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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

making him witness in the attempt TO .is,,r,pc
'io tteSIdent. and then seeking TO impcich bi,
creoo.ity nc Is called on to vind!clte Il character
IN winch las coun,rymen take deep interest. His
KIM Offices towards MIR. Dcrrien aud his cole, ,cs
IN tAis business, nave been yorv un,rstcii.iI..
qu,,ed. Ineir attempt TO sacriic, a.-n %e trust.
VIII meet more appropriate rc.ri3u..,..
Until Col. Johnson is heard upon iq Subject
we shali conne remarks to the col :y.al ;,5i,ts
presented In the publication of tho .ecretar,eg
And is 1t possible that Gen. Jackson, who struck
me name OF the midshpaacn from the roll, thus
Ge',s upon Col. johnson to fgM down ali contra.
diction.! Is the Globe authorized to mako hi.
call on Col. Johnson? Who does not read in this
oppeal TO arms the condemnation the self concen,
nation OF the ''malign influence? Who does moi
see IN me clcarest proof the truth oflhose state
inonts which the Globe was authorized 10 I,ny9
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01
Saturday Eves,ssss-. .s,sIy 80.

The National Journal of Yesterday contains the
following article. Gov. Floyd said ''the times
were out of joint" and as the elderly gentle.
man Of the Enquirer endorsed the sentiment, we
presume the fact is certainly so. What scenes =
Who will still refuse to open his eyes If Gen. j.
has true friends left-if they are friends and not
merely parasites who follow his fortunes, to pick
mp the crumbs which lie shakes from tho board of
patronage-can they be insensible to his degrade
ton 7 Ought they not for his sake for the
sake of the peace of his declining age for the sake
of his military glory, dimmed by the miscarriages
of his political rule, to insist upon his retirement
What he gain by holding on What has he
not lost in future renown, by the absurd attempt to
make statesman out of an ignorant but success
full soldier-a silk purse out of sow's ear? Let
them advise him honestly fearlcsSly and their advice
must be unanimous and urgent. But there is too
much cause to fear that that influence to which he
has surrendered himselC-Kendul, Lewis 81 Co..
interested in keeping the patronage avished by ia
voritism-will prove too strong for his disnteresed
friends
ave informed by rumor, that exposi-
tons ore to be produced by the publication of Mr..
Bcrricn, and that Il conrbataut in the person
of Gen. Jackson himself, is about to be ptted
gainst Mr.. Ingham, Mr.. Branch and Mr. Berrien
Thus matters seem to be getting and worse.
and the country is sinking deeper and deep
or into disgrace. il will be a novel scene,
when the Chief Magistrate of the Union shall
descend from his elevation TO give tho lie to of
his Cabinet, and TO be himself a witness for his
own character for vcracity and purity"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

I of Mr.. Jefferson Is he honcs,2 Is no CAPABLE?
! ~ echoed by the slogan of INSTRUMENTATION
did he vote at the last eection2 BE be knave or fool
his reward is at hand. Whilst this state of things
was conhneit 10 its legitimate sphere, where it was
created and strehgthened--the general government
men looked on and wondered. Il did not touch
their honor: it did not affect their local or private
concerns. Now, as there are no more federal off,
ces to bestow, and as men never resign and rarely
die, the hope of j vacancy is too remote TO keep
together this dsintcrestsd partytho States are to
be made the theatre of their operations, and they
the real Simon Pures and all others unworthy
TO touch one cent Of the public money. None but
those who can below forth fiilsome aduuton to this
'man ofstra'v" which they themselves have made
are deemed fit for admission to this feast of the
LaPitho. The friends Of good order, have stood
aloof long enough, con,ented themselves to bend
no knee to BIal they have heard ther principles
derided by the mushroom spurts of the day, with a
smlic OF contunpt. There is a point at which ac-
quiesconcc becomes dcgradation--seris and bonds
men, trained to slavery, and reared in dependence
VIII sometimes, animated by the spirit Of liberty
shake off the calling yoke of oppression, and assert
those rights conferred by nature, and by natures
God.
Messrs. Editors, minority, in this land, cannot
rule and govern majority. True enough,-but
that minority bear themselves 10 DO respec
'ea,-they Will not tanely submit TO the reproach
and dictation of any set Of men, in giving
their votes at this election Monday next because
JACKSON man has called for the test. and they
tear TO meet it. 1t was once the pride and boast OF
Now, when the mist is fast disspating, and men
begin to see, with their eyes, you are met at
every turn i'll the street with the jackson threat
that crisis is at hand, and will vote for M man
who does not wear his colors. Ia it not singu. |
lar, whilst party demands his election on |
that ground, and it is boldly called fol-, that
the opposite party, and that the strongest in
this city, should slu.nbcr in their strength |
and become passive instruments in the hands of tho
designing. Ant-Jackson mon have not made this
questionable writer of this, although, always
opposed to Jackson, in many votes giveI for Con.
gress, the State Senate and Legislature never did
jackson nan-party had no influence in his selcc.
ton. The ground never before openly assn. |
med and the result of an election made upon
the merits of this question AS it is and there is
no difficulty in selecting candidate every way the
equal of the adverse party it is hoped and believed,
that in this City, the strength of principle may be
fairly tried It now made question of principle,
solicited and dared. VOTER I
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

