life of Washington, contains that daring and basph
nous Charge as also the easy and ample reutation whic
, 1t received.
such hold had the Pesidrr; (WashnVto,O ,oken oe ,
"cons oi the people thar even his enemies had deeme
II really necessary preserve with cpa,l t hin; $50
tn" ma Ks o deceucy and respect. Previous to the mis-
sion OF Mr. Jay charges against the Chief Maris,,at
'noush frequently nsnuaed had seldom been direc,
nadc aud the under which the attacks upop his CHI,
racer were conducted, evidenced the with which
u was deemed necessary proceed That mission
"eced the decorum which had been usually observed to-
"s Nun, ana the ratification of the treaty brought into
open view sensations which had been long i'll onreacd
WIN equal viruleuce, the military political cbaracte,
" ue PRESIDENT was attacked and he to be
totally destitute Of merit either soldier or
nc caiuil'es with which he assaulted were not con-
huc" 10 ms pubic conduct; his qualities as man
uw from the Treasury for his private more than the
salary annexed To his Office, was enthusiastically asserted
us Ias' allegation was said to be supported by extracts
hon the Treasury accounts which had been laid before
e I'Ssiature aud was maintained with most perse-
EsTing aGrontery.
hongh the Secretary Of the Treasury denied that tho
made by the Legislature had been cx
ceeded, the afrocious charge was still confidently
ana the Few who could triumph in any spo which mrh
n'" ule ius'e ct Washinston's fame, feliccd them
on INC prospect OF obtaining victory reuu-
tatinn Of patriot, who.e single influence they srriie
inc failure of their political pan,* With the real public
'he confidence felt in the integrity of the Chief
remained unshakeu bu imposing MAS The appe,r,nrc
oi the documents adduced to excite an
'na HE transaction might be placed in gl to show Tim,
ticpated, had
been inadvertently committed
ms state of anxious suspense Of short duration
ne late Secretary of the Treasury (amiltonl ,lurinp
whose administration OF the finances prcula on was
SAID to have taken place, forward with full exn,,
hdunn oil The fact Ii appeared tlat President
had never touched any part of The COMPENSATION ,nne
l" ms "ice bet that the whole received and disbursed
by the gentleman who superintendent e expenses of his
houseold That was the practice of the Treasury when
a sum had been appropriated the current v.ar 70 nav
II TO mat gentleman occasionally the of the
family might require The expenses at some periods Of the
year eXceeed aud at others, fell short the allowance
LOT the quarter; that money was mai in
advance Of ensuing quarter nd n, ob.rs
mat which due the the was mt COM
petry drawn out. The Secretary entered into an exam
nation of the constitution laws show that this prac
ice was Justihablr and illustrated argument hv anv
examples IN whic advance cf n,aney an
W"pia'ed t" particular object, before tie service was
comp'r'td would be absolutely necessary. However this
might be-, II transaction which the President per
sonally was uncnncemed.
When possessed Of the entire fact the public viewed
WIN just indignation this attempt deane character
which was the nations pride Americans felt hcnsevc
affected by this atocous calunny their most ustrous
czen and its popagators frownrd into silence.-
LIFE 9 " ashlngfon, rci. D, pp CSC, a. 8.
Such IS the account that history has riycn-us of the
vIlesI caiumny ever engendered by malice against in
nocence and greatness. Having disposed of the cx-
tract viii proceed after the manner of another writer
20 poponha some other Undergraduates TO Mr.. lies
l. was not Mr. Giles the author of this pretended
suspicion OF Gen. Washingon's of integrity
=. III not absolutely originating with lin, did he not
y,
The documents referred TO, by his activity become
the most prominent in lis endcavors to convince
tsie world of its truto
$ Before Mr.. Giles lent his influence to This most
injurious suspicion, did me remember that Gen Wash
Ington had served out the whole Revolutionary war
and had constantly refused from the country and his ma
tive state, the smallest remuneration for his great ser
vices and ought he not 10 have done so9
q. " as tins disintercstedness compatible with the
dishonesty of pecnation? and did not Mr. Giles Sc
crey belicre that Gen. Washington was incapable Of
defrandng The public, and of course, must we not
ascrIhe tins accusation 10 unworthy motives2
5. Is there his conduct on that occasion and
IN the manner in Which he has attached Hla3y other
distinguished men, displayed maIignity incompatible
with correctness of heart, and teasing and ambitious
vanity Incompatible with wisdom?
g. Is Mr.. Giles still foe TO the right of instruction,
or is he prepared by recaniaton of his former opinion
to add another item to the catalogue his nconssen
ces?
T. If he remains firm, Virginia confdc in hims
If he recaats, she trust man who either decides
without reflection, or changes without conviction?
DARU.