Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-08-10
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JUDGE BARBOUR.


The Telegraph, in roply to random assertion
Of the Globe, that tho Telegraph had labored to
effect the nomination Of Judge Barbour to the
Vico Presidency, declares, 'that his nomination
never received its approbaton"-and that i'm its
opinion ''he never equal to these times"
Tho Telegraph adds:--
1--WE, for ourselves, much prefer that the con-
tost should be between Jackson and Clay, and be-
tween Van Buren, and Sergeant. When we under
stood that MIR. Barbour had made his consent to DO
put IN nomination rs candidate for the Vice Pres
idency, to depend upon the effect it might be sup
posed by such men as Thomas Richie Il Co. to
have on Gen. Jaekson's reelection, our mind was
shade up We have already learnt, to cost,
how dangerous it is to give to pablo men u repu.
taton for virtue and disntercsted patriotism, which
they do not deserve. The rumor that Judge Bar
bour stands ready to catch Judge MarshalPs
old Shoes may not be VOL founded; but that letter
and his late dedication of Jackson, as connected
with it, confirm the misgvngs which have hereto
fore prevented us from feeling any solicitude in
his behalf"
The independent candor of the u S. Telegraph,
is above ell praise, and we hope may contribute to
tho rovivicaton and diffusion of that almost lost
and forgotten virtue. Judge Barbour has virtual
ly accepted the nomination, but all men must
have perceived the fear and trembling with which
he did Ambition dragging him in direct
ton, and fear of offending Jackson, the Enquirer,
pulling him in another, has placed him in n
condition of visible tribulation. Wherefore else,
the unqualified panegyric of Jackson at the
Amherst Dinnor2 Can statesman of his ri
gid faith, and lawyer of his eminenco, pos
siby in his judgment, approve of the reasoning of
the Veto Bank Message, which no oulogised
throughout to the skies, sanction the usurpation
in the case of Gwinn7 1t is at the moment when
he Community m 1nda fnul Mt he
erpeetant is ever loudest in commentator. Power
at such time most needs the friendship of all its
votaries. Judge Barbour could consistently and
independently, rejoice that the Bank had been veto
cd. His principles oppose him TO it, hut to swallow
tho iohoIe message-Jack Cadeism and all--our
respect for his abilities s. powers of discrimination
will not permit to believe other than that he
merely, dixie some wine drinkers who have de-
sign to mako others drunk and keep sober them-
selves) pretended to swallow, but did not swallow in
fact. The Judge must have had pouch conceal
ed--a false belly, into which thu Bank Veto de-
scended.
Yet there is very fair opportunity for
Judge Barbour to manifest his independence with
out sacrifice. We rejoice to tell him, that he is
in disgrace with those who rule the roast-the
Kitchen Cabinet-in positive and irreclamable
disgrace. There is but one course under the sun,
by which ho can restore himself to favor-throw
up his hand, and go for Van. Ho may swallow
many Vetoes us he peases, and chant the beauties
of Jacksonism, never so wisely and so swcetly but
unless lie gets out of VANS way, his cake is but
dough at the Palace. Judge Marshall, (Which God
in his Providence forbidD may die during the reign
of Jacksonism--but Philip p. Barbour whatsoever
prospect he had before, and we believe it to have
been good onc--sinco his presumptuous intcrpo-
sition between Van Buren, and the Vice Prcsidcn-
cy, will not be Chief Justice, unless he again gets
out Of the ,ody. We kno,o it, and Judge Barbour
ought to know enough of the favortism which
tolorates difference of opinion in regard to its
idol, and of the vndctiveness which never forgavc,
to know it too.
Let Judge Barbour, therefore the vain at
sempt, Of keeping in good odour with Jackson-Van
Burenism, and at the same time, pursuing the Vice
Presidency. To this owing his unqualified
celebration of all the Veto at Amherst. That in
discriminate and fulsome pancgyric, has lost many
true heart to his cause.