Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-03-06

lgeAcer OF Tuesday, the subject OF the great
crowds VINO throng Washington at present, and the
motives that attracted many of them there obserses
There at present great strangers in this city,
every degree in lie from the Of wealth and leisure
takes the occasion of the Inauguration of President
visit the Seat of Government upon men and things
with his own the hubest of the supporters
successful candidate who os here crowds in the vain hone
OF reward Tor services which they believe themselves have
rendered during the campaign II painful think how many
there are even OF those WHO have claims Office vino
must necessarily rer home disappointed because rewarded
and dissatisfied of The situation of the President elect
iei lar IRON being cnviabe In fact, until things settle
DOWN INTO quiet and regular train his elevated station
10 INN but splendid misery exposed he be,
REJECT and impossible grant.
We do not feel the pain that the Intelligencer
speaks OF at the disappointment which thousands of
the office hunters doomed TO experiences; at least
our sympathy Is limited to very few of men
whom we know to be honorable and meritorious.-
On the contrary Our sensations the occasion, are
decidedly agreeable; knowing we do some indvi-
dual cases, and hearing Of many Others in which ex-
Pectations OF preferment have been raised by the
performance of the diriest party :rork. we rejoice
that these gentry will go home as they came, EXCEPT
with their eXpences subtracted, and dsappoiut-
ment where before all was joyful expectation of at
tanning the stations of more deserving men. We are
glad the Hero has it not in his power to reward all
his tools.
On Monday, the II. of Representatives refused to
reconsider the vote rejecting the bill for the relief
Mrs. Decatur
On Monday, Mr.. Randolph, through the Speaker
obtained leave of absence for the remainder of the
session, ia day and half) The Honorable gentle
mans punctuality in attending his seat has been SO
conspicuous that his absenting himself from the
House for the space of Sc hours, must be deemed ra
Their remarkable. His motive was no doubt to oct
an excuse for not witnessing the parade yesterday
FIR the UI, ard such other papers az hare potl1osm
TO THE NON-FREEHOLDERS OF VIRGINIA
FeowC Citizens You have remained DISTINGUISHED body
OF the formation of the Constitution of the
State You have bsen patiently waiting yet anxousy looking
for the arrival of that period when you should those priv
egeS secured to which you eemen entitled Although
yon have the physical power you have preferred
acquisition of those rights which, by and the doc
n:s Contained m the venerable bill org much
entitled as the landhoders, many Of whom view you as an
inferior grade of You have been thus patient under the
m COM cton that the Convention which has been for many
years spoken OF would when formed allow you participation
IN the Government But gentlemen, your hopes fear have
been esHe The General Assembly, who nave the subject
OF organising Convention ''N~ consideration, sec,
determined not to suffer to for that con-
certainly retain the freehold the new CONSTITUTION
II then the law organising convention should finally passed
upon your rights, uIstI3IC
VIII then be completes unless you should like the strong man
rise in your might, vindicatc your by force and put
Hight your iibera and unjust oppressors. Are you wii
fellow Citizens to submit without struggle? you wi
that degradation shall be complete? YOU Willing
your CHAINS should be riveed you forever
10 gain your eedom And you willing that a pver,.,
order OF should lord and prescribe the
laws and constitute by which you governed Enot
III the name OF Freedom! in the of sacred
LGer in right of the blood which your fathers freely split
in the Revolution, for feedon-come assert your
rights il is time something should be done II is time
that umberng patriotism should awake, put her armour
and demand her rights Many of the eciIolders
rights mjuy withheld, and will hail your everarce with
JOY Every who loves Liberty viii cheer with the
voice OF patriotism ard help you victory. Then my fc-
lowcZenS, let town, county, aud hamlet and vii
age, let ncghbohood IN this wide extended State
patriotism Is loved desPOisD hated, join the sacred
cause Nothing wanted but action, and he
demand his rights when they in jeopardy deserves
upon candidates for every county-ct
those counties who have larger population send
gates their numbers entitled the smaller
countieSlet town which has population equal
small counties also SEND delegate: will dispute
numbers knows lis numerical strengthened
then members entitled county
and owne these delegates i'll the capitol in CITY OF
Richmond the first of June next, convention and let
them frame constitution In the election of members, no
participate, and Your never
give freedom until is taken by force they love power
and will hold TO As long there loop remaining which
10 hang hope of keeping subsection Then and all
rally to the polls, and let oppressors feel your weight
a FRIEND OF EQUAL RIGHTS.
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