Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-06
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MONDAY MORNING, APRIL 9, 1929.
FoR ran CONSTITUTIONAL WHio. 4
Economy Is a gosd thing;
Good In a subject, better m 4 kim.

Messrs. Editors: Aycrsc to public life, feel con.
sidcfable repugnance ut all times, in obtruding N.Y.
self on the attention OF the public; but feel CON-
strained by indignation at appointment made by
The present ncuben Of the presidential chair 10 yo-
late my accustofned reserve. W -
The public will, no doubt, bear in mind, that An
drew Jackson was supported for the presidency, By
the greater and more respectable portion of his sup
porters, on theground. that he would rotrench the
expenses Of our government, that he would cleanse
the Augean STABLE and restore our government to its
original simplicity We accordingly fnd him
preaching up the doctrines of reform and retrench-
,dent, in his pithy Inaugural. But have heard il
said that foot can preach good doctrine but it re-
-luircs wise man to follow it. Let US see if all of
the nclpent acts OF his administration, accord with
the first expcctati, rs of his supporters Let us ex-
anine If he Is likely toprovc himself the wise man.
and second Saturn, under whose golden auspices
the iron age is to be aboshe!. Though opposed to
ms election was predetermlnedto support the
sures of his administration far "a they were con-
ducive to the public good, and my humble abilities
would avail | esteem ieas duty OF every citizen,
enjoned by every consdera ion Of patriotism to sus
tam the saiutary measures OF the government of his
country and the part of actious opposition to en-
barrass any measure, of government from considera-
tions of prejudice against the men, who administer
It "Principu, non nominees is the motto which
should regulate our conduct, in political affairs
Gen. Jackson has been elevated to the highest Office
within the gilt OF free people, by the unbought suf
rages ofhis fellow citizens. 1t is the duty Of those
who were hostile to his elevation to the high trust to
acquesce IN the demonstration OF the popular wish,
and give reasonable aud Jealous support to the ben
eficia measures of his administration. And though
the selection of his cabinet may be highly cxceptiona
be to men, and far snort OF the peoples expecta-
TONS yet it s our bounden duty, to support and ap
prove his administration, long as the government
IL Judciously and economically administered But
when the great interests Of the country are neglec-
ted or misinanaged, the public mony lavished on
favourites to the prejudice OF the connrys DIGNITY
hold it as high and important duty in the patriot
TO animadvert against such misinanegemcnt neglect
or favourItism.
no doubt, viewed with deep interest and surprze the
recall of Gen. VIM II. HarrsonZ and the anpoin. :
ment OF Maj. Thomas Moore of Kcutuchy, in his
stead. Cu bono' Surely not the peoples THUS sthe
government unnecessarily put to the expense of two
missions, to crafty the cupidty of one of General
Jackson's favourites, and partzan who Distinguish
ed hinsefby his violence OF denunciation against all
the supporters of the then administration. man of
yesterday raised TO the top of the pot by the ebu
htion of party ZEAL unknown to the country till hi,
gross abuse of the Thanking privilege, and who has
never rendered any signal service to his country,
appointed TO Office, in exclusion of man celebrated
u orntor and who led the emhattled egions or
his country to victory and retrieved disasters
the late war brought on by .he cowardice Of Hull,
md the indiscrcton OF Smyth, not use more APP
propriate term. Has General Harrison been grossly
negligent of his duty ambassador Has he degra-
ded his high function III any manner Has here been
any complaint to justify his recall? We have not
heard syllable OF dsapprobation. And the first in
timation of dispeasure, is manifested in his recall,
end the appointment e Moore. Let us have the req
sons for this step. Can the sapient editor Of tho
Telegraph, justify this strange recall, and appoint
nent, the eyes of the worl6' We call on hiin as
he stands the boosted oracle of the Administration,
TO reconcile this matter, with the dictates of Justice.
and sound policy. Will he the simple
question; Why have $4,000 of the public money
been thus expended? PUBLICOLA.