Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-06-16
Erom the Boston Courie,. Of r.He o

From the Boston Courier of june @
JUDGE SPENCER. 1t has already been stated TO our
readers that the National Republican Convention which
assembled at Albany last week. unanimously nomina
ted Henry Clay candidate for the Presidency and
appointed thirtysiX delegates TO the General Conyen
ton to be held in Baltimore in December next One of
these delegatesisthe Hon. Ambrose Spencer member
Oh the last Congress On being informed Of his election
Judge Spencer and stated that he felt gratied
the honor conferred him. that he accepted of the ap
poinment and would attend the convention provided cir
cumstanccs permitted. Judge S. then addressed the
convention for about half hour in which he elo-
quentlS portrayed the onduc of the present admins
raton tie commenced by giving review of the state
OF affairs connected with the history of the nresdan
tai contests Ill this state, and the matters associated
herewith from 1924 to this time Detailing the cor
rupt means which had been used in 1924 to defeat the
passage OF the electoral law, & parcularzing the abr
dties and Inconsistencies of those who at that tinaoppo
sed such law, and who then vilied General Jackson
~ VINO subsequently cuogzed and supported him though
hey had previously declared that he antrcpubli
can tyrant and murderer. Judge S. admitted that
IN 1924, he had been carried away BY sense of fcen
and gratitude, and that he rather inclined in favor
or Jackson, particularly having vote; (beinp in
common with tho people of this state dsfranchised
ne had not given that full examination to the merits of
Ine men Candidates which he had since done, and
winch no would probably then have done provied he
mad had the power of voting for Chief magistrate
Ire then spoke OF the course pursued Immediately
after the election of Mr.. Adams, irt,conicnning him
IN h'"e, before he had performed any act He stated
that lie had never seen Mr.. Adams till 1929 bat he had
observed his acts and he would not hesitate TO say tIat
tic opposition to him had proceeded from facous mo-
tlyes was announcedthat under the administration
OF Cen jackson, there to be reform and correc
ton OF the abuses OF the government But the pcopl,
had been gulled and deceived by this cry In the mo
tvcs which imPced his election no regard was Maid 70
the public veal by those who violently urged it, those
who had but short time before condemned Jackson nc
totally unworthy TO hold any civil Office
Judge y said that Gen. jackson mad never laid down
slngo PuoIc principle which was to be the rule of his
cohouct that nc had not violated He then referred To
his letters to President Monroe in which he Ind ody
scu MN 10 crush the nonster party" being destrtrc
Nv 70 the interests OF the country 70 his letter to
IT Coleman on the subject of the tariff To his letter
OF resignation of his place u. s. Senator addressed
TO tho Legislature of Tennessee in which he conden,n
Cd the practice Of selecting members of Conpre 70 f
any public Offices, except judiciary ones ,s Jo
to the liberties of land. Judce S. then rcvcried ~
MS subsequent conduct to show Jacksons inconsistency
Judge d said ne would not detract from the military
achievements of Jackson: but history was vet In ,orf
ITS Office and he believed that many of the Ianrefs
winch now decorated him would be plucked from his
He then spoke of his violation of courtesv in mot
calng on MIR. Adams when he (Jackson) first arrived
az "aesgton IN 1929 to take upon himself the d
ties OF the government back door influence had cam,
ed him to be guilty of this violent indemnity
Judge >. then spoke of the course pursued Inv mr.
Agams IN respect to appointments to and removals from
Office Mir ~ had not removed any man on mere potica
grounds Judge y. said he had then in his eve man
who held high and responsible Office sthrouTb which
passed money to large amount. Mr. had boon e.
licitcd to him, from political considcrat;o
But he had asked 'has he done his duty fatbfIlIy7n
The answer was in the affirmative. His reply was
worthy ca,
ble and that is all that ask" We presume JUDGE s
bad reference TO Jonathan Tho pso the late collector
of New York; ''oi
Judge s. said he had evidence that General Jackson
mad sand before his arrival Washington that he aid
not intend TO remove any officer unless for NAL conduct
but a committee OF removals. had prevailed on him
TO faisify his word Judge S. challenged any one TO
sho" MN single officer opposed to him politically ex
cePI perhaps some one whose place worth Ron
year, VINO had not been removed or who if appoint
cd oy hlni' had not been his supporter.
system OF vile prescription had been pursued Inv
eneIai JACKSON. Men gray in years had been dsplac
ana green and noisy disturbers of the public peace
haa oeen appointed in their place. The venerable Mel
one or those patriots who had DESTROYED the tea
IN boston, mad been hurled from Office. vile coursc
au also oeen followed, in charging with pecuatio Of
ccs, |hen on investigation It appeared that tho gov
ihess things were but light aud tri1inp cor,n,rod
WIN iuch General J. has done lie named General
Jachson because 1t is with the sanction of his name
hat they nave been done But, he believed that II was
VIZ reckless and proscripve set of men who operaed
Oi nun 10 INDUCE him TO do these acts.
re thcn alluded to the course of Jackson in reenoct
20 t19 Ihoans, which he pronounced to be violation
VI an g1ou iath anu srIbvcrsion of all national prin
o,Pie' ne dweit some time on this subjects and con
ciuded ny saying that Charles x violated tho char
ler OF ms country than jackson had violated mir;
ciPie III relation 10 the Cherokeos.
nc could OF bis own knowledge, say the ndpip;st-,
ZION was weak and iu1becc, and he deemed that II I,
wore replaced IN power, it would be ruinous TO the ma
ION, ~ mad been said that this was reading naoole
I'D h'5d thH7 rouId Prove % Re co. md If so e -I1d