Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-10-09

faiso trait ascribcd to the Campbcls; OF that eau
tious and jesui,ical temper, which, too polite to
lie openly, will twist and distort, and pevaricate
III such wse that the truth they tell il, has
all the effect of fasehood; in such wise, that
every impression conveyed by what they say, is an
erroneous impression, and intended TO be so.
Now that Mr.. Clay moved the appropriation. il
true; but besides that, what is there true in the
above tissue of assertions made by the August
/. 1t is assorted that "bold attempt" was made
Virginia.
Mr.. Clay was requested by number of gentle
men in Richmond, TO patronisc the application, for
it was known that Messrs. Tazewell s. Tyler could
not do so, and it not expected Of them. This
is the whole history of the "bold attempt" Could
Mr. Clay do less than COMPLY Will any man
even Crozz.e himself, his compcer in Richmond,
say that he should not have have complied7
g Against the Arguments of tho Senators from
Virginia. False to the arguments.
g. These Senators scorncd the covert bribe, which
was doubtless extended to seduce that Stat. from
it's rigid adherence to the Constitution
Mr.. Tazewell and Mr.. Tyler, would not expert
ence less indignation than every man in Richmond
will feel, at this shatneess charge. What does
the man deserve who would make itl
Not less false is il, that the public of Virginia
bestowed on Messrs. Tazewell g. TYLER the .shigh.
est commentator, or viewed Mr.. Cay's agency
as the ''mean artice" ofan ''intrigung canddatc.o
Virginia no doubt approved their conduct, for it
was consistent, and approved Mr.. Clay's too, for
that was also consistent well as necessary.
Such arc the infamous tools with which Van
Buren, works. No falsehood is too improbabe-no
SANDER too gross-no insinuation of unworthy mo-
tive too base reckless--if it will accomplish the
purpose of sullyng the fair fame of magnani-
nous rival. The old jackson Press was scurril-
lous enough, Heaven knows! but that which has
devoted itself TO the fortunes of Van Buren,, with
some honorable exceptions, exceeds in vileness,
oil former prototypes. You look in vain, for one
generous sentiment, spark of liberality, or mag
unanimous concession, reparnton of injury. To
assign the very worst motives which it is possible
to Imagine influenced particular act, and to hold
up one and all who stand prominent in opposition
that individual devoid of honor, destitute of
principle, and base in design, are its invariable
tactics. Clay, Calhoun, Webster, Hayne Taze.
well, MIC Duhie-all who may obscure the brilliancv
of Mr.. Van Buren,, do subscribe to the So
iidity of his high pretensions, assaled, abused
insuted it may suit the object of his elevation
The game is to dehase to his standard, what he
never can hope TO excel or to equal.
Pray, gentle reader, who is this Mr.. Van Buren,,
to whom such distinguished victims arc sought to
be sacrifsed? Who is he say, that these old
leaders of the Republicans, Clay and Calhoun, are
to be inundated to him? Heard you of him until
within these few years? Heard you of him, when
Calhoun and Clay, Cheves and Barbour, were an
mating their countrymen to sustain the shock of
British arms3 Did 3eu hear of him. until
the line of Revolutionary Presidents having OK
pircd, intrigue and management became impor:-
ant agents in the manufacture of Presidents? Is
At too much to ask of this man-make yourself
President if you do recommend yourself
you may, to the American People-exercise
every art, employ every stratagem-but seek not
to disgrace and dshonor the most illustrious men
of our country, simply because they stand in the
way of your ambition.