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

nave elevated to dignity beyond his level is novy
about TO meet the fate of Acleon and be devoured
hy his own dogs. Already the process of mutilp-
tion has commenced. How immutable are ali s,,h
lunary things! Who would have thourht n I;,,Io
while since, that this Cincinnatus-this Second
Washington-this Hero of Two Wars plumad
like Mars himsclf, and feeling so, like God could
IN few revolving months, stand so low Ak scarce
lind one to do him reverence His bosom friends
and counsellors-those who have made him what
ne is--are driven from his side, and the govern
ment Oh Jefferson and Madison prostituted and
debased to the vilest uses.
Elected to reform abuses: His first act WINS tho
subsidy of the Press. Elected as the antipode To
corruption: He has filled all places of profit or
trust with members of Congress and his own deyo
tod tools and ninions. Elected by both sides for
his opinions the Tariff: He has ;ud;c,oy,I,,
evadcd tho subject. Elected as the friend and foo
OF Internal improvements: BY diplomatic subter-
fuge' he has disappointed both parties Elected for
single term, and to effect rotation in orn.a.
He has been the first to avow himself a candidate
for reelection. Elected for his pure unsophistica
ted Judgment of men and things, whose mind un
aouterated by reading could look tho spirit and
genius of free institutions with inst nd
intuitive knowledge: His appointments M Tho
outset scandalized the moral sense of the whole
community, and humbled the spirit of the patriot
In the degradation of his country. Gorgng with
the money of the people, his own vile creatures
such set too, that one would think every Pen;ten.
Tertiary IN the Universe had been raked by his spe
cial hcence. This is the great good common sense.
from winch SO much was expected, and so much
more promised. Going about like roaring lion
he has interfered with the social relations of life.
and to impose his creatures upon IN irdigna Mt
community, he has driven one FOREIGN member
from the Capitol, and three distinguished members
OF his own selection from his Cabinet The ear
OF this master spirit of common sense has been
entirely engrossed by unworthy favorites and syco
phants-honorable and highmnded supporters land
he had many) look abashed to see the President
OF Tree people putting responsibility and decency
at defiance.
Notwithstanding all this fellow-citizens Won are
bid to the polls as Jackson mcn not satisfied in
Judgment, you are duly called and summoned as
school children, by the mandate of their master
A candidate himself has placed his claim to your
favor, on the demerit of the AntI.Jackson cause.
VIII you longer suffer dominant party to dictate
how your votes to be disposed of, and because
you have not exercised prescription for free opin-
ION sake, be dragooned into any terms your task
masters may impose? The test has not been made
by the Anti-Jackson party-srong as it is in this
ration and forbearance. 1t is challenged by
n candidate for your favor, and enforced by the
organ of the party. Let them have the benefit of
IT. Calhoun and Clay ready armed for the fight
The army of the greatest and the best will shortly
be disbanded, and instead of "Root hog or die" YOU
may supply the party motto, with liberty now
independence forever. Go then to the polls on
Monday-go one-go all, and this test question
has been demanded; let them see your principles
can be maintained, when occasion requires with
f;mness and decision. Shew that your forbearance
heretofore has been for rue's sake, not from the
shame boldly to avow, and fearlessly to maintain
the dearest sentiments of long cherished patriotism
They have dared the issue. Be true to Yourselves
and they may rue the result. A. VOTER.