Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-13

Tor tic purpose Of cectips obec; of present fan
cy or p0hcy SCENT us at least TO bave lost pow
CT of estimating the relative consequence and DIGNITY
Of things.
Since the ahorc was in type, Gen. Snytl has chan
Gcd his mind, aai sent crtract from Cen Fowl,
letters, and others. Some passages read TO the House
arc here onit;cdlor example: that the upper part OF
Virginia, was the theatre of intrigue. The egrcgious
vanity of these letters, is really ludicrous 81 avn (says
The 'ene'aD decidedly Of opinion, that for all
teress and that of our party and principles, and o,
f"s'na' That at this momcnt ought be elected
Governor" We are really, decidedly, of the same
opinion with Doctor Floyd-the Government is GER
tainy, IN ADLER bands than his. Yet we are little
afraid line Doctor will be shocked when he bears the
result. But we beg him 10 take consolation from the
Fehec'on' "'ha' The interests of Virginia. have been
better subscrvcd 10y HIM there Than here.n Verify
the excessive patriotism of Gen. Floyd, deserved the
very reward which the Legislature has bestowed. It
must be gratifying to him and bis Congressional friends
TO discover how literally the General Assembly has o.
beyed his and heir wishes. Here are his extracts:
rt'acis FROM the letters IF Cen Floyd ,rtc letters
fcere read 10 he House
| From letter to Mir. S. dated 18th January
ay course here, has ut very early period been den.
tilted with this party, and from consulting friends
more benefit TO the of The States, for we look
uFoi IT IN that light, by remaining the House of Re-
pieseniaves. IN Ccngfess, than ia other position i'm
which, ] could be placed: wherefore am candidate
| Tor re election to Congrcss.'---- 81 am net
'usensible TO the honosof distinguished an Office or
even OF being named among those who are thought
worthy OF the station. But as have already on ano-
er occasion observed 10 you this is the time for every
man who loves his country TO make sacrifices and
irmly remain at the post where he can do the most
good These, and these alone, the reasons Why
Ilr'a /yorii,,r ,En
anxious for my elevation that office. If the taton
is never again my power, still have the consolation
OF believing that the interests Of Virginia have been
better subsoIVed here than by any labor effort Of
mine thcre.n
F.om letter the same, dated Feb Glh
81 am decidedly Of opinion, that for all our interests
AMI that OF our party and principles, aud for Virginia
that at this moment Ought nc, To be elected Cover
nor.n
EXTRACTS q letters, lh,ct extracts cere read 10 tie
House Of Delegates Ly Nh S. on The motion To
I postpone The election Of Governor
From Senator in Congress, dated Feb. epd.
eve are rendered uneasy here by the prospects of
losing Gen. Floyd. y = y The Gove,n
ment of Virginia is certainly honorable prefermon,
but he is greatly wanted for two years longer in the
H. r." House of Representatives
"Wc know that he has left il on and others 10 de-
eide onfiis place; but would wish you 10 know orr
opinions at this place before you decide. With him
IS sense oil duty to take either post and this i'm ha
lity.n ~ ~
From the same, dated Feb. 9Th,
"AH FIoyd's friends here in arms against his
leaving us. believe many of them have written to
their friends in Richmond prevent il; but il is M,
Tor us at this place TO attempt overrue the better
/ judgment OF his friends there"
sI0m member OF the House Of Representatives, dated
i din Feb.
''It has been suggested here, that it is the intention
Of the Legislature OF Virginia elect Cen john Fioyt
Governor, and thereby Withdraw him from CONGRESS
The FEVER changes in Congress this time of trre
able and firm men, the better i'll be for our cause
"Gen. Floyd has been here for
mary years he has acquired high standing in Con,
gross, and IS we'll known TO The nation as man Of
talents, integrity, and patriotism. Here he can oxer
!, Csc all these qualities TO great advantage-,hey are
active and available capital in the Congress of Tie
United States G u|d they be equally So as Govern
d 81 have conversed ,Tiih many of our
political friends this subject from different States
and thcy express decided ISL that he should remain
IN Congress"
: a. STATES md Gcorgia-We referred in our last 20
the debate in the House of Representatives between
h!essrs. Forsyth aud Webster, on the Presidents
Message relative TO Georgia, but were unable ,lon
TO publish IT, We this day have done So
The Enquirer Of Saturday "does not hesitate 10 saw
that the hcssage Of the President is not the produce
'ion OF Statesman. "-le most hopeless of all hone
less attempts, Is doubtless to satisfy political enemy
whist political friends can do nothing wrong political
Toes are always incapable of doing one single thing
right. fool is nc who makes The attempt
itdocs not appear, though acknowledgment of lis
correctness IS of course withheld, tliat the conduct Of
me fFes'dent ID managing the delicate citations wl
Georgia. touching the last treaty, las been disapproy-
co. Ills orders to arrest the Surveyors and put te
question IN train Of Judicial Investigations IS aciy
approved. The fault found is with that part of his
Message IN which lac says, ain the present instance,
1t is his duty 10 say, tbat If The Legislative and Exc.
tu'ise authorities Of the State of Georgia should per
severe IN acts of cncroacbmcnt upon the territory
secured by solemn treaty the Indians and the laws
OF the Union semain unallered, superadded oblga-
ton even higher than that of human authority will
con?ei ihc Executive 10 enforce the laws and fui
] lIc luiins of liz .,,.. -, IL %