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

our State 10 the Country-and our Country to the !,
toorid. lift do more it has done this much
enough perhaps to crafty ambition for distinct
ION and honor, more arid aud grasping than We
profess to feel. We possess this honor, however
alone and unrivalled-an honor, moro glorious we
conceive, than that which the birth of Homer
could confer, commended for, it was by seven
cities of Grecce.
If then, we entertain emotions of exultation
and pride, that our county has been so FORUM, To
| and SO favored by the memorable events to which
we have REFERRED with perhaps too much of per-
| sonal and sectional vanity-and that the i'm
mortal men, whom we boast to have presented to
the world, did, with the skill and industry of mas
ter workmen, model rear, and ornament our pre-.
SAINT unrivalled political fabric--how must we
grieve-with what sorrow and humiliation are we
| not cast down, when reflect that the same inim
table structure of Government has passed into the
care and keeping of rude and vandal hands-by
whom the mystery of its construction is miscon.
ceived-thc beauty of its proportions defaced-the
symmetry gifts order deranged, and it's very stability
and existence threatened with subvcrsion and des.
tructon.!!
This bold and unfavorabe contrast of the men
VINO once guided the dcstinies of our country, oil.
evated its character, and promoted its prosperity
with the man who occupies the same scat and
even in the unhaowed infatuation of his admirers
has been called second Washington! forces itself
upon our minds by irresistible train of associa.
tions.
We do not affect an exclusive love for our coun-
try nor more devotion TO her interests. We do
not profess to be sensitive to obloquy cast up
on hcr name-nor more jealous of her reputation
than hundreds of thousands of our fellow citizens
put we do profess TO be influenced by the consi-
derations which we have stated aud by the recol.
lectlons to which we have .Ldcd, in opposing the
reelection of General Jackson. A county which
| gave Washington, Madison, and Monroe, TO the u
States tor their Chief Magistrates, and hdlows
the recollection of their virtues, and their talents
cannot consent to see Andrea Jackson, SO com
plete an dntthesis, in every quality of moral and
Pohticai greatness, an occupant of the same ho-
nored and exalted station. The contras, is too VIC.
ient-the assoc alton too incongruous to be recon.
cIled to our sense of decency and propriety.
SO much endangered do your Committee con.
ceve Is the situation of dearest rights and
country's safety and honor, that unless a timely
and strenuous resistance is opposed to the rapid
and desoating progress of Jackson misrule and op-
preston, tho very worst consequences which the
most despairng patriot could anticipate, will fol.
low Trusting, however, to the firmness and good
sense OF the American People, yet hope that u
| corrective may be applied in time. We believe that
the great body of the people only require light. If
| full and free communications could be had with
them-lf information could be disseminated among
the illiterate and unrehecting portion of the peo
ple-we most conscientiously believe that revo-
| luton in public sentiment would DO instantaneous
! and universal.
Pride of opinion know must DO combatted.
Although 1t Is pertinacous in adhering to precon-
ceived opinions, it must yield to the convictions of
truth and reason. Now is the seusonable moment
TO dspe the Srievous deusion under which the peo-
pie OF this country have labored. The entire alb.
sence OF principle-the inconsstences-thef false
proiessiens-the ambiguous opinions and the con-
Trajectory recommendations of Gen. Jackson are
being understood. The attempt to foist Van Blu.
rem into the Vice Presidency, and the support lent
MIN by tee Jackson Party of Virgnia-thst party
who profess principles not men-has lifted the veil
bold relief. "
South Carolina in an honest zeal for great prin-
cpies, supported General Jacksons election. She
thought him opposed to the Tariff and threw all
her chivalry into his ranAs. But if repcntant tears
could wash away the error, we are persuaded it
would have been done long since.
pennsylvania supposed him friendly TO her in.
terests, ard gave HIM the aid of all her moral and
political prowcss. How these two enlightened
States could have drawn differences so diametrical
iy. opposite and hostile, having the same evidences
OF zen. Jackson's opinions, is difficult to be ex-
planned! The studied obscurity, or cautious am,
biguty in which he involved his opinions upon
these subjects--(after his letter to DR. Coleman.
ana his votes In the SenateD may have deluded
them INTO the belief that he really what they
| imagined; and there is no question with MS that
now TO Propitlate the support of those two States
ne would endeavor, if it were possible, continue
the imposture. We feel we'll assured, from his
known pilancy to his interests, that if by any me-
taphysIcai or physiological process, he could be
transformed into another janus he would present
one face to the North as Tariff and the other to
the South as Anti Tariff.
But both of these States are becoming convinced
Of their error, and if the National Republicans can
not calculate upon the cooperation of South Ca
roma, certainly the planest objects are not obvi-
GUS to the senses; and there is moral probability
OF acts following promises, if she votes for Gen.
Jacksonl.
On the other hand, Pennsylvania must support
eIher Jackson or Clay. Present indications induce
natterng hope of her giving her powerful and
efhcent aid to the election of the great champion
OF her most cherished and vital interests
/ vi MIR. Clay, your Committee deem it scarcely
necessary TO speak. His name is his own best Gu
i,ogy. 1t shines upon the brightest page of our
history, ana is identified with all the great mea-
! sures OF Government, for the last twenty wears.
Cnder the auspices of such man, to what sum-
NIT OF greatness, wealth, and prosperity, might
not our country attain? And of Mr.. Sergeant they
Will only observe, that he is worthy to be
with the great American.
The Stounton Convention, about 10 assemble,
VIII nave 1t in its power to effect much good. Ac-
cording 10 the conception and understanding which
your committee have of its duties, upon it will
| deVovc the business of maturing plan of organi
cation for the National Republican party of This
state 1t will appoint Standing Corresponding
Committees for the several counties. II will form
an electoral ticket, and will consider of such other
| important measures will tend most effectuav n
| secure our undivided support of the National Re-
| publican Candidates for President and Vice Presi
| dent
In conclusion, your Committee would apain an
peal to the friends of cause to be eEeroetic and
! vigilant. They would recommend vigorous and
concerted action. Of the necessity of excrtion.
! all must DO convinced. Let every man be at his
post at the approaching election: fully persuaded
| that upon the success OF our efforts depends the
| permanent interests of our country. IF we fall
we tal IN cause consecrated by its principles its
virtues, and lts patriotism. Defeated we may be-
but conquered, never!
our Committee beg leave to report tho foIlou
| ing resolutions:
| i. Resolved, That we entertain a deem and abi.
uing convection of the mad n,sruo of the present