Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-04-02

~ - s'' 'futh, 30 accordant Is 1t with every mans
perceptions OF right, that partizan of the Presi-
dent-.-N the hardest and most slavsh with two
dishonorable e,"cptions-haye attempted to justify
ms course of proscriplC:" on principle. They are
bound By every tie indeed. that minds respect,
to defend the conduct of their Hero-1's defence
bas been almost exclusively limited to open accIss-
tons, SLY nsinuatons, against the integrity of the
victims of his despotisp.
In the case of Mr. Myers even this defence, suspi-
cious as it has become is rcsorted to. With un-
usual generosity the panders of Jacksonsm have per-
united him to retire, without attempt TO tarnish
the good name which he has so long worn. His son
who aided him in the discharge of his duties was an
active politician and this unde rstand is the head
and front of his offending! Magnanmous Jackson
Mr.. Myers was long an eminent merchant in Nor
folk, and the Free Press asserts that he had indvd
ually paid into the Treasury of the u. States one
million of dollars duties. The fact illustrates his en-
terprise, and the benefits which it difIused. What
services he rendered besides, will appear from the
annexed sketch taken from the Peoples Free Press
of Norfolk. He is succeeded by MIR. Conway Whit
de broher-in-law of Mr.. Loyal, gentleman of un-
cXceptionabe character.
"The excitement produced throughout this com
munity by the removal of NOSES MYERs ESQ. is deem
and general. Among the characters recommending
tut5 gentleman, are-JameS Madison, LanndOn
Cheves, Andrew Stevenson, &c as far rs we can
learn, without designation of party. The long pub
lie services and individual enterprise of this gentle
man, shall be detailed hereafter more fully He was
soldier, not OF the regular line but OF company
ofvolunteers in New York during the Revolution;
private Secretary to the recently much abused
Silas Deane minister to France; and three times
q prisoner during that contest. His public sprit
munihcent liberality and benevoence, prcverbal
in the two towns of Norfolk and Portsmouth. AS
an extensive m reliant, equal to any other for many
years perhaps forty he has contributed the wealth
ofthe present and past mechanics places
He Is the only merchant of this town, who purcha-
sed wharf and property in Portsmouth, and employ
cd the mechanics of that place, whom he located in
houses built tor them on his premises, and there
for years. built fitted and equipped loaded and un-
loaded his extensive navigation. Every public
building IN this town and some in that, has been by
him assisted by muniicent subscriptions. The
Churches (although himself an Israelite0 have all
been aided In their erection by him. and rena rkabo
fact has been mentioned, that he at time sub
scrbed literally towards a salary to the Catholic
Priest, the congregation being then too small and
circumscribed in means, to support him.
During the late war he advanced sums of money
for the defence of the place. from his private fund.-
willing to provide means We understand, that in
violence to his patriotism, he has never even asked
the government for any remuneration
"Such man has been removed, and all en-.
qulre-tor what? He has taken no part in pol
itics elections, for years-ths is conceded
on all hands. We further crediby informed
that so far from complaint, the business of his
office has been transacted in the most
satisfactory to the government and public. We
have unquestionable grounds for saying that his
counts with the proper Department p,actuuliy
adjusted and found corret, up to the very day of his
removal"
Gs' The National Journal of Wednesday, states on
rumour, that the Jackson orty in the Senate have
declined to remove the injunction ofsecrecy from Elk
ecutve proceedings thus preventing the publication
of Mr. Bartons speech made in closed DOORS IF Mr.
Barton's speech be what it is represented af-
tcrhc late specimens of his vigor, we nothing doubt
the Greatest and Best" will be much indebted to
their discretion.
u We have received, and will avail ourselves of
an carly opportunity Of reviewing Gen. Harrison's
pamphlet on the transactions in Colombia and if pos
sib!o, republish it entire.
rs The n. Y. Courier and Enquirer 1--WE wish
Maj. Noah would dispense with one of the appella-
tives) denies that Mr.. Dudley, Senator from that
State) was opposed to confirming Swartwout's NOM
ination and states that has proof of the contrary.
a. The first partof Mr.. Clayton's much expected
speech appears in the Journal of Wednesday, and
will be republished to Eoots resolution is
again under discussion in the Senate and the floor
was occupied Tuesday, by Mr.. Johnston of I.ouisi-
CONGRESS-Ix SENATE.
On Monday the Senate was principally engaged
IN Executive business. The Vice President presen-
ted letter from P. NJ. General Barry in obedience
TO call made upon him at Mr.. Holmes motion, sta
ting the number of Post Masters removed Pres
ilent Jackson camo INTO Office, to be fouy hu ndred
and ninety one! Yet there is no design to punish po-
ltca opponents. reward the creatures of the Pres
dsut-Out upon we, Uypocrites)
On Tuesdey after resolutions and other intro
ductory business, the consideration of Mr. Foots res
olution resumed, and Mr. Johnston of Louisiana