Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-03-01
rao&r rnE WESTERN JOURNAL.
TIrrsRUKGH, (PA.l FrB.

ihe readets OF this journal .a,i 10 have per-
ceivcd that, for considerable time past, par,
uaI'y Tor General AcKsoN, and his cause, caDdi-
date "r the Presidency, has declined. w owe il 10
our patrons 10 state, briefly possible, the causes
OF this change, and the which induce us 10 a..
banion II aIioge ether.
One OF tue principal reasons with US for supporting
thc cause OF General Jackson was, i.at we firmly be-
heved IN The charge OF "JIrgala and suIcr brourli,
forth against hiessrs- ADAMS and CLAY In the liptt
III which II strucl. mind, accompanied with the
!act, that General Jacsnn had greater number of G.
ectoTa votes than Mr.. Adams, had come 10 the
conclusion that corruption had produced The result by
placing Adams in the Presidential Chair, iii exclusion
Of Jackson--and the appointment of Mr. Clay con-
artned tie opinion. In this OF mind, W have
heretofore supported the of General Jackson
with honest intentions, but, ale row convinced
under false i'm pro ssi0ns.
We have lately given caieful pcrusal 10 the address
Of Mr. Claw 10 te People OF the United States on the
subject Qi the "G;T9 ain and SIien We haze tarusrd
II with an honest spirit OF inquiry and arc compclied-
reluctantly alnosi-Compecd 10 acknowledges that
It's concinsions are irresistible, tu impartial mind
camJL.y disposed to seek the truth. To this address of
Mr. Clay appended number statements OF Mem
bers OF Congress, 81 nigh rcpu atiJn and unnneacla-
BILE integrity who in the House Representatives
at The hme of c late Presidential election And, al
30 a letter from That Jealous and distinguished
friend of America, General LArAyEy~rE. Since The,
publication o! tins address, have also read lee;
from Col THOMAS II. BENTON. one of the Senator,
of ihc United States from the State OF Missouri and
one OF the most ardent supporters OF GcGcral jack
4on Entertaining we had hitherto done. Tic strouS
es :pciOn against the political integrity 6f Mr.
Cay and MR. Adams, in reference 10 the late PresIeu-
tia election y being decidedly, had almost SAID re
luoautiJ convinced OF the perfect nnoce:ce ef beth of
them, we hasten to acqmst cur own conscience, Is,
awarding to them the Justice they n.cr We Cannot
we will not give currency to malignant SANDERS,
knowing lhCIn 10 be snch.
IN respect 10 the alleged bargain and cn.ruaticn"
oefwesn Mr. Clay aus! Mir. Adams, are nn,v con-
,fs..t tl,.t ,l., i,,u.l H.
We il ttJse pcirgs OF morality and honor
whic very 0u5i;t TO- hulLsacrcd, Ia iecly toe
which have been beIay cd AID 10 do Jus.
flee TO two Distinguished men, who, but for the
ch Irges alluded 10, wnuid have stood highest IN the
list ii American WORTHLESS.
Some of the oveT-Zea0us friends of General Jack
may be dspeasci with (e fiankuess of this dccla-
ration if so, crave the privilege Of asking "A few
questions: Woni' they require iO1ger insist upon
the truth Of change which verify believe 10 he
false? j. there any thing IN the cause OF General
Jackson Which demands OF such Migrant violation
OF ali MOI al principle. !fany friend OF GeneGa Jack.
" III si'c Mr.. Clay, address, and the accompa
uyiEg G0Cumeui*, CAIN ard attentive periisal, anil
en give nerance tu tie unbiased dictates OF his
science he clnnot but wlh the sentiments
we have expressed. In the of a few weeks az
s our paper will afford HIM opportunity Of dc
Ing thisas IL is our Intention 10 publish the address
and documents, Tor tie benefit OF all those who arc
willing read, and have tie moral courage TO express
their cal opinions.
w IN regard 10 UIG Character OF The AJmnIStI at ION
ITSELF we feel confident that disposed 10 seek
for truth and 10 be guided by sacred rnaxns can
read The debates III Congress Tie retrenchm"ut
lutIons OF MI Chiffon, OF Kentucky, without being
himself convinced OF lis pnrify. The respccta-
bic Of the supporters OF General Jackson acknowledge
cd, in substance, in the Of the debate, that the
aCcusatons brought against the Administration, OF cor
rUpon without foundation; and, that neither Mr.
Clay mar MIR. Adams personally, officially,
sweiabe tor the present organization of the various de
parmentsthal the Offices had neither been multiple,
IN number, the emolumenis increased, since tt
commencement Of MIR. Adams Administration, ant
! that they knew Of nal practices whateyer-but
as proper TO inquire. Ia this the friends of the Ad
minstration joined, and the resolutions adopic
| uDnniOt0Usiy.
| With t!,ese views Of the subject and having SINGER
and hearty desire 10 perpetuate Republican, insi
iutions, have TO the conclusion, that it is sli
duty TO support the election of JOuN Quincy ADAM:
as President, and the election of RICHARD Rusn a
Vice President. Those who sincerely in favor E
tie .qne,icn1i &Hstcmof Domestic .U0HUJatfrcs, an
Licrnoi improvement, cannot but the necessity
uniting r he support OF these candidates, in opposiio
/ 10 Sottcrn p licy and the Richmond construction {
: Che Constitution OF the Union
Editor U-esern Journal.
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+ 49, meeting Of the Senators and Repres sntative
IN Congress from Tie State OF New York, held at III
Capitol in Washington, Feb. 19ib, 1928, in coust
quenoe Of The Information OF the death ofs ExceIlenc
/ d. WITT CGINrov, Governor Of the State Of \. Yur
4 Gen. Stephen Van Rensselaer, Of 4 Ibany, was call
ed 10 the Cbar-Gulian &. Terplanck Of tie city OF
I Tok, was appointed Secretary.
The Hon. Martin Van Buren, Of tie Senate addret
I Sod the meeting, nearly in the following words:
/ Mr.. Chairman; We have met 10 pay a tribute nj re
speCt 10 the memory OF our late Governor and dstir
gushed fellow citizen, DE- WITT CLirrox. Some {
our brethren have been kind as 10 ask me to pre
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