Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-08-20
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tribute 60 CAsef Justice .uarshat.--In an Ora
tion dehvered,by Hon Jno. II. Bryan of. Newbern
Ia member OF the last Congress before the two Lite
rary Societies of Chapel Hill, on the 23d June.-in
which the Orator reviews the political situation of
the Country and defends the Constitution against the
fatal absurdity of NulHcation" meet with the
following tribute to Gen Marshall-a tribute in the
Justice OF which, by the progress of time and the dis
sipation of prejudices "lved down. vanquished by
an irreproachable life-al men of all parties will
concur. Well founded was the self congratulations
of John Adams-happy will it be for the Country if
the mantle of the Chief Justice descends to his Sue
cessor-if when that event takes place. to which
many who love their Country have already turned an
anxious eye--e4oal ability, equal integrity and firm
ness, simplicity and patriotism shall iii the
character of the Successor.
If doubts to its construction, q high trbu-
nal, guarded from all improper influence as far as HUI
wisdom shield it, has been provided to solve
these doubts 1t Is the Just boast of the American
system of policy that the judiciary elevated to the
rank of coordinate department of government; It's
independence is thus firmly established and all temp
taon to deviate from the path of its exalted duty
removed or prevented While adverting to the fed
eral Judiciary, trust may be pardoned for direct
ing your attention Tor moment to the eminent mar,
who has for thirty years presided over It's high
est tribunal and to whose lot it has fallen, more than
to that ofany other man, interpret authoritatively
the provisions of the federal constitution. Cues
lions, most momentous and most embarrassing, have
been solved by his gifted intellect intuo ION; and
the arguments by which his decisions have been sus-
tanned, while they intelllgibe he meanest ca
pacity are such to reflect hanor the highest in
tellect Though contending politicians may not al
ways acquesce IN lis conclusions yet can doub.
the strength and depth and clearness of his mind or
the uprighness, integrity, and purity of the Judge
happened ID the author of these fugitive remarks
m company with distinguished citizen ofthis State
IN the summer of 1925, to visit the late Elk Presi
dent, John Adams, W no. though bending under the
weight of four and ten years vet retained much
of that dignity of demeauour, eoquence of expires
sion and vigour of I'M eject, which so emnenly char
acterized the great Orator of the old Congress- The
of Chief Justice Marshall was mentioned and
he seemed 'sfred the sosnd." There is (says he)
emo aci my life, on which reflect with more plea
'"sure, than the appointment Of John Marshall
sChiet-Justice ofthe United States have given to
ssmy country, Judge equal to Hale, Holt or
'sMansfeld.
Col Drayton.--Ths gentlemans recent gallant
stand for the Constitution, has attracted asst deserv
ed, a large share of commentator from all parts
The author of the following nomination anticipates,
what when it is heard, will he the general wish As
NJ. Calhoun according the settled practice of the
Government retires from the Vice Presidency at the
end of this term we hope Jacksonians will unite
with notwithstanding to testify their appreciation of
Col Drayton, by comforting the Cd office under the
Government upon him.
From, the National Iateiligencer
VICE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION.
VIRGINIA, August 10, $50
JVessrs. Editors: Permit me, an humble Virgin
Farmer. through your useful paper, nominate to
my feIlow-ctizens of Virginia Col. WILLIAM DRAY
TON of Charleston South Carolina as fit and suit
able person TO fill the Office of Vice President of the
United States. His late patriotic conduct at the
Nuliication Dinner IN South Carolina, justly calls
for token of the gratitude of his country ard
will express the hope, that, the friends Of Mr.. CLAY
wil afford him their most cordial support Like that
great bat prosecuted man, Col Draytou has boldly
thrown himself into the van opposing with all the
energy which virtue and exalted patriotism, cornbi-
ned with high intelligence, call to their aid. the
Vaccinations of those who would destroy our happy
Union and though these two hopes of the suffering
Republic may differ in some of their political opin-
ions yet that true love of country which prefers
public veal 70 private emounnent, or the grati6ca
ton OF political envy their hearts are and the
same. A VIRGINIA FAnMER
" OF the various political conventions projected
in New York, the Anti Masonic has been held. Phe
Regency Convention will meet at Herkirner the
Working Mems at Salina, in September. We see
With pleasure, tina, Francis Granger has received
the Anti Masonic nomination.:
Correspondence Of the Journal Of Commerce.l
Urea, August II, $50.
Phe Antimasonic Convention have this day norni-
mated Francis Granger of Ontario, for Governor
& and Samuel Stevens, of York, Tor Lieutenant
Governor. AZ counties were represented. Whole
number Of delegates present, Io7 Mr. Granger
received every vote on the first ballot. On nomi
nation for Lieutenant Governor, the Convention
at first divided, Mr., Stevens receiving IS voates,
and John Crazy Of Washington county, III. Mr. Ste
vens then UNANIMOUSLY nominated
Officers OF The CorDe,ltion Judge Price of Monroe
county, President; Stukecy Ellsworth of Otsego CO.,
and Samuel st. John. of New York Vice Presi-
dents Robert c. Nicholas, of Ontario, and David
u. Spencer, of Tomplsns Secretaries.
Phe Albany Argus insists that coalition is
incditated between the Working Men and Apti-M
sons-We trust it is SO, and thaf wise union
viii not be defeated by minor diferenccs--It would
be news worth telling.