Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-06-23
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FOR THE CONSTITUTIONAL. Vine.
"r' Eaisor-ip an article published in your paper
respecting the late Jackson Meeting at Philadelphia
IN abiding to the political character of the different in
oTiduas appointed Office by the present Adtnpistra
uop the following language is employ ed-"wilh the
single exception of Mr.. King and Mr.. Sergeant every
gehtean selected, has been taken from the Dempcra-
nc party. we are aware that in these times of uni
Vefsai anaigamation is difficult TO draw any lines of
Instruction. or 10 specify under what banners
any individual should be ranked. To manv ancien
parry distinctions are 2bJecs of perfect Indifference If
no' OF utter aversion Sone however, principally the
enus vi zen. jackson, though in opposition TO his
SLOW" ana aVowed opnion,) still attach Importance
c'h' ana earnestly cherish the exclusive principles Of
party feehng IL seems generally To be taken for gran.
eu' ina! the exception quoted above made from ne
cessy IN regard 10 both tie gentlemen TO whom il re-
ers; ms assumption is made with by far too little
aud cannot respects both Il use distin-
guisned individuals, be supported With equal ease Of
'. ming opinons we believe there is doubt, he
having Always been prominent and avowed Federal
' as 10 'ir Sergeant the contrary known be the
act oy all IN degree acquainted with the polcs of
pennsylvania during the last twenty years What his
own views on this point are, it is becoming 10
,PeSh OUT we are prepared 10 say that lac has
oeen regarded in that light by his friends either per-
sonai or political On the contrary, His with
e exception OF some circumstances in way dercn-
's on h'Seil, has been such, TO rank him decided
~ with The other party At the time hen politicaI
excitement IN Pennsylvania at IFS height and the
"hit between Federalism and Democracy plainly
ulaIRco, Mr. Sergeant decided friend of MIR.
Jeffersons Administration, aud subsequently, held nm
ounce OF honour and trust under that purely and exclu
sVefy Democratic President. As friend of the late
Governor Mexican of PENNSYLVANIA, particularly in
he contest between that gentleman and MIR. Ross of
Pttsburg, the FEDERAL Candidate Mr.. S. pursued
course little reconCabe with his supposed Anti Dem
Ocratic character. Ia tho long and dist Admins
tration of Gov Mexican during wl,etan attenpt ,ras
made TO subveIt the existing Constitutions MIR. Ser
geant with many Of the leading Republicans the day.
whom we may particularly mention the
OF the late William Findiay and JIr. DalLls earnestly
supported the Of the Executive and success.
uly opposes all the schemes of innov on then COR.
epia'ed vi the political creed of both these invi-
duais, particularly OF tire father of the young gentleman
who now shines it'll such peculiar lustre in the narrow
sphere OF Philadelphia politics. one acquainted with
Tie history ofPennsy lvania entertain a doubt.
hese acts are DOW mentioned shew, that in point
oil political feeling and chaucer the Minister 10 Pa
mama should not be associated intimately with the
ate Nlinister TO England Ii is true, that the Federal
party urst nominated Mr.. Sergeant the Representa-
tive IN Congress for Philadelphia but reference to the
votes at every election when he was candidate will
show that IN this clIoice all parties united all equally
anxious TO see Philadelphia properly represented by
man whose talents undoubted and whom bo, par
lies Claimed as their In 1920 Mr. Sergeant ,cns
"o"lsinfea Oy me Democratic party and unanimously
e|eeted. The post OF Representative in Congress- to
use the language of one whose only reYered 10
the exclusion of all respect for his opinions fs neither
to be sought nor declined" and would be little cen-
sonant with Justice TO derive from circumstance over
winch the gentleman concerned had not the last con
ro an argument TO prove what in the estimation of
some Is considered an opprobrous character The last
nomination OF Mr. Sergeant TO Congress must be de
cisve.
The fact is that the reproach of Fee, alis,n ft go
TO be considered, cast upon this gentleman is little
else than the result of distinguished merit and peculiar
Sood iHtune which i'll times ofhigh party excite
eh nave made Ann the candidate of both parties and
placed him at this moment in situation of the ih,
trust and honour under Adminis: ton in his ow
slate justly considered most eX cusvely DenocraGc&
A PENNSYLVANIA.
MIR : was appointed one OF the Cana! Commissioners
oy me present Executive Of Pennsylvan was soon
after unanimously elected President Of Board.