Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-09-18
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JACKSON APPOINTING HIS SUCCESSOR
VIRGINIA INVITED TO STAND By
THE REPUBLIC

THE REPUBLIC.
The extraordinary eagerncss of Gen. jackson to
be succeeded by Mr.. Van Buren,, is fact notor-
ously true, that will hardly be controverted by
any of his friends, sturdy in combating and deny
ing unpalntablc truths, though many of them be-
One of tho reasons assigned in Caucus, by Virgi.
mia State Senator, for his preference of Mr.. Van
Buren,, was the qualification it would give the He
ro!. and The passionate zeal of the old gentleman
for his nomination at Baltimore, is a circumstance
we'll understood by the public. Van Burcn's olcva
ton is indeed, the ''passion of his old age"-the
very rattle, which engages and amuscs, his second
infancy. A great friend of De Witt Clinton, whom
he had designed 10 make his Premier, and supposed
from this sentiment, TO have viewed Mr.. Van Blu
rem Clinton's enemy, at first, somewhat asksnce,
Mr.. Van Buren, has not only surmountcd original
prejudice, but established himself in tho Hcros
'heart of hearts," pre-cminent above all rivalry
Whether this has been achieved by filters and
charms or by the force of address working upon
tho attachments of nepotism and favoritism, and
the iinbccty of scnility, by BOTH we leave
tn the determination of the reader. The fact is
certain, and undcnable and is even broadly elect.
ioncered upon. Americans, Frcemen, Republicans
arc pressed TO SUI port Mr. Van Buren,, because
no rs the favorite of Jackson disgraceful circum
stance, sufficient TO make the bones of Patrick
Henry, rattle in the grave. Favoritcs in monarch
les, have ever been the sightful mark of popular
opprohrium and hatred; here, the people called
upon through their affections for doting ruler, 10
receive his Jduorite into their confidence and trust.
Nobody, wo dare say, enpies Van Burcn's high
fortune, his "gory enough" in having secured the
Hcro's undivided affection to himself But, all have
an interest in the consequences to which that blind
partiulity may lead. When there visible ind-
cations of purpose in Gen Jackson's misguided
passions, to appoint successor to his power, and
to bcstow ruler upon the American People, lost
TO independent feeling, unworthy of the name and
privileges of Republican, is he that does net arm
10 rcpel the insult. We assert not that there is
such Furpose-we cannot look into his bosom and
sec the thoughts which there garnered up
but we assert that the circun,santal evidence of
such design, is various, manifold, and pregnant
The very suspicion of such design, ought to AVA
ken Republican jealousy. OF course we do not
mean that Gen. Jackson proposes TO appoint his
successor as Alexander appointed his, Cesar
intended 10 appoint his. We do not that the
forms of the Constitution TO be departed from.
What we mean. liz, that his wishes are fixed upon
Van Buren,; that these wishes unreservedly
that they known TO all the
tribes of his otiicc-holders his officc-hunt-
ers, partizan presses, and electonecring agents;
that they not only known to all SUCH
hut acted upon, and influenced Mr. Van Buren's
selection at Ba ltmore and Richmond; and finally,
that the cntir. and absolute weight of Executive
patronage and Of Government influence in all its
branches and ramifcations, has long been directed,
is now directed, and is to be directed 10 accom-
plish the darling project of the Heros old age.
= Is there man of sense and observation, who
may read these lines, that docs not believe these
assertions? Can there be one such? Can there
be man of sense and observation, so destitute of
penetration, utterly incapable of reasoning upon
the signs of the times? That pariizans will deny
it-that those interested in fulfilling the rcbcme
will declare it not to be so, is TO be expected but
docs not furnish the slightest evidence against its
truth. We ask intelligent Virginians, who do not
desire expect office, and share of the s'spoils
10 examine Che events of the last 10 months-the
at Baltmore--the course of tho Can.
;ns at Ric hmond-the singular fact that tho Office
solderS from New Orleans to Eastport, with
/ few exceptions Of Clay men, retained through
shame or clemencyt and the By-Authority Press
IS, oil being for Van Buren,, and engaged most
.ealously sor him in the canvass--the thousan nd
smaller and consurring circumstances, which pro.
CT aim it. Would this be go, if it was not known
10 be agreeable to, or demanded by, the Greatest
and Best? DO not these men know that this 10 not
only the way retain the loaves and fishes, but
the way to lose them, if not exactly pursued1 yru
~ they DO.
Some twelve months ago, Mr. jerks, at one time
a JacksoniaD, much at Washington, and admitted
behind the scenes, declared that TIE scheme had
o. ibera oil nj 4, 10 H.,
President, by the resignation Of Gen. Jackson; h
Van Buren, TO be elected Vice President by the
all powerful popularity OF the Hero, and that this
accomplished, Gen. Jackson was to resign the
-eigns into tho hands of Mr. v. b.. and retire 10
tennessee: after which it not doubted that the
latter could secure regular election by the force
OF Government influence. Mr.. jerks talents arc
hne, his character unimpeached. In connection
with the multifuriouS Indications we have noticed
and with Mr.. Van Burcn's genius, with both which
it is in strict harmony, this positive Testimony an
pears to us, entitled 10 considerations IL derives
further confederation from Mr.. Simpson, who do.
clares--
~ question essential 10 the liberties of us
people of the United States is now 10 be discns,
ed, and inquired into, and is embraced i'm fle into
resting query-"Who is the real candidate of the
Jackson party for the Presidency" This is an mpor
Iant question for the followers Of the Hero pres;
dent to SETTLE before they 20 to the polls-a.
many are under the delusive impression that An
drew Jackson is now a candidate for the Prssid,n
cy Nothing could be move visionary and fars.
clouz. We have had Some opportunity of hear;n,,
and knowing the sentiments Of Cen. jackson b;6S
sell on this subject; and challenge contradietien
TO wh@t shall state having heard from his own
if's-"that he valued a reelection more as n pro.f
that che people approved of his measures Than TO-
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