Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-06

defauer as has been pretended but as hav-
ing an equitable and fair claim now sustained through
OUT ny the Judgment of two courts to the amount
Oh ABOUT Is $4,000 against the Government"
u The Virginia reader Is aware, that from
portion of the representation of that judicial
district in the House of Delegates the election of
Gen. Taylor Judge of the Norfolk district met
with the most vehement opposton; an opposition,
resulting not from his personal qualities and charac-
ter, which were admitted 20 be eminent or from his
legal qualifications, which conceded to be supe-
rior or from his patriotism, which was aoknowleds-
ed to be ardent. active and well tried-but resulting
principally, from the non.conformity between his
political opinions and those of the majority Of the
district, which it was alledged rendered him pecu-
iarly and irreconcilaby OBNOXIOUS to that major
ity. 1t was rumoured that unsuccessful opposition
IN the General Assembly would be followed up by
resistance in the district, and that popular
STRANGE would be made against his acceptance of the
office. This, had too much regard for the dis
trict to believe nor have seen any evidence of the
truth of the In this state of facts the letter
of which we give extracts below. was written and
we take unusual pleasure IN directing public atten-
tion to those extracts containing sentiments perfect
tyj Just and true and breathing spirit of indepen-
dence and manly bearing, worthy of a citizen in
Republican country.
"As to the principal topic of your letter. ave
sought this office; will net be dra pooned out of
it, personal pride torbids that should yield to at
tempts of political personal ennity, to drive me
from any course which my judgment dictates Per-
sonal honour enJons me to live down. and refute
oy my conduct, the misrepresentation Of my adver
sares-and owe to the friends who have sustained
me- to my country which has honoured me, to shey
that they have not bestowed confidence on one un-
worthy Public considerations in aid of these
feelings The independence of the Judiciary, essen
tial in all countries rghtfu and impartial &C.
ton, is more especially in free governments be-
cause in times of great public excitement. il is the
only safeguard of civil liberty. That independence
Is gone if personal political hostility artfuly exer-
ted in particular District by addressing itself to
the tmdity delicacy of the Judge, can in effect
reverse the decision of the constitutional organs of
appointment; and transfer the selection of the Judge |
to those who were defeated and out numbered in
their electoral body. Depend upon it,, this expert |
ment made in my person, to drive Judge from
Office unless personal political foes in his District
are pleased TO ratify his appointment, shall not
qulre the force of precedent, by my tame acquies
cBnce under it.
al Own have been much surprized at the conduct
of of those who took active part against me
Their preference of Parker me, was not only to
be expected but approved. He ought to have been
preferred, if in truth considered as endeovour-
ing to turn him Of his District. Their preference
of Baker too, may be easily forgiven. / acquit all
and each, with one perhaps two EXCEPTIONS of all
personal malignity. They have indeed displayed |
degree of political intolerance which did not ex-
pect, but bear them no onmity on thai score: and
the only revenge at which shall, under any crcum-
stances ever aim, will be TO convince them that
you'd rather bear, than infct injustice, and that I |
have not merited their denuncation"
~ The member from Montgomery. Mr.. Preston)
by whose fundamentally, 1t will be remembered the
election of his uncle, (Gen Taylor was aside in
the first Instance it'll reported, has with op
position at home the Of his having RETAINED
to vote for Gen. Taylor from considerations of delca
cy. OF that matter, Gen. Taylor himself, is perhaps
the best judge, he the person most affected
by those honorable scruples To set the matter in
fair light, ~e take the liberty of quoting sentence
or two from letter of Gen. Taylor
"In that delicacy which will not permit the suspi-
zion that private attachments influence his
public conduct; the frank and generous, and VOL
untary correction of an error, for which he no
way responsible, but which had placed me in a con-
diton which, however desirable to him, had not
been properly obtained, in the manly and high minded
prefer of what was just and honorable, to what
was convenient and desirable, ] recognize q spr
which endears him 10 me, more even than the zeal
and courage he has displayed my behalf: Though
the reelection had terminated in my utter defeat,
should have been proud and have reoiced at the
opportunity it afforded, of displaying and manestng
to all the World his scrupuous integrity and high
minded spirit"
The Globe says, ''the Post Master General
Barry goes to Philadelphia, where he will remain
a few days with sick Maj. Lewis makes
Journey public business to that place. Amos
Kendall has leave of absence for month, and IN
tends taking his family to see his aged parents in
Massachusetts. VII! not this fill the opposition
prints with alarm
Ifthe Globe will just guarantee that the three
worthless when they go away, shall Stag HtOa9 we
will answer that alarm shall be felt.
FROM NOAH.
RICHMOND WHIg.-TheTe is so much whim and good
humour in the follow ing comparison of the two mis-
sons, one to ST. Petersburg and the other Of the
editof5,o Buenos Ayres, that inclined to the
belief that nothing more should be said about the