Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-03-08
RUMOURED COALITIONS.

There are certain persons, who, looking at the his
tory of the last five years, conceive that the term
"Coallt:on" has magical effect, and that it is only
necessary TO put down any public man. 10 bring the
charge Of Coalition" to bear against him, with or
without probability. We accordingly hear of Co
ali;ions' between the friends of Clay and Calhoun
between MIR. Webster and Mr. Caboun-betweeu
Mr.. Webster and Mr.. Van Buren, These are artfu
devices of the enemy to weaken the high pu bile and
private character of Mr.. Webster, affect init
rously, or both parties to the alledged compact
In point of fact, certainly believe, if not absolute
~ know, that neither between the friends of CLAW
and Calhoun, between Mr. Webster and Cal
houn, nor yet more between Mr.. Webster and Mr.
Van Buren,, IS there any coalition, compact OF I'M
Outstanding, whatsoever. 70 what ultimate concur
of action events and the deporable condition
of the Government may drive some of these parties
politically hostile, clearly foresee;
but if such concurrence about it will re suit
from common conviction of the public danger, and
q common sentimen. Of patriotism, rescue the
country from that danger Upon such principles,
cualtons (if they will have the pord) are not only
innocent, but ustItiable and virtuols. In our opin-
hon, it well behoves the country seriously to reflect
+ "Coalon' of the well meaning and the patriot
&C. is not loudly called for, save the Government
and the Union. With these remarks, we submit the
following from The National Intelgencer:
Gin transferring our columns an article from the
Nashville Herald nominating MIR. Webster, the dis
tinguished Senator from MASSACHUSETTS, as suitable
person to fill the Vice Presidency, cannot help
congratulating our country that it has men of such
eninence to look forward to the high
est stations in the Government.
AS we have had occasion thus to allude Mr. Web
sfer take leave to add, that the suggestion of
coalition between of the parties contendine for
power, and Mr.. Webster, his friends which origi
rated, we believe, in New Hampshire paper and has
been copied into others, deserves any thing but
rious notice. The efficacy of the cry of ssCoalton .
trust has ceased. Processing to know 10 more of
Mr. Webster's sentiments objects than any body else
we yet venture to say that he WILL under circum-
stances, support any candidate, for high Office in the
General Government, whose opinions do substan-
TALLY agree with his own, in regard that paramount
object defence Of which he has so earnestly exerted
HIMSELF the maintenance of the Constitution and the
Union of the States"
Tue Senate have passed the bill changing the nIace If
holding separate election Wood, and establishing two
oiller separate elections in sa'd county
The House after debate recedrd its DISAGREEMENT
10 the amendment the bill CONCERNING publication and
sale of the Map of Virginia. and agreed 10 the same
On OF Mr. Morris, the SUBJECT anna elections
leave to sit during the session of the House
Mr. Knox moved to take UP the bill concerning clerks fees
Int the motiOu nesdived.
On motion of hIr Marshall, the House up the bill
amending the several concerning tine Through Fare Gap
turnpike Company, which read the third passed
Mr. Morris, iom the Select Comatce, reported bill 'con.
corning the general elections the year" This bill
intended misrepresentation provides that cleo
tons for tie General Assembly aud Congress- of the current
year, shall not be bed the month Of pr but other
time as shall be appointed by law
Tr Jones moved bill to require the cleo
Tens TO be held IN the month of April, heretofore.
MIR Morris opposed this amendment and MI Jones support
ed it,
Mr. Gaahcr moved to amend by specifying May as the
month of elections
After remarks Messrs Leigh and CalIaher beth
amendments uCgaVeG aud by general consent the bill
mad its several readings and passed This speed
ired apprse the public that in this year. cleo
TONS would not be held in April usual What may
Oe fixed npon for future years will be asceaned by the gen
eral election law, under consideration in The Committee
Of Privileges and Elections Owing the great quantity OF
business before that Committee and the complication Of the
SUBJECT the general law is yet prepared All the election
laws are to he revised, conden 'sI aud haruoniZed.
JUDICIARY
On ofAir Leigh the House resumed the considera ion
nj the Judiciary Bl-pauding, Mr. Gilmers substitute the
HTst section as explained yesterday
MI Gibson and addressed House favor Cf the
substitute, and against the bill as reported
MI Legl succeeded the and addressed the
House az length support Of the system and Of judges
MI EppeS opposed the original plan, and supported tie
system Of one judge 10 a circuit
Mr. BrodnaX supported the system Of two indies
Mr. Campbell of Brooke, a Few words dsedsfy rcp1oba
ted the system Of single Cdgc-wbeu the question was p
by ayes and and Mr. Gmefs substitute rejected by bC
following
AgGsSNiessrs Gimer, Terrll, S 81 Garland Mayse
r. Campbell Lef;wich, Christian SpurIock w NJ Rivcs
Broadus, Gibson Jones, Chichester, Payne. Powell Hol
land, King, Hail Green, E1sey, Dyer, Semple, b. Pol
ard J. G Pollard, Ewing Caldwell, Pondezler Street
buognS Vawcr, Preston, OFera. Davis Of Orange, Adams
WHeneT Swanson Baxter, linn, Moore M'Mahon, Alcxau
Eeli hIe9Ie CrgmI, EpTes, Gillespie McCuIoch Keer47
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