Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-27
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NsOFernOr ylerS communication regard to
letter TO Mr. Clay. We do this not because were
OF the number OF those tho considered formal in.
d!caton from Mr. Tyler ION the contrary
we have from the first, been ncluc To believe that on
the slightest touch OF impartial scrutiny, this netfv
dGir which has been iusidiousv got mp would shrink
AT once 60 lis natural and proper Dimensions but be-
cause we wish to awaken an intelligent and generous
people to duo appreciation OF the temper Justice and
discretion of certain heated par tIans about Richmond
who, III the intoXicaion of their aciious zeal ha,e
been insolcnt enough 10 clept Hsii, cause.-the nc O.
pies cause" II the recent conduct of certain pat
" IN Richmond towards the high minded and patriotic
Tyler, does not the people thai there is some
iing radically wrong al requiring their corrective
hterposition in the spit and organzaiun of the Oh.
position bich has been displayed Richmond, then
we confess that we have greatly deceived ourselves
and aitlo' under such circumstances would not nrc
sumo to that the people conniyeh ut suc!, outra
geous c"nduct, yet would affirm that tlev Justly de
served tue labentable Consequences which must nev
ab!y result from IFS counenance and liberation A
few months since, all parties united coucedinc 10 Ty-
iof possession very rarely 10 be met with this day
an uhoie"iShe@ political reputation. He was re-
elected Governor OF this great State Nv a vote very
nearly unanimous. Virginia with pride and satisfaction
owned him as one OF tie few of leading politicians
who through all the changing, tying scenes of the
political world, had ever remained her pruci-
pies. But, strange 10 tell. many there ale now IS
vehement IN his dcnunciation as they formerly
clamorous in his praise. Whence this sudden This
great change What has +, Ter done TO forfeit the
confidence of lIs fellow citizens. What great and o.
noTmous political sin has he committed, which irnpo-
ses II solemn duty all who reverence virtue
and love their country, 20 prescribe him! WIN I've
patriot bosoms, "f have tears prepare to sir,l
them now" yc have words of WI attn inCa,ny and
death, against the ''who builds his greatness OF,
his country IS ruin, prepare 10 vent them now) w nv
we scarcely know how 10 cilit-hc vcntured with
the utmost Gciic0ey 10 nsnuae, ,rhcn cied upon thai,
vctectea Senator by the General Assembly of V ngna
! in pi eereHce TO AIR. Randolph fixed nrpcinle of
political actioa with him tyL,nic his 7cJtsni 4, scyrt!
Ii the fact, stated, was not notorious we will ven
,ure To assert that no man. however welt established
his reputation for veracity might be, could hazard its
recital without loss of charactcr yes, (o mon.trou
iniquity, demanding Condgn punishment Tyler was
wicked and audacious enough TO de.line against 4
advice OF his enemies, pcremPtorily commanding hi
ifrtcnds not 10 put him in nomination ,cM Mr. Ran
doiphan5 therefore, Il natural, lust a ncccssar,
consequence Of such dtcsable conthmacy, f,yho 5,
stupid aud hardened, 10 doubt it he must be over
whcimcd with abuse, and, If possible driven with in
decent precipitation from the elevated post assirne,
hin by the confidence nj his native state! We canno
treat this subject with the gravity wc! lis Importance
demands; there IS something iIIesatibly ouire an.
idcT oIiS III IT'S prominent features that cannot
the life OF US, Look it full in the face W .out fcelur en-
rising indignation quail before The performance o
an uncontrolled visibility.
TN laush,is OF goodness d:,i OF grace
But To dr grave, exceeds all power of face"
because, forsoo!h Chancellor Tucker Raulolpis hal
broter) felt disncned time SINCE 10 preirdre
RaDdolps chance of election the Sef,ate hy hermit
ting lbs name 10 be put nomination for the same
office, MI RS friends disposcJ take the high
ground, that any opposition TO their avnrite or eve,
any 7lic1uCNfit interference with ms schemes cl
advancement is notiHnS more less than species
OF the ''cirnen l;esH ma isatsn Things have trul,
got to pretty pass ysuct I'yie, cannot ODE,
the unboughI, unsolicited voice of his country calling
im TO demanding his service without subjec-
ting himself to the charges of aposacy unlawful am
biiiop, &C. We blame Tyler far not av inr told the
bold presnners TO their teeth, without reservation O,
decentralization, that Il eiccted he as reui and
10 the State in the Ser,a;c.
EUt "GiaTns ard Flano of CawJor the greatest !,
yet behind" Tyler wrote letter TO his personal friend
Mr. Clay, at tic era Of the Presidential Election b,
Congress exTr ssmg hls satisfaction with tie sesuIt o
that memorable contest. Nov TO maIlc lie tr M, ,
the case appear with e greater logical certainty s
pose we throw the proposition into the form Of :; sy
iogsrn 'his: two years ago, Ter, according, TO Iii
own acknowledgement, when Adams tUas uni..ie{ pre-
ierred hn to Jackson; but MIR. Adams subseouen
course Wis opposed 10 al his TyIe) convictions ofpro
per policy -ergo-T! IeTmus still prefer Mr. Adams
Qud erat demonsti adm! WIe does not feel th
force and cORclusvencss of this admirable specincr
OF ratiocinaon! Aiessrs Richie and Cocci, in tiei
comments on Tylet'5 explanation of the Clay letter
express sentiments towards Adams and CLAW hose f..
rocy might stare even the Gallons heart of the war.
worn veteran of Roanoke. Blood! Blood! Vengeance!
' cn9eance! They are indignant because Tyler is
disposed 10 be cirH towards the members of The adm
nsration They plainly irSiaunic that they consider
Il his duty rs or ScDTioT, 10 denounce all pcrsonaj
or ePistolary intercourse with Mcss,s. Adams am:
Clay, aud TO wage against them uaspu u,c,y Icss
warfare personal, well political, I'LL their removal
from "ths ofpower iCtic Meyharc srptd" shall be
effected They say this the spi,it-and these the
Sures, (which must the Republir Republic can
be saved OniY by the employment Sc I;cans, we are
not sure that it is worth the lreservaon But suppose
all this should fail To 'on the seats of power
which they have usufped' Adam, and Clav.,, ,nn.,
would it be the duty of Senator to bear the Inorr
Of Brutus against these tyrans Their detes,ation
OF tyranny excessive aud deep rooted that we should
diah"""nr their pao;is and love of libe,iy, by even
pausing for reply C*t%t+.
! from the PirGihifn.
Gen f7opd.-We observe from the last Fincasue
! paper, that the citizens of Rockbrdgc lone of The
counties of Gen Floyd'5 congressional d,strct) had
held meeting, at which they passed resolutions decia
ring that the sentiments OF the district were not ex-
pressed by the General, extoftug tie Other conn
ties OF the district to unite with them in sending dele
gates to Fncasc With view to nominate suitable.
opponent This invitation has been acted ON in ALE,
ghaoy laDoter county of the District but il was there
voted that Cen F. does represent the wishes and feel
ings of the people of the district and four delegates
were appointed TO attend the FincoS{e Congress for
Tie purpose OF supporting bsprct ensions. John Foyd
,saitfi the people Of Allegheny, in their cupIonc