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

IT, that the President has manifested too little regard
not too great contempt tor tho Constitutions ana mas
,xtendod, unwarrantably, Executive patronage and
power. Shall the provisions of the Constitution be
eid sacred by the inferior officers of the governments
but wantorly violated by the high oigntariesf Hhah
any OF the trus and agents Oh the people exercise
unlimited powcrs' DO all tha you can, 10 check this
growing contempt for, these wlnion violations OIL
the Charter. When you wish to know whether or not
any particular power belongs TO the Executive branch
OF the government, look To the Constitution III II
cannot be- found there-it h IS no. been gvenit
not nc claimed, exercised. Ii You VIII BRING back
this administration to the limits prescribed for by the
Constitution; and long shall remain connected
with IT, keep within those nits you VIII make II
truly Republican Administration you willie earn lasting
fame, and merit the thanks of your countrymen 1T,
instead of acting the part of Patriot Statesman you
should Join the President in his unhoiy against the
great Charter and the Peoples rights; you will merit the
exccration of every good citizen; and you VIII surely
receive condign punishment.
The acceptance of high Office under the federal GO
vernment, this time ami under existing :rcumstdn
ces f considered in point OF view presents you
to the nation, as most aniaole and interesting man
my, more--as self-denyng and devoted patriot Ii
Is tritabe to think most fLvouTay oil your motives
md views. With all Your knowledge of the past and
present state of parties aud pubic concerns; with III
the hight which experience and observation can tirnis
to the mind of man; you never could hlve bell we'd
that your becoming member OF Gansral JAG lson's
Cabinet would arrest his administration IN It's down
ward course; rcinstitc and mint,ln HIN and It, III
the good opinion and affections of the \ ncrican PEG
pie He has lately given such convincing proofs f il
becity; that the of all men are opened 1t is
of him, if it of an individIal-that '.Quc IL
Deus vult perduc, prius denentat" You cannot work
mir ices; and without this power, you could
thought that you able to restore the Presiden
his popularitylnd to his the favour ant
support, which it enjtyed. Ip spite of all hum.
efforts, to preserve the popularity of General Jackson
there silently but surely, opcrating which
will probably dissipate tie public decisions,
put end to his rcign.-Tie bubble will burst--the
r-bu castles of his fame ard greatness will dissolve
GU know all this, much bette than do and knowing
it. could not have accepted the office of Secietars
Of State, with the hope of ghoiding the Prcsideat
and terminating and giving healthul vigor to thi,
administration. 1t is due to ou, to suppose that yor
accepted, with other vicws-wth firm determination
to yo efforts, tim and check the excuses
arbitrary power to what has been left of ma
tIonai character, Constitution, and our liberties
and to devote YOURSELF with atha you possess to the
service of your country. If these your objects
countrymcnlf these were yIur objects, you will dc
justice to the advice have gien and the warnings
have offered.
Doctor Franklin, on some interesting occasion
thought it his duty to give counsel to inconserate
young man. The youth soon forgot it. After having
brought himself the very mschiefs, which his ven
cradle friend hoped guard hin against he returned
and apolgized for having forgotten the advice. The
philosopher replicd-'young nan; nv advice given
for your good; not for mine. You have not wron gee
me, by dsregardng it, If yol have wronged yourself
sorry for it: and would further advise YOU, tc
make amends TO yourself you can" Their,
Is meaning in this anecdote: although not DR.
Franklin, the thoughtess Voung man. Be
ware!-est you by your future conduct, give it appli
cation to yourself and your humble adviser. In sucl
an event, could not make tie reply of DIR. Franklin
BY treating with contempt the admontons and warn
ings which have given you will ,cyOng yourself-yo
acW ,crong yoar cOuntry-and me, and epery i,
ONE OF THE PEOPLE.