Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-05-15


we'sht-yet on the Convention question, we have
ee' many WHO ffoiessed an implicit confidence in
him, and were accustomed reproach others for the
'Iauoh from hs political tenets ohen SUI
ed Their personal rietos reject his sentiments with
u''uain ihey hnd hS reputation most convenient
shelter Storm when they can bring il to aid in
Tue accomplishment OF some nefarious ptrigue-but
let his opinions clash with their views of interest and
these Jefersonian Republicans are off. So will if
be
Du' 'herc Is numerous class of neufrais, who have
YET come 10 no decision between Adams aud Jackson
Is no' nar. Jehe'sons opinion entitled 10 weight and
oonS'uefaaon with them? Did not his information
embrace inc history of the whole human family? Was
not us experience and observation, the longest the
Closest the most profound aud philosophical Of any who
mas taken an interest in the desnies of our coun-
Try! WIN ans doubt his devotion TO his country and
10 human liberty every where? Was not he the great
apostle OF Repubhcanism? Mr.. Jefferson respected
zen. jackson for his personal merits, and honoured
HIM for his public seryces-yet did he think and saw
and alta time when he longer had any personal
interest how the affairs Of the United States were man
aged, that he viewed the prospect OF his election TO
the Presidency, as bad for the durability OF
the Repubiic-as evidence that the American people,
ready 10 run after a military leader and surrender
Their liberties to the first aspiring military chiefain
who could dazzle them with the lustre of his rlorv
fle had no apprehension that Gen. jackson entertain.
ed views against the liberty of his couutry-but was
the precedenthe popular disposition that wished to
give that reward TO military chieftain, which can
only be deserved by great civil talents long experience
| and tried integrity. He unable to comprehend,
hon ISr;fi
Orleans, could qualify for tAe most arduuus CT
vii duties in the world.
;he hesilating be decided by the opinion of MIR.
Jefferson, will they rather choose to be led by
few individuals about Richmond, the secret of whose
favor TO Gen Jackson is that they are no longer con-
suited by the President as they were by Mr.. Monroe
in the administration of national alairs-who, in short
are deeply offended because they could not and can
not dictate to the Union they have long done the
| State: eve speak wise men-iudge yc.m
-Aae-
/ writer under the signature OF Cassius in the
| Lynchburg Virgnian, presses the disclosure of the
name of the s'respectobic" Member of Congress who
! addressed Messrs Richie & Goocb on the furniture Of
the east wing of the Presidents House. with much
strength We indeed see no good reason why the
name of so s'respectabe' corresp ondent-hc whose
sold fashioned Republican notionsn were scandazed
at the royal in which the was furnished
flour three legged chairs and sofa belonging TO the
Jefferson era should be withheld from public curiosity.
Either he quzzed the editors of the Enquirer in which
case he ought 10 be given up avenge the ipdigny
and ridicue put upon thei-or he was guilty of tie
more atrocions offence OF imposing wfu, malicious,
and injurious fasehocd upon Tie public; which case
his name ought TO be given up example for the
public good. We do not ask the disclosure for our
individual tisfacou--for we are strongly impressed
with the opinion, that could lay finger on the
man--bu ask it for public qualification, and that
it may TO lessen the nnumeraHle alsehoods that
are disseminated from Washington by Members Of Con-
gress to the disgrace Of the national character and the
unnecessary agitation OF The public mind 4 liar is
the most contemplate end the most infamous of all
offenders, highway robbers not excepted. When a
Member of Congress is guilty of lying--deberate,
sneaking, vindicve, calculating lying what language
can speak his degradation! We are glad from our
hearts, that the Virginia Represep in Congress
have been exculpated by the editors of the Enquirer
from the suspicion which naturally pointed 10 some one
OF hem the su.hUr OF that shameful fabrication
The Representation of the other States owe il to them.
selves and the character of their respective States
demand exoneFaon from suspicion BY that means
the real cuIPrit could be dragged to light and the
Representation Of The people purged of his presence
That the reader may form his own estimation of this
''honourabIe and 'respeclable" Member Of Congress
and of the "honourablcn and used
by the Combination of "bonourables :" to lie the Adj
mnisraiou ont OF their places, repubsh the letter
from the Euq.
Extract of letter TO gentleman in this CITY.
dated Washington, Jan. 1, I827:-
1 "'This being the day which the Presidents
House is thrown open TO all visitors, went among
others, TO pay my respects TO him; or rather should
fairly confess, went TO the East Room, for the
finishing Of which had voted S25 900 al The last
session of Congress. ! anxious TO see how thai,
amount Of furniture could be slowed away in single
room, and my curiosity was fully satisfied. Tt was
truly gorgeous sight to behold but had too much the
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