Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-18
Extract Of letter to The Editor Of The U S. Te1e-

ETTdct U letter TO the Editor Of the u 5. Tele-
graph, dated MIDDLE Va. Aug. 9th, 1881
DEAR SIR-You will please send the tri-weckly
Telegraph to-. He has authorised me to order
1T for him. He is plain old farmer, ian honest
man." one who makes his living by the sweat of
his brow; and consequently hope that this ssplain
old-fashoncd, honest, up-and-down lover of the
TRUTH" will supply the awful chasm made in your
patronage by the withdrawal of 'sMr. Nash L.
grand, late member of the Privy Council, and now
Navy Agent &c"
In my letter of the 18th instant, I observed that
intended writing something of public opinion in
regard to Amos Kendall. This can hardly be ne
cessary, as you are no doubt appraised of the feel
ing with which he is viewod not only bv the oppo
nents of General Jackson, but also by his friends
Scorned by the friends of Mr.. Clay, whom he SO
meaniy deserted, despised by the Jackson party flor
to their credit, they will not countenance the Gun
grateful hypocrite') he has met the fate which
his depravity and baseness richly merited.-
The People, we'll the Press, have stamped
the seal of condemnation upon Amos He wears
'the mark in his forehead. His present unenvia-
bic standing furnishes striking example of the
fact, that the love of truth, honesty, and virtue
YET prodominates over party feelings and party
considerations. The migrate viper that stung his
friend and benefac Tor, and basely betrayed the
confidence reposed in him by that FRIEND because
he would not, or could not, give him his price,
Sl5UO) is as cordially condemned by the party to
which he has attached himself, as he is by that
which he deserted Seldom, indeed, have heard the
name of Amos Kendall unaccompanied with de
nuhClallon OF his DaseneSS. let this man is said
to be the bosom friend, and confidential adviser,
of General Jackson. If the wishes of the Presi-
dents REAL friends could be gratifcd, Amos Ken
dali would be 'hooted" from the Jackson ranks
never again to appear in public life. In saying
thus much believe that express the feelings and
wishes OF large majority of Jackson's friends,
while know that his opponents would cheerfully,
and almost unanimously, respond to what have
here written.
But the removal of Kendall s. Co. would not
noio restore General Jacksons lost popularity 1t is
too late.
t'Tnere is tide, in the affairs ofmen,
Which, taken at the food leads to fortune"
General Jackson has suffered the favorable mo-
ment to pass away, and with it his fortunes
His In tauated attempt, whether it the impulse
of his own bosom, of the effects of s'the ma
lgn intiuence') to control social intercourse and
the consequences of that attempt, have cast shade
over his once brilliant fame, and will form dark
page in the civil history of our country. Every
honest and patriotic citizen turns away in sorrow
and disgust, from the contemplation ofthese things,
and bushes for his country. In the noble stand
which you have taken relative to tho ''malign
influence" you will be literally sustained by the
people. our Independent course in this matter is
almost universally applauded. 1t bears on its face
evidence of its disintercstedness and integrity.
Had you lent your press TO the ''maign influence %
the smiles and patronage of the powers that be,
were yours But honor virtue, and patriotism
pointed to different course; and you had inde-
pendence enough to pursue it. In so doing, you
have furnished evidence of your attachment to the
cause Of the people, and they will sustain you,
maugre all the efforts of office holders and Office
| seekers. The ungrateful attempt of those now in
power to crush you and destroy your press, is ow-
ned upon by Jackson's warmest friends. They
know to whom he is largely indebted for his elec.
ton, and ngratitude, wherever it may be found to
exist meets the indignation of every honest man.