Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-02-18
GEN. DuEE GREEN

correspondent of the Lynchburg Jeffersonian
passes very handsome compliments upon the Ed
tor of the U. States Telegraph; which, because
believe them deserved to very conside-
rable extent, and because too, once belicv.
ing Green a fcrocious blackguard, contributed to
dtuse that impression, re-publish as some
atonement for the injury we may have done him
Since we have seen Green relinquish the favorit
ism with power which his station, his zeal and his
services to Jackson had procured him, and with
that favoritism an immense patronage which he
enjoyed, and could easily have continued to enjoy
by conforming to changing circumstances some
are seen to do, whenever the exigcncy makes it
sxpedent for their interest-since we have seen
him sacrifice both influence and profit to fidelity to
his principles and to his friends, we could not but
change our previous opinions and admit him no.
nest and disintcrested From his opinions in most
respects we differ widely as ever, but this differ
ence shall neither render us unjust to his charac
ter or talents. In these times of un qualified sell
fshness, Green furnishes the solitary example of
public man making sacrifices, and sacrifices of
immense amount, to the independence of opinion.
We SEQ persons situated like him, constantly steal
ing from mnorities to maioritics; if they have in
advertcntly committed themselves too far sneak
ing back il silence, to the regretted position which
they had incautiously though honestly aban don
cd; acrificing ancient opinions and old friendships
to the party Gods of the day, and the dictates of
present interest; but Green's is splendid instance
OF majority abandoned for minority, and high
party inf uence and annual thousands, sacrificed
to the maintenance Of principle. Green is stirna.
tIsed by some of the timcscrving pack as desert.
Sr, a desertcr from Jacksonism! Catch them do
serting the crib and the crumbs which fall
from the Hero's open hand! Our word for it. the
arranged" Press will never commit such deser-
non! AS long as the laws are published "by all.
thorlty," and the Sccreta ries dispense lucrative
patronage in the shape of adUertisem ents, these
gentry will never incur the crime Of desertion-
Thoy will serve the Hero to the last, with Swiss
fidelity.
''WAsuNGroN, Feb. 7, 1882.
fGen Grcon, the Editor of the u. S. Telegraph
rs sustaining the cause of the South--of the Re-
publican party-aEd Of rirtue, with zeal and
fidelity worthy Of the gratitude Of every southern
bosom. | speak but the sentiments of every man
who really knows him, when J say, there never
human being misreprcsented as this man
has been. You know have no connection with
him-and something you don't know, which / now
state. Lead astray by the false coouring given to
his character by his enemies | once declared that
would not vote for any man who voted for him
public printer I had been taught to consider
him nothing more than bold black guard
what mistakeF Your honest friend the Mojor,
told me two years ago, that I mistaken
lie was right ] have bee me acquainted with
tins man, and j declare to you never was
more disappointed in tho character of any in
dlvidual. Hc is patriot, Sir. Depend upon it.,
he is a man Of high virtue. Such as you will
rarely meet with in your intercourse in this world.
Inc essentials OF a warm triCud--au InhcXIbC
advocate of principlc-an affcctjonato parcnt--a
mlld and gentle and unobtrusvc Christian, con.
stitute the prominent features Of his character
1ad nc not been proof against corruption, his
temporal concerns had worn far
different and moro favourable aspect. But
no surrendered his advantages rather
than outrage The cause of truth, just
ice and liberty. Mark what I tell you-if he lives
three years longer, he will be the most popular Edit
or in this Union, lie is already the most powerful
ana tho sterling integrity Of his character will &c
mand the respect and admiration Of friend and foe