Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-10-29
Tbe CONSTITUTIONAL 2aAbtg.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 27, 1880.

WEDNESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 27, 1880.
WoNpERruL.-The following is from the Enqui-
rer OF the 26th We doubt not by the next publica
ton, with the aid of the U. S. Telegraph and Bat-
more Republican arithmetic, that our neighbor will
find OUT that the case Is quite bad it seems
be-a la mode of the late Maryland electlon-in
which all these Editors avoid comparison of the
late, with the election of 1899, if the latter were
red hot iron and they fearful of burning their
fingers AL the comparisons they make are with
1928 Sd IN Ohio we expect some year may be found,
by which will be shewn, that this like w ateroo
defeat is not be taken so much to heart
after all.
OHIO ELECTIONS
The returns are very incomplete; but there are
ssigns, that the friends of the admnis ration have
sustained something like Waterloo Defeatp in
this State. Ii Is highly propabe, that Macarthur is
elected Goevrnorand almost certain that the friends
of Clay have secured majority the ;Legsla
ture. We must bear these things with patience
Either our friends In Ohio have been exceedingly
supine, the change % public sentiment Is greater
than they were prepared to expect. The letter we
published some time ago was repeat, from one
of the most intelligent men in Ohio; q he was san
gune as to the success of Lucas We have not the
slightest doubt, however, that between Jackson
and Clay, the result will be essentially different
Our friends must rouse themseves-and recoect,
that Men cannot retain their political blessings but
by the exertion of sleepless vigilance. We wait
however for other returns, which may possibly con
tradct those we have already received. In the mean
time, we submit the following details:
The Charleston Courier says it is already as
certained that enough Anti Convention Members of
the Legislature returned to defeat that measure
Miles King has positively declined being a candi-
date for the Borough of Norfolk.
The Clarksburg (Harrison) Enquirer opposes the
cession of that part of the STATE to Maryland, as
proposed in the Wheeling Compiler, and saws the
time has not yet, arrived for such proposition.
Correspondent of the same paper says, "Bad, very
bad indeed, must be the Administration of our State
Government to induce any portion of citizens to
desire TO be annexed to Maryland"
The Louisville Daily Advertiser is in towering
passion with Maryland, and abuses it in good set
tepms.
From the Orange Court-Hous Reporter Of Oct a.
TO the Citizens of the Congressional District cempo-
sed of the Counties of Spotsylvania, Louisa, o
range and Madison.
FELLow-C IrIzENs:-Havng accepted Judicial
appointment under the Federal Government, am a
bout more, to dissolve the tie, which binds
to you, the relation of Representative, and to
retire from your service.
Under these circumstances, / feel mpeed if not
by of duty at LEAST by inclination, say few
words to you at parting. With the exception of the
have represented you, uninterrupted continuity,
for Is years last past
On nay part, all that I can pretend to, is-That
have endeavOred to the utmost extent of
my ability, with zeal and fidelity. On your part, du-
ring the whole of that time, have experienced SO
much steadlness of support, when you thought me
right, much allowance for human allbilty when
you thought me wrong, and such uniform kindness at
all times and on all occasions, thai may say with
figure, "that your service has been perfect free
dom-I will add, that in retiring from it, l feel en-
hooff tf,,ln b.oL
neither time, nor other cause obliterate
whatsoever of good i'll, may betide me, in future
life.
AS it would be doing injustice to nv feelings not
to make this declaration SO persuaded, that the
circumstances under which is made will IN your es-
timaon, gveit full credit for perfect sincerity For
now at least, cannot have any other motive--f
not have any other. save only the pleasure arising
from the outpouring of the grateful sensibtes of
heart, full to OVERLOOKING
As it respects the cause, which has induced me
second time to withdraw from the political Theatre
am sure it will be esteemed by you, justification
enough for me to say-hat the toll incident to a SER
vice in Congress, and the duties of laborious pro-
fession. is more than / can bear. In word, "That
wants repose; not the repose of incidence
for is not in my nature to indulge IN that, but that
Of mtgated labor.
Here perhaps, might with proprcty, close this
valedicton-but my feelings prompt irresstiby to
30 further, and yield obedience to the impulse
Ever since the formation of our present Federal
Government, have been divided into political pas
ties-Ihe great line OF demarkatioD, has been be-
tween those who advocate an enlarged, and those
who advocate restricted construction of the Const-
tuition ofthe u. States.
To the latter party it has been my pride and boast
have belonged through the whole of my pub
lie fe-And to its doctrines have endeavored to
point in my public acts with unvaryi6g polarity.
have done this, because it has been, and still is
my sincere belief that such steadily pursued
will lead directly to the peace the harmony the hap
piness and prosperity Of our common country
1t is not my purpose at this time to enter into any
speculative discussion, upon this subject
have heretofore on the floor of Congress, exhaus-
fed all my views IN relation to t-and moreover the
views of others, and especially those Of Virginia,
exhibited IN the luminous report of her Legislature in
1893, are before the public But this OCCASION
the last during my life on which ever expect to ad-