GF The Louisville Journal of JULY 18th in n
ZION, states:
"For months, the anxiety of our opponents has
teen manifest in all their moyements II 10
known, that Kentucky is the ground upon which
the General Administration has been collecting
and concentrating all its forces for the desperate
encounter This is the one point, toward which
they have directed their efforts, and upon which
they have staked their final hopes. General Green
mas written to distinguished citizen of our
state, That, II Mr. Clay shall succeed here at the
august election, Genl. Jackson is to be withdrawn
from the contest To prevent, if possible; such an
occurrence, hundreds ofthousauds of the money of
the government have been applied among us to the
purchase of tho influence of office seekcrs tore
Their with their friends relatives, and dependents;
the hoodgate OF patronage has been lifted at the
seat Oh government, and a current Of pamphlets and
newspapers, like stream OVERLOOKING its banks has
hled every District, and County, and Town in
Aentuckythe great body of gu, state
have been required, condition of their contin-
vance IN their places, to make contributors for
oiectoneering purposes in proportion to their res
Pectve salarles partzans in neghborng states have
been subsidized 10 raise sums of money in their own
neighhorhoods to be RENTED here for use; and in
addltion to all this emssaries, without number
have been despatched here by the General Govern
ment to marshal the mercenary hosts and lead them
on in one tremendous phalanx upon the day of
trial"
Notwithstanding the Journal speaks confidently
of tho result These charges of interference in the
kentucky election, have hooI, repeatedly made
Let what the Hero said in his inaugo ral be ,emem-
bered-" That the tuty of preventing the interfe-
renee of Executive patronage with state elections
was legbly inscribed" among those reformations he
felt himself called to effect
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

u Mr. ]. G. Williams having alleged. that so
corrupt and vile the late Administration, that
the Government of England refused to negotiate
with it, we recommend to his perusal No. 13, OF
x. Y. on Mr.. McLane's Treaty. If he will take
the trouble to read the whole thirteen numbers, we
undertake to predict that when he has concluded
them, he will a candid man, confess that when
he expressed the above opinion, or assertion, he
was profoundly ignorant of the subject on which
he smoke.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01
gloucester EOeC Grounds
EOR Sal

the last will of tie late Dr. James Dean the SUI
gO scfibeTs authorized sell they now offer fl
sale, his aluable Estate, lying Wa'e River ~ tho
county Of Gloucester, IN the State Of Virginia. about
'hiee riF nom the Court House, containing $50 acres
neatly the hole of which Is low proun and abot 7E1
acre. are CLEARED and III a high stale Of cultivation well
adapted IN The growth Of Indian Corn, Wheat and
b'riey. There Is spacious Dwelling House, and all
one; nsces,ay ont houses good repair on this Estate
situated on the back of the Eivcr. Fish and Oysters Of
'He best qualify are tascn IN sight Of tine House A
c'inue description deemed unnecessary as il is
presumed any person wishing purchase will first sxar1F
mo tic premises w'ch will re hewn hg the manager Mr.
i'eotge w BHups purchaser Of the land can be no.
communicated wiz as many slaves he may require TO
cultivate IT, and also tie farming ueusls-and stock Of
every description. The tmi Of payment will be mads
to suit the PUchascs For further particulars letter
addrcs,cd to Christopher Tompkns at Mathews Cours
House, Va Nil meet due attention
CHR IOMpKINS, !
John p JARVIS, {Ex'ors off, Dean, deed.
HENRY ". TABS,
msy I,wso,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01
To the Voters Of Henyieo County, resident in the


