Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-28

The Enquirer Of this morning ropublishcs from
Mr.. Ragucps Banner, an article, which it calls in.
tcresting, and comments upon, in its most solemn,
prophetic and lachrymosc style. We also think il
worthy of note, more particularly by every rqembcr
of THE Republican party. We can give only par.
tal extracts.
"Wnh the local politics of the State wo shall
not pretend TO intermcddc. With the principal
actors the stage, the question is a simple one oi
loaves and fishes; and, as TO her local policy, it is
founded upon no principles of science or economy,
but may be considered as the course Of an impro.
vidcnt spcndihriit, who iniudiciously squandcrs
large sums, obtained by loaus, and for the repay
mcnt of the interest upon which the CITY OF PHI.
ade phia is made the principal scapc-g goat. As to
the great political and constitutional questions
which are now agitating the Mon, there prevails
in relation to them, an entire stupcta ction; and il
the real opinions Of the people could be collected
1t would be found that nine out of of them be-
lcvc that the Constitution Of the United States is
any thing which u majority of Congress pronounce
it to be. The term State Rights is no longer
known in the Pennsylvania vocabulary. and the
man who would contend that in tho present Con
ederacy, the little State of South Carolina is cnt
tied TO as much consideration the great State of
New York, would be laughed at as novice in
politics. In fine the doctrines which, in former
days, distinguished the Democratic Party from the
Federal Party, longer exist, and, with few on
captions, an amal gamation of the two NAV be CON
sdered as having taken place: for certain il is that
upon all the leading measures which engage the
attention OF the Federal Government, there is not
$hddoIo cf difference bct,cccn Hcm
What! nota Shndo,c Of difference Jct,reeMtAc,n!!
Have we not been saying the same thing for ycars2
but more than this: that with the exception OF a
few States, which profess to be for strict and
limited construction of constitutional power the
whole of the Republican party is as ultra in its
do tr;,,
Federal Clay party" Need we look further
than the recent vote of the New York Senatorial
Delegation upon Mr.. Clay's resolution? But to
proceed with our extract. Mr. Racquet continues
'But, although PENNSYLVANIA has wholly desert
ed the principles of the old Republican Party, a
majority still adhere to the tile OF Democracy.
winch merely means the advocacy OF certain men.
OF these men, Gen. Jackson is an especial favor.
tie. The devotion to him is altogether personal
without reference to his course Of policy: and.
let that course he what it NAV, he ca n rely with
certainty upon her vote. With reference how
ever, to the Vice Presidency there does not eys,
the same devotion to Mr.. Van Buren, That zen
tlcman, in our humble estimation cannot i'm any
event calculate upon her vote at the next elect.
ION Inc late proceedings at Harrisburg show
cong!usvcIy, that Pennsylvania candidate will
be run with General Jackson although rhcro
cannot be entertained the slightest prospect %.
ms success. Out of Pennsylvania, We are not
able to perceive the chance of a single vote for
the Pennsylvania candidate. The Southern and
Southwestern States, which are cortcudir,r for
vital constitutional principles, cannot support him
Ohio, New Jersey, New York, Maine and Nov.
Hampshire, are assured, will not supiorf him.
and the vote OF Pennsylvania nav therefore. be-
considered as thrown away---uud, as ysc think
PnrP0sely thrown away. And why} the reader
will perhaps inquire. For the very sr,r,Ic object
OF cndcavorlng to defeat an election by the pco.
pie, and to throw the choice upon the Senate"
The reason given for this move is the desire Of
the Republican Party OF Pennsylvania to secure
the election OF Mr.. Sergeant by the Senate of the
L. .-Prodgious! And this view is sanction
cd by the Richmond Enquirer in the following
pulling strains:--
"Pcuhsyyania is determined then, it seems TO de-
Jcot an cicctoHby tie peopc, and to throw it Upon
the Senate! Size is determined TO throw it. upon -
body, who will clearly prefer MIR. Sergeant To- Mr.
Van Burcn She is determined to elect Penn.
sylvanian--a friend Of The Tarili-a rricrd
Of the lalrudinaran principles of tho State.
ARE you there, old True Penny Is the great
state Of Pennsylvania really determined upon this
course of policy Then, say thrs--that We
deeply regret that the "kcy.stouc of The American
arch" should be devoted to such princjplcs-and
That Pennsy lvanIa, with all her Dcmucracy ahoull
be hostile TO the cause Of State Rghls, without .
duo respect TO which this Union cannot cling TO-
geihcr. Wo deeply regret that Pcunsylvania
should seek 10 Crafty her own personal wishes sp
earnestly to consult her principles 80, +,
'Prposciy throw away her vote" We say o'so
that Virginia, the South, the South Wc,t ana
those states who have other views and other do
trucs must keep their strength thcr-,uti,i oi
throtr G,C0Y their UOfCs-but must unite and snatch
tho contest from tho hands Of the Senate of ,hc
United States, where the jury is already packed.
and whoro intrigue ard management must hc the
order Of the day. Let us mark and mcdiil,e thcs
things well. Let Us act accordiugly--prcscnt the
Republican phdlanX unbrokcn-and leave it ID, fin,
people Themselves to make Her arm -' ,tj7q."