Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-08-14

necessary virtue, however splendid hts taientS--hOw-
ever devoted to the cause of his country,-however
important the services may have rendered yet he
Is marked ont as the subject of untirng abuse-as
one totally unfit for civil rule. From this strong at
tachment to military virtues; and making it the sine
qua OF qua affiliations for civil office, one would
naturally suppose that the writer himself had figured
gioriousy Ill the field but five correctly inform
ed the compiler of his biography will not be under
the necessity ofspreading its pages the Eackneyed
phrase off, Battles fought and victories won" But
TO be serious, whoever thought OF comparing Mr..
Z. to Gen Washington The spheres in which those
two great acted entirely urent,-thc
circumstances which called forth their energies in
support OF their country were perfectly dissimlar.
The called TO lead our armies to victory and
conquest foreign oneTy-Jlie other to sustain
in councils such principle ofpolcy as were con-
ducive to permanent interest. against the igno
rance and se!ishneSs OF domestic opponents But
they were alike i'll these particulars: They were
both equally great in their PROFESSIONALLY firm and
lncorrupiibie III their incpes-cquay inspired by
love OF country. Really, when we perceive such
indications as those contained in the paragraph
!erred TO, ciianating from man high in authority,
IN Virginia, have not TO fear that hence
forth, man. however exalted his talents, however
well adopted TO the Office his quaicatons-and low
ever unimpeacha5le his character, have any
prospect OF receiving the support of the 'old domn
ION Tor the presidency, unless his brow is encIrcled
with the halo of military glo V? Have come to
this? Has Virginia fulen So far ben, .;i her ancient
dignity as to bow IN scrvile vassalaye military pril-
cip!es! We cannot admit it. Notwithstanding the
municipal authorities may favor the melton, yet
to repci the idea with disiaia.
he last thing shall notice, is the assertion that
NIT. Clay lii regard to truth, is cunning, inventive,
and deceptive" concluded by promise that "spec-
incns of these unfortunate truths will be given the
next No.. TO the assertion contained in the first part
OF the quotation, the openncss and candour of Mr.
Claws conduct, manifested througha long course of
public life Ito which we have briefly aCverted0 rves
pointed denial. AS TO the PROMISE would smp
~ remind the writer of the old ndagc: "Thcv who
live in lass houses, should never cast stones. 'he
people OF Virginia are not sufcc ntly satisfied with
the geninencss OF certain letter said have been
written, To the author Of Rctrospccts Sc BY one of
the fathers of our republic, a su:f
clei: y OF darkness, at east upon that subject
to make them cautious in receiving any thing from
aim as having from another; when he shall have
established his claim to our belief, by satisfactorily
clearing up that matter, it will be time enough to
make fresh drafts upon our crcduiitv Till then he,
had bctt er beware lest "reminiscences should be
presented to the public, not altogether pleasing his
palate ONE or TIE PEOPLE.
From the Democratic Press
One word to the Seminal about this paper its cd.
itor ana friends. 1t is untrue that we ever talked
about or thought OF attending your Jackson DGm,-
cratic Meetings, this evening" We abundantly
Well satisfied with the course we pursued and the
men and the principles we advocated at the late Pre-
sidental election, and than ever saiis-
fed that General Jackson incapable and unfit to be
the Chef Magistrate of these United States We
are convinced that this also the opinion of thou
sands who few months aro were jealous for his
election. With the original friends of General Jack
son. with those who to TX hun up from generous and
patriotic feelings, have expressed willingness
to act on ull questions only the support Of Gen
eral Jackson. They have commanded our respect
although ii;ey couId not alter opinion But for
those who were KICKED into his support. those who
called him .H,'dcre, those vino compared him
with Nero Gad Ctig tiL, and then cried huZza aud
rode the Jackson horse into authority; entertain
no respect, never protested any, therefore with
them we wish political intercourse. We know
them and they know Us, and that between lis and
then, there is al impossible ditch. We follow Prn-
cple let 1t lead where it may. They follow Principle
no longer than while:t leads to the goal OF personal
interest.
Hhipyilg The Deru ro,,nd tire Sfa,,np-Maor Lewis one
of the Auditors has been regularly years past
reported by the proper Officer cui;cr The National
Journal, TO show the cerity of all this affected horror
dealcao, mentioned the fact the 10th Of july About the
OF I o. y es f,}e" M; account a, the
appearance t.ai Major Lewis detaucraud does
the United States
National Journal well rerarls'We have the satssc-
!on 10 know, ha', by timely notice of the deicaton
Treasury, aud by diminishing the list public defaulters
effected one Reform which will advantage the country
than all the reforms Of General jackson"
The Editor Of the Richmond Enquirer kind soul has dcoy
rrei that President Heads Department reanre re-
taxation from labor, well zine humbest citizen" What
pity this important discovery not made twelve
Itwouh have saved the of Enquirer
great deal OF trouble about certain travelling Cabinet
.4ter. Ga=,
Dr. Watkins appointed Fourth Auditor by Mr. Monroe
and recommended office by White of Tonnes.
see, and MIR. Tazewe ell of Virginia
Nix MAuKyIn reading the following letter from the
raDe James Alaury late Consul of the United States
pool regret that the ctuaie If Jecron-the
friend and correspondent of adso, should have been
prved of his Office make for of the
tive aduto of Hrroa Burr in his attempt dsmember the
Union But ChroH.
E,tac of letter from James Maury our long established
faithful, and universally respected Consul Liverpool dated
10Th June, 1923, to gentleman in Cambridge, Mess
VI have the satisfaction inform you that worthy
-aw (c Rev. Mr. Ware has recovered from the atsucs
bnscOu voyage and has improved his health that
Eacr my elf the Object o! his erand the old country, will
great ,tsmr:, If not entirely, be accomplished.
~ frequently have Mr. Madison's very plea sing letters and
used have those of MI Jefferson whom indeed greatly
of