Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-10-03
For THE CONGREGATIONAL. Wine.
MIR. ISAACS' LETTER.

Foa THE CONVENTIONAL w1tr
MIR. ISAACS' LETTER.
No. /.
II is impossible that the candid mind sbouI p,t ,on,
since be convinced, that the intrigue SO long CHARGED
upon NJ. Clay and Mr.. Adams, hy wild AMI upnTn
c'ped combination, is not only nnounded but that an
intrigue OK me same character and fur the same object,
Is proved and fastened upon Cen jackson and his
friends by The concurrtng testimony Of their own in
nraied and Infatuated party. Yet il there be any who
still honestly doubt, their dnnbts will be removed tho
moment they pcrUse the letter of Mr. Isnacs dated fn,
Sparta (Tcnu"1 Sept. 9th, lG27-IIowcver f,vorabio
to the o tst Administration il NAV be 10 cpcnur
age any change o feeling on the part of Mr. Buchanan
toward Gen Jaclssnn we have seen enough T., CON
vince us that nothing is 10 be gained by SUCH course
Mr. Is has bccu The voluntary instrument operat;np
as KEY to The whole secret, and the friends of Mr.
Clay and Mr. Adams, mns treat him accordingly No
pala'ion their part, vii! better the cause IN which
they are engaged deadly rancour moves the conbi-
paisnn which no liberal, generous conduct can chappe
an which, Ut is time for all good TO say must be
met with tone, firm bold and decisive All who have
mingled IN the controversy, must stand fall upon the
ground which they have chosen TO occupy and ,hosc
who occupy corrupt ground. TO whatsoever party they
may belong, ought 10 sink into public opinion never
again 10 rise. FOR one, can truly say that from the
moment the charge of corruption was FIRST u,hprc1
against Mr.. Clay, have been perfectly prepsr.d IN
HOOK W'th cattdor al Tie testimony and whenever il as-
su'eu Tue co'or OF llnHSi6'ty even, have been pre-
pared 10 Withdraw from him, my confidence. and I'm
Withdraw il would be both cruel and barbarous
Tie has been assaicd by the formidable body both
IN regard to talents and numbers that ever before al
tackled the pubic character of any man. and there has
been not only total failure in fixing guilt upon him
but IN their attempt to destroy him. the opposition
plainly and palpabiy convicted themselves of tho crime
OF corruption and intrigue have no desire TO brine
again INTO pubic view the conduct and lanruape OF
Mr. buchanan, dSrcfnte9 By hta,seI but am comneI
led 10 do and all ask is that The candid men of all
parties, men who love their country better than dema.
goueS, will exarnsne the of Mr. Buchanan
--- LaY in m
whether the intrigue is moi ri,n the part of Mr. b.,
canan. and whether IL is as plainly sanctioned ~
"e" Jackson Look well TO tic language, ana lie, The
judgment act Independently untrammelcd hy faction
Let us then pass 10 the late letter of Mr. Isaacs
om'tting other evidence for the present not less i'm
p"Tiaat why this gentleman hashought proper to ten
der his er! services to Gen. j., believe one can tell
but since they have been rendered, we must lock AT
them as they What then says this tcosdb be srnot
hid THIS distinguished member OF Congress, who seems
not TO understand the iiudiments of the Enpl;sh Ian
guage! ny lie says III his blind devotion 10 the Geno
raj, that mir Maey IAN ed friend of Cen "a
inserted IN conversation with him. (saacs) that en-
j. IT elected ought 10 appoint Mr.. Clay Secretary O,
state and argued 10 INN iSaacs) The Tecessj,
IKE Hing ,aacrSio0I, and that he wished TO sec ME-
te'on abou: it, &c. &c.' Reader whoever Won NAV bc
whether friend Of Adams Clay, or Jackson pray rnr
To look well 10 this statement maze 6U Mr. L,iccS r.
lie FIRST place, lei IL be remembered that Mr. AarkIev
MIR. Buchanan and Mr. Isaacs are all acl,now
aud avcwed friends Of Gen. jackson; tG.at-,hev are
seeking conversations with each ether for the purpose
can secure The election OF their favorite an1 that the
first hHg which is TO be done H. TO secure The summary
Of Mr. Ctoy md his friends. Accodnrly il is snrr,es
lea by Mr. Marley That Gen. j. in the ent Of bis e.
lection, ought 10 make Rir.sCiay Secretary of State &
that the thing Ought 10 be uaderSt0od How under.
sooR Why plainly by getting Gen. j. to say So or b.,
getting his consent TO speak OF the thing as 7cj!ki mr.
scope Of prOJnjiity according TO MIR Buchanan n,
10 have such an understanding amongst the friends OF
Jackson, would authorize them in their various con
versat'onS TO speak OF the thing probable. and III
That way TO catTGp esHGre, aud decece tire friends oil
hJr. Clay This view must be taken of the subject
by every honest politician 10 tvhasneYor class he MAJ
ocong aud what does it piove' Why, that the friends
OF Gen j. meant either TO promise Mr.. CIaT the of
flee Of Secretary Of Slate i'll food titt or that ttev
meant to arrange chC,ac, by which Mr. CLAY and his
friends might be induced from hope 10 support Gen
j. for President. Suppose then that e Office was in
tended, according TO Mr. Marhjeyl to be offered 10
hiiD IN good iaIt can rrupt intrigue on the cart
OF Gen Us friends be paIab!e5 Is it not staring
every IN the faCe2 Suppose the other hand thai
they meant 10 deceive MIR. Clay and his friends h,
holding ont false hopes By which they uirit receive
the aid of himself and his friends and then scor, Them
for the act any thing be more treacherous and in
famous? Every honest man must answer these qucs
: tons I'm the same way.
The friends of Gen J. have tEiep placed themselves
and the General i'll situation in no way epvabl tl,sv
have By their own want of good sense virtue prudence
and discretion, convicted themselves of corruption and
intrigue and I'D place Of destroying the political fame
oil Messrs Adams aud Clay, have fixed i1dcLiablc dis
grace u'o;l CDSctrcs in the estimation of every can
did and honorable mind. But did Gen. j. participate
IN these corrupt and vicious designs Yes; ansyy
yes, with tone not TO be changed, and feeling mol
to be awed. Gen. j. did participaie, as IS ciearly
shown by MIR. Buchanan when his own statement a,,I
that Of MI isaacs are put tOgeber and in subsequent
number, propose TO make this plainly appear In thc
mean time make solemn appeal to tsose who are no
tainted by the influence off action TO reflect well unor
he probable consequences disappearing Gen - for ID,
Presidency and however much thcy NAV rerard IN,
high services rendered 10 his country duror the lat
war; they ought not 10 look, With slccpIesy eve, 4
the durability OF this Union aud not hazard its loss b
louowIpg TIC example Of the Roman People in he
last exsPirDg days, and in which the down fall nj III
country was hasteDed by the power which was ganc
by the sodicry, under tie Influence Of military asy
rants. CT-vTTf'9