Wheeling compiler. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [i.e. W. Va.]) 1829-1831, 1829-07-15
LETTER FROM WASRING TON.

LETTER FROM WASHING TON.
"WAsHlSGToN, June %, 1929.
Gentlemen-It has been stated that the
measures of General Jackson have render
ed him very unpopular IN this city; and
the statement has been steadily denied by
the Telegraph.-With d view to sustain
that denial, and to fix single fact which
might serve as a foundation for boast OF
the popularity of Gen. Jackson, General
Van Ness, the chairman of the central
committee, who, by virtue of his red tick
cts, in moment OF general CONSERVATION,
was elected an alderman Of the city;
brought forward at one Of the slttings OF
the board, the following resolution
Resolved, That the Board of Alder
men and Common Council wait upon the
President of the United States, on the 4th
of July next congratulate him upon the re-
turn Of the anniversary Of American indie
pendcnce, and express hope and couf-
dcncc tha, the American people will not be
disappointed in the anticipated results OF
the administration of one who has so many
claims upon the gratitude Of the country.
In presenting the resolution, General
Van Ness took much credit to himself,
for having pared down the resolution, so
rs to make It entirely uueXceptionable.-
Ii presented no points on which political
discord could arise, it drew no comParl-
sons, it contained no euIogIes, 1t involved
no political questions. Ii was also urged
Oh the board as matter Of policy TO con-
clllatc General Jackson, who had the pow
cr TO injure or benefit the city, and whose
hatred ouGht to be ayerted 10 this It was
replied, That the proposition was novel;
the time for It's introduction unpropitlous;
that. if comparisons had been introduced
between MIR. Adams and General Jackson,
It would have been Hyperion TO Il Satyr;
aud finally that the introduction OF a me-
mace was most infelicnouS, as the city
could never be driven TO The adoption OF
measures which would not be conceded by
sense OK duty or a feeling Of respect.
4 substitute was thea offered, to strike out
all after the ord-"Rcsolyed,' aud TO
insert as follows -
That the members OF the tTo boards
viii, on the approaching Anniversary OF
American Independence, wait on tic Pres
ltot the United States. for the purpose,
IN common with their fellow citizens, OF
CONCENTRATING him on its return, and pay
ina their respects ON the OCCASION
4 motion had been previously made
that when the board adjourned, it adjourn
ed 60 the sccOM Monday in July, aud had
been carried. rs soon as the substitute
to the resolution OF General Van Ness was
offered, a member, expressing his bcGcI
drat the board would not adopt any rcsolu-
ton of the kind, moved an adjournment
which was carried IN the affirmative.
This circumstance is sufficient 20 show
that General Jackson, although in possess
sion Of power, possesses no popularity III
this city.
.lnolhcr ldct will exhibit the concert
and harmony Which exists between the
President and Mr. Yam Burcn. Mr.
-. Lo ~, inon+ from Boston
rnn, IN this city, rs - witness in the case
of DR.. Watkins, was. according to rumor
IN bo rer,,yod. 4 Mr.. Prince is said 10
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