Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-25
FROM THE L. TELEGRAM,

Since the publication of the correspondence, there
has been an oppo tunitY of asccrtaning public oDn-
ION here, as 10 Mr. Calhouu'S vntlication; end we
take much satisfaction in saying, that with but sin
gle exception, as far have heard, there is but
one opinion, all sides, that it is triumphant Tie
exception to which refer is that of u neirhborr
prin whose remarks, that our readers NAV have a
full view of their character, we have given at large.
We Will now proceed to few observations On them
| in which we shall endeavor TO be brief
The first that strikes is, that these remarks of
the Gobe, upon the correspondence should precel.
its publication in that printtlat the comment shou
be in advance of the text. On sucha procedure we
make Comment. The first objection Is COM
plant that Mr. Cah, has published tho correspou-
dcnce. This compliant rests on the ground that
the only difference between the President nai Vice
President is of personal character; that it is
Charge, side, of du2lcity and denial Oh I G.
other It is said that there is dsputng about
tastes and we are almost forced 10 believe from the
different views which take of the same
ton, that the remark is equally applicable to morals
That those who regard character as subordinate and
subservient to political considerations and that i'm
putations upon 1t either be submitted 10 or re-
sisted, as 1t may political views should thin;
that an reputation upon the sincerity of pub c
man. IL high station constitutes 10 cause for vim
G.catlon OF his conduct 10 his constituents, unless
with prospect of political gain is not at all sur
prising; but it would ba strange that those who con-
sider"G good name the immediate je,oeI of the
SouI and to be priced above all earthly considera-
lions, were not to consider an impeachment of per-
the highest possible
tIhcation for the course which Mr. Calhoun has pur-
sued II IS not question of mere tact and 71ru-
asnce, az the Globe supposcs; but far higher one
OF reputation and character,
Ihe next objection is to the length of the cores
pondence Here too there will doubtless be two
classes, who will form entirely opposite oDnions
Those who believe that this whole affair was rot mn
Tor political purposes that neither the honor nor the
interests OF Ten Jackson of the country rcor,r
ed the resUscitalon of this old transaction will
complain of the length of Mr. Calhoun's vindication
but on the contrary, will not only fully instiy him
but thank HIM for laying bare the intrigue as an act
OF justice, both to himself and to the COUNTRY II &c
due to tic public that they should know who j; is
ana oy what means Cn intrigue c6lcalated 10 do so
much mischicfto public afHirs and so discrcdita
bic to the country has been got up. That those on
the contrary, who are connected with it, or who soc
an interest in vndicating those who arc should com
pam bitterly OF the length of the vndica 1Un is per
fScly natural It is not at all wonderful that thew
Should think that III required not Gre lines 10 aascc
me aaqWry;" and should also complain crieyouslv
that pamphlet ofhfty-two pages should be flied in
demonstrating that Nj Calhoun's conduct was f. co
from all duphcty; that his course in the cabinet was
ac'u9ted by neither cnmity friendship, bu; by
simple sense of duty; and that this matter was rot
Tor tie purpose already stated.
Inc Globe urges that the President was deceived
~ private assurances, by the tone OF Sir Calhoun's
letters, and IN anonymous publication in Nashville
paper, winch represented Mr. Calhoun and Mr. Nd.
ans as the defenders Of Gen. Jackson. A TO the
Two frs, Dir Calhoun has already replied in his
correspondence with Gen, Jackson. In his letter of
he LIST OF June, speaking OF the frankness and sil-
;eTy OF his course, he says Il feel assured that ne
her my conduct, words, actions, or letters afford
he slightest proofto the contrary" AS to the anon
NOUS publication, must think that an attempt to
ring forward such proof, does great injustice 10
zen. Jackson. Il would hold him up as forming his
opinions on the slightest Of all foundations. The
opinion which he had formed Of the course of Mr.
ialhouo, we doubt not rested on different and
irongcT basis han an anonymous newspaper publca-
ion on the decided support which Mr Calhoun gave
0 the course adopted by tho cabinet when assailed
t the next session, by those who took opposite views
zen. jackson himself, was present and witnessed IT, !!
hat ne night mistake tho support which Mr. Cal !