Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-11-29
CONTRADICTIONS



elevated patriotism in il which far above the
region Of party. IL is quito short, and thinking il
probable that you may not have seen it, L shall
transcribc 1t and send it to you. 1 pray you give
Il place in your paper. | like exceedingly the
Idea suggested, that The nOUbcrs of Con Crcss be-
longing to the different divisions of the opposition,
shall meet in the spirit OF Cancellation, and unite
their patriotic eNCrous, TO see II it be not possible
TO find remedy for Our country's gricfs. Surely
man may lie found that unite the opposition.
1 care not who hc is, that he be honest and
competent. We have that Jac&sonsm,
though composed OF the most diScordamt materials,
and animated solely by the love of power and
office, could unite TO hunt down the Admnisira-
ton OF Mr. Adams-anI shall VIC fail, with motives
80 high ana holy urging us 10 strenuous and united
cxsrtions! MI Clay too ION whose appointment
10 tho Senate ! con grutu!atc my country will be
there to lend his aid to the good work. Under
such auspices io:H not despair OF the Republic
But beg pardon Tor keeping the reader II moment
from tho letter. VI2GINIUS.
LETTER TIE 9Th.
'T on still think that it is of Tho question to
expect tho National Republican party 10 unite on
Mr.. Writ. Thon let us give up MIR. Writ, and look
for some else whom they ,ciN unto with
the other members of the opposition. VIII they
unite NJ. Calhoun, or Mr.. McLcan, Mr..
Webster, Mr.. Sergeant None of these gentle
mon IScicvc Masons, some of them are Ma
honal Republicans, and it is possible, that if we
consent, the other mombcrs of the opposition may
be willing to unite on somc one of them, and thus
carry the great object to our hearts. Per-
nit me to offer 10 your considerations another sug-
gestlon:-Cougrcss will soon DO in session, and
there, | understand, will ho found gentlemen be-
longing 10 the several divisions of tho opposition.
Let them enter into conference with each other,
and SEQ If it be not possible TO find remedy for
our countrys gricts. Let them meet in spirit of
mutual Cancellation, and unto their patriotic
lions to neavo off the incubus which is depressing
and destroying our country. caro- nothing fer
the elevation OF Mr.. Wirt, Of any other indiv-
dual, in comparison with tie honor and salvation of
the Republic. believe him TO bc honest man,
and as SQch, respect him. He has told us that he
does moi desire the Office, and believe him. for
do not think that ambition is the god OF every
man. Bat whether he desires the office, not, is
consideration which would not weigh Il Gather
in my Judgment. Let tho Mombors of Congress
confer, and Indicate TO their respective parties, the
man nhom Tho opposition can he wholly united;
or it not wholly, can be So far united 10 defeat
tho re election OF Andrew Jackson; and THAT man,
it l think him honest and competent, as no doubt
shall will thenccIorth he my candidate. If that
man should not BIO Mr.. Writ, let those who have
placed him II nomination Withdraw him, for I will
not ask of him any thing manifcsty improper
and unIvaiing 10 withdraw himself. Let all
others be put aside except the candidate so nomi-
mated, and let us all make "a long pail, a strong
pull, and a pull altogether TO lit up tie down
trodden honor of our country and restore it to its
former elevation. You will ask mo, if | not
willing to trust the National Republican Conven-
ton TO make the nominatiOn} L answer that
an perfect ~ willing, if that Convention speak
for tho other members of the opposition, whose
union is admitted to be Indispensable
that Convention, far L have their
names, IS composed of gentlemen Of the first
character, both for talents, honor, and patriotism
DO they come from all the various members of the
Opposition, so Tar as TO give assurance
OF the union of those members their nomina-
fIonI But even iftkoy do not, yet their session
VIII DO contemporancous with that OF Congress,
and as IN Congress there members arc told,
from all the various divisions of the opposition, it
will bc easy for the Convention, sitting IS they
will, In tie same ncighborhOod with Congress, to
ascertain the practicabiliy of uniting the OPPOSE
II lg'C in r,rrf -,
so as to guide their decision to successful
result. II thay 'cN net do this, if they ,ciu not
erea consult with the other members of the oppo-
sit!on; Ii they to meet have it suggest
ed Ill OF our headstong papers for tie single
ana cypress Purpose Gt noHtiEatng Mr.. clay, Gmd
no one GiSe then gentlemen, flattcr ourselves rs we
may the case is gone and VIC are inglorious!y de-
teaicd leaving the wreck OF our country under the
foot of Andrew Jackson, and his myrniions
laughing in triumph, at obstinacy and folly. You
say that If no other member of the oppnston will
unite on Mr.. Clay, yet the National Republicans
alone, although they may not be able to elect him
before the people, viii be able TO carry him into
the House tic tcading aicmJcr. And do YOU think
1t advisable to this risk if by uniting The oppo-
sitioD, you can secure election by the people?
VIII you persist i'll believing that the opposition
cannot be united, without stopping to make trial,
or even consulting for the purpose OF trial? Is it
desirable, think you, TO have another election by
the House Of Representatives, after the experience
We have already had this subject? Are Won so
very that Mr.. Clay will get before the House
division, and distraction of the opposition, with
which We are threatening ourselves, will insure the
reelection of Andrew jackson. But suppose Mr.. |
Clay to get before the House: have you examined
the materials of which that House is to be conlpo-
sed7 Havo you polied the members, and can YOU
nationally entertain the hope that before that house
MIR. Clay will be elcctcd2 Will not ell Gen. Jack |
sons friends stand fast to hi5n2 VIII not the |
Southern interest prefer him to Mr.. Clay2 Shall
NC shut eyes to these facts too, and rush as
.b'indly before the House, rushing
before the people, with every calculation against
US, nay with the certainty Of dscat before us in
both instanCCsl We accuse the other members of
the opposition Of a want Of patriotism, and even
OF a conspiracy to re-clcct Gen. Jackson-Why7I
BoCluSe they will not bow to dictation, as to |
the candidate TO be supported. What right have |
we to dictate? We only member of an op- .
position composed of several members, each of
which has the right with ourselves. The
other members Of the opposition say they cannot /
unite on Mr.. Clay; but they have given the most
Ineligible demonstrations that they willing to
Gnite another of party, with !
whom must know political principles to be !
safe, never would have been willing to make |
him Wee President. If IRE d!ORe continue to |
TofI &c this union, whom docs the charge fall ell
want Of patriotism, and conspiracy to rc-elcct !
Gen. Jackson Gentlemen the question of union, |
or no union, depends orr party. The fate Of
the election is in our hands. II it DC lost let de-
clare, and argue as may, every consdcrate man, !
viii see that the responsibility is Our enc |
my folly and is abyrnE by all the arts in
his power, TO keep Mr. clay tho field. Thus, |
the ether day, the Jackson paper, the G!t be. cum