Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-07-14

are merely employing the influence oil his
name Tor their own mereenary and ambl
hous purposes equally certain and sus-
ceptlble of the clearesi proof What Penn.
syivaniaa, let me ask, who cherishes a
single feeling of State pride. or has
spark OF manly spirit glowing within his
bosom. but must awaken to indignant re-,
sentiment at the insult TO the State which
this project involves? II is such an insult
that no one but the servile tools Of prac-
iised political gambler aud systematic in.
triguer, would dare TO offer, even the most
insignificant State IN the Union. | have
too much respect for the individuals nam.
/ ed on our electoral ticket TO believe that
any Of them will be recreant 10 the prin.
| cpies avowed by the 9Th of March Con.
veniion, and cast their votes for the New
York candidate for the Vice Presidency.
! know it is a common maxim that every
man ha. his price. However true this
may he as general rule. so far as ann
concerned in this case, must plead an
exception. With me, there can be no
! price for such violation of faith and de-
claration Of principle. MIR. Van Buren,
having, by himself and his friends, done
all in his power 10 defeat the Just views
and claims Of the democracy of Pennsyl.
vania--ought to be the last man 10 expect
and trust will be the last 10 receive its
fsvors. My vote can never be given TO
him for the Vice Presidency, under any
circumstances and took occasion so TO
declare myself, in the broadcast and most
unqualified terms, the other evening, 10
the State Central Committee, IN order, If
there were any latent understanding in
which they participated TO transfer. ulti-
mately, the vote of this State TO Mr.. Van
Buren, that my name might be stricken
from tho ticket.
My personal respect for the President,
and the connection unfortunate, | must
call il, both for the country and General
Jackson, which recently existed between
him and MIR. Van Buren,. has hitherto de-
TERED rue in some measure, from speak
ing of the latter as think he deserves
The unsparins bitterness OF his former OPP
position 10 Gen Jackson continued until
every hope Of success was blasted by the
frmness Of Pepnsylvania-argues but lit.
tie in favor Of the sincerity and patriotism
Of his late fswping proiess,uns--t0 say no
| thing of their grossness aud servIlity. Sit
uated as am, when at home, on the con
| fines of the state of New York, and having
been personally intimate with many Of Mr.
| Van Burens partlzans-iew individuals
have had better opportunities, than myself
| Of marking his political maneuvers for tho
last twenty year,.-during which time be
has exhibited all the power and qusliiies
with regard TO politics, OF the chameleon,
assuming every hue and color which his
| ambitious purposes, in view Of the mo
ment, seemed 10 require. To speak plain
~ II kLow him TO be void Of political in.
! tegrity-and most Of those high qualities
of the mind, which wherever they may be
found, humbly trust no minor difference
! in matters Of human opinion will ever pre-
vent me from duly acknow lodging or ylei.
| ding a just respect Cunning, aud a GER.
tain species of popular talent. he indeed
| possesses-but these render him the more
! dangerous in time Of public excitement Sc
illusion. When he first entered General
ia sons cabinet. ! expressed my serious
msgiving OF the result. 10 Judge M'Lssn
Ohen Postmaster GeneraD and others. &
the mlschicls which then app ehended [
have been more than verified. His whole
course has been that of a political disor-
ganizcr, whenever il could promote his
selfish schemes. Patty arrangements, and
even the sacred ties of personal friendship
upon the altar of his ambition.
Pennsy lyania is fast losing her weight
and influence in the Union, 10y substtu-
| ting. erroneously as | can conceive, an
| implicit devotion 10 men for patriotism
| And what increases the humiliation OF her
position is, that this devotion is never con
centratcd on her 0rn men. Now who that
is least conversant with the spring Of hu-
for a kfft apA
that our state will ever he duly respected
by the nation, SO long as she taciily con
cedes by her conduct, that her talented
men are inferior to those Of other states
For my own part, am heartily sick Of
this trait in The policy Of Pennsylvania
10 the various avoeations Of life, profes
sional and otherwise, this state has pro-
duced some Of the most distinguished men
of the age and yet in a political point of
view, many of her best men have been
neglected or forgotten. amidst the din Of
party ieuds and domestic discussions.
AS an elector, nominated and instructed
by the late Democratic convention, have
cbeerfully given my pledge TO vote for
ANDREW JACKSON aud WILLIAM
WILKINS; which pledge. If have the
honor to serve; shall! be faithfully redeem
ed.-unless am absolved from such ohii-
CATION by the death or subsequent acts OF
those candidates. And even then, since
the state has taken stand IN behalf Of
one OF her sons, would still go in favor
of a Pennsylvania candidate. But il by
apy combination Of circumstances should
be induced 10 look for Vice President
out of the state-I would decidedly prefer
Philip r. Barbour OF Virginia, whom
know TO be Democrat Of The JeffersoniaR
scbool-a sincere friend of The President.
and TO possess talents OF The highest order
above all believe him to be as hon
est a man as ever lived ! have thus
very hastily and conclstly given you my
views with regard 70 certain matters ma
turslly connected with The subject OF the
paragraph in your paper first alluded 10.