Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-06-02

consequences, an example hereafter. 1t would be
ruel to upbraid you with his weaknesses, or to
punish blame YOU for sins committed by him
.efors you had actually entered on your du-
;es. The maxim isdt The king 40 no trrong, may
,ten hereafter, afford prote ,ton him. whilst it will
&c throwing load o. honor and responsibility
which would .Sad nary"
Il is part Of my business now to fiud fault with
you wantoay and mercilcssiy Your attention is asked
little We -:ncant advice. This shall be gvcnnot
'eCause feel greater interest in your future welfare
than ought feel in that of every fellow being az
distinguished YOURSELF but because your future pub
&c conduct and character wiz be deeply interesting to
With your vast acquiremonts-a harvest of expert
ped in three quarters of century, and all your
poca foresight and wisdom you vet liable err,
md may derive teneiit from weltimcd and prudent
advice. The greatest minds, in advancing the
heights OF science, or in guiding and controlling the
deslincs of nations sometimes of the
impedments winch oppose their progress, aud hardly
over duly sensible of the dangers which encompass
hem. Tho !ahours and cares ofpublic life cngross
ing, The multiplicity Importance and constant pres
of public duties will not leave you opportunity
leisure for calm reflection the probable results of
that magnificent scheme OF Federal Administration
which you nov beginning to put il, execution. A
common observer, who has more leisure tkan yourself
nay see things which will escape your lyn1eycd saga
city The veteran ami accomplished crcunn lvigator
of the glohe who has safely found his pathway through
every ocean, Is often under the necessity of relying
the skill o. the Bay, Rircr Pilot. So goa may
be warned by me of some dangers which you might
not otherwise see and guard against in due time. Con-
'lncsd by every days eSpt ricnce of these truths
hunIbly offer to YOU the following advice:
IS long you occupy your present high station give
your Ia ens to the service OF your country and not to
party never suffer the spirit of faction, Of party to
warp your Judgment influence your official acts
W nisier II f reign Afajrs. 1t is generally believed
that your tients sufficient for your Office, if age
has not lately very much impaired them. Your const
tutional argument in the House of Representatives.,
little than twelve months ago, IN opposition to
the abest men in the nation Fools Resolution, has
furnished recent proof of tho vigor of your mind
fellow o belief
tea- that you will be found trial, deficient in
of mind the opinions and fears of some of your
political adversaries to the contrary notwithstanding
Do not misapply & abuse these talents. In your nsruc
tons to pull Minister'S, look only TO the honour the in
forest and happiness of the u S. and do prostitute
Your acknowledged abilities and high Office to the low
and base purposes of fomenting faction at home and
accomplishing party schemes. If the stigma rests
any of your predecessors i'll Office, of having made
negotiations with foreign nations, subservient to party
designs aud nrigues let not such atrocious abuse
or power he Justly churgeabe you.
perfect knowledge of your personal and political
devotion to the President does not deter from
(wllls 1t affords apology for warming against
the abec serviity and contemplate meanness of en-
carrying him by ycur adoice in the indulgence of bad
passions If neither age. philosophy, reason,
nor religion, has yet suoohed the ruggedness of his
temper checked the violence of his passions; can
you not, by your persuaslons and influence, make the
ruling passion seIore, the instrument of his reforaa
ton? Can you not convince him that moderation and
essential to the h&ppness of mis- future
HE? If you cannot effect thorough REFORM do not
in his mind the delusion (which seems to
have taken possession t) that all who think him not
qualified for the Office which he holds his enemies
and merit punishment Undeceive him about the sup
posed practicabilty of maintaining his influence and
power by prescription and persecution of political OPP
oonents. HuananiSe him Off you can) in his feelings
and temper You will thereby render acceptable
% your coun'ry-he will be less mischevous if not
more valuable pa6lic officer.
Tie President has made attack on the libertp of
the press; in comparison with which the seditioR
ta'c of the elder Mr.. id1ms, dwindes into insignf
canoe Tho Last undsgused and bold-It was obi
Gus; he.iuse II inflicted punishment. The first is u
tsachc-ous foebestowing rewards to corrupt and buy
ing golden opinions OF men, whilst work of des
ructor, gees on unseen The se9ition la1o helped 10
throw Mr. Adams out OF Office. Why should not, the
SUITS GSing tie press turn out General Jackson? Do
advise, countenancc in any way, the appoint .ncnt
to office Of mere editors Of political party journals.
Dry up this stream of corruption. pure and free
press alike uninfuenced by favor fe r. by ard
punishment is the best safeguard of your country Ii
is formidable only to impostors and Tyrlns. Should
you, unfortunately hereafter fear it, and determine to
pat it down-attack it openly and boldly. Punish it;
do hribe it, for future use nor pay it for past
services Il you should punish it, your will soon
correct itself. 1t will not be bad to brbe or buy
up. Tine hghman- who robs and kills fellow
eing at midday, and at the risk of his life,
a detestlbie the cowIrdy assassin who secretly
'clSs his pocket and murders him in the dark. But
ntreat you not to forget that any inter
erence with the Press, either by Furnishing reward
ng Editors will inevitably (soon or lte) bring ruin
-ourseiE. There Is no truth, of which the people
# thesehnt tespotism cannot last long, where there
free and independent press-and that free govern
nent cannot be maintained where the press has been
rought up by in power; is enslaved by the
ofpcosecution and punishment Therefore, any
empt made by You whilst you dre in offce--to con-
Toui the political press, either directly indirectly
either by operating the hopes fears of editors-w
certainly be flIl to your popularity and fame; whilst
Il the time it will endanger the liberties of the
,eopie.
The opinions, which you entertain on the Tariff and
Internal Improvement questions fortunately per-
ectiy we'll known TO your fellow citizens. Equvoca-
ton ana regeneration, much the order of the
any that feel at liberty TO advise you not 10 cyuiuo
'"te not 10 changer and this advise may be given without
myself 10 the charge of Offering personal
insult DO MOI sanction by your name and influence
The hcsitating, hating, inconsistent eeconeorng and
ruIy contemplate policy of the present adrninistra-
ion in regard TO these questions. B, consistent BE
irm Lei 1t be your unalterable determinations to
adhere to the Constitutional doctrines advanced and
most ably maintained by yourself, III the House Of
RePresentltives-and Gf you .cnn) hold down the
PTcidrnt, to strict observance OF these doctrines
Honesty is the best policy. If you should by firm
and consistent devotion to principle, raise up to YOUR
sci and TO the administration, strong opposition and
find the pe1Ple against you: you will vet enjoy the
greatest ofai consolation derived from
conscientious performance Of dnty-and from the es
TEEN OF all good Honesty Of heart is the hes