Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-12-15

tnnabs the IRA civ Office in this
We invite the enemies of Military Government to
stand firm II any ranks however are so GRAY en-
hearted asto sneak TO the other side, under the
impression that il is the strongest let them 60 Such
friends arc really enemies in disguise. They commnn-
icate panic 10 those around them, frequently an alb.
surd aud groundess one, by their own detection.
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Specimens Of Jacksonian su6hmity .-Every one has
heard Of Stephen Simpson, formerly of the Columbian
Observer aud of the Philadelphia Mercury. The
sheet which he sends forth among The people 10 instruct
them in knowledge Of their rights fair sample of
the true spirit Jacsonism. Stephen is now engaged
in pouring oa the full phias of his wrath upon COVER
Shuliz. whose love of country will not permit him
to idolze the golden calf The following is specimen
of his style.
"Can he governor Shulfz) be weak 10 ina
giDe, that The lead away the people from the P-
OAR OF DEMocRArrc Fras, Gen Jackson) into the
black Of Hartford convention toryistn? Fatu
GUS indeed must he be, to cherish such chimerical
such an absurd idea "
'gain he says, AFTER long rgmaroIe about the "se-
cond Washing on"-.'Adams tories and Hartford con-
venton traitors-ihat "nr Sbultz has about as much
influence John Binns, and both together could not
elects CONSTABLE AGA,Nsr JAcxsoN.n Now we think
that this latter passage is little equivoca We have no
idea of reducing Gen. Jacksons qualifications TO the
level Of constable, but there certainly ea great
guPh" between officer of that grade and the presi
dent of the United States. Gen. Jackson's merits are
as far above the one they are beneath the o,ber
Stephen so faithful steward of his masters will that
We would respectfully advise Messers Van Buren, e
Co. HPerchance they should fall out with their prptdr C.
lect, and should go farther "mprovine the press
TO appoint this pretty Mercury his successor MR. sen
ator Eaton, may probably in that way be reimbursed
the fifteen hundred dollars which he SO generously and
periodically loaned TO Stephen, to write down Mr.. I'D
ANS and, write up Gen. Jackson.
Report of.he Secretary Of The Treusury.-We have
hot time nov for many remarks this able document
snhce TO say when readers shall have fully pos
sessea themselves OF lis contents greatly decei-
Feu II It does not produce very general impression
OF the great ability and sound patriotism of the writer
IN spite of the torrents OF abuse which have been poured
upon Mr. Rush, he clngs the interests of his country
With a pertinacity which does him homer He is no
mix and water gosspPng politician, DESTROYS of plea
sing tins or that party, but comes out naufuly and
recommends such measures he honestly believes are
'o' Inc pubic good Ills enemies may go to revie
him. but if we mistake not his report will in after time.
De referred to- luminous view of the resources and
true policy of the country, and will command even the
admiration of those ingenious economists who would
sacrifice the nations good TO favorite dogma Tie
secretary recommends reasonable augmentation of
the duties on woollen goods and foreign wool-uron
hne cotton goods,-upon bar iron, and upon hemp
and ne also recommends reduction of the present du
ties, upon tea and wine. We shall probably have
occasion to advert to this subject more partcularJv
hereafter.
ConUcnsion BW.-We congratulate the friends ,f
state convention, that the patience and
they have hitherto manifested likely TO be reward
ed by submission of this highly nterestioo ores,;on
to the people. The bill passed the House of DIeo.e
an yesterday By vote of l IL TO 60 and il now ro
mains Tor the Senate, on whom the responsibility has
once before rested of rejecting similar measure to
determine whether the fundamental right of refornino
our civil institutions 10 be decided in peaceable and
legal or by Revolutionary violence and tumut
we mean not TO speak in the spirit of dicaton to tina,
intelligent branch of Legislative Department but
mean 10 express solemn conviction that large ma
ority of the people Virginia anxious in some way
or other TO bring this question issue Reject this bill
- possibly the presidential election or some other cause
may Tor time restrain popular feeling, but sooner or
later 1t will burst forth again with redoubed uI yand
may perhaps stung by the injustice of minority now
IN power sweep away some of those aIeut and val
liable features in our constitution, which are all anx-
ious to Preserve-We will not however foebode these
unpleasant results, but express il firm belief that
Tie OIL VIII pass both houses in shape or other
SO as to bring the question fully before the people
10 The EDITORS OF THE CoNsTITrTIoNAE Wire
You will doubtless have perceived in the fIynchburp
vUgDian an &C count Of The Anti jackson meeting n
the courth ouse in Bedford. TWAS day OF mighty
sur IN Bedford the Election of clerk had called Cor;
nearly every freeholdcr to witness the scene The
election was carr red on ua nearly night, when court
adjourned, and Immediately the meeting held near
~ every influential man in the county attended, The
mouse could not contain one fourth he street fronting