Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-06-07

coiupsis say, tina: IN every instance where
rae necessity q tc case, rendered il necessary for hun
10 violate either Tho constitution the law he ought
to stand excused BY tbc American PeopIe as he
certainly stands excused with But in arriving
al proper result upon this point, II becomes n
Portan that we shall whether surh
ceSty existed or not, and IL fluid that no such eces
Sty did exist, then every who is friendly 10 the
ni"n Of these States, ought 10 agree IN casting upon
Gen jackson, that censure, which mered by every
violation OF the bond OF Union. Let us then. IN
the III ST place enGure into his conduct the civil
Authorities of Louisiana about the the battle
ot the &tb jso. 1915. IN lie FIRST place lie approach,
cd the Legislative Hall ri the state OF Louisiana and
oy The military power which he possessed arrested their
proceedings, ninlidated the rcpr escuiatives of the
people, and expelled them from their roorps of de-
hberauon: lac Seized and imprisoned EQUALIZER, II
Dieaoer ~ The Legislature, for daring publish.
h's sentiments at the time and thus deprived the
people who had elected Lnuallier of the benefit of
representations" he arrested and Imprisoned Judge
Haii for daiisg tn issue writ of habe0S corpus To
release the body OF ioualler and after having thus
an END to the civil power OF the State, he issued has
proclamation on the 9Th day of March declaring
martial law, when he bad bceu Informed of the peace
on the last o February preceding and the enemy had
He'd iIom the Mississippi. II these things be true,
and that they are, will be seen by the records Of
Tue country, what claims TO republican principles,
can those have, who support the election Of Gene
RAJ 1acHsoh' Or, what sincerity can they bave,
when they profess 10 be champions of State Rights
iHey are indeed most excellent republicans who will
sustain the military power of tie land; aud. at The
Same tne, completely destroy the civil authority
ana civil rights of The peopie They are indeed s7oset
champions Of state right principles who Will give
tne,r appreciation OF measures which PROSTATE every
civ'i power of the states, and make every thing
subseTFien TO military ru! From such republicans
anu such champions q! state rights. NAV Heaven
long preserve US; and may on, happy land be destined,
70 better tate. than passing the hands Of such
politicians fnt alter these deeds Of rashness spring
ing from military power, had been committed by Gen
1ackson what said the congress of the United States
about The people of Rev Orleans in particular and of
Louisiana generally? By referring to the journals Of
lhe senate, under dac Feb. Ilth, 1915, p. 3G2 the
following reson ions, aiming otefs will be found upnp
The subject OF Gen Jachsons lictcry OF The eth Jan
Uary. to
'R's"h ed, That Congress entertain hish sense of
the generosity. hencvoierce, ard humanity Displayed
by the people OF \. Orleans, in voluntarily affDrdng
tfe best accommodations in their power and giving
'the knGes attention 10 The wounded! not only of our
H"n ARMY ou' AIS" 10 the wounded prisoners, Of fall
''ien though vridictive fee"
'.>esnirei- That the President OF the o. States be
requested 10 canse the foregoing resolutions to be
communicated 10 his EZceency the Governor OF
Louisiana, accompanied with request that he
the greatest possible publicity be given TO them fof
the information of the whole people of f.ouisiana.
Here then it wall seen that after Gen Jac, son had
exercised his military power in reducing the whole
II government o! Louisiana; after he had expelled the
legislative power which indeed was the sopereirn nom
ef hau imprisoned ore OF the representatives of the
people and one Of The judges and adj CAPPED the cru
Ell CLIMAX by proclaning martial law, all Of which
must nave oeeD designed by the General traiIorous
inputaons upon the Uhcie people OF Louisiana and
after all these things were el; known to tina opnress
OF the ned States that body passed reso uons hieh
iy complimentary of the patriotism of the people of
ioHsians Thus giving 20 the world, psIpable evidence
OF tie:r appreciation Of and confidence in the very
people whom G sen jackson had ATTEMPTED 10 brand
with trcacherous iafamy.
Nor does the vindctjye spirit OF the Generat stop al
governments; he selects individuals whom he chooses
and Destroys their political char
"cer with rs much ea9ernees as the Lion will his prey
zee me case OF F"!rar Siipwiih worthy ana val
uaoe member OF the Community in Which he iycs and
speaker OF the House, believe whilst the military
operations against the enemy, were going on at NJ
Sieails The character OF this man has been long
known !" The United States for the important trusts
"'cn nave been committed to his charge abroad and
stii osler known to The people Of Louisiana by his
virtues his tsents aud his tnrerurizo s;nro he tae vod
amongst them and yet this has been selected By
''"o' JACKSON Tor destruction, and under crcunstan
ces winch exhibit malignant heart for long after ,hc,
peace "i 1919, lie WRITES 10 Washington when he SUP.
posed That Mr. SkIpwith might be made pn4,masror al
New Orleans, and endcavors TO she,g 10 the appoin-
ting power, hat Skipwu. was s1;for 20 his ro,,yy
whilst The enemy in the neirlborhnod of New
oHeS's.T ms Charge serious character was
c"verly made, not designed public inspection hut
nehoed 10 destroy the reputation Of citizen without
giving MN an opportunity OF meeting aud repepy IL.
-toHtrafy to The expectations Gen Jackson howe
yer, IT has been published 10 the world and not ;,a
OF evidence has been exhibited to show that any the
'e"s' foundation existed for making This charge against
Wfi"oTions CITIZEN What follows? WIZ that Gen
Jackson ~ tins particular case has disclosed 1y1i
nous heart, and UrGiciire spirit, has sought the frs, on
Po'nhty OF seeing reVsaSs, effect which, ie made
Pf'""is communications III which he exhibits CHARGE
OF The most serious character against n WORTHY and
valuable citizen and when denied and proof demanded
more cnn be made TO appear Nor il tins all this tran
'acoD IS proof conclusive, that Gen. Jackson was
sing h's influence at Washington Tor the purpose OF
controlling appointments and if tie would do this yfpp
not IN power, what may not be expected when he IS
seated IN the Presidential Chair? But 10 return 10 the
scenes 81 New Orieans.-D ID any necessity exist for
ae5n@ the deliberations OF the people Of Louisiana
by their representatives. And ,srch necessity did en-
is' VIVA was IT. Gre noi these no Justify the cordnc,
tiea. j. upon the iyfanCs plea Of necessity bound &c
5hS" 'hat necessity! and they do moi ehew it, is
u no' clear that none can be found, and By ooB,e-
qnenco, that the constitution of the country ias been
dfheJ and tramped uoder foot? What necessity exist.
ed for the imprisonment OF LoualIie? What for the
imprisonment OF the uloe2 Eas il coro ,o ,l,;s HAL