Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-10-22
For THE WHrG.

perceive by the Wing of the - instant that
meeting is proposed to be held at Wheeling next
month, the object of which is to concert measures
for the cedng to Maryland of great part of North
Western Virginia.
1t Is with the deepest regret have beheld this
movement, and still hope it is the work of only few
restless spirits acting without any settled design
from the excitement of the moment-alike ignorant
Of the consequences of the measure and the senti-
ments of that portion of the State proposed to be
ceded. Indeed there is something so unnatural IN
the proposition that yet hope has not originated
with one who calls himself Vlrginan for who is
there among US ready in this manner to reinuuish
citizenship? Who is there among us who does not
feel an affection for the Safe in which he lives
which renders separation on his part not only un-
desirable, but PAINFUL Can he forget that by thus
Withdrawing from Virginia, he gives serious stab
to her national greatness? and if he Knows, can he
look with indifference upon such result? IF So
Virginia is unfortunate in having such son, and
like other unfortunate parents, must mourn for her
ungrateful offspring.
fear this proposition was found in the bitterness
of that cup which went abroad, but too full at the
close of the late Convention 1t is true North
Western Virginia did in that Convention hear the
advocacy of principles at WARMTH what she conce-
we'd to be the true principles of republicanism.
This however was not peculiar to that section of
the State. South Western, Western, Middle and
even part of Eastern Virginia heard and felt the
same They have seen those principles measurable
triumph after fighting long and hard against them
Yet how did they triumph, not by intrigue or uu-
fairness, not by means to be used only by those who
support and determined at all hazards TO carry
a bad cause, but by means which the advocates of
better might envy with manly and open discus
sion, with honest eoquence and earnest zeal that
made the fasdious to doubt, and the waverng to be-
come fixed. Thus they in part succeeded over what
we thought just and shall we for this cher
1sh revenge to be appeased only by separation of
the bonds which bind together, and dash in pie
ces the temple of our greatnes.
NO VtglnlaDs; let US have such mutual suicide
IN view, let us rather cast oil upon the waves and
calm the troubled mind, let us shew ourselves true
and falthful to the honor of our State-let us sLe
this, and this only can make us patient under snerno
and when hereafter shall find our principles less
unfortunate than to be abandoned bv one of their
first and most able supporters and when pursued with
becoming but steady perseverance with m Owe
Ike, single to them and the glory of our State, we
shall still be spurned as offcasts, then g. not till then
Jet US provide for our protection, though in So
doing we see our beloved State falling in piecemeas
FRAZIER.
Phc Richmond Wing .'supposes that the Jackso-
mans were successful in the late election in Illinois
NOW we do not suppose any such thing AS far as
tue tate election proves any thing, it is adverse to
JacKsonlsm The principles that The Governor has
aVoWed: and on which he was elected are opposed
10 the proscrptve policy he is also in favor of Inter
nal improvements and the protection Of Domestic In
dustry the public have understood him. II is equal
ly true, that he calls himself a Jacksop;an. nobody
disputes that fac and we marvel thai the Cover
nor ofIlnois should think it necessary to call upon
Col Benton's fugleman to publish what every BODY
knows.-[S. Louis Republican.
APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
Joseph Friend, to Je Receiver ofPublIc Moneys
for the District of Lands subject to sale a. Ouacbitn
State of Louisiana, wee Henry Bry, removed.
WAsHrNeToN, Der 10.
OHIO Etection.-A general election took place in
the State of Ohio on Tuesday last for Governor