Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-03-06
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their combined exertions his behalf, powerful as
they may be, will be able fully counterac, the unfa
vourable impressions, which, during the last Presiden-
tal canvass they themselves contributed TO INK upon
the public mind aud which still exist in less
degree, towards their distinguished favouute and his
elevation to that important Office TO which he is aspi
ring. For il be forgotten, that the very
NOW camorons in his support were then his
and bitter enemies. How much soever they may
appear to be devsted!y attached him, il cannot he
forgotten, that then there messurc TO their
abuse Then he yrant, t'ampling under bis feet
the Consu lion OF his country, aud sporting it'll the
lives and liberties oil ireemeu: he is the virtuous
citizen, the gallant soier whose services in peace
and war alone directed 10 promote the Glare
aud augment the glory, OF his country. Then he was
utterly destitute of those qualifications necessary
10 he possessed by the man, who would WELD with effect
the dasnics oil is great nation; lie is pre-ein-
nently gifted by nature with tai nts OF superior order
and happily fitted by the inprUv ement e las made OF
them, 10 preside with dignity 10 himself and honor 10
his country, nj the helm OF G,rernment. Then his
utels gained even by accident singular good for
tune, 'rBsed by acts O military dcspotisln now
he is tle who has filled the measure Of his coun.
fry's glory" Then in tie estimation Of many. lie was
worthy OF latter; now, the Chsit OF State.
That there should exist a'ncg US, 'nen who speak
differently of the individual, at different times
is hO matter of surprise But that Senators and
of our Representatives in Congress, sfouli be
among the number, Is indeed truly astonishing "These
faithful sennels the watch tower OF Liberty as
they have heen termed aud they are sometimes
pleased TO term themselves. gerc The first 20 sound
the oscin of alarrn when General Jackson took the
field. They taught the people TO believe, that
dissolution of the Union lis elevation to the Pres
dency the,greatest evil that could bofal the coun.
try. Bu, they too have been rpiosed now
u would seen they are but the recruiting sergeants
Of the General, beating up for throughout their
respective DISTRICTS or issuing their procianatiUns from
''head-quar; ers"-uyging the people by every means
within thciF power, but especially, by the force
of their il!nstrnus example, TO rally around tie
standard OF the good General who alone can save them
nd hon tllIS mi and Oh
twas there ever time since the foundation of the
Republic, that political affairs had reached
crisis, dangerous and alarmng?) ''You know that
'once they had been constant and uniform opposition
his designs. But the die is cast. They have
''passed the RnbcoD-sns swim, live or die sur
f'vve perish with their General is their unalterable
'.determina,ion.o
But is it not strange that those friends of jackson
whose sentiments nave undergone snch n total and
sudden revolution, within period short, should he
guilty of no Inconsistency whatever? y ct il is oven
so-if their logic be the standard by Which the iudp
nents of others bereguIated. Indeed no charge
that you could prefer against them, would he more
warmly resented than this of inconsistency And
why Because they will tell you, il is ridiculous and
absurd Motley have not been guilty OF nconsis
tency. The misty medium through which they then
behe!d their favouri;e having been dspelied (it NAV
he by the light emanang from those light houses Of
the Skies which they have affected much to derie
he is exhibited in his natural and proper colours
Whereas, they thought han tyrannical and pr
c.ous destitute wisdom, oder alton and orbcarance
they have found him 10 he second " ashnrtun, al
saviour of his country Whereas they once thought
certain OF his THU ional unjust and opprcs
sVe, they have fortunately discovered them 10 be the
very acts which, s'the salvation of the nation at
thai time depended and through the whole
caiaogue.I5ut what If these flaming part;Zaps have
depated little from the right line of consistency; can
they therefore be censured' Not if il be true as they
triumphantiy affirm that Virginia rrecoy erably rome
To Jackson On tie contrary, thinking and acting
with the people, they are perfectly right, iasucb as
pODIti del.
Bat admit (what by means is the factl that Jack
is THE favoure OF Virgina,-must not his cnihu
siastc supporters experience sensations of keen regret
when tsey reflect upon their past conduct 10 the
whom they cherish their only solid hope, in this
hour of danger? Must they not feel, that they have
acted ungrateul part, in having viiified tie man
whom they uphold--in having loaded with vupe
ration the man, upon whom they lavish their pra
and their approbation? Perhaps to this NAV
be attr.' Ited, in measure, the uubounded zeal
which & cy manifest in his behalf; zeal so great
indLre some to forego the highest honuurs Of their
native Stare that they may him, and Others TO
hestow Office OF trust enoiument upon any man
who does not wear tie badge of their party Aud
We; these men, WHO thus auding the General tiie
sSies--deny ing themselves all Offices but those in which
they best promote his views, and prescribing every
wb3 wii moi war und his banners, these vefy
men will tell rou, that they yield him their support
because Gsy look noon llm "choice of eyis"-
Il choice of evils One who has ard tcr wild and
extrGyaeant euogiuEs the virtues that adurH his
private character tue splendor of his military glory
unsu!!ied by single act of oppression, his rare
qualifications for the important and responsible Office
into Which hcy striving zeaiousy TO nduct him.
would haHtliy suppose hn to be choice of evils. II
he possessed but twentieth part OF the qualities uf
the head and heart, which his friends have attributed
him, inebinlis he is the man. whom of all Others his
country wOud,moSt delight TO honor. But protesting
70 talle him choice Of evils, they have launched
out into such h;gh-wrougbt euogies on his life and
character, tat any unacqnanted with him. wou!d
be apt 10 consider him tie first i'm this or any other
odd
acts of his against which they vented their hot
test Indignation; have denounced all men who have
the bariihood to oppose s pretensions nay more their
leaders in whose pure eyes al combinations unho
Iy, have themselves combined to eject lis election
and when cho ged with inconsistency, Gosootb, they
are incensed; it is ridiculous aud Absurd.
There are however, still left in the odd Dominion -
men, who have not bowed the knee 10 this Idol: men
who have always been unwilling, that this man Jack
son, ''should reign over themn If asked wly they
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