Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-10-27
Nren lGs Raleigh Star.

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We are forced to ask ourselves this
question. by the events Of the last two
or three weeks. So much accustomed
to viewing the dangerous extremes In
to which Van Burenism was rushing,
We were prepared TO receive even the
most dreadful absurdities with the in
dignation which they deserve. Every
month-yea, every day, adds proof on
proof that we are approaching 4 crisis
which will give severe trial to the in
stitutlons OF the country. We have
watched tho course Of events with
anxiety, and. we are forced to admit,
not without fear. Things are so alter
ed from what they were-men have
gained such = signal tsiumph over
principles-that We apprehend the
seeds Of corruption which have been
sown, will produce full harvest Of
weakness and slavery. We have seen
the man who was elevated to the high
est Office IN the Government on prin.
ciples Of retrenchment. quadrupling
the expenditures Of the nation; who
was pledged to curb the patronage Of
the Government in every respect, dis
regarding this pledge, and extending
It, with all is evil effects, into every
MISUNDERSTANDING The weak and
calling to his support all to whom gold
and office would give political zeal and
audacity. We have witnessed this
same individual disgraeing the nation
and degrading the high Office which he
holds, by descending into the arena OF
politics, and electioneering for one
whom he has the boldness 10 dictate
as bis successor. We have seen thls
designated successor assuming every
political complexion--onee the zeal
Gus advocate Of a set Of principles;
at another time, their bitter denouneer
lat this moment in favor of the Mis-.
So1n restrictions on slavery; at the
next, proclaimed by his adheFsnis -
the friend of the South. We have
seen him heading host Of Office hold
era, and, under the wing Of Gen. Jack
sons popularity, distributing the mo-
ney and patronage Of the Government
10 promote his own ends and establish
his own party. We have witnessed
ell this--yes, snd more, ne have seen
q great portion Of the people ready 10
ssoction IL; and could we refrain from
asking ourselves the question, aad that
too with ardor, wHITHER Ans VS.
TENBIHoi
II cannot be- impressed zoo foFcibly
on the minds Of the people, that the
advocates Of Mr.. Van Buren, consider
themselves ga party" sctuaisd by The
sane principles. snd pushing forward
10 the accomplishment Of one object;
that Il is their CRY, the party should
not be divided; and that UhaievsE one
diviaiOn Of Il does, Rust be approved
INTERESTINGLY By the whole. What.
then. can be offered in defence Of the
conduct Of the Van Buren, Electors Of
Magyiandl Their course seems 10 be
sanctioned BY the Regency prints
throughout the cOgnlgy; and are the
calm, inielkgsni. patriotic heemen ~
the country prepared b respond -
Can they look Wiih0at coaeern on the
Wilfel, the open and wicked desiruc-
ton q ons a. The State Governmental
Has party madnsas gone - Ter as 10
seizs upon The public mind; 10 destroy
The pubic virtue. and blind any, even
the most phFenEied, 10 he dreadful
Consequence 81 this seeoad stismp, ~
Tie destruction ~ properly sod the
overthrow q civil fighbf Let the
pEincipiep conteBaed foT by ~. Dallas
and Ire nineiecn Van BBfsa Electors
Be pat IN praciios, aad bow long cen
suy egvsFnment iest b enc 4 h
bsidly avowsd that ~ majority en-
lnsef e say ii@e. sn1 vaasr aay c..