FELLOW CrTIzENs--In these spirit-stirrinp timos.
when the popularity of an Administration, suppo.
sed to DO based on firm foundation durable as tho
armament, is now tottering to the verge when new
and important events every hour transpirinr.
and opinions formed, il is peculiarly fit, that
every candidate should be heard and his sentiments
weighed. A Royal Manifesto has issued from the
Richmond Junto, through their High Priest of the
Enquirer, commanding his faithful and dutful sub
Jects 70 repair 20 The polls Of Henrico Monday
next, and bear tcstn ony TO the only true faith
and orthodox dcmocracy-Jacksonism This pro-
clamatlon, my fcllow-citizens. was issued antecc-
dent 70 the development Of events that causes the
tT"e Hepu6tican Party TO pause, and they arc now
suspended Ike Mahomots Coffin in mid air
Now is the time to exercise the rights and nriv;Ie
ges5sf frecmcn--whilst the Hierarclls of the Tems
pie sleep upon their post--ths hln of ostraeisrn is
removed, and free opinion and free actions NAV for
once, pass unquestioDed.
A new era has arrived. The ifnbecile and infirro
old man, whom discordant party, composed of
'blaek spirits and grey, white spirits and red, y
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01
Near Manchester, lsM JUN, 1881.

following reply.
Near Manchester, 15M July, 1881.
HENTLEMEN: 1t would have been source of much
gratiication TO me, to have accepted the kind and
nat,ering invitation of my Fellow Citizens of Ian
caster, had my business called in that direction:
or indeed, if my engagements were not of nature
TO require my presence in another part of the
State.
In u crisis so eventually impo tant, as that in
winch South Carolina is involved, it is Il source
oil great consolation to me to find that the prnci.
pies have endcavored to maintain-as being in
dIspensable to the salvation of the Statc-meet
with the cordial appreciation of the intelligent and
patriotic citizens of Lancaster. And am happy
IN having 1t In my power to add, the expression of
OF my confident hope, that the period is not remote
when the unfortunate divisions which now distract
our deliberations, will be lost in an united and pa
triotic determination, to interpose the sovereign
power of the States, between citizens and the
unconstitutional expressions by which they are de-
graded into state of colonial vassalage and are
rapidly sinking into embarrassment and poverty
With very great respect, L am, Gentlemen your
OFT. Servant, GEO M'DUFFIE
J. II. WITHERsPooN, Esqr.
and others, Committee.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

Mr. WHITE, of Florida, has published a long re-
ply to Governor DuvaPs proclamation for a new
election of Delegate to Congress He refuses to
abide by the Governors decision, advises the people
not to attend the polls, and declares his determi-
nation TO proceed to Washington and claim his
seat on the production of the official statement
of votes and the returns which were rejected
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

W correspondent requests us to suggest to the
friends of Mr. CLAY throughout the Union-to the
members OF the National Republican Convention,
and to the people of the United States generally
WILLIAM WRIT, of Maryland, as a suitable
candidate for the Office of Vice President of the
United States. The Peoples ticket will then be
CLAY and WRIT: they are worthy the confidence and
support of their ellow-citizens and will command
the respect Of all true AInericans.=Aler Phcnir.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01
For THE VINO.
OK w
TO TILE HON ANDREW STEvENSn,

TO THE HON. ANDREW STEVENSON
SIR-At the adjournment of Congress, it was cur
renty runored that but tloo of the Virginia Dclega
ton had returned from Washington Van Buren,
jackson men-and of these two, it was further al
lodged that you were Have you any objection
to tell your constituents the truth of the case
CONSHITIIEN
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

u The reader will be amused at an 1--we Wit
ness" account of the Williamsburg proceedings,
and of the formidable numbers that attended on the
occasion. MIR. Pages resolutions, however,
worthy of the highest admiration, and breathe a
spirit above the vulgar preudices of the foes of the
Tariff generally, and worthy of his name.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01
W0NDAY EVENING, August !. zs.r.

