Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-26

as Vice President-the member from Mecklenburr
immediately offered Il resolution, declaring it in
eNpedicnt at that time To- make any nominate on.
am sorry to say, Mr.. President, that the Hon. J.
y taihoun rs not IN good odour in Virginia, or
win me, as he was then; aud here again, perhaps.
tho gentleman and myself have changed Sides
lie was then the confidential friend of A. Jack
soh-ho Is now the avowed enemy. i then declar-
Gu th,t whist condemned him for his iatitudina-
ran doctrines, admired him for his disn guishcd
taicnts-ior his lofty and patriotic bearing previ-
Gus to- and during the late Had been cal
cu upon TO select professor of politics. Cath oun
woNio not nave lccn tho man; but as the great OBJ
Ject to promote success was harmony in our party,
ana concert OF action should put aside, ut once
all disagreement about the candidate, and prompt
~ take up J. o. Calhoun--hc, ut the time, being
IN my opinion, most likely to unto the largest por-
''on OF the support Of our party.
, Nhat was the course of the gentleman?
nc denounced him unfit to be supported by
Nrgnia-as opposing Virginia doctrines, &c. &c
Inc reasons which influenced me then, influence
me now. had seen tho will of the people defeat
cd, ana an election transferred to the House of
Representatives. had seen Calhoun hnnging
a dead weight upon Adams; and feared, by null
tplying candidates for the Vice Presidency, atho
Jackson might be elected by tho people, yet he
might have Rush fastened upon him: for the same
reasons. L now pass by the claims of my friend
and county-mnn Judge b., TO promote harmony
and concert OF action-tO preserve the integrity of
The party to which l am attachcd-and for as
much as all to keep the election out of tho Sc.
nate. Recent scenes there, warn us to beware,
Tho friends OF Jackson's administration ex-
pcct no aid therc-irom such result, | will saw,
in the language of the deputy from Moryan (P
V. D.l-Good Lord deliver us.
The course recommended by the original rcso-
luton, is calculated to lose to cause the weight
OF FrginIas vote, by placing it where it may be of
no avail-whcn by putting it in motion at a pro-
per time, it may secure election by the people,
and prevent the election of Mr.. Sergeant by the
senate. Constituted the Senate is now, and
W nrnl ,tI h, al q. IL
sclously believe, there is not that the Re-
publican party could take up but would be beaten
by Sergeant. Shall we then, for the sake of State
or personal attachments, hazard SO much? 1
should rejoice to see p. p. Barbour elected by the
people; but, should any other man unite the sup,
port OF larger portion oft the friends Of Jackson's
adminlstration-t would surrender him, though
he were my brother-hcleving that the success of
our cause demands the sacrifice; and whilst say
his, discaim having particularly in view any in
dIvidual whatever.
We have been boldly charged with design to er-
feet tho election to the Vice President of Mr.. Van
Burcn:-this, for one also disclaim--whilst / am
free to admit should he be the choice of the Peo-
pie, L would checrfuly yield him nv support.
The friends of Jackson and Jackson's Adminstra-
ton owe him much. He is a Statesman in my
OPINION more ''snned against than SHINING" The
character of Mr.. Van Buren, must be permitted
to say, has been most unceremoniously and gra.
tuitousy passed in review before the mccting,-hc
has been most harshly and wantony assaulted.
w ny this unWarrantaDlc course: who introduced
Mr. V. Is. to our notce?-Certanly not side
OF the House.-Not having introduced him-ask-
ing nothing for HIM, not called upon to de-
iend hlm,-but justice requires he should have
fair play. The whole catalogue of vituperatives,
has been exhausted upon Mr.. v. B.-he has been de-
nounced for intrigue, mana cement and corruption
charged with causing the dissolution Of the Cab
| met, &c. Why do not gentlemen, to fill the
measure of his infamy, charge hin; with the sin of
being re ectcd by the Senate, and impairing the
dignity and honor Of the nation?--for the charges
are all OF piece. Can gentlemen for a moment
believe the truth Of these mutitarious allegations
seeing tho confidence in which he is held by the
President? They should rccollect that assertion is
one thing and proof another. Do gentlemen adj
NIT Andrew Jackson to be n credible witness?-
and their unanimous nomination of him compels
them to admit it,-then | ask that he may be
heard He, in a letter recent published, which all
no doubt have seen, puts to flight all those Sian.
ders-he declares his respect for Mr. V. BIS
great public and pirate woths, and his full con.
| hdencc in the integrity of his character"
Gentlemen calling themselves the friends Of
Judge Barbour, have chosen to take his fame into
their special keePing-and press his nomination,
| Can they be more jealous of his reputation, and
more alive to his Just claims than the member from
| his county and myself? For 20 years | have ne
yer voted against him, but always for HMM the
various relations of Delegate in the Va. Assem-
! bly,, member ofCongrcss, Judge, &c. If any man
! claims to be better friend than Thomas Davis or
Lawrence Il. Dade, let him trace his title. Should
Judge Barbour be elected Vice President, will it
be permanent benefit to him? l doubt. Let him
pursue his onward march, uncommitted and free
| lfom entangng alliances, and the day is not dis
tant when he will be President of these United
States. And, Sir, l know man at this time
! that would sooner vote for as President.
thank the meeting for their kind attention.
fear have transcribed the bounds had prescrib
| ed myself