Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-12-15

On the motion ofcoI. John Gibson the comfy co,,r,
OF Prince William adjourned to enable the citizens of
."e county VINO were present TO express their senti-
meots and feelings upon the occasion of late
Gus attack IN the United States Telegraph upon
county-'nan Judge WIN a. G Dade: --whereupon the
meeting was ofganizeu By caliipg~col. Gibson TO the
cnar and appointing James G.. Dfvce esq secretary
On the mDou of John w. Tyler, esq The following
resolutions were unanimously adopted by the meeting
Resolved That regard the privilege Of free express
son. aud interchange OF opinions in respect 10 public
men and measures, the great principle
OF our republican government and that we view with
regret, and dsapprobation, tending 10 restrain or
oTeawe its fair and legitimate exercise, the violent
personal dcnunciaton and sIanderous attacks upon
character which have been permitted both sides in
the present political contest.
Resolved. That we the neighbours and couniy-ruen
OF Judge WIN "A. G. Dade, who well acquainted
with his character and conduct public and private have
seen with surprise and Indignation late slanderous
attack upon him contained in letter. purporting TO
have been written at Occuqnan in Viz gina published
IN Tue united States Telegraph that being informed
OF the circumstances which that attack Processes to
be grounded, consider it bottomed upon misrcure-
senation, and entirely destitute of ruth and that
whatever differences may exist between some of us and
that gentleman TO the choice of the next President
OF The United States. entertain now, we have al.
ways done, the most perfect confidence in his integrity
| and honor
Resolved, That we feel Just pride in stating that
We have unquestionabie evidence that the said Dubli
| cation in the Telegraph made or authorized
or connenanced by any citizen of Prince William and
that has met with deserves the ndig uaut renro
baton of both parties.
Resolved, That the United States Telegraph Rich
mond Enquirer, National Intelgencer. Alexandria
Gazette, and Constitutional Wing, be requested in
nsuce TO Judge Dade. to publish the foregoing
Signed JOHN GIBSON, jr. chairman,
JAMES G. BRYCE, secretary.
For THE CONSTITUTIONAL VINO
81 rejoice that america has resisted. Three millions f
penpie dead to all the feelings of liberty, would be fit
instruments III enslave the rest"
When in the year 1766 these first words of Lord
CbathaIn' speech in defence of American liberty had
thrilled through every patriot bosom in the country
what appalling transition OF feeling have been
produced, if tie truth OF the remark of Bonapare at
ST. Helena could have been anticipated 1t was, that
under popular governments was nothing whose
military achievements the hera!ds his fame
If they could have then orescen the yecation of this
remark IN short period, what blood and suffering
might have been saved in that fruess struggle for free
government. The generation on whom in the disas
efs OF war the grave has closed would then have been
here to instruct and enghten that portion of the pre-
sent race who still struggle 10 preserve The Liberties
OF the country from the fatal maxim of Bonaparte
But is this maxim etenay true? and there no re-
dempton from lis effects in the information of our
fellow citizens, and the forms of institutions? The
event OF the present contest must decide this awful
question The imprisoned Emperor drew his wisdom
from that philosophy which teaches by example His
eye no doubt turned to that unhappy portion of
the Roman history which taught the lesson he had
OF Augustus, little than 40 years. his remark was
wonderfully verified The civic virtues of the ables
and most iustrious statesmen of that age yielded to
the fascination CT military renown. ScilIa, Marius
Pompey, Caesar, Augustus, Mark Antiony, aud Leo
pidns all examples of its overpowering Influence
And may mol fear that in no very remote age it
may be said of the liberties of America as has been
said of the liberties of Rome 'sGone -gmIneripg
through the dream OF things that school boys
tale, the wonder OF day.' CHATHAM
lde falopins is extracted from the Enquirer Of the IS
1nSfGnf:
COMMUNICATED.
II small "sisn'-At warrant trying MIR Redwood s
store IN the county of James City, oath vote
was taken by the hysanei, and the stood for Jack
son 25, Adams @
II smaller sig-Ata four pepce halfpenny zoo pa r,y
IN The city OF Richmond consisting OF four The Wdo
vote was taken the Presidential question, and the
count stood for Jackson 8, Adams l, au the Widoso scas
said to prefer General Jackson.-[ CoNIMUN IcATEp.
USrgfalsa LegtgIatetre.