Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-07-16

nothing situation which could offer tea,pta ton
In TO become patriot of ciicuns ances- nothing
20 induce with and cordially support an
administration unless had had the entire conf
denco IN the integrity anu patriotism its head. dc
clare to yoa or that vcTaoy which hope
peached, that lave heard no sentiment escape tnat
distinguished citizen in the most secret retirement,
III the most free and confidential intercourse dunn
ish that conddence-hs acts are before his constituents
Tor their judgment. For SELF soiemnl, aver know
not the man, on whose fidelity TO the repubI,c would
sooner place my hopesthc hopes OF my children, or
Of my country. With these seniiIuente, which Sill
cery entertain, would have been treacbcrv in ne 10
have joined IN the cutlery against hm-I impeach not
the motives Of others, only declare thy own Every /
should form his opinion accord ,ng I:ig-
'nent-and when so formed, it is high aui solesnu di
y--to hlInse TO ms country, and has God, speak
them forth Independently. should despise rny self
and but nj deserve the respect you showing
me- were base enough "o think thing and anoh
or tcl'"-No, let thai seryile be e:i the
cradle insect who conten, with the popularity o! day.
directs his fight by every varying bfcezc.--!ie WHO
seeks robcr and moro lasting fame, wal, with
bun lis conscience and his judgement. and arpeaug 10
time 'e final arhitcr OF human actions Nii await MS
decision without fear--for whether alone or with the
multitude, he feels himself possessed OF treasure o.
which he connot be borrowed for IL placed bey oud
human control. Tut why should unijnd feelings
aptiTg up between Old friends homes; difference
OF op'n"n:- Is the nsepaTab!e lot Of rran-especal
IS in political guestiuns-I: my Judgment, d.spas
sona ely exercised past events, comes TO result
different from tbat OF ohe'sf read that every at
tempt q; republican government in ell past time has
been destroy Ell by one ischievuus rricilte-;f in our
own times and many Of Won recoect it, this principle
has been faa IN signal example 10 the hopes OF
tons signing FOE frecdom,wben great people rose IN
their own strength, and breaking the letters ages
substituted for an iron despom the representative
tP'mcipic--When successful General cloncd with
the aure's OF naUy victories, aud borne along by tie
doatry OF mankind rroffng b, faction and the wick
edoess 81 the times, able at the point OF Tire BAY
mel with some fifty to eXpe from their si,tiugs the
representatives of thirty millions people and revive
terrible desnOtism people, too distinguished
cor iie'T chiyary for %ei for their bora HLer;,
ard confidence, inferior 10 our own, in it's dura
nn--yet by understandable fatality instead Of
crushing ans audacous uSurEcr, patiently stretched out
he'r hechs Tor the yCIeii these things have made
deep impression on MY m:ud, and have satisfied Of
the necessity of endeaycrrng guard against this
dangerous foe to human liberty-whe others so far
tom seeing any moDt'on thcse events, laugh 10
scorn tho counsel they aurd, and content themselves
WIZ saying we not other nen-tha, we will
have no other but successful Captain 10 rule over us
would still seek recall such from what seems 60 be
Their eTTors-r" by caluniny and violence, but by
i respectful appeal TO their reason-an5 induIriur 10
others what exact myself, would respect their mo
tves however might distrust their Judgment. Let us
en cast from Us the observation-disclosures OF heated pnt-
zans and tak'ng truth for our guide and country
Tor our OBJECT with the Constitution the hand aud
the Union In the other temporarily but firmly pursue
the course which our best Judgments suggest-and con-
ding in the blessings Of Providence, yet hope all may
be we'll
FelowChiZnns, appreciate your kindness Ct this
tune the more highly as am about leaving my coun-
Ivy on distant service, to abids among strangers
There shall be compelled 10 draw on memory for The
friendly associations which constitute t,a solace or Info
The events of this day will furnish subject of reccl
lection on which 1t will delight lingcr 1t win re-
member the DAY as the most proFitious TO country
IN the calender OF time, and WHICH your friendship hi.
made go particularly gratifying TO ne
on an occasion like this, feel persuaded YOU will
excuse me indulgence OF an honest PRIDE while state
tnaI have already numbered beyond thirty wears in
the service OF ny county-enbracnn tie most event
int P"r'"d ~ the history Of human affairs s)u
''" '''s long pace OF lime II has been my lot to
cupy many stations of public trust-somp OF than of
high responsibility and IN seasons of great
IN war and IN peace In every gicsaItuds II has been
your good pleasure to. give uniform and cordial
support; and throwing the pail Of forrefIiness over
errors which you kindly ascr-o TO the head rather
than to the heart you come By this last ac, 10 assure
ne That your regard and confidence arc undulirished
ne people OF Orange placed me wien bearGless toy
IN the councils ofmy c0uurr-ticy have been my Sta y
through every ryog scene, and their Kindness has in
creased Win hnc.--Can there &c soy .Lai,s 10 nv
Gra!''Gae In obfdence TO the call oil tn coun;rr +
go 10 perform G!os probably the last u of ms po.
cal lie. feel assured that shall be attended, gitt
yodT prayers that may be honorable 10 myself ard
u5aio' tc my country When shall! have terminated
ana ITS termination If my wishes are consulted sha
axe place on lie irsi 81 uroHeUt,g7hen shsiiLave.
A"a an opportunity CJe witness OF corlparpr the
hSaia'onJ OF The cid world with olcn aud he there
Sy 'o'e Gevoted'y attached Of be po5si5Icl to tie
latter, shalt return with delight to fliGl nrrnns,
nave long entertained o!speDJng among rou in a. no
no'aoe CONDITION OF private citizen in ueace & retire
'Ght me remnant OF my days-is indeed good pro-
whence PeFIn' no 10 re'nrn-bni # bc ohfri5c ;e-
creed, and an earl aud distant grave suffers the to
e'I'" no more ny last prayer will be addressed 20
Heaven that my beloved country inay con;Due 10 bs
the OBJECT Of rs choicest beszings-oeacc, rlcn,r
tH''n aud hoeTiy--and Of which The people Of Orargc
ny native ard much onaearcd spot, may have ,sir m
| Mr.. 3. gave lie i7!!osog toas-lga, The G3c;;ly
Of n1c agents te equal 20 liz kindness aud gratitude
Of the reorle. ''''
i2.h. louisiana AID South CsroIins.--I.ononr j.
theirs for gratitude 10 JeGerson;ey brow, II ~, 9,
-ihcr sister States By words
l5'h' The iar- Without them. OIL! What we're r,an'
- world without sun
The following was proposed rs an amendment TO tI.
last sentiment and adopted: Though les! toasted M,
least III onr thoughts "
VOLUETEERs.
3y JOHN q. Porter Internal Improycmenls-- Vii +
ginia pays the piper, let her Join III tie dance "
bc4jaln'n = Porter The sgners OF the Declara-i