Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-02-16


70 explain, but short by his visiter. who re-
turning the letter to his pocket, assured the ecrcta
ry that explanation entirely unnecessary; that
he not himself disposed to make any comme0t on
the circumstance, and that he not DESTROYS 10
have any. He then took his leave, and left the Sc
cretary to ponder the melancholy contingencies to
which the wiscst of politicians, aswcil the STERN
est of morallss, are so often exposed. BE fte Cir
cumstances just have related them not, dis
claim again any responsibility. 81 tell the tale, as
the tale was told to me-"
You have already been informed that it was de-
termined some ten days ago, that the Secretary
who now presides over the Navy was to be removed
instanter. II is said that this determination was
changed by the communication from the members of
the Cabinet, of their resolution to secede from the
Cabinet, that perncious step should be taken;
and that Senator from Tennessee then eNcrted
himself industriously and with success, to bring a.
bout, not reconciliation between the hostile parties
but suspension of the original determinations lest
the effect of such changes at this critical moment,
might be the interruption of the public business, and
also the injury of the designs and prospects of the
party throughout the country This suggestion had
its weight, and the Navy and Treasury still retain
their heads, and there Is still Attorney General
from Georgia.
From Tie Charlottesville .aduocule, FEB. 1e.
a friend, who was member of the Virginia Le-
gisature in tho session of 1866, and who was in
correspondence with Mr. Jefferson on the subject of
the batch of Banks at that time proposed be estab
ishcd, has thought that might BIC of interest at
this time, to give to the public, the following remarks
by that distinguished statesman, on that project.
MONTICELLO, Jan. 81, 'l6.
Dear Sir:
With respect to the Bank mania, foresaw it IN
1871 and then opposed the establishment ofthe Banl,
of u. S. which knew only an incubation.
have married the progress Of the disease, and seen
that 1t was bic, and to end in death. There
rill be vast crush of private fortunes, the
death fthc old continental paper, as of the Assign
ats of Franco. the Mississippi paper of Law, the
South Sea paper of England, &c. The most pitia-
Die OF Its victims now as before, viii be the helpless
widow and orphan. Prudent mon will mitigate its
effects by caution. They will protect themselves
as they do their fences when the woods fire,
by fireing against it. What is most blaneable is the
cruelty OF your process; roasting us before slow
nre, IKE the martyrs in the days of persecution.
lnsterd of your fifteen banks, be mercifu, and give
us the coup ne grace: make it thousand. Howev-
err, am perfectly content with the fifteen, and to
meet all hazards and trials with my fellow citizens.
IT we Keep together shall be safe, and when error
is so apparent rs to become visible the majority,
they will correct it, and what we suffer during the
error must be carried to with the losses by
tempests earthquakes &c.
Yours, with great friendship,
III: JEEEERsON.
The Hon. Henry Clay arrived at New Orleans on
the 24th ut from Kentucky, visit to his daueh-
ter and soniu law. The Mercantile Advertiser saws
lie was waited on by an immense crowd Of peop1e
including members of the Legislature and Judges of
the different Courts.
Extract Of letter from Curacao, dated ALI jan 1890
receiUed by The Gen. Paez.
"The Governments OF Venezuela, Gu9yama, and
Cumana have declared against Monarchy, and order
ed 5000 men under Gen. Marine to march against
Bolivar; consequently great deal OF blood shed is tc
be expected
OF the nominations lately made by the President we under
stand that the following confirmed tue Senate on Wed
nesoay ias,, namely:
Washington Irving, Secretary Of Legation.
William {. lives Hives of Virginia Minister to France
William p PEBBLE Of Maine Minister to the Netherlands
Augustus Dayezac OF louisiana Secretary of Legation.
Cornelius p. Van Ness, of Vermont Minister TO Spain
&c Pickett of Kentucky, Secretary Legation TO the Re
public Of Colombia.
James Duncan be Receiver of Public Moneys a, Wash
william j. Duane of Philadelphia, and James Campbell o
New York; TO be Directors of the Bank of United States
Colonial rRAnE-The ST. John, IN b. City Gazette O
Jan 27ti contains the following
AS this paper was going press, were favored Will
Journals of the House of Assembly 10TH 21st and 22d
INST from which we hastily extract the following Message
"The President takes this early opportunity to acquani til;
House of Assembly that by the last Mail undoub
ed miormaon that the American Minister in London using
every possible effort to prevail His Naesy's
70 the vessels of the United States into the British
Colonies in the West Indies from which they prohibited
by the wise policy of His Maesy's order in Council of 1926
He is most happy to add that Jealous and nsfagabe
king his most strenuous defeating that
which, carried would fatally affect the vital interest of
this, and the Dcighboring provinces
The President therefore submits to the wisdom and delibera
Ton OF the House. the proPricy of JOINT representation on
tue part OF the Council and Assembly, Maestys Go.
vsnment expressive of their sentiments this highly mpor-
ant subject which, If adopted he will happy to transmit;
with any further remarks which he may consider likely to
the desired effect' w r.
Upon which message, the HOUSE, in the whole
resolved to address His Majesty subject and thai Ills
Majesys Council be requested join in the Address
General distress in EngandIn Bells Weekly Messenger
OF 9Th December find the following letter from The Grand
Jury OF the county OF Kent the PREMIER avonr the
tence OF unprecedented Distress in county II such be
the state OF things Kent, presume they cannot be much
better i'll other counties.
From Belts Messenger, am December.
The following letter the Duke of Wellington of the dis
tress of the country unanimously agreed TO- and signed
the Grand Jury of the county of Kent forwarded TO bis
Grace on the 18th inst:
"Grand Jury Room Maidstone Dec. 49,
y Lord; We the Grand Jury of the county of Kent as
semoed from all parts of the county in discharge of our public
de ce that IN justice TO cspccivc negbors we ought
not to separate without communicating Grace for the
information OF bis alajcsty Ministers deep and ,prece-
dened distress which from personal aud local knowledge