Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-11-16
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latter of Mr.. M'Kesn, whose name heads tho list of
Jackson Electors in that State, will no, be caoled
into voting for VI ,rlin Van Baron. Tho fraud re-
fcrrcd to by Mr. M'Kcan will, nevertheless, DO still
earnestly pushed:
From the Moniro.e (Peua.) Register.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR.
UAsR,.suso, Sept l5.-Doar SRI have read
with feelings of peculiar apProbuion the editorial
remarks in your paper of the 9Th inst. on tho sub.
icct of the Vice Presidency. | had already noti.
eed, with no other emotions than those of
tempt and disgust, the movements and declarations
to which you Acknowledgment to Great" Il belief
that tho Presidential Electors nominated on tho
5th of March last would if elected, vote for Martin
Van Burcn Vice President. l will not believe,
that any honest aad intelligent friend of Gen.
Jackson, can be guilty of such gross tcmerty.
Should n well grounded suspicion prevail,
that such course would be ultimately pursued ~
any portion OF the electors iicket--thou.
sands of Cen Jackson's sincere friends would bo
deterrsd tom supporting it;-nnd it the corrupt at.
tempts to induce this persisted in to tho
last it may render doubtful the entire electoral
vote for Gen. Jackson hnsrlf.
Strange it may ~. and discrcditable as it
certainly is 20 its authors and abettoTs--I am now
convinced, from rccon, develop nen.s, and facts
within my own knowledge, thai dcep-aid plot
IS ac'uslly in train Of maturation, having for it's
object tho transfer If possihe) of part, if not
tho whole Of tho electoral vote of Pennsylvania to
Mr.. Van Baron. The plan is TO remain quiet
hereafter, until tho Presidential election whom the
voto of the people will have been given with
view to Mr. Wilkins thcn meetings of squads arc
to he got up wherever 1T is possible, and rcsolu-
tons passed complimentary to Mr.. Wilkins hut
expressing regret that his pTospect. of success
throughout the Union better, and hope,
that as an act "f patriotic sacrifice rendered
sary by the crisis of af'irs-he will decline These
will he paraded evidences Of public opinion i'm.
'ncdistcy before the Electors asscnble--to Justify
those, Of any, who may be so inclined, for giving
their votes for Mr. Van Baron and thus shameless
ly degrading the political character of the State
lie not astonshcd at almost any political movo
mort in these times-thcrctore starte not when
tell you that havo seen letters (and heard Of
others) from New. York politicians, which contain
outline OF the above project Ard that there
men in this state, engaged in ihis Illuminating
Sehcne--who profess to be friendly to Gen. Jack
son. who, in truth, are merely employing tho in
huence of his name for their own nercenary and
ambitious purposes--iS cqsaly certain, and susccpt-
ible of the clearest proof! What Pcnnsy lvarian
let mo ask, who chcrishes ngle feeling of State
pride, or has spark of manly spirit glowing with
in his bosom, but mns awaken 10 indignant resent.
nent at the insult to the State, which this project
involvos7 1t Is such an insult except
the serve tools "f practiscd political gambler
and systematic intr'gucr would dare 10 offer,
the most insignificant State in the Union. have
too much respect for the individuals named our
prove recreant 10 the principles avowed by the 5th
of March Convention, and cast their votes for the
Now York candidate TO the Vice Presidency. [
know 1t IS IA common maxim, that "evciy man has
his prlcc;"-however true this may be s general
rule. so far ms am conc 'rncd in this case, | mus.
plead an excepticn.-Wi;h mo, there can be no
price for such violation Of faith nd dirolection of
principle. Mr.. Van Barren having, by himself and
his friends, done ali in his power defeat the views
and just claims Of the democracy of Pennsylvania
ought to be the last man 10 expect, and trust
will be the last man to receive its iarors My vote
can never be given In him for the Vice Presidency
under any Circumstances; and took occasion so TO
declare myself, in the broadcs, rnd moot unqnali-
cd terms the other evening, TO the State Central
Committee, in order if there were any latent un- |
derstandng in which they participated, to transfer
ultimately, the vote O.. this State to Mr.. Van Blu.
ren-that nay name might be stricken from the
ticket
My personal respect for the President, anA the
eonneXon unfortunate, l must call it, both for
the country and Gen. Jackson) Which recently
existed between him and Mr.. Van Buren,, has hith-
deferred nlc in measure, from speaking
of the latter / think lie deserves The unspar-
ing bitterness of his former opposition to Gen.
Jackson-continucd until every hope of
was blasted by tho frmncss of Pom argues but
little in favor of thc sincerity and patriotism of his
late tawning protessions-to say nothing Of their
grossness and severity Situated MS [ am, when
at home, the confines of the State of New
York, and having been personally intimate with
many of MIR. Van Buren's parsans, few individuals
have had better opportunities than myself of mark
ing his political mauDuvrcs for he last 30 years.
during which time ho has exhibited all the powers
and qualities, with regard to politics. of tho chame-
lIon,-assuming every hue color which his ambi-
tous purposes, in view nt the exigoncios Of the
moment, seemed 10 require. TO speak plainly |
know him to he devoid Of political integrity, and
most ot these high qualities of Tho mind which,
wherever they may be found, humby trust M
MINOR difference IN matters Of human opinion
VIII everI prevent me from duly acknow hedging
III "a st
species OF popular talent he indeed possesses but
these only render him the more dangerous in times
OF public excitement and illusion. When he first
entered General Jackson's Cabinet, | expressed nv
serious mSgyings of tho result to Judge Mclean
Nhen Postmaster GcncraD and others; and tho mis-
ch'ofs which then Gpprchonded have been moro
than verified. HIS whole course has boon that of
political dsOrganizcr, whcnGve! it could promote
IN selfish schemes. Party arrangements and
even the sacred ties of personal friendship, have
both by turns been coldy sacrificed upon the altar
oil his Insatiae ambition
Pernsy lvania is fast losing her weight and
influence i'll the Union, by substituting erroneous.
ly az conceive, an implicit devotion TO men, for
patriotism. Al what incrc the humiliation Of
her position is that, this devotion j. never conccn.
hsted on her men. Nov, who that is in the
least couycEslnt with the springs of human action,
can for moment believe, that our state will ever
bn day respected by the nation so long as she Ia
city comedies by her conduct, that her talented
inferior TO those of other States. For my
part, avn heartily SICK Of this trait in the po.
Icy of Pennsylvania. In the various avocaliors
of life, professional otherwise, this state has
produced Some of the most distinguished men of the
ngr: and yet in political point tf view many Of
hcr best mon have been neglected or forgotten,
amid thc din Of party leuds and domestic dissen-
sons.
As on clec,or, nominated and instructed by the
late Democratic Convention, uavc cheerfuly ri.
my pledge TO vote for ANDREW JACKSON aud
WILLIAM WnRfNa.--WbiCh & / baye