Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-07-17
Mr.. JOSEPH NOURSE.

S's'0 VI VIC MI NOurSe has been ranked
among the dctauers, i'll all probability, most unjust
y. Its the studicst object at Washington, exaS
gcratc the number of delinqncnts and to represent
things as deinqucnces, which all former admnst ra-
lions either sanctioned permitted in order to per
snade the people of the corruption of the late admin.
straton, to gain cred: for the vigilance of the new
and to induce public belief in the Justice and nccessi.
ty OF the proscrptivc system In the same spirit the
reputation OF those turned out of office is attacked
by the administration presses. Messrs Green and
Ritchie would persuade the world, that no defalca-
ti"n was known in the Government, until Mr. Adams
time, thus wishing it to be inferred that his admins
tration screened and protected defaulters. The lat
ter Editor knows better than ths-he knows, that
defactions have occurred under all administ ations,
he knows it personally. Why did lie not formerly
mpute 1t criminal to Messrs Jefferson Madison or
Monroe, that Of the officers appointed by them
had committed peculation? Why was the usjious
argument reserved to be used against Mr.. Adams
that because peculation committed under his ad
mnistration that he his adninis ration were to
share in the ignominy? We wish some person a,
w ashington would publish u list of delinquents, for
the purpose of refreshing the memories of some gen
flemen. With all his purity Gen jackson has APP
pointed one defaultcr office, CIV. b. Lewis and of
,
merely detauter, but guilty of the additional mean
ness of attempting evade payment by scurvy le-
gall
flEIGirs GtoRGkrowy,)
| June So 1929.
Sir: acknowledge receipt your conluncailon OF the
reply your remark that the duties of my agencies
''are or be performed during office hour would
pectiuy the fact, that for years, portion
that usually devoted to have necessarily occupied
by me III arranging the accounts audNouce and i'll other
abors connected with those a9euces Indeed, in the perform
at the duties attaching them, every sacrifice
has been made, particularly
the offices of Government which the
Paynaser, but euaernaser, procuring means OF
transportation Sc and fact that by his exer.
tons IN 1919, great part OF ie Treasury records PFC
would observe compensation services
allowed TO several individuals tie Seat of Government
which, comparatively, but little labor possibility called
for and in which no loss Can be incurred
Whilst deeply regret any difference OF opinion with the
loss, difficulty and responsibility my agencies
but confirmed my of the justice Of for
dsalIy retcned will, trust made satisfactorily appear
will show what my early impressions upon sutjac,
] have the honor to be your obedent servant,
Hon S. D. fyeuAM, Secretary OF Treasury.
u The following extract Of letter from the
respondent of the Charleston Courier corroborates
what is at Washington well known, that Mr.. Van
Buren, has little influence in that Cabinet, where he
expected to bear down all before him. Col. Towson
is member of that irresponsible BODY, the Wash
in~ton Central Committees which has exercised rue
most extensive influence over the President and his
appointments.
WismSGroS June 81
circumstance which has lately here affords
happy illustration of the assertion repeatedly by
Telegraph, that there is the utmost harmony among
hers of the Administrations removal and an.
pontnent the effects of the combined wisdom the Ca
net acting delightful concert r. Hams Navy Aren't
Boston, who party in on which
indictment found against DR. Watkins founded has been
ris be removed from Office the close pending
stgaSon. The place Immediately applied for
Prince who after receiving from Mr. Van Bien the posi-
tive that he should have the
might return home and make his arrangements, left city
Col Towson, with whom Mr. Harris CITY, hear
of the circumstance, started very compacent
see General Jackson the subject On stating he
heard, the General informed him that altogether
mistake At the request of Col Towson however espac
ed Of his confidential aids Mr. Van Buren, make
inquiry the facts 1t then appearG1 that commission
actually made for MIR PrnCe-and the statements
placed beyond doubt The immediate inerposion of
the President then and the
commission has gone Mr. Prince that made
his arrangements purpose As he expected Mr.
Van Ruren feel cnmfnae under these and
pGaed manifestations He will have enough conceal
his real feelings until lie give them without injury
his future prospects