Incy also usurp the execution of religious law in
'ngihia' and IN violation of the Bill of Rights,
and tho laws of the land thew undertake to exclude
rsn religious worship, in Church winch is the
cohnoh property of every parishioner, and ofevory
c,'izep OF the State; all such individuals as they
Sno1se 10 tinnk or to say, not sufficiently
"'oooT IN Their faith. AN EYE-W TINES
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

Gen. Jackson is now 66 years of aye. He is in
firm in health, and his mind, doubtless, partakcs the
decay of his body. The Presidential helm requires
at this time especially, strong hand and clear We
Cen jackson IS not fit therefore to be president
second term. His infrmitcs admonish him to re-
tire to the Hermitage. We hope he will retire vol
onded and enforced, as it surely Will be- by the
voice Of the People.-Cincinngti 4 .naricnu.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01
Friday EUeeissg, sgssgy 30.

u We invite the attention of the free men of
Henrico, to the eloquent and spirited remarks of n
voter Inc opponents of Jackson, did not invite
the test. The question is will they be tamo and
submissive enough, to support those who denounce
them ? Or, with the spirit of freenen will they
rise against the prescription which has been inyo
ked against them and their friends?
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01
From the top Of the ladder to the bottom !,

zen Bernard having resigned for the purpose of
returning to France, Col. James Gadsden of Flori
aa' mas been appointed by the President, chief of
tue engineer Department. Gadsdcn was the anita
gonist OF Col White, in the late election for Con-
gress' and used to be an aid dc camp of Gen. Jack
son. 1t all accounts be true, he is unfit for his
now ofco, and is indebted for to the principle of
savoritism, SO conspicuous at Washington.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01
SEA SICKNESS ALLEVIATED-

20 URTON'S Imperial. or American Chem
3 PSigr. Prtronizsd by s,Uerri eminent Phv-
81 rms and n'sy by He Temperance Soriety,
very much improved. a most pleasant cooling
A. wholesome bcverare-it is strongly re-
e Dm"nded 10 those gcirg TO sc1; some Cap
tins who have taken il 10 Liverpool speak
hghiy OF II. and say il was found bv the passen-
g'rs greatly ia alleviate that painful sensstiou,
p" Sea S'ch1css; snd they intend to make il n
"folcs ale NJ The mandatory, sou.h west cor.
c"rn"r o. Ch.sn1. end Second streets, Philadel
FhII
ALSO.
PORTER, ALE 8. CIDER, Of first quality.
ioF exploration Or home consumption, bottled
oPTesaO'y 10 the improv, sysiens.
[N--.I ~
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

" The Telegraph intimates that Virgil Maxey,
Esq, Solicitor of the Treasury is to be invited to
resign to make for one moro under the "na-
ign influence" Mr.. Maxey, is a friend of Mr..
Calhoun.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

u The Pennsylvania Inquirer of Wednesday
says, that Maj. Noah had arrived in that city, and
that Col. Johnson, of KY. expected in few
days. The Colonel is drawing nearer to the scene
of action, that the prompter may be at hand.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

The Frankfort Argus states, that Lecompte and
Sanders rival Jackson candidates for Congress in
that District, have agreed to leave to the people
of Owen county tie say, which of the two shall
decline.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01
Pelion upon Ossa-The U. States Gazette of
"Wednesday, says:
MORE RUMORS.

awe mentioned a few days since, tho circulation
OF rumor, that an exposition about to be made
lit came with vengeance, and with am over.
whelniing effect. We now informed. that the
address of Mr.. BERRIEN, and the accompanying cor.
resPondence, are but ''cakes and custards as San
emo enc. was wont to say,to what is about to appear.
'Thus, bad begins, but worse remains behind"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

