Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-08-28


latter horn of it. for further reflection it appears
to my mind, that there has been a of suitable
apprehension in most if not all, of your public acts
On that superstition your ,nbccility should excite
which would be felt, ifvour conduct /
we're considered to proceed from applicability,
malice, hatred and revenge. That
good old book all profess to hold to- and your conf
nunon vows, forbid such feelings; and why should 1,
you have entertained them towards me, for exerci-
sing my franchise an American citizen for fair
and honest expression ofopinon, and for writing and
my limited sphere, to prevent your elevation to the
station you ingloriously occupy, we'll knowing,
did, your total untitncss for it.
Had those who profess to be your friends, been
truly So, they would not have been instrumental in
placing you where you are. They made you their
hobby horse on which they might ride into Office;
they have accomplished their ends, and they will
continue to you, so long. as they find it to their
interest; il for themselves and not to serve you
nor the good of the country, that they did it-but
you have rewarded many of them out of the public
Treasury for their rendered you personally,
while others are DANGEROUSLY demanding their hire.
our motto is, are told rewards to friends,
and punishment TO your enemies" The good of the
country and the advancement of ii hest interests
are not III all your Thoughts they are, with YOU, and
the satellites around you Of secondary considerations
Men ofsuperior talents, exalted virtues, able faith
full and efficient III The discharge OF their public du-
tics-many of them sages and patriots of the Revo-
lution--of whom you were neanly jealous, you have
removed from office, to the great injury ofthe country
whose only crime, such, by any abuse of language
! it can be called, was in opposing your elevation to
TIE CFalr OF state for which they cunsccntiously be-
licvcd you unfit and consequently. in opposing you,
dscharging inlperious luty--they did what they
had unqualified Constitutional right to do; and
you, IN furnishing them for II, have violated the spirit
Of Institutions. and outraged the trust confided
to you. under your hypecrtical mask of reform not
contcnt with deprivny hose removed, and their lrge
and helpless nmics of bread, to make for par
tisdns and SyCophants, bur insdOus hints and nucn-
dos thrown out, calculated to blast their reputa
! ton.
AS IN excuse for your outrageous acts, in order to
lul the people into state of security, that opinion
may be suspended till from apse of time they shall
be forgotten 1t is said that all that il done, done
tor their good. But, sir, the veil is in part raised,
aud will ere long be torn Off when will stand expo
| sed III all your naked deornity.
You. sir, are living proof that amidst a combina-
ton OF fortuitous circumstances political success has
been gained, and not by of virtues talents and
qualifications, BETTING the Office.
No sooner is patriot turned cut of Office to make
room Tor brawiIIg idolaors, than the whole mack 81
your plant tools let fly their anathemas to rive him
the finishing stroke. The cries of injured innocence
wives, WIDOWS, and orphans, ieverberated through
out the iand tyrupt rules, and naton nlourns
IL Is time freedom OF opinion should be established
and the rights of the people secured against the Oh
pFesf1on and outrage of petty tyrants.
You condemn me for circulating political document
detailing facts taken from official records and circu
Lated to cniighen the people your real character
but reward Tom Moere, Hill, Kendall and host OF
such worthless, for publishing and nundatno the conn
try with calunnies against your virtuoiss2aredacas
sor and his high minded, faithful and saionted ca
! binet "a
those who now profess to be your friends, who
nave bartered away their consciences for office anr
treasury pap your Bentons, Ritchies Noahs and
others who once denounced you, be good authority
you were the last man in the United States tbo,
should have been placed where You are: for tn them
! was indebted for most of my unfayornbIe irnpres.
sons towards you, until had demonsrative proofs of
the bad qualities OF your head and heart Your pro
feSsng friends concede that you have been no better
than you should be, to the least but contend that
you have been converted, and, like your brother Amos
heaven born. must confess was startled when
heard these things, and began cast about me for the
evidences; but, alas like ignus fatuus thew elude
my grasp.
Your secret spies and enissaries true to their cal
ing are constantly on the alert catering for your de-
PRAYED appetite They appear to understand YOUR
taste admirably TOR no do they hear any thin
said while passing the Streets as -droppers
ID regard to your imbecy Unsuitable proscrption
tban post haste they start for the palace and
retail 1t to your eager 1t is said You are
accessible to them at all times and receive tom most
Sraciousy. Some of these, your worthy friends and
confidential advisers have received their reward and
otllers are iinPauenty awaiting and camorously de-
ahaihg IL. Surely, sir, such services ourht not IN
go nhreWardcd-nale the public veal and purse sub
10 Them, as you yourself are.
should this meet the eye ofyour keeDers = mce,inr
%" o. INC lnqusitorial Chamber may be looked for
her proceedings will be promptly LAID before vonr
majesty for approval, and will doubtless receive your
Royal signature. @0'''0 your
-AAo~ me 10 subscribe myself your felow-citizen
JNO. JACKSON.
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