Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-21
fnR THE CoNsTETurIoHAL WHlG.
TO The People Of Ttrgii,ia.
No. III.


Unforeseen occurrences have inierrnp, ed nc in a
dressing the subjcc, OF the next Presidential
lection. 60 much has been said on tins subject; by
good writer's in tie phg and other papers, stree q
publication OF my second number that have though,
it hest to desist from the >fnrtner prosecution OF The
plan marked out Tor yseif. in submitting TO ycu nv
humble views
That plan was &c enquire--whcthcr ~ present con
tes for the Office of President of the l. States doe.
III any manner Invoive Virginia principles except So
these principles feenre OF US, 10 choose for
President citizen vino s capable; WHO g hones wac
IS faithful Ia te constitution the lover Of aw aud
Che friend OF arbitrary nle and who wiz command
The respect OF oreign natIo!s:-to eDquItewhat ben
EMS and blessings would probably result 10 YOU and
our common country, !rO the elevation OF Gen Jack
10 the ii'st Office in the world; aud what beDe6ts
and blessings may De ratcnay anticipated from an
other four years administration Of Mr.. Adanls.-ana
lastly 10 enquire, what is the hest mode o. insnsg
tie triumph OF Virginia principles
In consequence OF delay, ~ submitting my views
produced BY causes beyond my CONTROL many ut the
remarks which blended to make, nave been autici-
paed by other writer's 1t is nv wish 10 weary
you, with repetitioDs. Under these circumstances.
Instead of prosecuting my undertaking. will offer
few observations, aud conclude what have now 10
say.
jackson have SAID decisive, and a-sulicrenl, ii.
favour OF his e!eCon--vi2
1s Ii the people will elect him. he triU bring
the gorernmeat back 10 The st1ndiyd cfheGhh. flo.
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ven, that he vii! accomplish ibis important work.
or even eHdeaVor 10 accomplish i: %, yom lind
~ IN bis recorded votes in has general private,
and political character; 10 his letters his political
friends; in his extraordinary reply 10 the C;aTrrua-
Al fRdi17lnn, Which has lately come before yoU: |!
co TO oIber sources Condemnation, you Will learn
mat he Il the friend q Internal fmyrO, epeat a. tic
s'Nes, made by the Federal Government anil viii,
monies drawn from The Treasury Of the J3iru--;liat
he isa frierd OF the Tariff, Of sghai lie calls y,l3-
InriG this letter De. Coleman expresses 0 .
piniona favorable To TauT 4o. oal iniral, irs bui
highly oppressive and pregnant with To 5ne cour-
uy that he is military and aotiing Dose, ana
therefore favor Of energetic government, as hi7
9rioie TIE prOeeS, jeyond doubt
He has gwen pledge, aesnfanCn, even MA wish
or disposition (rutIng aside ability change The
character of tic administration the government.
p0ihe contrary. be has ny kis and declared opiu
IONS soe,npiy bound himself administer ,c gov crn
'noni (if he should live to be President which evil may
FfDd IN his infinite mercy ayerl the same princr-
pos winch MIR. Adams has based his administration
lie Is lanndinaTian III constituting be constitution
u lie sNOntd now change his Whole political creed fci
hc purpose OF getting into the office CT President he
Gst be the hascst aud unprnCipied hynocre H.
wing lie tciI not change. There u.s. therefore, nothing
in al the defamation of Gen Jaclsons friends about
his wish and ability, bring hack the Federal
men 80 the standard of bealfi
ely Ii has been SAID that the election Of Mr. IL.
from Office, and the election OF Gcu Jackson ,v
establish precedent bv virtue OF which ali future Pres.
idens Ot the u. States will be limited one term y,
srrptce Of four ycGrs lf such pyecedcus could BE-
established. having binding authority upou all future
Presidents, and On the People, would heartily :ur,
the friends Of Cen. Jackson. ia establishing IT, I}ui
raunot be done, and the friends Of Gca i;son q.
~ we'll know thai il cannot.
1.-THE Constitution Of tie I States had cx?.e.e!,
provided. that individual Should serve longer dian
four years III jhe OIce o. President, would Ion :hc
friends OF Gen Jackson, IN declaring tbat pruv, lOr
prudent wise, and saiu;arr. But the Constitution !.
silent the subject; and Will allow President 10 be
reelected by the people often they may thinb
III TO tIust him.
General Washington las established Drocefsaf
which Sen. jackson, nor ne friends. eau sna!ie. I
this that the President Of Ire United States MAJ
serve for eight years Il the good people ofthe State
viii elect him Tor Seccnd feru and tat after the *,
pratOn Of his second term Of service lie Dus retire &
private life. Gen. Washington, under the Cunsuir
ton e,nainod n Office eight genrgNIr. JsGarson 1I7
Madison and NJ. Monroe, each, served eight years
tive Office u Fresi3euf.
The CONSTITUTION Of the z. STATES does not Jeclar
Ge President ineligible after he expiration ofhs .s
torr years If e'vicc. Gen Jschson's l1cr's niot
detective IN ihis particular. What remedy do the
i-opose9 To etr' Gen J@Eson, ana 81 course fuf o.,
.Ur. .3da5,e'
The question presents Itself 70 every mindful th
election OF Cen sckson establish any pyccc9cd ,7bc
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