Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-05-26

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EDWARD b. HANNEG AN has been appointed Post
master at Washington, (Kentucky) in place of Mr.
GaEEN, ,emored The individual who has been
punshed' IN this Instance, is old man of unrn.
Peachable character, whilst his opponent has nothing
but his Violence to recommend him.
MAURICE LANGHoRSE, who has been removed
ron the highly Important distributing Post Office
at thaysViiIe, III kentucky commanded Volunteer
kifie Company from Bourbon County during the lat
war lie was among the first to take the fie Id and
discharged his duty IN i handsome and gallaY,
manner,
| rrhe Kentucky Reporter adds, of this remorld
ocer as follows: at the time Of his dismissal from
once he enjoyed the esteem and confidence of al
parties we never heard aught against him. EXCEPT
iat he cvaded application of the citizens Of ays-
'Nie TO prepare public dinner for Mr. CLAY at his
mouse, lest 1t might offend TuE POWERS THAT BE-,
aGa give them pretext for deprivng him of his
oR'cei ana this, though evidence Of his weakness Us
poitlciau, ought to lave been regarded by the
&ostInaster General yenal offence. We have
the authority Of gentleman Of this town for stat
nig that Ny NJ LEAN llate Postmaster Genefuil
cohs'aered Gaptan s-anghorne one of tile best Off
GERS in the Post Office Department. and expressed
Puhciy on board steamboat hope that he mich,
not be removed, the public interest could not be
promoted by turning out officer who had dischar-
much ability.
This 'rso.m.'-''Oh Liberty, what crimes are
committed in thy nan.e!''l
From the Petersburg Late!ligencer.
Fresh removals from office reach US by every mail
Tine newly invented principle of"1eform" appears Ia
be Inusng Itself into every department. ofthe Coy.
crument; and none, from the highest officer who holds
ms commission during the will and pleasure of thu
PRESIDENT, down to the humblest Clerk who NAV be
suspected OF the crime of thinking well Of the
'St ADMINISTRATOR are exempted from its search.
ing operation The time has been, when Eaiti,fi,:
discharge OF Public duties was the surest passport In
the favor Of Administration lust cominr into my
err ou! things nave alteredtile highest requisite for
fGtalHing or obtaining Office now, is the production
OF evidence OF having been clamoFous advocate for
tie election OF the present Chief Magistrate Tai
ets. integrity, and devotion to duiv can no onrer
shield an incumbent from the proscrptive effects OF
policy which Is revolving to the reuubIicar
character OF our institutions it is destructive to the
freedom ofoplnons and dscreditable to its authors
AMI the sycophantic presses who daily insulting
the people by ehdeavoring to render the nauseous
drug In some degree palateahe.
The proof OF these degrading facts is too plain ana
paipable to be mistaken. 1t is to be seen in the Of
I'ial acts ct the Executive ITSELF and it is not there
iofe to be wondered at that the policy should be fol-
lowed up by subordinates, who, By this time must be
sensble OF the very slender tenure by which thew
bold their stations. This policy has only TO h..
stretched little farther, to convert the filing of
public Office, which has hitherto been considered :.
mark OF distinction into badge OF degradation and
seIV1lty. We think however, that we are not mis-.
taken IN saying that redeeling spirit is bcgiunno
| to pervade the public mind. We think we parceivs
1t III the altered tone of few independent presses
who zealousY supported the election OF the Pregi
dent We think too, that we perceive i, in the ate
ed language and averted looks ofmauy of his arnes.
supporters. Ii the people can be prevailed on Ia
take tho future consequence of .; stcI.. into
flous consideration, and view it il all its aspects AMI
all Its dctorrnes there may yet be some hopes thai
It VIII be arrested III its wild career, before il totally
destroys thai independence of action and Of opinion
without which freedom is mere uockerI.
Sales cf Tobacco az the Public Hare House, ,fIa,
20th and 22ld.
hhds nj * .
80, at %, 3 at 90, Mt = so, 9 at 7 @5 Cat 2
at 30, at 25, 3 at 6 90, at , 90, j at s 30
at 80 at 4 90, al 80, 9 at q co. aatA go
! at 1914 at 90, at 4 10, 2 at 60.
KEFUsEp.-3 iihds at 81 20, Q at 4 90, / at 90,
: at ) 70, 4 ats 10 3 at so, at 9 70, l at 3 CO.
900
Things by Mciy right Names co!ored ladv I'VE
use the common parlauce,) went into store the 9th
er day. and asked very civly for e, coloured stock
ngs, wncn the obging shopman cviliy handed down
bundle OF Jet black, to the small discontinue Of
the damsel. 80 say the English papers, but we have
latterIy believed the received opinion was that mel
ther black nor white were colours at all. However
it is mere question CT optics, and not usEr specta
cics Oh any color or power we are not able to pro-
hounce upon it.
Dog Henlmg.-It seems to be the fashion OF The
Gay to consider dogs and umbrellas ITS the common
property or mankind in general In reference to the
propensity which many well meaning individuals have
OF approplatug to their every stray animal
that happens to fall III their way the following lines
were written and engraved upon the brass Icck1ac,
of favorte dog
Seot not, ulyyelf md coglr--
Both 6aretv NORTH n dollar:
Puppies siOuld beJrcud each oiyrr-.-
ST dis home heg, dearest trobey.
! Tls6iop.--"Why in such bury" said ,rar f.
acquaintance, Sir, said the man II ina We lro1rlt
mem bonnet for my wife, and fear the fasEion NAV
change dGforeT gcthome.'