Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-10-19
From Tie Aiieghuuion of October 10.

We congratulate, our National Republican friends
on tho prospects chat before us, which evcry
day assume IA brighter aspect. A few months on.
ly since it was thought that such tho popular.
ty of General Jackson that it was folly for any
candidate to contend against him. Even the friends
of Mr.. Clay, earnestly they wished success to
his cause, Jcspaircd of such result, aud oppo.
scd The present administration moro from a con-
vc,ion of its and incapaclty, than from any
we'll grounded prospect of efccting the object of
their wishes. The times are greatly changed; the
thick scum that blinded the eyes of tho people is
fast removing; the splendor of military achieve
mcnts no longer dazzles their vision, and reason il
about TO assume her asccndancy.
Every mail brings tho news of falling off from the
hero's ranks.-Thc election OF Governor in Ken
lucky hailed cause of triumph by the
friends of the administration and the notes of VIC
tory were sounded throughout the land; whilst we
thought the prcdominancc of the Clay party in
both houses of the Legislature and their success
IN the cectioa of lieutenant Governor, much bet.
ter ties; of the state of public feeling. Rational
causes may be assigned for the failure of an ind
vdua other than that of his political faith but rea.
son excludes the idea of 4 whole body Of men be-
ing indebted to similar causes for their elevation.
The fact is, Jacksonsm is at end in Kentucky.
But is Kentucky the only place where u change
has been effected? reaction has also taken place
in Ohio and New York, and, if reliance is TO be
placed in the news da y received from that quarter.
Pennsylvania is fast changing, & thcrc is great
son to believe she too will Join the ranks of the oppo.
sition. Whilst Va. the old doHinion, is still tied to
the car of the arch decciver, and the friends of
Clay here sit it'll their folded, silent and
inactive, as if indifferent spectators of the
around. To what are VIZ to attribute this fatal
apathy? Do the friends of Clay despair of success
TO his cause in Virginia. it be that they are
indifferent as to the result We confess there is
not much probability of a successful issue; but
should we Tor that reason efforts7 Shall
we give up good cause, because the enemy is
strong, and the opposition apparently overwhem-
lng' Such is the course of the bastard, but men
OF courage will never, yield whilst there is room
Tor hope, and wo insist upon it that however
dark appearances may be in this State, the
cause is not hopeless one, and that much
may be effected by united, Jealous, and concerted
action. We think thore is little or no doubt of
the success of the Anti-Jackson party throughout
the Union, and that Clays election is certain, lei
Virginia vote as she chooses. But we should re-
Joicc to sec our own state the right side, and
trust that the splcndor of military glory will al
always blind her eyes to tho merits of her own
talented and patriotic son.
We give below the notes of two of the Jackson
Committee OF Monroe, renouncing the cause and
declaring their discrimination TO vote for the Ma
tional Republican candidate. In addition 10 these
we have received letter, from highly respecta-
bis source in that county, stating that there are
others who intend seeding from the Jackson
ranks, with the view to support Clay.
There was always decided National Republican
majority Ill Monroe; and no doubt, from present APP
Pearances, that majority is on the incroase.
Monroe, Va, September 30, 1882.
Nix. EDITOR:
perceive my name upon the Jackson Commit
tee of Vigilance in the County of Monroe / desire
to mike known to the public through your CO.
lumns, that am not in favor of the present ad-
mnistration--l cannot give my vote to man
whose political notions served to him by the
"kitchen Cabincf."-I am in favor of Henry Clay.
Yours respectfully, JOHN CRAWFORD.