Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-03-27

powerful mediator between conflicting opinions but
I'd" scaceiy reconcile entirely and permanently root
eu ana essential hoes ofcclin- On political topics,
"nee The elements of discord peculiarly active,
sensitive aud liable on the slightest occasions TO bo
=" hiouon. There may be ncuTa! ground
winch opposite parties may meet and hold co,nnupun
ana concert alliances but each will be ready TO v off
IRON, the union the moment he regards his own peiu
uces as assacd or the opportunity is offered Of
successful! concert in another quarter The Enquirar
indeed, informs that this Opposition is 'sorcanzed
upon the high grounds of the Constitution it will
support the President "whenever he confines himself
10 the proper exercise of constitutional power for Just
and necessary purposes" other and palmer terms,
whenever he assents to the Richmond construction of
the Constitution, and arrays the power and influence
o! tie Executive Government against the policy of
internal Improvement and the protection of dotncs-
TIC industry We are then favored with the names of
twenty SIX Senators, who certainly never met altore
iner on this constitutional ground before and who, f
'hcI are now all disposed To adopt the Richmond view
oil 'ic constitutional power of The General Govern
meni, have received some lights between the de.
mise OF Tie last administration aud the "first commit
h'caton 10 Congress" of the present Executive.
Again, we are of opinion tha the destiny Of The rrc-
sent Opposition may take direction somewhat differ
ent ircm that which is indicated by the ENQUIRER be.
cause, instead OF having It's origin public opinion
Il Is merely scheme aud speculation of ambitious and
disappointed politicians, who calculate on their own
ability TO give tone TO that opinion That it is not
founded III pubic opinion is evident, from the upeoui-
vocal and frequent disCoDcuts which the PEOPLE have
manifested at the course pursued by the Opposition
during the first session Of the last Congress; and which
begin alre ay to exhibit themselves as TO tho opcro
tons OF the Opposition during the session which has
gust terminated 1t further proved by the labor and
money expended in the establishment of chain OF
presses extending from end of the Union 10 the
Other II pubic opinion is already with the Opposi
oh ali Tins expenditure of effort, the least of IL
Is snpeFerogatory Again it rs proved by the course
Oh misrepresentation and violence which this Oppos.
ton has purchased, both in Congress and through the
channels oil the public press. Every thing like truth
and candour and decorun has been thrown aside 70,
I'tcal morality Las been kicked battle ground
and personal vtuperaiion, and the weapons OF tie cal
iniator, have been the Of riarc resurted TO-
and legnatized by leaders and followers in this tes.
prTate
If the destiny of such Opposition be TO dash tire
and fatal intatuaon has blinded the public iulcmcnt
and paraiyZed The public energy; because the Disguise
winch has been thrown mpurity of purpose has
hcen too arifuy woven 10 be penetrated bv those who
are rot suspicious OF deceit; because the front of in
rigue las been bold and its purposes deep as TO beat
Gown and battle public investigation. We have 10
tear that, confident the Oppsoiion appear to be ia
l"cIr own strength they viii be able throw so
cessu spell over the intelligent people Of this Uni
on required not the power of much mo re mas
tet!y hand" than that OF the Editor OF the Enouirer to
cooV'nce Us that 2G Senators, acting together, can
throw an e!eelual impairment before the wheels OF
government, and produce embarrassment aud distress
/ throughout the country. But have vet 10 be con.
WINGED Chat these 26 designated Senators will be found
acting together, 10 accomplish end so barren Of ali
.vIttuous and patriotic feeling, and fruitful public
calamity; aht they SHOULD have vet To- be pursra
ded that public opinion would either be so inert or in
clcent as not to apply prompt and decisive remedy