Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-12-22


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This meeting has Witnessed with surprise and arprc
9e",'on' the extraordinary popularity To which Gen
'1%"soh mas iEiy at'aned, popularity more rcscn-
pinS Tue unqnestioDing zeal and unqualified devotion
OF pafHans and followers than the SOBER and guarded
c'nNocnce ct ireeoCn. Ia his life and coudnct they
can see nothing 10 warrant it, and becomes toe more
surprising when anon. his present culogsis they
many who but few brief years ago we're Iondcst in
their condemnation OF the violent and unconstitut;ou
q character OF his acts, and foremost in Uclaming 10
the puclc his utter uuGness u the high Office which
lie asp'rei THAT the people OF this county should feel
Ercaeth' Tor the military services of Gen jackson
was natura'-itom the value of these we should not
deraci it we COULD but when satisfied with the
peculiar and appropriate reward Of All ncrican SOL
der the applause o his county he seeks obtain the
highest c'h Office in the gift Of the people, are
competed however unwilinaly TO remember that his
very victories furnished by unnecessary violence
by wanon invasiOns the authority of the law and the
constitution by contempt of the persons and privileges
ot those holding civil offices, and alarming careless
ness of human life. In his whole life indeed, far
as II IS known to the world, this meeting thinks they
perceive eTIdeDces OF violence and nfirmy Of tenn
per, which however compatible with Tie successful
reer OF an ambitious soldier, utterly opposed TO all
their opinions OF the Ca!mneSs, composure and crcum-
speclion which ought 10 characterize an American
President. To these as they conceive we'll founded
obIectioDsto Gen JaCkson-tlicy must be allowed 10
Md an acknowledged iuexperiepce in civil affairs the
term would not be harsh they ignorance Of
the great concerns committed by the constitution TO the
ting has no intention of embarkns in the bitter
troverses Of the day. which threaten in their violence
10 loosen The bands o! society itself II is with pain
in justification of themselves they have been compelled
10 make these passing al!rsinn to those portions the
character and conduct of Gen. jackson which in their
estimation disqualy him for the high Office To which
be aspre'. 1t would have been far more cougenial
with their feelings to have bestowed him, in COM
mon with all The citizens Of this great republic the
thanks and applause for his successful military ach
ments need that ought TO have filled the measure Of
has ambition. When called upon however to carry
their gratitude so lar as to cndarger the safety oftem
selves and OF the millions who follow, they sra
compelled 10 pause. They look the history of ether
countries, and they there nd written in characters
ot blood, that every free Government, which has @
yer existed has Enay fallen before military usurpa,iou
and violence. II indeed there be une maxim that
ought TO be more iniiexbly adhered to, more deeply
cherished by the American people than another il is
'nat The military ought ever 10 be kept subordinate
TO the civil authority. This maxim founded in wisdom
aud confirmed by long experience, will moreover die
ate to prudent people carefully to avoid every step
Whch VIII endanger the natural and safe order Of things
1''u zen jackson while invested with military COM
D,aud abide by this wise and sau:ary rule? Did he
like the father ct his country the immortal Washington
70 whom more III spirit of adulaion than of truth he
h.s been SO frequently compared, manifest his deep
rooted sense OF the paramount authority of The constr
tnon and laws of the Lana? Let the history of the
country and the recorded opinions OF many of those
no nov most dangerously urge bis pretensious on the
pnoic answer these enquiries. Aud wherefore are we
no" 10 MAKE h's hazardous experiment. Is there any
'n3 III me condition OF the country in tie characters
nt uose VINO compose the administrations or IN
the measures adopted by them which would warrant
u: In all the concerns of life public and private it
IS an lodged maxim of prudence never TO orero
certain Tor an uncertain good We are now al peace
with all nations !abor:ng under no unnecesoarv bur-
thens, and IN the full enjoyment of as perfect freedom
SWh ana reigous, as has ever fallen the LOT of any
people If the products OF our abour are of less value
IMAM they once were there surely one who does
not know that this has resulted not from the act of our
government out from the profound peace which pre-
saIis almost throughout the world. In one word is
oieFe country on the globe which enjoys as MANY
BLESSINGS as we now possess; such vide spread and
apparent prosperity Mr. Adams who how fills the
olhce of President is a man of Acknowledged ability
OF long experience and until the bitterness of partv
spirit spread over the land of unimpeacied integrity
he has been successiyely confded in BIZ Gen WASH
ington, Mr.. Jefferson, Mr.. Madison and Mr. Monroe
and has acquitted himself OF many important trusts
with the entire appreciation OF those who committed
ttcn 20 bun. and with admitted benefit to his country
Since his election, far rs We csa perceive he has
pursued essentially the of policy forei.u and
domestic the example Of which was set by his three
immediate piedeoesoTs Is he favor of PROTECTING and
encouraging American Manufactures? So has been
every 'tesiuent from Cen W ashDgton down. Is he
"ftenoiy 'oinleinai improvements? The system did not
originate WI" s!, ard II IS memorable feet that the
si.6 law for that purpose was passed dnrpo tho al
n'usraion OF Mr. Jefferson and was sustained By Mr.
'Iies The present governor of Virginia then member
q The Senate OF the u States. Yet IL is for enter
tanning these Opinions and for pursuing system, of
measures the foundations OF which were laid long be-
tore bus election to Office, that Mr.. Adams has been
chieay denounced IN Virginia. Corruption indeed has
een imputed 10 him aud that with an upsoar;ng hana
aad we have witnessed with pain and mcrtifcation
jackson himself candidate for The Presidency. len
ing his name 10 the charge. We should DO slow 10
FeliGvc al accusation craze of such mon =, r,r
Adams and lr. Clay-mcn who by The mere force of
talents and cg public services have raised themselves
30 high 10 The esina ton Of their fellow citizens we
are nor thef euiog'sfs-'7e expect nothing at their
bands but services of which all in common viii on
selves will feel the beneft-we are lovers of iusiioe
however, and after careful examination of the aIler
ions against hen, we are irresstably brought 10 the
ncuson not merely that they proven but thai
We Gevcopemcnts which baYe taken place have made
manifest their inDOcence few words as 10 CIR mo
ives for assembling ourselves and we haze done
mere Is no candid man Of any patty who does not
admit that The general ticket las of VIRGINIA howrr
nPortant may he poltics euginc is in is ore
rl''on, partial u1u, and antI-repubiican By rnrsns