Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-04-12


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accusers have, at all times, scdulously shun
ned investigation. In relation to this charge
Gen. Jackson appeared before the public
during the last Summer, under circumstance
, by no means calculated TO advance lis claim
to the public favor. Protesting s:neither to
seek or decline Office and to keep aloof from
the excitement of the times, he became the
public accuscr of Mr.. Clay, and gave to the
often repeated charge Of corruption, the
sanction OF his name. As the evidence upol
winch he had founded his conviction of it.
ruin, he relied OH a conversation held with
-Hr. buchanan, Of Pcnnsylyania, nearly three
years before. This gentleman promptly pre.
sentcd his statement TO the public, irving an
unequivocal negative TO all the material
statements and differences Of General Jack
son No proof has yet appeared to sustain
the charge. Mr.. Clay has, however, accom-
phShed what In most cases is impossible, the
proof OF negative. In Il recent publication,
supported by a body Of testimony irresistible.
ne has put the tllschoo,i of the charge beyond
controversy. We shall not now enter upon
u detailed examination Of this evidence: il
mas been presented to the public in form
/ accessible to qii We pray YOU to examine
lor yourselves; nay, justice to the accused
I '
his appeal.
Notwithstanding the accuscrs have onca.
ged IN the i@noble enterprise of dcStro,inc
[ the WeIl-catned reputation of 4 DISTINGUISHED
man, with the zeal winch interest and re.
/ Fcnge never fail to inspire, an, have made
uneNainpied cxertions to procure testimon,
vi ch might be distorted INTO the scInblanct
/ OF proof, they have wholly failed The,
now attempt to sustain themselves by tho
1retchad eXpedlent OF drawing forced infer
ences, untaVorabie to the accused. from til,
inct, that NJ. Clay voted lor MIR. Adams. an,
that he, win the advice aud consent Of the
Senate, appointed Mir Clay SECRETARY @
state. 70 this attempt. and 10 the iluputa
tons made against Mr.. Clay, in all thciy va
rieuoS OF form. we oppose the body Of evi
dencc before YOU, confidently believing tina
1t contains triumphant vindication of III,
conduct and character Of the distinguished
citlz2n whom You have delighted 10 homo,
Tor hIs talents. his services, bis integrity anc
ms patriotism. We are persuaded, that i
any OF YOU have heretofore INDUCED s,lspi
cIons against him. YOU viii not fall 10 re
nouncc them. y magaanimous peopl,
| (wthout distinction Of parties will accor,
the need OF praise 10 the accomplished quail
itlcttlons and mCritorious services. and rc,,
der justice TO the character and fame, OF llici
tciow-cltizcn, who has been their able a,l
, vocate, and unwlycr!ng friend III theT mos
pcrlious political conflict
Former party distinctions have almost en-
trcIy passed. away, and perhaps there wa
nj no tine very material difference III prii
clpic between moderate men Ol both partiG,
) y G have, 1T least, the authority Of Gen
''aakS"ii, for saying. that, u early a. the YEA
1917, the distinction betHecn Fedelalis;
! and Republicans WAS mcrcl, nominal. Til
high cosnmen,latory lern,s in when be tAcr
; wrote t" Mf Monroe, concerning NJ. Adams
arc yet trrsIi in oUr recollection Nor huy,
: We forgotten his very earnest recommends
tIoa OF distinguished Eederalst OF Soul
Carolina Tor Tie otiico OF secretary at " ar
I'D opposition To the revolutionary hero anc
! veteran Nepnbiican, the late Gov. Shelby, o
, kentucky. He know, that nj this day. Ir