Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-05-15
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TUESDAY MORNING. MAY Is. 1a27.

NOhNlNSI, MAY 10, 1927.
.Ir Jsferson's opinions IF General JacItson-We
have for some time known that the opinions of Thomas
Jefferson inclined him TO view the elevation of G en-
jackson to the Presidency with particular horror and
that he had expressed them several occasions nth
that frankness which distinguished him above mos,
public men OF his time. That we have not at any
time alluded to his sentiments, because in the first
tracing in the least degree, from the universal popu
iarty of his memory for such is the violence ofJacs
sonisrn, that even the of Thomas Jefferson would
be dishonored were il placed in conflict it'll Gen
Iacsson's pretensions-and secondly because were
unwilling to rely upon the authority of any name how
ever great, to sustain cause, already in our opin-
ion. sufficiently sustained by principles I'm yersally
acknowledged in the Republic, and by weight of ar
gument invncble in any question TO be decided by ar.
gument alone.
We have determined 10 dcvate from this course in
consequence OF in the lie Advert.
ser to the following purpor.:
'''The Advertiser states, that Col. Trimble in
speech to is constituents, read certificate from Lew
is w lians of North Carolina, to the effect that Mr.
Coesof Illinois Gov. Coles asserted in Col. Will
Hams presence, that he (Gov. Coles heard Mr. JEFF
Gen. Jackson's extraordinary run, ecas evidence,
that The republic lcould stand long. This certi-
cate of Col Williams, the Advertiser calls 5ayefacsd
asehood and by way of establishing its falsehood says
that Col. Williams is the personal enemy of Gen. Jack
son; the brother of Col. John Williams who was turn
ed of the Senate by Gen Jackson and the bother
nlaw Of Mr.. John p. Erwin"
We should deem il not merely superfuous, but i'm
pertinent in us, TO vindicate the character of Lewis
Williams against charge of this nature, and prefer
red from such quarter the Louisville Advertiser
paper that in every disreputable charac terstic
has but one rival in the United States. The person
al friends Of Mr.. Williams, will hear with some sur
prize, that his of matter OF fact not be
believed, because he is the brother of Col john Will
lams and the political foe of Gen. jackson But
thus it every where with the paItIans of General
jackson. Caumny, detracton and abuse supply the
place of argument. No excellence of character length
OF service, well established RepubIicanism, can
atone for dstrust of Cen Jacson's Presidential quail
iicatons, protect the person who entertains them
from the assaults of the infamous ibeers who disgrace
his cause Pretending 10 Dc the exclusive Republic
cans of the land, they tolerate his head ifer
ence of opinon-professing great liberay of views
neutrality is with them crilne-and pointing to the
affair of honour between Mr.. Clay and MIR. Randolph
evidence of the vicious principles of the adminsra
ton, they do not choose TO remember, that Gen. Jack
shot down his man when danger to himself hac
ceased, and when magnan unity would have dsarmct
his hand against The life of unresstiDg oe.-But
wandering from the point.
1t is not to sustain the certificate of Lewis w ILL
ans, that undertake to affirm that it relates Mr.
JeffersoD's opinion as he expressed it more
of his friends, at different times, after it became evil
dent that Gen. jackson had strong partyhin the u
States, who were willing TO make him President Mr.
w Iiliams' certificate needs no endorsement from any
Hrarter-and affirm such to have been Mr.. JEFF
erson7s declaration with the view that since his name
has been brought into thi, question: the public may be
put in possession ohs language Ii was that during
long public life he had atentiycly watched the pro
gress of in the United States with the parcu-
lar view of satisfying his mind, that mankind were
Competent TO self government, to believe which. hi:
principles inclined him and that during his whole pc
itics observation, the disposition ofthe American PEG
pie TO elect Gen jackson President, was the single
circumstance which had shaken his faith and made him
fear that the American republic to follow The
fate Of all others, and TO fall under military ruleD
This was the substance, and very nearly the Ian
guage of Mr. Jefferson, as reported TO us by one OF
more gentlemen of integrity besides Gov. Coles
whom we also heard relate during his visit to Rich
mond the last winter. 1t be abundantly estab-
sbed.
The Jacksonians profess particular reverence for
MIR. Jefferson. What will they say to tbis' How is
this grave opinion deliberately formed and expressed
with shuddefIog Emphasis to be evaded? They quote
his opinions and his practice with appreciation, the
details OF the GoyernmeDthow will they receive this
sentiment which pronouuces the success of their idol
To homeopathic with the duration Of the American
RepubIic' WIN they say, that the opinions Of
Thomas Jefferson are entitled 10 no respects VIII thcy
who have covered their mad projects with the maptle
Of his great name, be the first to dbonour IL, Or
second person be found, Of eTrontory enough TO sa