Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-05-15

Fon rue RICHMOND WING.

FoR THE RICHMOND WING
Extraordinary scenes an the HePu6f,c.
believe but little is hazardcd III saying that, the
liberal friends OF Gen. Jackson did not expect to-
witness the passing before us, after the
election of their favorite to the Presidency; and
think the 'signs of the times" augur extremely UNI
iavoraby for the continuance OF these scenes beyond
the space of four years.-Never had man fine an
opportunity OF rendering himself popular with all
parties, Gen. Jackson had, when he presented him
SELF before the American People on the fourth of
March last; and, had done much for his head,
or his heart, he would have allowed such an
occasion e. pass, without using it to his advun
tage.-1'he contest through which Inc had passed was
indeed bitter but beng over, his enemies pre-
pared to do justice to his deeds and to give hn Just
support i'll al! his wise ana just acts.-They waited
only for proper occasion to declare that the election,
though mixed up on both sides, with gall and worm
wood had been finally determined, according to our
own forms Of government; that, being ended, the
administration should he Judged of bv its acts, and
they looked to the inaugural Address us the OCCASION
which would be presented to them, for justification
of the ground which they had resolved To take
Tyicy expected to in that state paper, u magma
nmity of tcmper, and libcralty of feeling, which
would cover, III degree the multitude OF defects
which had been previously developed i'll the character
of Gen. Jackson.-But alas how have they been mis-
taken! How mortified and disappointed have been
of the Generals fastest friends! How dark
she prospect before us The address is not only
without any kind and generous traits but, through
ont, It IS marked with harslness, rashness, and men,
ace, indicating heart, ready to take revenge upon
Jackson been that sagacious Statesman, which his
dctve partIans proclaimed him to br, or, had he
possessed that knowledge of human nature which had
been claimed for him. he would have used the fourth
OF March last, for the generous purpose of bringing
together, the divided strength of public sentiment,
and thereby made ii u day of glory to himself and
liTs country.But these views formed no part of
She Generals purpose, and he no sooner fen pouer,
than he forgot r;ght.-His kind advice to Mr.. Mon
roe, and the sterling principles contained in his letter
10 the Legislature Of Tennessee, are no longer re-
hoy M <pIU Nvno, ht,tf
will not do in praCtce--They very GOOD step-
ping stones to power, but when power is reached By
the of these steps, then, indeed, they cast
aside, as being no longer necessary.-Hence the war
of party. which ought to have ended with the Pres-
dcntia election, darker cast, and all before
as has become one threatening, and stormy cloud
The aged, the mf!rm, the Republican and tie Patriot
are, alike denounced, and punished, under the hand
of power to make way for those who the advo-
Gates OF Gen. JackSons eection.--The appointments
made by his distinguished predecessors WASHINGTON
Jefferson, Madison and Monroe to say nothing of
those made by MIR. Adams disrcgardud by the
new Presidents; and in many cases, most unworthy
individuals are substituted for them.-Unversal pro-
scrpton is Loudly called Tor by the subsidized presses
and slany families are left to starve simply because
the father or head of the family, would fall down
and worship the President.
The various Offices created by the constitution and
The laws, intended for the good of the nation are
seized upon, and used by the President as tho
means of reward to his numerous partzans. MANY of
whom unworthy the Office of clsrlship in the
to see their money thus used Tor purposes SO selfish
so unjnst.able, utterly with all the princi
pies of cur institutions II they are, then are tho
Ways OF the Republic numbered, and those who are
Independent enough to and speak Of those thnus
will be forced to arrange themselves in one solid
phalanX, resolved to redeem the last principles of
The country, perish in the atternpt.-It will hn,
i'll vain to wait until al means Of redress Ios
they must speak and act, III time to the Repub
lick or they must prepare to wear the yoke which
is III preparation for them. The OF u Repub-
unless ciJ,pS hi,1 t1,o
government is administered correspond with the
meaning of that name. A mock republic is worse
than open desPotsrn; and a'y change, will be better
than the mockery which we now have. ] ask tire
American people TO examine the principles which be-
long to Republic, to examine the present practical
administration Of their own government and decide for
themselves, whether there Just cause for alarm
Freedom of Speech, and freedom of opinion, are pull
ished by all the means which the Executive can
grasp secretary OF of the departments dares flo
toll The chief clerk whom he finds in office, that he
must go away to make room for who will keen
his 1.-THE Secretarys secrets from the world: and bv
THIS single remark, the people told that all things
IN the war office are to be kept secret from, them
Even preparations against liberty itself Is To he kent
profound secret, until all things are ready for ar
aIon The public offices are public property and no
sccrc o"9ht 10 he attached oany proceedings in any
nt them. We arc told by Aristides, (who for ought
know, may he as conspicuous member of the Totsn
rs Che Speaker hrnself) that the victory ouoI, won
is not secure; that spies must be stationed eyerv
where, and regular information given to the ro,yers
at washington for the purpose Of punishment; that
system of inquestion must be established, which if
submitted to cannot failto break down the liberties Of
The country. But enough for the present; the sub,
lcct may be resumed hereafter. In the mean time
ctthe people look to themselves and prepare for their
own security, for the security of the country and of
The republic. ONE OF THE PT;6pT!P -
F'en'n ne Bcaiurbg Conu1lla!,,
Fhe lion. Tho. p Moore has written q. l,rt-u 6
MS friend IN Frankfort, Ky and published an extract
from 1t, IN whicn ne saws
s Arrtser Colombia, shall receive no salary ,pl
"c'ny enter ON The public service and the nou6tion
Is Geal wal not reach Gen Harrison for months, during