Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-08-22
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.\cw issiaciples and .Nc,c Parties.


Iene's with books, aud principles with times
No man, trust, has charity, than myself in
Judging of the conduct of others, and shall sneak
more freely of the differences be drawn from
ana actions than freely acknow ledge myself subject
cd to in the strictures Of Others solcnnly declaring in
TIC Icc Of all parties, that principle alone nv rule,
OF action, SO far my humble judgment can point it
ont to me- and that this principle that old fashion
Cd Republican iaTacter, which has constantly been
nou'ished and cherished BY Virginia, all her de!.be
ratons.
Hitherto Virginia has iu-tly boosted of her attach
ment to principle, regardless OF men, and whilst She adj
hercd to this sound maxim, emitted the most brilliant
light of all the stars in the Union but she now falling
IRON hcr nigh estae,' and although, not gone, fear
she may get far below Other Sist, States
to Leave her bat little influence the great Questions
hereafter ~ be decided. ii this be So IN, o,,-,tiu ot
once presents ITSELF how has this happened? The an
swer Is, because she has reversed her maxim. .nen
and not tH1sues, Is now the ruling passion of the day.
and II demonstrate the truth Of this proposition then
THINK shall have succeeded i'm all have promised
Is It askci of me To point the men who a c now
supported by these new politicians? If So the answer
iready Ia Virginia. need only introduce the n,,aes
OF John Randolph and William b. lies ami III present.
ing these names TO the public, hazard little in saving
That the State, IN ITS corporate character, has given de-
cisivc proof of its attachment the first whilst n, ,Ic
SINE t"ie 1t gave strong indications of preference for
the latter over other distinguished Patriots The State
having provided seat in the Senate of the Uui,ed
states for MIR. Ranaol n, and having also give, vote
for Mr. Giles, great, 10 astons consistent Po
ticians, of every party; the people, influenced bv the
example of the Legislature, induced To take NJ,
NIT. viiO 3iter laii1G two IN info
Congress, at length succeeded m getting, into the LIE
grl inrc OF Virginia and. inflated with this success
o'v cI2cnnecring with great ac for scat in the
House OF Representatives.
In the adoption of these two men, by the Politicians
of Virginia, may be think, descrtion of princi
Ple and substitute Of men; and, in the practice under
this upfor unate state of things, Will be found | Gear
great dange 10 the integrity of the Union; not indeed
by consultations the political c,oo of lie d
but by dssoion the inevitable tendency of the course
pursued by these favourte Politicians of Virginia
consistent lnnl.c b,,l-
the 1906 at what Mr.. Randolph then as and ~ in
continue his view Of him. down to the peace OF 1873:
when he Looks back 10 the year 1872 and fixes his eve
upon Mr. Gil nc then ,ons, and as he continued -
be- down TO the end ofS and years afterwards
his mind II be 'st in The political scenes
By which he is surrounded.
tf there were two Politicians in V;rr;,;, IL
bounced and hated by the Ieg .turc and the Rnnub
hcans through the Country ,iiln anv other Two
who ever lived, these certainly, Mr. Randon and
Mir lis; and tor space of time, embracing nineteen
years in the case, and TIVE lie the other Nor ;s
this ALL for during tins space Of time bel we'd Coun
try had III encounter pari5 ana dangers hic menac,4
her very existence, when the arrn the pen and tlp
tongue OF every Citizen required to save her from,
Iuin These were the ti:nes when these, now favorite
Politicians, stood denounced BIZ the Renublicon voico
q: the Country, because c voice winch denouD
ced them, b' cved them ninca to the best princi, les
ui the Country.
These facts present abundant matter for serous con,
temptation; anu, 1906 the consistent and yrtpous
Republicans were called upon resist the doctrines Of
the minority, with MIR Randol ,h al their head SO in
pose OF resisting the doctrines a ncp party mn,
yet named with the srne ictdcr as their isl,I And
what are those new doctrines shall doubt be ask
cd My answer is repeated aud rceratei: they
sFrn: from an n fortunate attainment 20 men, in Mace nj
firm adherence to priacjpie.
This Is the unfortunate point, upon ,yliicl, the Re
pubCans divided; and by DIVISION the Marty
weakened; and by their Weakness their prime ines and
their power will be lost When this loss of princ and
Of power shall Happen let those who sail have pro
tuced the disaster, themselves by saving that
OF DIR
The consequences are plainly stamped upon the deeds
and politician, possessing but an ordinary share
ofsagacity, must be enabled 10 make the estimate with
tnerring certainty
Ii, not and ii be drnir,l by those ,yLo arc
now the political friends OF NJ. g les and MI Ran.
"'f?i, that IN atTOcaiinS them t,crc j. der ,f from,
P"Hcipe but hey lhat this Departure is justified =;
sins time because Heyc IS I,ui 1ceed .:ro,rin,r n,
H"s'jn;'on ami sinp et5cd 2o|s aeccssa,r for Il,
er{i34ti,np.
Desperate maxim! Fatal dclu,ion ! earncstI,. IL,
pnrc tue good people OF Virginia TO beware how they
handle these stGrP edged oo before they become mas
ter workbench IN politics. These sharp edged tools not
only cut both but they ece, direction, and
power only is wanted to turn them against the neo
pie themselves; for those who against the Country
times Of great danger, against te peonJc and
history will snsain the in the assertion. Yet in Conn
try where all power remains with tue peope desirnno
men can only effect their objects by declaring them
selves 10 be the champions Of the peoples violated rights
and whether these rights have been violated or not
Fe is but little difficulty in showing plausible grounds
n believe IT, where powerful talents laboriousy EN-
r0ved for the purpose. The people will ALWAYS III,
rs they understand the subject be acted ON but
Is their understanding OF most of the great subjects now
passing before u.s. must necessarily be derived from men
whose situations in the Councils of the Country have
enabled them TO discuss them with facility nothing
more easy than for these to practice deception upon
the people IN relation to these Subjects should they be
inclined TO do so, from any motive whatever
Perhaps there two Politicians I'm the United
States, certainly not III Virginia, who have labored
more than MIR. Randolph and Mr. Giles have demo to
produce division and dscord amongst the Repu
and certainly none have succeeded TO greater extent
since the days OF the revolution. The arguments which
they have used 10 produce this unfortunate effect have
been repeated riofaons 9 tie Constitution, by men dis
Rosed 10 usurP Po'cer ouer The people.
/ propose to take candid view Of the political err
Of these gentlemen, Of which they surely cannot
complain, since not only the measures but the motives
NJ 1sfitrr1ial,nd