Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-08-28

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From the N. York Courier f. Enquirer Of Thursday.
TO THE PUBLIC.
In this country the Press exercises an important
influence, not only upon the morals of the people,
but upon those institutions under which we ha ve
made the most unprecedented strides to National
happiness and fame. Whenever therefore il be-
comes necessary to alter the pursued by any
press-however insignificant it may be in the esti
nation of many-"a decent respect for the opin-
ion Of mankind demands" that its conductor or
conductors, should fully and frankly explain the
circumstances which call for, or Justify such
change. In addition to this general rule, the cor
rectpess of which cannot be questioned-the
extended circulation of the COURIER s. ENoUIRER
tho unprecedented and constantly increasing
patronage which liberal public has bcstow ed upon
1.-THE political character it has acquired-and the
efforts which certain members of the Committee
of Congress have lately made to PROSTATE it-oro
all paramount considerations why the UNDERSIGNED
should explicitly set forth the causes which have
determined him not to advocate the collection of
Gcnl. JACKSON, and declare the PRINCIPLES upon
which the paper will in future be conducted
When Genl. JACKSON came into Office he NOS
sessed to an unlimited extent, the confidence of the
American pcoplc-a confidence resultig from a
deep sense of gratitude for his military services and
n firm conviction that he would in all things be rui.
ded by the best interests of the country. They
kncio him to be honest and patriotic, and thew be-
hered him TO be beyond the influence or control
of aspiring Politicians reckless office seekers
and office holders. They remembered his admira.
bio letter of advice to President MoNRoE-bis
withdrawing from the Senate of the United States
during the Presidential contest of lS24-and his
patriotic apprehcnsions from appointing to office
members of Congress. These favorable reminiscent
ces were not only revived, but confirmed by his in
augural address-by his solemnly declared con-
vIctions in favor of rendering Inc President ineli-
gble after one tcrm-and by his honest indignation
at the practice of bringing the executive patronage
In conflict with the freedom of elections
Isfe Constitutional period for which he was elect.
eds has now nearly expired-hs promises, his
pledges and his practice, all before the nation;
and 1T is incumbent upon free, confdinp and an
intelligent People, to enquire, have his pledges
been rodcomed?--iIave the fondIy anticipated re-
suits of his elevation to the Presidency been real
ized7-liHG he in practice illustrated the beautiful
system of government, which in theory he prescrib-
ed for President MoNRoE?--Has he exhibited an
ardent desire to preserve uncontaminated by the
lures Of Office, the Senate Chamber of the Union?
LAS he guarded with Roman virtue tho Legisla-
tive Halls of the nation by Withholding from Mem
bers OF Congress executive appointnncnts?-Has he
IN his own person, evinccd his patriotism by de-
Ginning reelection TO tho Executive char?-and
has he during his administration, frowncd with
horror upon every attempt to bring sthe executive
patronage in conflict with the freedom of elections"
These are grave queries involving alike the pros
perity of the country and the future reputation OF
ono VINO mas led our armies to victory and merited
the gratitude of his fellow citizens need not an.
swcr them--the whole course of public events
since March 1929 but too clearly demonstrates that
the patriotic theories of a gallant General have
been abandoned In the practice of confidng, a
betrayed, and deluded President.
Since 1923 / have been the firm, undeyiatinp
friend of Andrew Jackson-through good and
through evil report have defended his rcput alton
and advocated his cause; and for the last five wears
my cxrrtions in his behalf as the conductor of a
lie al h,,, hoe
ty. But the time has at length arrived when, owe
it to the PEOPLE, to the institutions of the country
and to myself to declare my deliberate conviction
that he has not realized the high hopes which his
reputation and previously written and declared OPT
MONS promised, nor redeemed tho sacred pledges
which he voluntarily gave on his elevation to the
first station in the world. Let me not be misun
derstood: do mott never will i'm peach his patri
otism his integrity; but a sentinel at my post,
true 10 the duty which voluntarily assumed when
L became the editor of public journal, / feel
called upon to proclaim to the PEOPLE, that An
drew Jackson is not their President-that infeebIed
by age, and the tolls, cares, and anxictes of an
active and laborlous life, he longer possesses his
former energy of character or independence of
mind; but that conhding in those who have warm
ed themselves into his confidence he has entrusted
the affairs of this great nation, and the happiness
OF thirteen millions of Frcemen, to the hands OF
political gamblers and money changing, time -serv-
ing politicians, who in the pursuit of their unhal-
lowed purposes, threaten ruin to the country and to
that sacred charter Of our liberties which was ma
turcd by the wisdom of fathers after having
been purchased with the blood and the sacrifice Of
every selfish motive on tho altar of public good -
The events of the last three yearsthe occurrences
which are almost daily transpirng--the highland
ed intrngemcnts Of the Constituton--and the tone
OF the official paper at Washington--al but too
clearly prove, that few mcrconary and unprinci-
pied officers Of Government possessing the conf
dence of the Executive and eagued with band of
reckless moneychangers at Albany, bringing
disgrace and distress upon the country and DESTROY
ing the iarest fabric ofliberty which an all wise
and bcnefcent Providence ever bestowed upon man
DO not consider it Of Importance to point out at
this time, the various acts which have Justly excit
ed my alarm, and admonished me of my duty rs
the conductor of public journal to call upon the
DEMOCRACY Of the country to stand by their
PRINCIPLES. The erfusal of ANDREW JACKSON
TO sign the bill rechortcring the Bank Of the Unit
ed states, and the dangerous, latitudinarian, and
unheard OF doctrines promulgated in his late and
ever memorable veto message, have created new
era IN our history and filled with alarm and dsmay
the Tolccting portion Of the people. tits now APP
parent 10 all but those who are wilftilly blind that
with Cabinet around him which combines as
much talent and public virtue any that has been
constituted since the formation Of our government
win constitutional advisers who would reflect
credit upon the brightest days Of the Republic
WIN whole people grateful for the past and con-
iuing IN the futurehe has given himself up to the
private and interested councils Of obscure, preiudi-
ced' and ignorant individuals, who are net even in
ana who are only known to them the occupants
of subordinate stations in the government acquired
by iRgr0fifUde and apostacy.
IT ls scarcely necessary to remind orr readers
hn: haze always boon dscp'y impressed .i.h the
''f"t-'g Of Ban. o. the United %fa'os End or the