Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-10-13
CURTIUS-No. Ill

IN Virginia, il is plain that the only mode of ascertain
ing them IS, to Adams Ticket be presented
10 them at the polls in Oct 1898; and the importan nj
question is, how shall this be dones The only answer
10 TINS question IS, by Convention to he chosen by
The friends of Mr. Adams, agreeably to the plan so
Gested by an able writer under the signature of "A
Farmer, and To meet in Richmond second Tues
day 10 January next, this being the day named by the
Fredericksburg meeting, which has been the FIRST TO
move in this business.
In this early stage OF action upon prnce so rro,,
that, rerily beiieve ,he existence of the Union de
pcnds upon the result, earnestly recommend To tho
friends of the Administrations in all their movements
fin'on and concert, ,c;o or all efforts will be vain
and f.ui,less.
II therefore, t'ere he any who shall think ga Far
Iuer" wrong upon any of his views relating 10 n Can
vention, yet let them be opposed because i, is :,
line tlt VIC should be acting, and not lose time which
we have no, TO spare, in discussing thing which
ought tn agree settled. So as TO the time OF meet
ing in Richmond let. none object 20 the second Tre,
day IN y iafy next, however nconv enient il NAV he
20 them; because II is the day fixed uDon BY the fret
meeting, and union AMI concert require that ali shouu
adopt the same day. Neither let il be said that those
members of tue legislature who are favorable n Mr.
Adams reelection, will he able to form tickp, be
cause experience authorizes say that an efficient
ticket cannot be SD fona and will state the reasons
In the iirs place, ticket when formed should contain
the names of ecidei ,1, mi IN a;ncjo men an, r
other Dames. Is i'll fa;azc tho cause of Mr. Adams in
Virginia. although majority of the people shall he in
his favor. Why? Because if ticket of douJiry c,,oc
Ter presented to the public, will no, receive a,
fidnnce which otherwise il would command; this want
of confidence, will induce many oentlemen p,m.d
upon IT, to withdraw their arncs by commun,cat tons
through tie newspapers directed to the general com
mtec OF correspondence. The moment this is done
tie c1ase rs gone; for VIII imply sinking popularity,
the friends of Cen jackson will seize upon it, and the
u1deC!deJ, where, will lake sides for the
raj. This will be the plain and obvious effect, Of an
error SO FATAL and to acoii it, ought to be the object
of every man who shalt form the proposed convention
II ticket shall he attempted be formed by the 10.
gslatve friends of MIR. Adams they will have IN on
counter difficulty which they cannot surnount; He7,
cannot tnoc 'n certainly rat PIT, eier unon
the electoral ticket, npom The corrrsponfiur cam
'aiiees necessary 10 be Amounted IN, each coynt,
and, have said before, a failure in this will des
troy all prospects 1t will once, be seen that when
the legislative friends of Mr. Adams shall assemble
themselves for the purpose of forming an electoral
ticket, and appointing corresponding committees they
will want the means of Information, ALWAYS Given by
the members present enable them To act ,yseiy ca
as TO avoid evils have adverted 10. will illustrate
my position, by Batting case-suppose the members
from the Northwestern and Atlantic parts of State
shall be found TO be in favor of Dir. Adams and shall
assemble themselves together for The p,lrnose of form
ing ticket and appointing corresponding committees
will ask, how would they be enabled to select men
from The middle country TO make ticket of that
firm and decisive character necessary TO promo,e ,er
cause? No members from the middle country would
he present. although that section OF country undoubt
eddy contains many warm friends OF Mr. Adams In
such state things, information be sou~bt after
and when obtained it must be of very doubtful and
uncertain character and if relied on must ieopardze
the whole cause. TO avoid these evil things there
IN. from
every county ana town in the State, and this one W III
have 1T IN his power to such characters in his
county or town, as may be safely relied upon for firm
ness OF character, and influence in his neighborhood
There other objections of trusting this subject with
any part OF the legislature AZ is itei, Dropey busi
ness and IS time for the people put down cnycusss
from which, the republican principles Of our government
have been greatly injured, & the people grossly cheated
and if continued, will take all power from the people
and throw it into the hands of demaSogucs Nor is
'his all; the members OF the legislature friendly Mr.
All tlA al,
~ their spring election will be approaching and
they will look 10 that the first obiec Mr. Adams,
election, as their second The proceedings of such
body would therefore, be wanting in that decisive cha
racter, which ought 10 mark ere3n Sey3 taken BY the
friends of the administration i'll this contest and without
which, defeat must follow.
d Convention Of Delegates then, chosen bv the
friends of the administration for the purpose of form
ing an Adams ticket, be he only certain mode
at arriving at the voice OF the people and in choosing
this convention, there does not exist single difficulty
o serious character. The first thing TO he secured
representation from every county and town in tho
commanwe aliiI. No matter hoy few may be the nun,
Der Of friends the side OF MIR. Adams in any ono
county or town; still they ought assemble and elect
their delegates; because his or their presence in rom,
vention, will enable that body avoid ali errors as to
Hames TO be put upon the electoral ticket and cores
pondng committees: besides, full convention will
have mnch more imposing effect, than one which is
shniy attended rs 10 the compensation TO be made
to the members, there can be difficulty. because
each patriotic member devoted 10 the interest our
country doubt all will be- will feel pleasure in
deirayng his own eXpences, in cause presenting n
common interest TO all, and upon winch hangs the
future destiny of this great Republic.
The meeting at Fredericksburg, ought to De looked
upon with rust pride by te friends of Mr. Adams Head
ell by the President ofatc Court oC 4pocals heir pro-
ceed'ngs must carry with them deep impression upon
the minds OF all, and must convince the betvldered
friends OF General Jackson, that they not only have
opponents to contend with i'll Virginia but tina, these
opponents, Of ;s highest order of talent and respec
liability To the people Of Virginia then, would say
have confidence; come boldly forward express yo,lr
Opinions Ike Tree men, and whether you he with the
majority or minority. act independently not allow
yourselves TO be carried away by demsgogues; listen
mt TO those men, who against country in
times OF peril and danger; Depend upon it they will
again be against her, whenever they are brought 10
the fest; do not suffer yourselves TO be influenced by
tbat military spirit which has dcsroved every Republic
which has gone before and all guard YOUR
selves against those politicians who, this te arc Ia
king sides with England against their own c0Intry in
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