Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-12-19
Ertraes ofa letter from. Wasaingson.

am surprised TO hear how much consequence is at
tached 10 the election of speaker. l am egregiousy
mistaken if il has the effect Of influencing 100
the Presideatin election and depends entirely
circumstances il does not, and indeed the stroDg pro
liability twill operate entirely the other IL
pears degree the character this oppo
sition OF tho administration 10 clam every things i.
such couduct to decide the election they will carry
the day. firmly believe that at this very time the adj
is gaining friends in almost every Quarter
OF The union Has clear aud satisfactory eruose
of our nation al ever been exhibited than by
tue Pres.dent's message: more egregious bnnder
mas seldom been committed than by those who have
asserted that this cabinet neglect the public business
Look at the reports from the different ex-
anime them with candour and say fhey bear the stamp
OF negligence. As to Mr.. Adams, he is one of the
most laborious earth. Ills enemies say he is
reciuse scholar, who does not understand mankind
He IS indeed profound scholar and most learned man;
and has too much understanding and has lived too long
in the great world be acquainted and well ac-
quainted with the human character. remember well
when this same allegation lay against MIR. Jefferson
that he was an abstract, visionary philosopher. who
knew nothing of mankind Every knows now that
this was gross mistake, and this mistake com-
United BY bis enemies alone, but by many who in
his condolences. and who certainly completely
der his influence at the very they were making
these assertonsand howev for part purposes sim
lar assertions may be made concerning Mr. Adams it
u all nistake with his excellent capacity,
his laborious habits, his long acquaintance with the
world, can be ignorant of mankind
You viii observe from the formation of the commit
fees that The responsibility of legislative
taaeu oy Lne rmaJorv, or by the speaker for them
This perhaps is right strongly of opinion howe-
YER that the conuncure ia which the party placed
one great deoacy. and requires dexterity of ma
nagement, which must not be influenced by passion
or prejudice these hoodw of the Judgment
The wires must be worked by Of character
very different from any by Old Virginia; her
sons who are here not this SORT she former
ed some on this theatre who supposed TO
behi2d Nv in management, but they gone, 1
Hope TO SEbetter world.
Twas surpriaed TO large against Mr. Giles
when there was opposition to him. ] never sup
posed he would lose bis election had there been regular
opposition TO him, such thing being unprecedented
in Virginia. do suppose however the more expert
enced mc.nbers would look with little jealousy OH the
man who had induced the legislature to declare that
congress had not power to protect the manufacturing
interests of the country, doctrine venture say
which il carried complete effect would lay th,
country PROSTATE at the feet of Great Britain for how.
ever doubtful the ooey of extended tariff may be-.
yet surely surely the pooer of congress. the sub
lecs. cannot be doubted by any sound constu tonal
reasoner.