Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-06-05


riously frivolous anc untrue, and for causes which
we VIII not stain Address by even cnumora-
TING.
lie has lont his assistance TO Cypress the helpless
ohcrokces, and has encouraged tho State OF O'or-
@ia IN resisting the laws of the Union. lie has SAID
that he will not carry into effect, he is bound to
do by his official oath. the decision of our highest
tribunal; the only eXpositor of our laws and onr
Constitution; and has, of his own mere VIII, de-
clarcd null and void laws of Congress, and solemn
treaties which by the Constitution, are the SUI
pren'c laws of the land.
And what even his own party urge az a
compensation for these acts OF foul misrulel--
They point to the cxtinguishmcnt of our national
debt, and his successful negotiations with Foreign
Powers. For the frat, he deserves as much APP
pauso no does for the returning spring, or for
the approaching harvest; for IN them lie mas equal
agency. Most of the treaties OF which he SO proud
y boasts were prepared, maturcd, by the pre-
vious administration. For one alone he deserves
full credt-that with Great Britain, in rotation TO
the West India trade And this Inc has negotiated
on terms which former administrations rejected as
destructive 10 our trade and dcrosatory to our ma
tional honor.
One other norotiation General Jackson is most
anxious TO have sanctioned, and for that, too, we
are willing to give him credit III anticipation. II
Is the ono in relation to our Northeastern bounda
ry, by which military communication between
two of her provinces is given to Great Britain,
along detcncelcss frontier, the integrity of a
mcmbcr of our Union violated and millions of
acres and hundreds of citizens sold for ruined
fortress.
As statesman and politician, then, General
Jackson merits only the deepest rcprobaion OF the
people: and should We even acknowledge the Chief
Magstracy of our country to be n fit reward for
mere military services surely four years of wild
misrulc lis sufficient reward for brilliant
achievement; else, what, short of absolute and he
rcdary sway SHALL i'll future times, be accorded 10
who might emulate the deeds of Washing on ?
But let US turn from this dark picture of cor
rupiion and iInbccility, to brighter scenes. The
other prominent candidate for the Presidency, is
HENRY CLAY. Of kcntucIy--a man. whose high
praise 1t is, that he is American i'll every thought,
i'll every feeling. He has been unanimously nomi.
mated for the office by Convention of your fellow.
citizens, rarely cquacd for numbers, for talents,
tor intelligence and patrio,ism; und that nomina-
ton is now as unanimously adopted by an assembly
more numerous, and, aS we hope, not inferior in
patriotism We recommend him to your choice
as one combining every requisite for tho Chief Ma
gistrate of our free, extensive, and mighty Rcpub
lie. Having spent tho preceding part of his life in
the service, not of State or a party, but of ouI
cOuntry-oui entire country-his expanded mine
looks beyond the narrow limits of sectional inter
ests TO the general good of tho whole, and of every
part. Almost the founder of our systems of inter
nal Improvement and domestic manufactures hi,
sentiments on these important subjects have beer
openly avowcd and nobly defended. To enconr.
age and foster the industry of the North, the East
and the West, and at the same, time to relieve the
policy. And who, would ask, can be so well
qualified TO reconcile the conflicting interests
which are, even now, shaking the Union to its cen
tre as he who, the admission of Missouri in like
circumstances performed a similar achievement
AS man, ofhigh and untarnshed honor-as a
statesman, firm, intelligent, consistent tried in
times OF difficulty and danger-honered with
the confidence of preceding Administrations, and
fully mbued with their policy-as the firm advo
cate of the National Bank-as the unwaverinl
supporter of the Federal Judciary-as the frient
of the oppressed and helpless Indians-as tn,
protector of our national domain, the public lands
as the champion of that constitution which he ha
never vloatcd--.-we repose in him, with con
hdence and safety, the highest trust of free and
enlightened people.
Our candidate for the Vice Presidency has in
like manner, been unanimously nominated; and that
nomination unanimously approved by two success
I'VE Conventions. The high importance of this of
tice, in itself, and the yet higher consequence il
may assume, in an event not impossible, and con
templatcd by our constitution, render it necessary
that it should he filled by man of the highest ia
Tents, the most undoubtcd patriotism, and of the
pur"St character. Such is john SERGEANT
Of PcnnSyiranid.---As iurist, almost unequalled-
as n statesman of the highest order, and purely
National Republican i'll his princip les----as man
one of tho noblest of a noble Statc---.and we
unhesitatingly, recommend him to your support
for the second office in the gift of the People.
His intended opponent we will not name 1t is
the man whom our NationaiSenate have branded as
recreant to his countrys cause, and as one who
was willing to barter her unsuied honor for party
purposes.
Young Men NJ the United States! After this brie
statement of the qualifications of the several can
didatcs, shall not insult you, by asking, which
of them is your choicc1 There is not, there can
not be, for hesitation. But this is not SUI fiji
cicnt. OH must not only think but you mus
also act with us. Just entering on the business o
life, you have deeper, far deeper interest a
stake than those whose career is already hal
completed; for TO you belongs a double por
ton of the blessings secured by our FREQ
and happy government, n double portion oil
the bitter curses that must attend its overthrow
Is it not in hopeless conflict that we invoke
your aid. The spring tide of popularity which car.
ried General Jackson into office is fast sinking to
its lowest cbb. Thousands of his once warmest
admirers have already deserted his cause-tons of
thousands more convinced of his incapacity and
unfitncss, wait hut the solicitation of a friendly
voice to join our ranks; and thousand times ten
thousand OF the honest citizens of our coun-
try, only need proper information to follow their
example. We call upon you, then, to act with the
energy of youth, united with the firmncss and
wisdom Of manhood. We call upon You to
use every honorable means in your power, and
to employ 1T to the utmost in support of our cause
Let no one say he can do nothng-let each act as
though on his cxcrtion alone depended our success
Union, concert, and activity, can do every thing
Should fail, the fault will be our own Let us
make the proper efforts, and SUCCESS is certain For
this WE PLEDGE TO EACH OTHER AND
TO YOU, OUR NAMES, OUR EXERTIONS.
AND OUR SACRED HONOR.
THE TRANkINC ppIyII EcI,