Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-11-24

peeo Tue tact we THINK cannot for moment be doubted
experience has shown that great tscn;s do not alyyay
ther posseesors from strong preiud,cies and
has hHeyisessiowr that those very talents instead O
restraining 'he passions in tue 66uods of moderation
give TO them more frcqneu,ly blind ,mpetuosy tia
''eds To great imprudencies, and sometimes utter de-
s;ructiun. 1890 ~
Suco IS the nature Of The opposition which has been
s" sga'uS' tue ADMINISTRATION, and such the char
acter OF the men BY whom it has been Organized
III this be correct picture, is it not ibs bo,,,dep
duty oferery rejecting ma 10 eudeavor n nrevon, ,a
success nt Tie asPna0t, and by supporting the
VI 'ne Seuefat Government, the continuance
IN oihce Q! Tie able and honest men who have been
appointed 10 administer il? r. indeed we object IN
soe OF is measures also believe that crisis has
arrived when at u not that every liet offence
shouiu Dear IFS comment" We have 10 reason 10 hone
lor we slightest change modification of the meas
uFes 70 which may object, even s,oud (,ep Tark
son be elected 10 the Presidency: and ttaro,r ,yt
al The objections TO bin that against Mr. Adams
oo",o' consent 10 give him sopror but more
.spec'"y "heo we recolect that there are others of
sun greater force, that belong exclusively TO Gen
jackson, do feel bound to use our utmost oxerons
10 prevent his success. Is II necessary 10 say what
ne'e objections ase Let suffice inst we glance a,
them They relate,
ist To his temper, which we bslieye to be irosc;-
oe ad uogorernahe 10 the last degree;
~"i. 10 lis conduct which has been marked by
gross violations OF the constitution OF the laws and Of
[ individual rights;
| 3rd To his aifCa:ions, which, while thew may
oe above mediocity, infinitely below the .,s,and-
ard Of intellect - by whci. an eul;eb en. ,aon,o ho
oe S'd 10 lie election OF their chief naostrate nd
am 70 tie mature u ts claim, which being pure
y niliarT, aui furudcd on a single achisyamen,
"hn dId net slrpass in the danger and difficulty thai
a'!eo''ea ~ or w Tie Importance OF lis result many
o'ieF oFIant events OF the last war is certainly oi
ihnniteiy iess weight than he's heuu ascrbud 10 i,
inqead, instead OF forming Gain TO tie Presidency
we ave OF cP'non that when unacconpa led rr:th suit
"oie talents aud temper, tie present case mill.
tary achIey eTnens Ought 20 ope ale an exclusion from
'iat high Office; because, without cnsuring an able
qua ia'ini administration OF The government, we lay
ae axe al TIE root Of free institutions by engra
'"S on our republican sistsur principle which has
he.er ioiied 10 lead every republic 10 destruction
Is i6aSotoed, therefore, Fuat Samuel Pana,l, Fsor
be appointed Delegate behalf oS This tnoeticr n
attend the Anti Jackson convention in Richmond on
the 9Th January next.
3D. RssoIved. also, that Capt. Thomas Caliaway
APT. John L. Douglass, Capt. Charles Walden Cant
i Aoner f. Galloway, Capt. james G. Anderson Cant
Eiucani aaoT:, Capt. Richard II. Lee EJct fdmnnc
Austin, Stephen Terry, Jeren;ai. E. Anaprgon Zen
( ~ 4 EAriY, Edward Franhn, Richard r Walden
! Thomas Prrsell Thomas he:tGr:ch, Burwcll Lee ana
Ioi plVia w. f2uaries be @Ppointed committee
'Sance and Correspondence 10 act il concert wifi
oi.cr con'T'ttees, appointed be appointed hy
ober meetings and that they be particularly requested
10 be ZeaioLs in promoting the success OF tie iioie,
"pici El7y be framed BY sad convention
Cd i'esoiOeo, That we disappro~e OF the mode OF
framing ticket by Legislative ca4c'Is, ad cr beisls OF
Ie members OF ibis meeting, istruc; cur delegates TO
act IN conformity with thai dssarpruya unless tley
stall be satisfied tbat ma ori;y CT their constituents
are OF different sentiment
ith. Eesaiesd That the Editors OF the Tynchburo.
! virginian Constitutional Wing and Richmond Erquir
CO tie requested 10 publish proceeding. of this meet
! ing.
! DAVID ". QUARLGs, Cha:rman
5 3fsr = h. rEHsT, Secretaries,