Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-12-28

government, becomes an arbitrary instead of con-
stutonal magistrate. In this point of view the de-
clared determination o. the President not to enforce
the provisions of the Indian Intercourse Law. OPP
position to the laws of Georgia most astonishing
aud alarming assumption of power on tho part of the
executive. In the present crisis OF the government
it strongly addresses itself to every true friend of his
country. or late years, strenuous efforts have been
made by some of the most jealous advocates of the
election of Gen. Jackson, TO establish the principle
that State of the Union has right to annul and
render imperative a law of Congress. 1t is not
intention, on this OCCASION to discuss the eSrcdiency
OF exercising the powers of Congress in relation TO
the existing counaseial regulations of the United
States or ia making appropriations for internal i'm
provement-questions that in part originated this eX
element. We aware that diversity of opinion
prevails as well respecting the expediency of exerci-
sing, the existence of the constitutional power
Referring the former question to the collected wis
dom OF the national legislature; the latter we are,
as friends of the UnIon emphaticaly at issue with
the executive and hls multiplying partizans in the
Southern States. Of the practical effects of this
extraordinary pretenson on the part of State, to
annu law of the Union, we have already speci-
men in the conduct of Georgia, in refusing longer to
submit to the provisions Of thu Indian Intercourse ACT;
but of the devastating and rninous consequences Of
this doctrine, when it becomes rule of conduct to
the several members of the confederacy, have not
formed an adequate conception. 1t is nothing more
nor less than nullfyng the Federal principle of the
Union; and of doctrine lea ding the breaking up
of this confederacy, and dividing this peaceful and
united nation into number of petty and independent
it is impossible to speak in terms of adequate repro
baton TO this end the nulfying principle of Geor-
ga, directly sanctioned it has been by the Presi-
dent of the United States must Inevitably lead the
country; and az friends of the National Union, we
are constrained to our best cndeavors to pu, an
end to administration whose whole course has hih
erto been one of continued violation OF the pledges
IFS chief total disappointment of the lust eXpec
tatons of the people, and the obvious tendency. of
whose policy IS TO impair the strength Of that Union
SO essential to the prosperity Of the country
qhe address having been read, Mr.. III. Ketchum
rose, and presented the following resolutions:
Resolved, That approve the Address now
read; and that the time has arrived when party in
opposition to the General Administration. should be
organized-and that we will proceed, without DELAY
to effect such organization in this city.
Resolved, That while shall hold ourselves in
readiness to confer and in With our friends
opposed to the General Administration in other pa
name of HENRY CLAY of Kentucky already be
fore the public candidate for the office of Pres-
dent of the United States our most hearty and
decided superintendent we recognise in this, dis
tingushed citizens, man Of elevated genus. ardent
patriotism. and tried experience in public affairs
one whose fixed and unwavering principle. and dis
tlnGulshed public services in and IN peace, and
whose jealous endeavors TO extend the blessings of
free government to other nations give him hieh
claims upon the gratitude of his country, and entte
him to distinguished place in the Great Republican
Party Of the World
Resolved, That ws recommend to our friends in
the city to convene IN their respective wards without
delay, to secc, Eve persons from each Ward to form
General COMMITTEE to snp2rIntend the concerns of
the National Republican Party in this city, end also
to select Ward Committees; and that such General
Committee be- requested to at Mr.. Ackers Flo
tel, on the evening of Monday, the eth day of De-
cennber, ant.
J Mr Ketchun observed that frou, tho feelings in
dictated by the meeting during the reading of the adj
Dress he could not double that the resolutions he held
IN his band would receive the unanimous appreciation
! OF those nov assembled Phey speak of organiza
nd ,uSf ha nh1yi,,
quan'ed with political afairs, that without orpanza
ton you can do nothing With nizaiion YOU can
do every thing. What can be effected by it's nat
urally the FIRST inquiry
Within two years FROM the present time electors of
President and Vice President of the United States
will be chosen. Il for the state of New York to
show, and at the next November election to convince
the world. that her will be given for Henry
Clay. IF she do, Rcnry Clay inevitably will be Pres.
ident of the United States. We have ONLY to con-
Vince the public mind that the vote of New York will
| be given to Henry Clay, and all is safe.
| phose who have watched the SIGN of the times md
made correct deductions from the results of the late
election, entortaIn doubt hat at this moment ma
JOrity e the voters in the State of New York are for
nenry Clay Phe object. therefore. of organizing at
the present time Is to concentrate the force of that
majority 10 every county in the State We must
act in concert This is the commencement Of the
organization; and if it be commenced here IN the CITY
ct New ork with an active and resolute spirit eve
~ county in the State will follow our example and
long before the next November election eur orpsn
izaton will be csmplee. Prom the indications Of to-
night, there can be no doubt that start With spi-
t and we shall need It, for it is unoontested
field over which we are to march 1t is not an ex
perIenced enemy that we destined to encounter
We mus, make calculations on the assumption
that We are to meet and conflict with veteran forces
and hence the necessity of such an organization as
may battle the projects Of our opponents. Phe infu
ence OF commanding vote in the city will extend
itself into the country. Every thing depends upon
what shall be done in the city of New York Con
hart hau FtI,~
safe, and our success is inevitable. firmly believe
that IL IN the of those who hear rue to make
nenry Clay President of the United States And
VII you, not do up Shall it not be done? And es-
specially will you not strive accomplish it when Won
take into view the character and conduct of the re
sent administration? Make but the effort and the
victory IS won. Gome forward in your respective
wards. Let one sav in excuse-f am no, p noIio
iician, and cannot attend to this matter Pie sub
Ject reaches You all 70 men of properly it is of
vital interest IF yet let politics alone, thew will