Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-08-29


may be designated in the lower country, which will
give greater vote in the election, and yet in the all
important matter of selecting the candidate will be re-
presented by twenty voices Wesay without reserve
hesitation that this is shameful and fragrant Injustice
and that the People Of Virginia ought more to be
led blindfodei, by what these gentry shall be
pleased to dictate, than if The number of men
should assemble from half dozen counties around
the metropolis, to hear patiently and register in all due
Iueekness, the imperial commands of Messrs. Richie
e. Gooch We should feel ourselves UNIV orthy of the
high character which is the pride and boast of Virgin
ians, If we could tamey submit longer to this ridcu,
lous farce, which is afuy got up every four years. by
a few managers, to dclude the people. We solemnly
protest against it, invasion of our rights and The
rights Of majority of the free citizens of this State.
1t Is in vain to plead usage and precedent; for the
precedents do not apply, which drawn from peri
DDS when the whole country, IA feeble minority ex-
cepted in favor of the selected candidate Iftbe
People of Virginia resolved 10 incur all the con-
sequences Of assisting in the elevation of Gen. jack
son. let Us have their will fairly and honestly expressed
Let there be no acting behind the scenes, no dexter
oTs management for taking the public by SURPRISE no
ingenious wire working, caucus machinery rivet
upon them candidate, whom, in their serious mo-
ments and IN their re-sde circles they cordially de-
test. We know of no better mode for averting this
outrage upon the feelings and rights of the comnuni
ty, than that which IS recommended by s'Farmer.n
Let such of our citizens who determined that they
will not be hsrnessed TO the of the Military Chief
tain, assemble among themselves, to deliberate upon
this all important subject To the large countess we
particularly address this invitation If they are TO be
governed by nomination. let that nomnation be made
wth some semblance of equality and justice; and by
body so constructed that shall speak the voice of the
whole, and not an iuconsderabe part Of the commu-
nifty A "criss" ia fast approaching, in which every
man who values the blessing OF union must rally a.
rouhd lis standard, and swear to transmit uDmpaired
10 his children, the sacred legacy of our Fathers 1t
Is not TO De disguised't would be criminal longer
disguise -that there are men in The very bosom of
country, who under the specous mask of patriot.
ism already sowing the seeds of dsunon and anar
cby. In some of the southern States the question of
separation is already gravey agitaed and as if to mark
the peculiar and extraordinary character of the oppo
sition to the General Government excited in that
quarter we nsolent foreigner, indebted TO our
laws and hospitality for asylum the first to make
the traorous suggestion and proclaim the infamous
threat of resistance At future day, we shall not
permit this renegade President of Columbia College.
10 escape We shall hold him up as he deserves as
IN ofcious Intermediates in our own concerns and as
an apostate from the very principles, which he now
makes the pretext Of his disorg anizing conduct
Ii is really matter of astonishment that Gen. jack
son should have undertaken to propagate charges "a
gainst Mr.. Clay and his friends, so deeply affecting
their honesty aud PATRIOTISM without evidence of any
description to support his assertions. The more we
reflect Oh the circumstances of the affair." the more re
a man Of -
have been betrayed into awkward and delicate a
situaon from the influence of mere personal feelinos.
for We can ascribe such temery in the absence of all
proof, TO no other than hostility 10 Mr. CLAY and
modification at his defeat for the Presidency II
adds another to the many instances of the Generals I'm
goVernah!e temper, and to shew the extern, TO
which he might be carried when opposed or overhro,vn
10 any favorite scheme which his ambition or lis head
strong passions might lead him TO project 1t is only
necessary to Investigate his qualifications and 10 place
in proper point of view his true character and dis
position, to convince the people OF his utter want OF
capacity to rule the destinies of great nation
Aware themselves OF the formidable nature of the OBJ.
ecoDs to the of Gen. Us whole le satisfied
OF his violation of constitution and aws-o his restraint
upon personal liberty; his outrage upon tic common
rights OF mankind, hrs sanguinary disposition & the I'M
moraies ct his early life the partzaus of Gen. J. arc
indignant q cia!norous at fearless & thorough maui
ry into his fitness for tue Presidency They appear &c
consider 1t criminal 10 bring to public view any ac
that detracs from his reputation, and Immediately
raise the cry OF ingattude the Hero OF Orleans:
fa!sehood and fsbricaon of invading domestic affairs
q violating the domestic sanctuary. They themseIve,
CLAIM monopoly accommodation and prescription; and
an exemption from retaliation. To them belongs the
right OF ProPagatiDg ISLANDERS against the President
and secretary OF State, and of making upon those
VINO undertake TO refute their ISLANDERS. But Gen
jackson is immaculate; he can do wrong, and the
privilege OF reviewing any act OF his life cannot be
granted 10 his opponents. But we deny the exclu-
sFc right OF these privileges 10 the Grinds Of Cen