Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-11-27
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We commenced this article for the pur-
pose Of noticing the strange incongruities
palpably set forth in the last Sawneetown
Journal, which seem to require passing
notice. The most strangest Of all is, that
the Journal claims to be supporter of the
present administration! At least, so il
seems, if we are to credit the language of
its editors, which goes to hold out appear
.ances of their Jacksonism, at the same
time they are supporting the minions of
the opposition. Until now we have always
supposed the Journal an undisguised fede-
raj paper, even since it came under the
control-of It's present conductors. But we
must acknowledge our error That paper
says jackson has never received any abuse
at our hands, and asserts ''that certain pol
itlcians have been supported by this paper
as Jacksonmen is undeniable. They were
supported under that belief-a belief, too,
founded on their own professions" When,
or how Governor Duncan profess him
self Jacksonman during the tendency
oil the last guberna torial election; and what
were gov. Reynolds professions previous
to his last election, when IN the oishbor,
hood Of Shawneetown? Did these gentle
men advance any very strong manifesto
tons OF their adherence to democratic prin-
ciples? Can the Journal editors discrim-
NATIVE powers be so very dull as not to
know to whom they belong-to know that
kindred feeling does not exist between
them and the supporters Of the measures of
the present administration? or do they aim
to gull the public into wrong impression.
that the Journal may be success, full can
didate for the publication of the congress
ional LAVISH Whatever may be the obiec,
of the Journal, it certainly has made a We
ry sudden change, and to all appearance
sails under new colors. II declares most
Wndenidble friendship for the President, and
in the Same breath takes occasion to abuse.
in the most ungentlemanly manner, his
warmest and most devoted friends IN Hi
n"is, without the least cause whatever.-
10 abuse and attempt to render odious indi.
viduals who have stood upon the summit
OF earthly friendship with all men, wha,ev-
or political creed, who have received the
hearty congratulations of those opposed to
them in principle, for their honorable and
hIgh-mlnced course; individuals who have
saerIilced upon the altar Of political free
dc m all private considerations to maintain
the public welfare, who embraced and en-
coun'ered dangers incident to the settle.
ment OF new country as Illinois was q
an early period, and who still command the
esteem and respect Of all honorable men.
such are the individuals who are now abus
ed, traduced, and viified by some little
q~adrIpeds, calling themselves editors oil
the ehawneetewn Journal We hope that
that paper may be held up to the public in
Its true light; its object and aim once IN
dcrstood, doubtless it will receive the con-
domination it justly merits
The last Chicago Democrat states that
meeting ola committee consistingof TWEEN
~ persons, chosen on the 30th October, fer
the purpose of "circuating the Canal Me-
mortal for signatures" and ''to raise funds
to defray contingent expenses" took place
at Chicago on the 22d inst. The Demo-
crat contains long article on the subject
of the proposed improvement between that
place aud the Illinois river, which goes to
establish the position that the state ought
to construct the work herself, and not era mt
a. charter to company for that purpose.
That paper says the project of obtaining a
charter, originated in Wall street, New-Yor
and that the most influential individuals in
this state !, had been written to on the subject,
and that every exertion will be used to Sc
cure their influence in obtaining charter
for the construction of rail road. The
Democrat concludes that this is a scheme
set aaoat for a splendid speculation bv east
ern capitalists, and warns the members of
the legislature to he on heir guard. Ital
50 gives its views in opposition to the con-
siruction of a rail road, and in favor of
canal, and this to be constructed by the
state, at her own expense and under her
own management.
The Sangamon Journal copies part Of
the memorial mentioned above, and accom-
panies it with remarks, which view the sub.
ject in very different ligh, from the Dem
ocrat. The Journal is in favor of rail
road, and that to be constructed by COM
pany, and averse to the state undertaking
the work at all, but 70 grant charter for
certain period, with tho privilege at any
time, Of purchasing the stock by paying
first cost. Thus stands the matter at pros
ent, in relation to this long talked Of work
We shall probably hear more on the subject
hereafter & doubtless will soon receive the
memorial, when we shall publish it with
such comments as we shall deem ad isable.