Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-01-26
NEW YORK POLITICS.

NEW YORK Politics.
The Albany Regency is diviied-tho NJ Y
Courier X Enquirer and the Albany Argus, so long
yoEod m common cause, haze quarrclcd, and as
Is usual when old friends fall out-particularly
when interest had been the tic--are telling each
others secrets. Tho distant public is no farther
Interested in this controversy, than that it prom
scs dissolution of that corrupt knot of politicians
at Albany, who under the name of tho Regency, and
the tactics os Van Buren,, have long governed that
State with dcspotic sway, and exercised no incon
siderable influence at Washington; and farther that
through this controversy, the rueeas of their in.
ucnco is in part brought to light We ask attention
TO the following cxtracts--tho first from, the Cour
icr Il Enquircr--ihc second part of a letter from
one of the Editors of no Courier, to n gentleman
III Pennsylvania, dated 10Th Dec. last Tho first
part of the letter unfolds tho causes OF oppo,tiop
20 Gov Throop-which were that he had abandon
cd the Regency proper, Marcy, Flagg, Butler SC
and thrown himself into the arms of tho Argus
''The introduction of the resolution Of Moore
house led to an expose of tho manner in which the
STOCK OF local banks liz distributed, and an invosti
CATION this subject brought out the alarming fact
that what is called the Argus Party, had control
of cemple!s chain of banks throw ghsut the St,te
winch, linked To tho Mechanics and Farmers Bank
at Albany, exercised incredible influence over
counties presses, conventions, nominations, and
all the srcana of party usagcs and systems; that,
ny means OF agents spread throughout tho State,
their power was Strengthened and their reck
cts filled; that no bank could pass without
their permission, nor the stock be distri-
outed and officers elected without their concur
renee and interference, as in the case Of the
Broome County Bank; that tho purity of rspub
lican principles was contaminated by this aw.
tul corruption, and that men calling themselves
the haacs oil tho party. had become mere lob
by-mcmbors and contcderatos of u bank eli
gsrchy.
"The Giobc will nov he ablo to account for TN O
serious aarm into which tho Argus has bee II
thrown-thc drumming together of all his allies
the stringing together of all the attacks upon us
from the small fry in his interoot-the ridiculous
linking us with federal and unit uck son prcsscs-
and the loud cry of briJery, and corruption. But.
IN the present course of the Argus, the attack on
the Courier and Enquirer is but a secondary oh
lecti there is something nearer home TO achieve
The party commonly called by our political oppo-
ncnts the Regency, is divided. The best and
most valuable part is of opinion that tho Argus
assumes too much--covers too much ground
and has too much the of the Governor The
Argus, by this hustle OF dcfcncc-this bring
ing together Of opinions Of presses seeks to init
midate his own friends and drive thcp to give
up opposition to him: and all blowing out against
US means to hit somewhere else. We understand
the man.
CATER wis. have written, it is scarcely no.
cessary to answer your query in relation to Cros.
we'll lie is sircwd dapper little feew--five feet
nothing in height-with sanctmonieus counto.
nance, thlt argues great squanimity of temper and
perfect satisfaction with himself lie owes his
elevation to Mr.. Van Buren,, and his success to his
consummate prudence, industry and good judy
mant He does not claim, nor do bis friends
award to him, any thing more than mediocre ta-
Tents, either politician or a writer, but he is
safe man lilo ttstens but never talks; does
lac ever do any thing upon the spur of the me-
mcnt In New York he would sink into obscurily
IN weck--hc would ever be IL week beh nd tho
occurrences of the day. But in Albany surround
ed by good advisers and always ready t, listen to
advice, his prudence has proved invaluable to
him. BY an able piece of management, lie holds
his situation of55tate- Printer for le or until he is
turned out by the legislature.
SIT is strange but true, that in democratic
state as New Y ork, no period is fixed for which
the state printer shall be elected You must
perceive at once the advantage of this to Cros-
well. Were each legislature to elect its print
err, the feeling of the house and Senate would
DO frequently apparent, and printer
would be appointed every few years: but as
1T is, there is no opportunity to get express
sion of opinion without sssang Croswell.
political FRIEND doubtful ef success, will not do
it; and when it is attempted by the opposition tho
party, as matter of course, put it down. lie las
amasscd very large fortune out of the Office, md
should have the modesty to retire.
'For man without any particular claims, C Oh
knows he has received enough; but he don't think
so; and the controlling influence he has exercised
over Gov. Throop, INDUCES him te assume airs and
throw aside much of the prudence which has thus
far sustained him. The truth is, success has spoil
ed him, and you will find that the present winter,
will do much towards injuring his influence
GAS to the VICE PRESIDENCY, Van Buren,
MUST be the man, nOLeas goicns. If not WE
CAN NEVER MAKE HIM PRESIDENT; and
the TRUE POLICY now is, to start candidate
in EVERY STATE. 1t is said that the Senate
will reject his nomination to England. | HOPE
so; for then his election rs " p. and aflerw ards
President, is rendered morally certain.
''You may give the Enquirer all the contents of
this, except what concerns Green bat Morris bet.
ter avoid our state politics. He cannot better ouI
situation. Sincerely your friend,
"JAS. WATSON WEBB"