Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-08-25
For THE CONSTITUTIONAL VINO.

For THE CONSTITUTIONAL VINO.
As Frs inan, interested in the preservation of
those principles of Government without which no pco-
pie can be either happy or free, have read the facts
disclosed in the National lntelligencer of the 9Th in
slant with concern and apprehension Let confess
to you that have not been among the number OF the
artzans of the present Administration of the National
Government. i have entertained the belief that we
should possess in Gen. jackson If elected ndepen-
dent and honest Chief Magistrate who would neither
be governed by weak, designing interested men,
nor permit the strong passions. which must allow
him 10 possess, TO endanger the peace or cornprum
the honor Of our country.
The editorial article contained in that paper has con-
trbuted, If not to undeceve at least TO awaken ap
prehension. FACTS ARE APPEALED TO NOT GENERAL
I.Y Aud THESE FACTS ARE OF IN ALARMING
CHARACTER.
Allow me, briefly torecapitulate some Of those mos,
prominent
l. II would then, from those disclosures, that
there persons in the confidence of Gen. Jackson,
who the liberty of giving their acts the
sanction of his .NHme and who revise. alter and amend
The acts appearing IN his name, when their doing
was without his knowledge, and unsupported by has
authority Ii is alleged in that paper that memorial
of jackson 10 the Senate Of the United States
after IFS presentation, and while Gen. Jackson
Tennessee altered ESSENTIALLY, in its piraseology,
by the friends of Gen. Jackson. If this be true it
proves that there who have the power to con
trst his acts reeise his phraseology power wholly
inconsistent with that independence of conduct which
should characterize the Chief Magistrate Of this Union.
the friends who assumed the responsibility of acting in
his behalf and in his name may for whatever the pub
lie may know, remain in his confidence.
For my own part, will not give my support 10 any
candidate, whether for the lowest or highest Office who
is under the necessity ofsubmtting his TO the die
aton revision of any set of men, not known
TO the Laws-the effect OF which would be that G en-.
Jackson mi h be President, and another mig be iis
biographer, ananuensis privy COUNSELLOR and actua
mover of the whole Executive Department.
9. The next fact is that while Gen. Jackson's mill
tary conduct was under examination by the Represeu
taves of the People one House and the Representa-
tiv es Of the States in the otber-while mai ory o
the Virginia delegation in the House, pronounced him
guilty OF these charges-and among this majority will
be found the names of Austin, Ball Colsoa, Lewis
| (Wm. ~ Mercer, Nelson, Pegram, Pnda Pleasants
Tucker Tyler-of whose intelligence integrity l.
Yrgnian, Justly proud!-while they we're support.
ed this belief by the concurrng opinions of Senators
and Repres whose ability mpartiav and in
dependence no will dare to question-and OF this
number Loundes, Clay, Burrill, LacocS, Cobb,
and Eppes:-whe even the President of the United
States had in effect declared that one of the acts
mitted by Gen Jackson had endangered the peace OF
the counry and that the riendly relations of the Uni
ted States with Spain had been preserved by ordering
the surrender of the posts, which contrary TO nstruc-
tons, had been invaded and taken: Gen. Jackson.
nevertheless left his command without ORDERS came
10 the OF government, and denounced punishment
and vengeance upon those who under the authority of
the People and the Staes were then enquriug into the
legality Of his conduct
IF this be true more daring attack never COM
mted upon the personal security ofindviduais, the free
dom ofdeIberation OF the Legislature, the
of our political institutions II one member Of either
House of Congress may, with IMMUNITY, be threatened
or inundated while acting in the discharge of his pub
lie duty have already alleo into the state which
all Republics have fastened. daring nsurper may,
al any time, the reigus Of power. 10 matter by
what means the freedom of elaboration is assailcd:-
No matter nv what motive public servant is induced
TO swerve from his duty, whether addressed his
arice or his ears-the moment it receives the
ton of public approval, our liberties are gone:
ter will be found!
g. II would seem too from tie facts disclosed that
a direct attack made on the authority and dignity
OF the Senate itself | am free te declare that If il
shall appear from the publication Of his memorial that
Gen. jackson has attributed improper mofices TO the
Senate, insung the inquiry, or TO the Committee
or the individual members of the committee, prosecu
ting the inquiry under their authority If any expres
sions have been used By Gen. Jackson which, if used
with impunity by the humblest citizen, whose conduct
might be the subject of Judicial inquiry, would pros
tratc The authority Of the laws, contain attack
upon the integrity independence Ct the court
would not only think him unworthy of the station to
which he aspires, but among the most dangerous cit
zens of country. If he can have done this, he has
by his EXAMPLE, inflicted deeper wound upon lis
country than the victory at New Orleans will be able
TO heal.
To enable the public to read and Judge for them
selves let the original memorial be printed: let il be
printed FIRST presented let the alterations, made with
out the concurrence or knowledge OF Gen. Jackson
appear. If an opinion has been uttered by Gen. Jack
inconsistent with the rights of the States the
perfect freedom of Representatives enquire and
decide upon all questions affecting the rights, the L.
beres and the happiness of the people, ought be
known. VirgDians should be ASSURED that the man
upon whom they would confer the command of their ar
mics and uaves has resisted condemned the
civil authorities Of bis counry and that in eieyatna
Cen Jackson to the Presidential Chair they DO no
contribute to tue overthrow of freedom.
yiRGINIEN6Is.
Cosisfency--AIa6y of the newspapers which adyo-
Gated The election of Ms Crawford, clanorou
in Directing to Mr.. Adams, because he was elected
say they. against tie u Of The nation, II will be re
mombered That Mr.. Crawford returned 10 the House
of Representatives, with ii electoral votes only les