Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-10-20
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VIRGINIA.

EShaci q e'scr 70 H;c Editor dated Kin, George,
Ia, Ocs. ., 1927.
SIR: common error prevail, fiat tho cause
Of Mr. Adams is weak and unpopular in this State
In truth the friends OF the hdnnistl alton are lust
sn;IiS 10 discover 'har numbers and strength. by
wise suggestion OF very sensible and spirited writer
over the signature Of Farmcr whose circulation has
been extensive the people holding meetings in the
different counties, 10 send delegates 10 General Con-
vcntion at Eichmond, to form electoral ticket
Spn's5 wanna, with great proinp,ness and zeal,
oraced the proposal! and, at meeting respectable and
numerous, held in Fredericksburg, chose distin
Suishe3 ielow-citizcns. Judge Brooke and Col nIer
GER delegates Notices arc given for the like meet
ings to be held in this county and the adjoining Stat.
ford both decidedly friendly TO Mr. Adams, some time
IN the present or ensuing month! Fredericis burg
is 'hc residence of several OF the champions Of
tue Opposition, AMI thought To he their strong hold
but the late proceedings d;sappout the hopes of
their strenuous advocates.
II tic impression is general that Virginia is nniend,y
10 the administration there be great wonder nor
IS IL diihcnit 10 be accounted for. The Opposition
enthusiastically ciamorcus, and that trait probably
distinguished them particularly in this State who
'her figuring III the editorial columns Of paper or cjac-
uiaing praises O! the Hero IL n tayeru hall The
re6ds ot The Adn;nist raton .c contrary, RELYING
on the honest integrity OF their sentiments, are more
modest and silent for it would be vain dangerous
for them to raise the still small voice reason amid
me whIri'ynd o passion and vociicrous cdier,rnips
OF tlie iniuriaed Jacksonites Iy this means t,e;r
numbers and power have heretofore been consented
'hey have been precnded the opportunity of ACTIN, in
themselves
upon by the belief OF their Of strength. But
truth IS omnipoten, and will prevails; an, il is beco
s'g daily more evident that the interests OF Mr. Adams
are great IN this supposed State. They are
taxing steps firmly and independently to express tIef
iee:'Egs, and publish them their sister States They
are no longer 10 be hoodwinked by an ENQUIRER or
uragooned out Of tler opinions bv Telegraph Give
!ae people but light, and they ask more Indeed
III ne nature OF things, it is indispensable 10 the for
nation OF correct opinions whether in morals or poli
tcs; and where reason is left free to combat error
the friends of truth need 10 fear. Blu; how can
tins ever occur when the system tba is pursued con-
npes:-when the minds Of The public are continually
subject to tic influence of faction or to Dolitica Joa
mas ana graous assertions of editors who lavish un
truths TO the people essential to keep alive their
'h, rs iai!v meat and drink 10 noursh and susraip
their coporeal francs' III this county am glad how.
eTcT, to say. that disposition prevails to investigate
man Tor hTsolf, and TO rely the pse Dirt OF
% man. however famed for truth-not tie scru.
ntnuS and veracious Duff Green or Thomas Ritchia
ihus vast and lavdabe revolution has been the con-
tqHehce he change public opinion here has I'M
ierg'ne IS wonderful and extensive and may be dated
rom Inc appearance of Mr.. Buchanan,s satement-
was at the Court House OF this county shortly after
us ARRIVAL ard the admiration expressed of Mr. Claws
,'"1oE'ce ana The Indignation at The malicious attempt
10 de.a'ne him. were loud and The friends Of
me nero we're emphacaliy chogfrn, and gentleman
"hom approached, and expressed nv satisfaction at
Ire unoqnivocai acquittai of MIR. Clay and my hone
INA" General acl<son would he good as his word
to aciSnow!ed hat lie had done that great and iured
man INJUSTICE, replied "tha the Geueral was never
Otherwise than nsgnanirols, and .orhI no doubt re-
oeen1 hs promise" Sat i,s friend had cye.rated L;s
virtues rnagnanimity is not conspicuous among them.
or he would, with alacrity, hasten 10 confess the wron
, ne las done him. Z"
The aspect of a;l"s Is bright aul fa;crine and the
,tpS now taking tu ascertain certainly Tie voice or
iSihia viii result !avurdby Administrations and
strike with asonShmen, diSmay the Opnosou rant..
ana their attempts ridcuc il are vain Wonderful ~,
nan'my prevails mp0 The <Gtrct. IT the suppo,t OF
oie rI consistent, honest. pato;ic ns nd M,
III opposite scales the ably edited WING. of Richmond can
ANA VIII give 1T support that vii! outweigh all the bitter
condemnation, and scurriiy pr;n,
mat utiecs iaSrlnoi hW E0r I'D fremJijuy II !.
further, matter of pride an graduation to find tbai
those VINO are avrfsc hom tic blind devotion ma infested
10 the Zero are men whose education, and
independence give their opinions eight and con,ds ra
,ion and will lie of value in the coming clcc,ios while
On the contrary those WHO distinguished and cla-
"'oGS i'll the Opposition, are possessed neither Of ni-
ecr, OF char acter many %: them, of freehold 7aca-
item speak this with many exceptions; for there arc
among tho friends OF Cen hson gentlemen oe The him.
est respecahily but HEY few in comparison viii;
VIVA; the Administrations numbers. II certainly the case
IN kins George, AMI, lar my acquaintance extends
in Stafford and Spots; ivana.
think, Sii congratulate onrscIvav ,rd ,l,
country on the prospect M the triumph LIBERAL prircipI
q" tie Old Dominion THIS Statcso long famed for the
virtue Of her citizens, be tn public and in private
iof the superior intelligence and mness Of her pu!!c
and the Jealous support has heretofore given To
all measures Of general will moi nov
prove recreant. Though she may Tor time be is!ed nv
the evil counsel of some Of her degenerate SOUS vet ma
jofity will be found sufficiently !ia aud aftcopas +,
len" her yrtuous aid Though she may for time receive
tie iepr'us dtiment Of corrupt advice her ear and
diScaGi distinguished from her bosom; vet She can
"e7cr prove unnaiurn aud the day at hand when the
affections Implanted in mothers bIeas, will be pfetiumi-
Hanf, and she viii glory 20 receive into her arms, and en-
brace, with maternal warmth and feeling her injured som
u IS needless aiiue Henry CLAY Is V;,oi,,
ian, feel pride al being native Of The same State
n"nsrd with deep regret that there should lie one found
50 lost TO sense Of his high merit ho would not cons-
der that his S.Ite Of nativity should honne ed IN hay
i''s an opportunity o.! IGNORING him.
f"fs'iir sans pcnr'-"I. III wja;oH fay"-,he sans
ti"oh"us motto OF the Richmond Enquirer
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