Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-05-01


perly declined it. But must give the reader the
whole story from the Galaxy.
a Hoar.-A hoax was played of, on the President
OF the United States, by veg living at Rrdney,
Jefferson county, of this stntc-which, regret to
say, had serious tcrmination-a termination which
tho writer did not intend. While 1t Is TO be lamen-
ted that any person should have little regard for
General Jackson, and the dignfcd station to which
he has been exalted by the people, TO make him an
object for jest and ridiculet forms also subject for
deep and Notifying lamentations to every patriot and
every lover Of the good administration OF public al
fairs that the circumstances Of The times should con-
stitute "sign" to the witty and mIschievous that
they could, in strain OF mock earnest deceive the
President into the performance of an act which
would place him in ridiculous light before the poo
pie and afford standing taunt against those of his
supporters, who boast OF his virtue his intelligence
and his fitness for the station. The circumstances
rs we have been informed, arc these
oome person, unknown, presumlng, from Jackson's
readiness to answer all letters and communications
addressed to him personally to listen to their sug-
Gestions, probably without enqurinS very minutely
into their truth fiction, that he might divert him
sell at the expense of this inirmy in the President
addressed him letter, in which, amongst much adu-
lation of Jackson for his bold republican course he
showered many ccnsurcs upon Van Buren, and others
OF Jacksons political friends and constitutional adyi-
scrs. Towards the conclusion, he suggested to Gen.
jackson that change of post master at Rodney
would have beneficial effect and influence on socc-
~, &c all Of which was designed, as the suspected
writer told Us himself to open the eyes of Jackson to
removal and appointnent--in other words, reform.
That his suggestions would be seriously considered
he had not the slightest Suspicion and the very worst
lie thought that could happen, was that of eciting n
reply.-Evcn this he did not anticipate The writer
adopted the name of one OF CoOpcr's characters
PAUL HOOVER
On the reception ofths letter by Gen. Jackson, lie
appears immediately TO have replied TO it, which was
received at Rodney, duly addressed TO Paul Hoover
and having the Presidents frank upon it. BY some
means, against the will, and despite of the s:riccst
vigilance of the post master, the letter got amongst
merry set of fellows, and 1t being Christmas Eve
Paul Hoover and his correspondent, were toasted in
many bumper, with biting sarcastic ACCOMPANY
ments with regard to the latter and compliments OH
the former for his integrity, and proper conception of
character and motives But they dreamed not ofhe
consummation of the hoax.
The amount of the Presidents reply was, that
your letter Is received, It's contents noted and your
information ~itl regard To the post master at Rod
ney, handed to the Post master General with
instructions TO inquire in the PREMISES and ending
with assuring him. that, "lohdtece, justice and ne
good Of the country requires shall be done" Ii ap.
pears that Justice and the good Of the country" re-
qured that MIR. Hoover's suggestions should be com.
piled with, for III proper tme the able and efficient
postmaster at Rodney, received notification of his
removal, through the medium of an appointment
sent TO another gentleman, l.. e.. Harris ESQ lie
TO the credit OF himself and that high and honoura
bic feeling which Characterses the SOUTH refused to
accept 1t, and the citizens of Rodney to man, and
those convenient IN the the country, united in a pc
tItion for Mr.. Darts re-nppointment. 1t NAV be
well to add, that Mr.. Dart does not hold the Office
Tor Its emouments, but for the convenience of his
neighbors, all of whom wish him to retain it.
We sincerely hope, that the President aware Of
the trick that has been played upon bis credulity
and the ridicule brought upon him by his eagerness
listen charges against pOllIica oppuneufS win
continue this farce the administration of the no-
vernment no longer will reinstate Mr.. Dart, and not
for the future, prosecute, with such a proscripve
spirit his new tangled system of reform. We hope
he will turn back into the good old ways of the Re-
public, allow to every man his wonted freedom of
thought and expression and free himself once
from that demonlac spirit which erected the guillo
tine in France and the fiery stake in England.
1t seems presumptive in the humble editor of
country newspaper, to be measuring advice to the
President Of the United States whose life and con-
duct should be EXAMPLE for the good of all sta
tons: but wien the President suffers himself to be
advised by man assuming a fictitious name, a name
noted too in fiction that the President must have
heard it--surely we, who sail under banner,
and 'speak the words Of truth and sobcrness," may
venture some advice to him from modification,
and beloved country from dshonor; and if he will
follow it, will also tho assertion, that he
will receive the prayers aud bcnedictions of many
good man, who now stand at a distance, silent and
sorrowing.
They may also believe that he is good, and that
Inc is great, because goodness is the first consttu-
snt Of greatness. The humblest worshippcr at viz
tues shrine, who practices christian forbearancc
and forgiveness, is greater than the President of
the United States, exercising the power placed in
his hands in visiting beggary the poor, and
scattering MS revenge through inc land Inc hu-
citizen who raises his follow man from tho dust,
dresses bis wounds, and comforts his affection, is
greater than tic President, hunting in the hooks and
corners of the republic opponents. on whom TO vent
his personal spite; and under the mask of"rcform"
and love of country, revclling in the misery it
has been his will to create.
An impressive truth is derived from this merry
transaction II shows the value Of the professions
which have accompanied Reform" If the President
had complied with his assurance to "Paul Hoover
that whatever Justice and The good Of The country
required should be done it is rnnnfast that ho would
have escaped tiupainfu acknowledging degree Of rid.
culc, which he has Justly incurred Tho hoax would
have been detected and Mr. Dart not have been re-
moved. But so eager was the old gentleman to pun
ish his foes that satisfied with making the profession
ofdOtng tOh6teccr 'JuSce and The good Of The country
rsquyr," he dispensed with the compliance, and pro-