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

trio,ism have undinnslcd conGdonce--and Jim
bringing whose names before the public, l pro6a-
bly, participated more largely than any other indi.
vidual i'm the nation.
But feel that not to have abandoned them in
preference to my principles would have deprived
mo OF their respect, whilst l can now only lose
their friendship. Gould have been swayed by
my intorest-by knowledge of tho unmcasurcd
abuse which wIll be hcapcd upon me by corrupt
and purchased prosses-by threats of prostratng
my paper-or by offers of unboundcd confidence
influence and patronage-then would have
unued my support of ANDREW JACKSON, and been a
mt subject Tor the finger of scorn to point at,
one who sacrificed his principles to his interest
have been fully appraised of the desperate attempt
which will DO made destroy this paper, but thank
GoD am prepared to meet it with the same ener
gy, perseverance and untiring industry which has
swelled our subscription list from tour hundred to
upwards of THOUSAND HuNpREp-and
experience has taught mo that my reliance upon
the patriotism OF the rEorLE-my confidence i'm
their determination to sustain the liberty of the
Press--and my firm unshaken belief in their IN
DEPENDENCE AND DEMOCRACY-i,f found
ed on just estimate of the devotion TO the ;ns,i
tutions OF the country and correct knowledge of
the means OF preserving them. 1 have adhered to
my principles and abandoned nv men, and il is
acarcey necessary to add that each and eyery prin
eipe heretofore advocated in our columns will BIO
strictly adhered to.
The abuse and vitupcraton of hireling presses
consider harmless 1t is paid for, and will pass by
mo like the unhecded wind; bu: let no man accuse
me OF ingrattude. owe Cen JACKSON nothing but
that gratitude for his military services which in
common with all my countrymen, most cheerful
Iy acknowledge. l have never asked or received
favors at his hands, but have sunk thousands of
dollars and labored night and day for years i'm his
cause. 1t have been censured by the public for
any part OF my conduct il has been for the needless
rashness which has involved me i'm personal diff
cuties in behalf of him and his friends But all
this has boon forgotten, and only have the lead
ing papers in his interest traduced me, but he him
solf, because would not blindly yield my opin-
ions to his, has at the intmation of a few obscure
individuals INDUCED in language dsreputable to
the dignied and exalted station he fills Let it not
therefore be said, that am ungrateful, must it
be supposed that under any circumstances l can
ever betray the confidence of any of those with
whom have for many years been associated
cannot conclude this paper, long it is already
without again calling upon the honest pafriots of
the country to pause and reflect upon the value of
our constitution, and the certain destruction that
awaits that sacred instrument if ANDREW JACKSON
should be reelected and the government fall into
the hands of a faction in Albany By reason of their
coadJutors about the person of tho President. Let
tho rally for the preservation of what is Justly the
admiration of the world-let them preserve unim
paired the rich legacy won by the vaor of our ia.
theirs and consecratcd to the sacred cause of reso
ring to mankind their natural and unalienablc
rights To the PEOPLE-to the DEMOCRACY
OF the Union generally L would say-look to the
currency of the country-Of the Farmers the
mechanics, the Manufacturers and Merchants of
the Union, would ask-are you prepared to see
our currency destroyed, and one general scene of
distress pervade every quarter os our iourshing
country? Of the DEMOCRACY ofNew York
would onquire-are you prepared by voting for the
reelections of ANDREW JACKSON to place for years,
the destnes of this great state in tho hands
of few leaders in Albany, who speculate upon
your wants, derde your complaints, and govern
you with rod of iron through chain of local
Banks and the application to party purposes of the
Finances of the State?
1t may be asked, and with propriety, why
have delayed this declaration of my principles
and my future course. The answer is a plain one
Mr. Noah was equally interested with myself in
'the proprietorship of the Courier a. Enquirer,
and differing do in relations to Gener-
al jackson, could not act through the columns
OF our paper until his interest extinguished;
but on the day that the Veto Message was received
openly declared my determination to ad-
voeate the reelection of Andrew Jackson to the
Presidency. On this subject, therefore, there has
been no concealment, and having succeeded in
purchasing Mr.. Noah's moiety of the establish
sent, have frankly, fearlessy & honestly devoted
Ito the cause principle and to the preservation
~cf the constitution Of the country.