Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-04-30
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA AMERICANA.

The ENCYCLOPEDIA AMERICANA.
We have wished for some time, to call the at
tcntion of the Public to this useful work We
cannot do so more appropriately, than by quoting
the following fattering notice of it from the London
Literary Gazette. It has agents in this city,
From the London Literary Gazette.
This is the beginning of an important and audo.
BILE undertaking; and such as, if skilfuy and indus
trio',sly conducted to end, of which the volume
before us give fair promise, is likely rebound to
the credit OF American literature. A popular die
tionary, founded on the German Conversations Lex
icon, and consequently embracing ali the latest know
,edse OF Europe, and containing also copious COL
lection OF original articles in American biography,
and other American topics, must recommend itself
| 10 notice and favour 1t is a curious circumstances
that In order to make for more valuable matter
the editor has altogether omitted heraldry as a sub
!Ject OF no consequence In the e;es of SO new ma
ton as the United States: this is rather cbnracteris
tc We have also been amused with some of the
references, such sActs of faith see inouisition
Actors. see Actresses, &C. The volume extends
from the letter to the word, sbattle; and is alto
gether well-executed design, and repete with in
formation Iudiciousy Impressed. Such biographi
cal sketches as contains Joel Barlow for example
are done, and add much the value of the work
for English readers.
U The author ofthc annexed letter in the Boston
Courier, sees clearly, and dscrinnates with delca-
cy The fears of the rivals for the succession s all
that preserves even the semblance of union in
the party or that maintains majority in Congress,
or prevents the unreserved expression oftiat con-
tempt for the capacity of the President which is pr
Vateiy uttered, or that disgust which NAV be trnced
IN the dishonor thrown upon his recommendations by
congress. Each rival wishes to keep the party en-
tire Tor his own advantage. Each is afraid of Civ
ing the other any advantage. Mr.. Cahoun's situa-
tion must be painful & humatins. His apprehensions
keep him under Van Burens lash A thousand in
LEGATIONS prove his secret dsapprobation and discon-
tent lie has already been denounced as meditatino
opposition in his own person His rival has obtain
ed command of the party, and the same influence
which he has successfully exerted to force renom-
nation of Gen. Jackson, viii secure his own as
successor at the proper time.
Extract ola letter from Washington TO the Bosfo,
Courier
suppose you would be glad affairs look in re-
gard to the next Presidential election That precisely what
should like to know; but in truth, ignorant of the
tency to discharge the duties Of uni, his term shall
expire There indeed surn,ises in plenty
liabilities is oonectured that movements i'm the
Legislatures Of Pennsylvania aud New were planned by
te secretary OF State after he had examined chances Of
ms own succession in 1882 and less certain than
ne wishes TINS is quite na.irs' supposi,ion for Sc
retay cannot succeed HIMSELF rather
Jackson elected second time than see the chair filed
by the Vice PresdenIa sight which would grieve heart
beyond en5urance andb his ambitious homes
fhen as to the Vice President HIMSELF probably would have
no 10 .he succession OF the Secretary but would
Ter even serving another term subordinate under
General ackson though how of his talents conscious
n s me ms superiority aequiesce
no believes that either the Vice President the
Of State Wishes any honest purpose that General
should be elected YET each SUPPOSED to be e to
so mas riras cannot be Kept from the char by any ote,
means In the mean time, the General is supposed to be SO
ckled with the title enjoys 10 believe So much Of the
haery which his depsndsnss have laid li with
that ne actually begins TO suspect that he has
q
the inefable pleasures derived on, his He will
for the good of his country till shall be loo lae for either
The other expecrents TO form party for himself Those
cunning than usually supposed TO belong 10 his
chaacer-bu the suItihcd of sometimes ex
citSs as'on'shrnen by siiumerng of sagacity.
With regard to Tire who. know once your lavo
rue canddae for the Presidency his chance supposed
IN the Western States Believed bcei
is thought by many to be inevitable MIR. Chen though
see you give him credit for couenabIe degree sincerity
,e Gu rent OF public opinion running his district Un
less rnmor IS consunmae liar, three four Others q
small pains their real sentiments They are
quite wiling that their dommoes should be drawn open
sioaiy and whoever does this, takes peep under te
masks can petty readily discern face IF Clay.
10 Dir Chambers was chairman of the private
committee to examine certain matters connec.
ted with Amos Kendall AS the Senate or
Tuesday went into executive business at his instance
and sat for three hours, this appointment was pro-
badly considered. The best opinion was $50 we learn
that Kendall would be confirmed. The Intelligencer
| of Wednesday, says
a great part of the sitting of the Senate yester
day, was occupied in the consideration of executive
business; but little progress made with the re
naming nominations. The only nomination, of an,
consequence that confirmed, we believe, was
that of NASH LKGRAnD, to be Navy Agent at tn,
port OF Norfolk, In Virginia; which asseDtec
to without serious opposition.
CONGRESS-SENATE.
On Monday, Mr.. White offered resolution dis
missing Henry Tins from the Office of A5sstan
Door-keeper, on account of babiti,a1 intoxcation.
Mr. Buchanan of Pa. and AIr. Siorrs of N. York
appeared at the bar of the Senate, messengers
the House, mpeaching Judge Peck of Missouri, q
high misdemeanors in Office, and informing the Sc