Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-10-13

pe''H o'esscs every section Of the Cnion--at the f.
''nces Oh The country arc fodrishng-cvery depart
'''oo' oil Inc Government fulfilling its functions with
'o"es'y' oroer and regularity relations with ,be
world OF the most pacific and friendly descrp,iop-op1
Tue "ho'e earth hiied with admiration at our present
eo"u'''oh anu future prosperity. These wonderful
"'"s make no impression on men, who can see nothing
soou uhder The present administration of cur affairs:
ana whose only OBJECT is 10 advance their 6cspcabe
auloioon, and promote their individual agyrandisemopt
Al Tue expense OF the peace and happiness Of the reope
e!o'T Citizens, will you submit 10 these things, Will
you suom't that man who has qualification for
Tue ONCE OF Chief Magistrate, shall be elected to
aaVance the interests of few political advenuers,
w" you disregard he claims of tried and faithful ser
s whose lives FOR thniy years have been ev OF cd 10
TIC interest and prosperity of common country and
whose names are identified with every prominent inca.
sure OF The Government: VIII you disregard the claims
o' such men as these, for military cieftain and
us most OF greedy cxpecan's, who are hanging on his
's' ever ready at his beck anl CALL witt, morbid
appetite Tor the Offices and houors of the Government,
bn' 20 return 10 the convention at Richinrul We
nave cheering accounts from many parts Of the Stale
'"a' Tue people are beginning think and act for
themselves aud arc ready TO pnt end TO the deara
'Suoh OF beng dictated 10 hy tie metropolitan d1na
"scS' VINO have SO long enjoyed the honor of control
ing Tue politics &C the State. They do not choose to
nave their rights further usurpad by few individuals
IN i'cimond who have for series of wears issued tbe;r
tescr'ps with imperial consequence. IA impo,tsp,
'r'Ss Is seen has occurred IL orr political affairs.
anu The self constituted agents of orr citizens bo,,
10 DC dsrobed Of their despoic sway Meetings have
already been held in Frederick lancaster Ioudoun
stafford, and King George and delegates appoined 70
a''ehd The convention in this city, on the 3;l of Jan
"a'y heNt:-and we understand that meetings for
inc same purpose are called in the counties of JeGer
son, Hampshire, Hardy, Caroline Richmond wsd
inoTeiand, Powi'aan, Berkey, Augusta Rockbridsc
Lynchaurg, Campbell, Cumberland, Powhatau. Che,
terheld, Goochiand, and II anover In thi, Civ
meeting is proposed to be held in short time when
triumphant majority of the administration will he
demonstrates, OF talent and standing in society
Let the srsas5s OF the administration theror,re M,
be dishcartcned by the clanours of their o,,o,ent
Our enemies il true. predicting our defeat let
them predict, but letus act The impeus which hoe
been given 10 the Convention ball il daily o,i,;r
strength; and with the necessary information of m.
merits of the controversy new vieor win he infused
into the people and renewed exertons will be made
to save themselves from the ,hreatene, danc-er If mil
tary msruIe.
Fhe Enquirer seeing the importance which is Hkev to
be attached to this convention has been forced n ato
ledge It's Republican simplicity. making this reluctant,
acknowledgement however they eudeavored to enqe
ger Tie oe!ie that The desperate expe-
cheney, which would eventually discontinue and
e'ed' ih'se who have observed the willy ways of these
coF and the little expedieu;s they resored 10 in
e !" S"S'"" 'he'f party will see that their predictions
are INTENDED t' elect and are the offspring that serious
alarm Tor Tie event, which known has arated Them
for the last few weeks.
hnt we are ware that the Enquirer WIZ relv ,rcr
Legislative Caucus, the calculated TO defeat ,.
proposed convention. This machinery so oiious and in
10 tie just rights Of the people, put in opera
'"' and through intrigue and gereem is expected
10 secure to Gen. Jackson the Of Virginia The coup
y'however, has the iniqui,y this measure IN which
ne' privileges have been usurped by few designing men
ihey will no longer be imposed on by this dete.tab %
lcal monser md in the approaching Presidential election
viii annih!a,e it by their indignant denuncialious
s.
The Enquirer of yesterday Iabours TO make il an
pear that the proposed anti-Jackson Convention at
Richmond is not in accordance with the will Of the
people, In proof of this it argues that ia the Frede
ricksburs Distric, Judge barbour was elected over
Mr. Taylor in consequence of his predictions for Cen
Jackson and that Gen. Dade beat Mr.. Taylor for the
State Senate upon Tie ground Admit this TO be
tTue-may not the scEtmcDts Of the people have IN
dergohe change since April--an interval Of six
mon'fs-in which time important developments have
been made calculated 10 turn tie popular tide against
Cen jackson, and IN favor OF the adm nstrat;on, in
consequence of the desrcable attempts Of Gen Jack
'on TO build a reputation for himself by running the
regulations Of Messrs. Adams and Clay Notwih
standing the combined efforts of high in Office to
blast the honor and patriotism of these distinguished
citizens, they have passed tie ordeal uucentamnaicd
and with The renewed confidence and affections of
the people They are placed upon the most lofsy
ern'nence, and will look down with prood indignation
upon the nsdious designs of their enemies AIl no
nest and impartial men will acquit Mr. Clay Of the
allegations made against him By Gen. u and that The
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