~ We ask attention to "a Voterr again; and
apologize to him for the errors of yesterday. They
were corrected in time for the greatest part of the
daily impression.
Fox THE WING
Mr. Peasants;--I observe in the piece published
"a Voter" many mistakes made in setting it
up Tor the pToss-tbis doubt was owing to the
late period of the day it was handed in. No typo.
graphical error, (however it may prevent the style
or sense) should do away the appeal there made to
prevent ruling faction from denouncing any man
who may dare in defiance fther onnipoteuce to he
come candidate for office, because he may not be
the scrvilc tool of party. The Jackson men have
become so famiarized to Office, that they seem to
look upon 1t as right and deem it prcsumptt.
Gus folly for any other to DO thought capable
set ofmen who stand aureciis nurib ct ore eJpnns9
to receive and disseminate every Iumny that
issues "by authority" to gull and abuse deudcd
people, made the sefcon stituted standard Of
rePubiicanism Not satisfied with passive obedience
they have the presumption to prescribe this man,
elevate that, and deem IL wondrous strange that
their dutiful vassals should vince under tho bur
then imposed by their Fcudal Barous. This rerv
party quarreng with each other, and with BILLINGS.
gate abuse bringing disgrace on the country at
home, and ridicule abroad, darcs TO the ex-
elusive guardianship Of individual worth, and con
trouling direction Of peoples saffrngcs
novel spectacle is presented: The members
Of party, based on fragment Of every political
principle since the Foundation Of government, or
rather no principle at all, without an adhesive OF
asslmllatInG quality, IN common (savo one rencr1l
rush for oiice,) has long ruled this land with IN.
| bounded sway. Honest and flr difference of opi.
Mon, respectfully expressed, has been met with
wry-prosecution hus folio sod persecution
and 1t uas becoming bye word Of reproach 10
any man who did not worship tho golden calf
at is time to shake tho dew.drop from the lions
name II is time for the people to think for them
selves and I am happy TO believe CONTAMINATION,
devoutly to he wished, is near 81 hand. The test
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

" We need scarcely ask the readers attention
to the extracts from Mr. Adams 18th July Grafton,
Mt Boston.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

THE VOICE or THE PRoruEr.-The Telegraph
says, Gen Jackson's 'true friends, who regard his
peace Of mind and his true glory, ought to with
draw him from contest. the pelting of which
must ruin his health, and cast shadow over his
name. HE CANNOT BE REELECTED! -
The die is cast The magic Of his name is lost !;
his influence cannot be recovered. a mistake has
been committed; the successful soldier cannot
necegsarily make j successful statesman!
From, 'be Z. :. Telegraph Of Thursday.
PISTOLS FOR TWO"
The Globe Of this morning says:
"Col. Johnson WILL VIC have no doubt, do himself
Justice. He is honest, bSave, true-bearted, and
perscvering man, and he will prove to tho Ameri-
can people that he is prompt and capable in de-
Tending his own character, as he has shown him
sef TO hsvs beer defending his country By
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

Funeral O6ssquies Of III. Monroe, were held a
few davis since in Lvnch5urg, in t.: FRS: Prcsby
terrain Church The Yirginian s7v. Stat every a.
venue of the Church file, Tie services irare
commenced by the Rev. VIM. Rel il, IN iinDres-
sive II tervent prayer. He followed by JsssR
b. HAnRIsoN, Esq. in an Eulogy, the delivery OF
which occupied about three quarters of an hour,
which fully equalled the expectations os the friends
of the Orator.
The ceremonies at the Church were concluded
with the funeral service of the Episcopal Church
performed by the Rev. F. G.. Smith.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01
MIR. McDUEEIE.

Inns gentleman having been invited to dinner
by the citizens of Lancaster, S. c. returned tho
70 flowing roply
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

Extract Of Letter to the Editors Of the Whig.
''LoUIsA, July 25.
''You may be assn ed that in this County than
w hich none In the State was stronger for Jackson
late events have considerably unsettled the minds
ofthc people.
patton it is thought, will be elected to CONGRESS-,
but 1t is not certain. Dade is most active cleo.
tioneerer but Patton Is much too hard for him be-
fore the People. imagine Patton is the first man
the State has in Congress. Poindextcr will bo re-
elected FOR the H. of Delegates. Minor has declin-
ed You will be surprised to hear that when a
Cand date, he came over to Jackson; so that Col
John Robert Wallace, does not ''stand a solitary
example" of one who has joined the Hero sat this
time of day" Minor 4 worthy and clever fellow,
and was no doubt conscientious, but it will always
injure politician to desert the weak side for the
srong. A wagglsh toast given in the County, COM
pleted his discontinue He is great advocate of
Temperance Societies. & being tormeriya an Adams
man. facetious fellow gave "John Quincy Adams
and Lucian Mnor-cod fish, and cold water
The effect irresistible"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

~ We ask attention to ga Voter" again; and
apologize to him for the of yesterday. They
were corrected in time for the greatest part of the
daily impression.