Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-07-21
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"sPLENDID MANNERS.

"SPLENDID MANNERS"
The curious reader has no doubt observed of
late, in the sycophantic Jackson presses a new de-
mand upon public favor, for qualification posses
sed by the Hero. and lately much insisted upon to
wit, his fine, and splendid, and fascinating man.
ncrs AS more substantial and republican recon-.
mendations fade away, and are so utterly disproved
by events, that that most inscriptions of things
toad-eating itself, can longer urge them, this
of the fine manners, has to be leading topic
praise and Jacksonsm. This is more particularly
the case since the Hero's visit to Old Point Comfort
where some, who were old enough, amused them
selves by contrasting tho manners of President
Jackson, and the bully of Burr's trial. The En-
quirer few weeks ago. dwelt with much JUNCTION,
upon the splendid manners of the President, and
Pathetcally remarked, that eren Mr.. Vaughan, the
English Ambassador, remarked ho.o fine they were.
Pro-di- g-ous!
Our friend and confdant, Asmodeus, saws that
being attracted by the fine company at that modern
Bate, Old Point, about the 18th July, he was indu-
ced to pay it flying visit with the view of taking
peep at the great men and charming girls, there
congregated for health and pleasure. He heard
nothing but of splendid manners, noble manners,
until he ancied himself at Brighton, Cheltenham
or the Spa. The whole company were in sort of
rage about manners, much that he as remind
ed of the excitement in the city of Strasburg con-
corning his friend Slawkenbergius' nose. If a
stranger arrived the question was not is he hand
some-is he clever?-but what sort of manners?
The brilliancy of the HERDS manners, had turned
the heads of the whole population. Asmodeus,
who is an excellent democratic republican, did not.
half like to much stress laid upon forms and
modes, and in a sort of huff sketched the follow
ing scenes:
THE RIP RAPs.
Enter, Nary Agent, Legrand, conducting His
Excellency the 1t. Governor of Virginia, to intro
duce him to the President of the U. States,
Mr.. Legrand----General .Jcckson---allow mo the
honour of introducing Lit. Governor Daniel-Lt
Governor Daniel-General Jackson-(The two
Kings of Brentford Embrace cordial shake Of
the hand-a bow to the ground-and most benif-
cent smile-After pause, Mr. Legrand retires--
President Jackson and 1t. Gov. Daniel, solus.)
Jackson.-Do then behold Peterv. Daniel -
author of the Jackson central address, and so ma
ny other monuments of his country's glory, and
his own fame?
Daniel aside-(Heayons what splendid man ners.)
am that humble ind1vidual-most homo red that
his name has reached the ears of the illustrious
victor of New Orleans, and the second founder of
the Republic:
JacksOn-I am thousand times indebted to you
for this visit. wished to meet with trusty and
intelligent Virginian, with whom could freely
converse, from whom may learn the state of pub
lie opinion in Virgini1, and what is necessary to
preserve her good will Let US Danish ceremony
and talk, old friends. How is our friend Richie?
Danei,--Wel-A little nervous and thin-but
in good general health. L bear from him to your
Excellency, assurances of his profound considera-
ton and attachment.
.JackSon.-Thank him-thank him. Is it true
Mr.. Daniel that there is any falling off from the
cause in the Ancient Dominion? That the late
unlucky events at Washington, have alienated
friends and produced disgust?
DanicI.--Far from it. The assertion is a shall
low device of the enemy. You never were so pop
ular never so invincible
JGckson.-By the Eternal Sir, thank you for
the information; you have removed mountain from
my breast and your Senators. What do the peo-
pie think of their extraordinary conduct in oppo-
sing my nominations and my course OH the Turkish
Treaty? Will they tolerate it?
Daniet.-The people disapprovo their conduct.
They will probably be invited to resign.
Prcsident.-That will be right. What is
friend worth who will not go the whole The con.
stitution and their oaths! fiddle stick! But we
have had report that Gov Floyd has cooled off
how is that
Daniet.--UPon that subject your Ezcellency
must excuse me-
President.-O understand! but If don't mark
him for it--then by C., my name isn't Andrew Jack
son. What. Mr.. Daniel, can do for you--what for
your friends7 Are there any rascally Conlitonists
in Office you would like to have reformed?
Whose places would be acceptable to you or your
friends7 Speak--t shall be done.
Daniel--It is a melancholy fact sir, that con-
scious as we Of your Willingness TO oblige US.
and desrous az some among certainly arc Of
getting possession Of certain Offices, the literal
truth is, we are afraid to ask it. The people Of
Virginia do not seem TO relish prescription as it is
called, and as the Federal Officers in Va. de-
serving men, we fear that to turn them out, would
iniure you and the Republican Party!
PreageR,-I do not tbink Ny popularity is
.'deep rooted as my friends me, and
"stand any thing But how can serve yoU1
The author Of the. Jackson Central Report may
command Andrew Jackson,
Danjei.--At present sir, there is nothing IN your
bcstowal. worth having IN Virginia. Ny election
however, occurs in the winter, Should by pcs
Utility, Re drcrred, then sir, may remind ECU Of