Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-09

s.ea eri.is. tho "oid Roman" was the only indi-
vidual, who. by his gentle conciliatory course,
would DC able to unite all parties and bring back
The golden days of the Republic.
Although we were told thdt "General Jackson
was Military Chcftain. fitted Only for the field
unable TO interpret the Planest clause In the
sttution or to give effect TO tho simplest laws" we
trusted that when elected to high and
a station he would call around him able and faith
duties.
Although we were told upon high authority, that
should he be elected "assassination would become
the order OF the day, and that it would be necessa.
ry to assure personal safety for Legislators to
go prepared to defend themselves with pistols in
their belts within the walls of the Capitol;'
yet we trusted, notwithstanding these predictions
that public opinion that public morality, would
stifie course calculated to produce such state
of things; and we hoped that tho 'Modern Cincin.
oatus" if he could not better the condition of
the morals of tho people, would permit them to re-
main free from further pollution.
Although we were told, that s'hc would admins.
ter the Government without any fixed PRINCIPLES
as no was no civilian;" we trusted that bo would
develop something of the character of his future
course In regard to few at least of the great lead
ing measures of the country, and that some part
OF ms policy would no permanent and be relied on
The following gentlemen were empowered to
represent the meeting Mt Stanton, and to consti.
tute county committees:
John F.. Sale, William L. Goggin Chapman
and Martin p. Bufks.
The following persons were appointed a com.
mttee of vigilance and correspondence, to wit
Pleasant; Preston, John Chrenshaw, Rober,
Campbell, Robert c. Mitchell. Thomas Davis, Pas
chal Buford, William Leftwich jr. James A. Wall
er, Frederick Aunspaagh, Benz Hawkins, Viii
liam Green, David Patterson, VIM. +. Campbell
Col. David Sunders, William l.. Walker, Sia,
Taylor. Michael Graham. John w. Holt, Mathew
Pate, Balda Mcdaniel, Robert c. StePtoe. J. Had
nall, George Steptoe, Henry w. Moseley ant
Thomas R. Clayton.
A meeting of National Republicans of the town
and vicinity of Brownsburg, was held at that place
on 30th June, VIM. Patton ESQ., in the Chair and
DR.. VIM. NJ. Gold and Isaac Thorn, Secretaries
Messrs. Hugh Adams, Capt, III. B. Jones, DR.. Gold
}. Addison Waddel, and Preston Trotter, were APP
pointed committee to prepare the Address and Re
solutions, which warmly recommended Messr,
Clay and Sergeant.
Messrs. A. B. Walker, DR.. Gold, Hugh Adams
and }. Addison Waddel, were chosen to attend the
Convention at Staunton.
Meetings called in Jefferson, Botetourt, ant
other counties. In the remote counties of the West
many no doubt have been held, whose proceeding
have not yet reached us. En- passant)-we neve
received the proceedings of the meeting in Wytho
although assured by friend that he had directed
them to be forwarded.) The Convention at Staun
ton will be well attended, sufficiently SO for usefu
July, INC same error was committed as by the Char
lottesvile Convention. The middle of August has
been better. as giving tho people the opportuni,,
of the July courts, and as better suiting the con
venience of those who may wish to unite visit t,
the Springs. with their duties at Staunton. But
Is too late to correct the oversight.
We confess that were opposed to the call o
this Convention, believing such assemblages hat
tn ndan he hona &c q a
might be derived from them in times of public peril
and that the formation of an Electoral ticket coul
DO as well performed by the Central Committee a
Richmond. But as it has been determined upon
we earnestly call upon such counties yet have tn
time, to combine their cxertions and upon the De
legales appointed, to attend, even at some person
al Inconvenience, local information will be desire
able. This is no time to evade responsibility, or
shrink from any honorable exertion to atcheve tn
success of the principles which we believe ident
cal with public prosperity, and even with the gene
raj safety and peace of the country. Are we an
swered, despondingly, that there is hope of car
rying an Electoral ticket in favor of Mr.. Clay? w
deny the conclusion. There is hope. 1t cannot b.
affirmed there is no hope. We know not the exten
of changes effected, to be effected. The chance
are certainly against our wishes, but while there
possibility of success, especially when it is Ger
tain that the display of the great strength whic
Mr.. Clay possesses in the State, although made
quate, will of itself have material and sautry in
fuence upon party and national affairs, every nerv
should be strained, every hand uplifted, to ARA
that strength at the polls. Infrm must be the iudg
ment, and weak and heartless the spirit, that vii
not fight to the uttermost in a noble and gloriou
cause. because the certainty of victory is wanting
TO stimulate effort.
We have said before, and we now repeat it, tina
however unPromising immediate prospects ar
in Virginia, the general has recently assumed
the most encouraging aspect. We assure our pc
Itical friends that at Washington the focus of pc
ltical intelligence the defeat of Jackson and elect
lon of Clay, is confidently anticipated. We hear j
from numerous sources, both friendly and hostile
sources neither to be questioned in integrity or in
telligence. few weeks, or we are greatly mis-
taken, will produce very general impression of tn
truth of this surInise, and such an impression ono
having become general, need not dwell upon il
effects, or its inevitable tendency to realize itself
In the sense of public duty, in the respect we ow
to the cause which has engaged our judgment AM
affections, in the expectation that our activity will
animate others, and in the cheering confidence O
triumphing at last, we have every inducement t.
impel us to action.
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