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

ment and rule the country by the patronage of the
government ITSELF and by the distribution of its OIL
GERS aud einoluments among reainers partisans and
members of the combination. 1t is Introducing iuto
the national politics that party organization and sys
tenn OF management and corruption, which, in the
State of New York, under the direction of a central
regency or junto has demoralized its politics, dis
tracted its councils and rendered its political
by word and reproach throughout the union. The
chief object of the administration seems to be the
.andi.ement of this political combination, AID
this end it's energies directed and all its policy
shaped. In perfect consistency with this object. is
the project of the President, "to found national
bank on the credit of the government and it's rev.
enues " Such measure, by removing every restraint
on excessive issues of paper money. would bring a
boa, all tho fluctuations the value of property, of
which the annals ofthe revolution and of the last
var afford but TOO striking illustrations; while, oy
placing all the pecuniary accommodations throughout
the union at the disposition of directors named by the
executive, an opportunity for corruption would be
afforded, which has not parallel in the history OF
the world Nor does the amended project contained
IN the present message provide any guarantees for
sound and uniform currency, but contains snggcs-
tons for charging the capacities of the institution
oy which the new treasury bank might hereafter be
made TO produce all the horrible consequences ne
| cessarily resulting from the original proposal
Vine negotiations concerning the trade with the
British Islands. trade which it may be desirable to
enjoy but participation which may easily be pur-
at too DEAR rate has been SYSTEMATICALLY kept
before the eyes Of the nation the welfare of the
country depended upon its success, and if the at
teutIon OF the administration wholly cngrossed
with the Importance of the subject In its too obv-
Gus anxiety to regain this trade any price, the pre-
sent administration has forgotten the dignity of tho
country; and in the nnscrupulous manner in which it
has stigmdtized the stand taken by its predecessors
has lost all vantage ground in the controversy Jus
titled the British Government in characterzinp cur
participation in it ga boon" and almost induced the
belief that all tho foreign and domestic interests of
this great aud growing republic dependent upon
restricted and prcc1rious intercourse will; some of
the petty dependencies four great and maritime rival
W hist the attention Of the cabinet has been so com.
pletcy engrossed by this business our relations with
the most powerful government of Elrooc have been
ljcopat dcd by he selection of extraordinary mi
mister to represent the u States the court of Rus
sia. ifthere IS power in the old world with whom
1t is ct political Importance that the o. States should
BIO on terms of friendly intercourse, II s Russia. Elk
crcising controlling influence in the courts of Eu-
rope and agreeing with rs all the great princi
Piles Of neutral rights, relations from the first
tabshmeut of diplomatic intercourse between the
two countries. have rather rcsenabIed those of allies
than of nations separa ed by vast oceans. and by the
greatest dssimiarty of political institutions. Fo re-
move from sphere where be might prove trouble
some, dangerous friend, all public considerations
were overlooked, and individual disqualified for
business. both by his nfmties of temper and habits
OF life. Was sent, to render his country ridiculous be-
fore the assembled diplomacy of Europe by an exhi.
bition of eccentrcities bordering on insanity.
An administration which came into power upon pro.
LESSONS of economy and retrenchncn, and whose
partsans were so canirous the subject of favor.
itIs not satisfied with wasting $4,000 upon one ia
Vorite sent TO Aigiers but sqnandering SIMILAR
upon another avorlte from the State whose ex
piolts are the theme of universal rdcule IN order to
enable him to make the of France and Italy at the
public expense more gross instance of corruption
ia rewurding eiectiouecring services cannot he ina
ned, and it be regretted that this slrkin iliu,
traton OF tho principle upon which tho Government
administered could not have boon zfrdod 9th lssr
disgrace to the character the country.
In the meantime the great concerns OF government,
IN deveopngthe resources of the country advancing
its prosperity, and promoting Improvements ha
been negieeted. No suggestion has been made 70,
ss oenen no plan proposed for ITS improvement, t.
advance its interests Ghis striking deficiency of du
ty OR the part of government indicates want of mine
IN its administration and abseoce Of the corsre-
heBsIve and sasacens intellect which has heretofore
directed and controlled the destoies of the Unitec
States.
AT no tune since the commencement of the gov
eminent, until the present, has ifs administration
been committed to feeble and incompetent hands, aue
may we not, under The blessings of Providence at
tribute the extraordinary prosperity of this people
and their unparalleled advance the scale of nations
to the predominance of intellect WISDOM and virtue
~ their public councils? These qualities were bas-
towed upon cn to govern their conduct not only as
individuals, but when associated in communites and
as certainly as want and disgrace follow stupidity and
vice in private life, certainly doss national misor
tune attend upon Incnpacity and profgacy govern
ments. Plat great and dangeross deficiency in
this respect exists IN the Federal Government sbnn
dsnt evidence IS furnished the management of its
affairs by tho present administration: in the want of
all system or design for the improvement of the coun
Try; in the Importance attached to trivial matters
the entire and apparently unconscious neglect of the
great OBJECTS or government: and above all in its
rash and reckless violation Of solemn treaties with
the defenceless aboriginees thereby nfictinn las.
ting stigma upon our national honor, and dst rowing
the power and dignity that result from unsuIlied and
lDviolHble faith in a nation.
BY the course adopted BY the prsseut adminstra-
sion tins deep and heavy responsibility is irnposed
upon tho patton. Assuming powers entrusted 70 the
judicial department of the government, the present
executive has undertaken upon his own respensbiIi.
ty, cohstructivey to annu the law of Congress ree
nating intercourse with the 1udan tribes and to de
clare that he could not nterpose the powers of the
unlou to preserve Its solemniy pighted faith Under
every preceding administration. from the generated
W ashngtoDs to that of the intermediate prsdeces-
sor OF Gen Jackson, have the principles of this
been respected and carried into full effect In this
manner the stipuatiops Of the Indian treaties have
been enforced; the rights of the aborgness respec
ted and the character Of the country for Justice and
humanity supported The eonscnuences NJ IN. co,rso