Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-11-24

The tone 10 9ro c Gpio1a nol l.aiclmng, ike most
uoi,t', ans catch thr popular breeze and then ,o
sal 'h,ch ever way blows be is conspicuous for
tS.snt and eioquence; the presiding officer for ma,
F2a's of - lost numerous branch CT ,o legsla-
iuvs y The ~ { and the purest government i'm h,
-sgc'I over whch he presided with so much dignity
G~Hiiy ana 'npartality to the appreciation
aoi confidence oi all Parties, times ofthe great
est political excitement: when they see such men,
Charged with the commission OF such act which
would he dSgaceul OF the veriest pre,ender of COM
nnn honesty they must, and will demand the proofs
What then are these proofs Are they TO be found in
Size attempts which have been made by Gen. jackson
2o6 his friends to prove that propositions were made 10
nan by the friends Of Mr.. Clay? Every witness they
have summoned has failed hem and if they prove pro
positions wore made either side they prove that The
came from the friends of Gen. jackson Are they To
be found in MIR. Clay's previous opposition TO Mr.
Adams! III s true that he had been oppnset to him
out he was much ulure opposed 90 Gen. Jeckson for
he had denounced him IN terms bitter aud unedu-
vocal, that all intercourse, even of the common civil
ties OF life, had been broken CT between them for ma ny
Years. and IN the opinion of your committee, Mr.
Clay would have rendered himself much obpox-
'ans 10 the charge Of corruption by voting for Cen
Tran tie did by voting for Mr.. adams Are they 10 be
iound in the deception of the office of Secretary of
state: Having been instrumental IN The election of q
person whose political opinions he did not altogether
approve of, and having it in his power, by accepting
the first Office 10 ms cabinet, 10 exercise considerable
influence perhaps give direction the whole po-
Icy of the administration, it duty which he o,y ed
his country, and 10 the western people particular
who were anxious he should DO So TO accept that office
Had he refused il, lie would have been denounced as
another ia las, who, after having been guilty of act
of aerfdy, was too cowardy TO retain the reward OF
his tieacheu
Upon candid and impartial view therefore of all!
the circumstances in relation this charge your com
ntee feel themselves warranted in pronouncing it 10
be unsupported by any evidence, either positive or cir
cunstantial and one, from which great and magma
nmous people should turn with feelings of disgust and
dsda;n.
Your committee having thus examined into tie Oh
jeciOni which made 10 the policy of the present
administration, aud shown they hum5y conceive
that they apply with equal force Gen j. and having
also, as they believe reuted the charge of corrupt
coalition between Mr. Adams aed Mr.. Clay, they might
here rest their cause for they hold to be unwise
IN politics. is in private liie to change condi-
lion, unless there be reasonable prospect of benefit
ing by the change. But, independent of all this there
are objections 10 Gen. J. which do apply Mr.
Adams; indeed your committee might well say to any
other in this country. Ills temper his CORNER
habits of life, his total destituton of all talents
those Of purely military kind his many and repeated
acts OF Individual oPpresson and Of violation of the
Jaws and c1nstItu;ian, in the opinion OF your commit
tee should forever forbid the idea of his being called
preside the destines OF great and free neople
Your committee would not be understood as entertan
nag the belief, that Gen j., it elected President would
sUtgert the liberties of hrs country. They trust in Cd
That there Is degree Of energy the government and
oi virtue and devotion To liberty the people which
'ohid DE sufficient to defeat every effort which might
be made for that purpose. But they do witness, it'll
deep regret, the influence hch the admiration OF mi
htary glory, that bane of every republic which has
hitherto existed, Is exercising the people OF this
country; and they cannot but consider the elevation
of military chieftain, "-of who has on many
occasions eYinced the temper and disposition of mi
Hilary despot,-to the highest civil Office in the Gift
of free people, dangerous precedent, and as
sugurng uniavourably to the permanency of their
government.
ResotOed, therefore, That the election of General
Jackson to the Presidency Of the u States is ar event
Tnuch TO be deprecated and that will use all lawful
and honorable means TO prevent it,
ResOtoe1, That alexander s. Henry and Geo. w
Nelson, Esqrs be appointed Delegates TO represent
this meeting 10 the ant-Jackson convention, to be
holden in Richmond on the 9Th Of January next TO act
IN concert with the Delegates appointed at Lynchburg
and Leesvie, in this county.
Lees0ired, That Col 1iex .4us;in, Meredith Lam.
beth, Edward Wthers Richard Perkins, Adam Gle
1ients Philip Payne, Samuel VI. Scott Joseph
Scott James iiendrick. Mai. .4iIen Wylie and John
alexander be appointed committee of correspond
jence who shall have power 10 fill any vacancy that
may occur in the delegation TO the general conyen
uan as aforesaid, and 10 operate promoting the
1,iacts Of ibis meeting.
i2csoiged, That these proceedings be signed By the
chairman and Secretary, aud that the Editors of he
iynchburg Firginan, Constitutional Wing and Rich
."ond Enquirer be and they hereby requested 20
puos the
ALEX. AUSTIN: Chai,'l.
H. I2NDRICK, Sec'y.