Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-02-16
FROM WASHINGTON.


The pswsfron this quarter occupies large
portion OF this day. psper. Il will all be
found unusually interesting. "wsrs, and ru-
NOR. Of wars" continue 10 be the order of the
day. Mr. Adams and the negroes arc battling
with Congress- Reuben whitney aud Co. with
The Investigating Committees; Gen. Jaehson
has declared war sgsiast Mexico and Mr..
Calhoun and the Benton and Rivss parties
are bueklinS on their armor for the neg, Pre-
sidential campaign.
Upon ell these things We have no room for
comment to-day. The Presideuts ness.ss In
relation 10 Mexico will ne doubt Be- read with
surprise. Who before ever dreamed that there
existed grounds for an immediate declaration
OF War BY the United States sssin,s Mexicop
We had been led TO believe the very r,yers,
that Mexico was the agyrieved party, and
That she was about to Geek redress Of ne. In
Tho very mode now recommended By tho Pre-
s'dsnt 10 obtain satisfaction OF her. but 90 /,
H. Gen jackson. ne suppose, disappointed
in Lis edorts for brush with France and other
Po"er'-not 'Ati.hed with the SLOW sacri-
ice Of live, in the wars now wacior with IN,
'a'sses within our own borders bs;rr
unwilling to 60 back TO the Hermitage, with
out staining his Presidential career with more
blood. Is now seeking tho communication of
HI. darling object by trumpinr up some real or
Affected claims against poor Mexico. How
unfortunate for him. and how fortunate for
The country, hat the Constitution has placed
TIC sword, the war power, 10 Congress, insiea
OF the Executive. But for thi, wise pro,i,ion
OF the Constitution. our happy country, in oil
probability would ere now have experienced
all tho blightins effects Of war, pesti,enee.
and famine"
But Tearing, we presume, his effort, for
war With Mexico will prove rs unavailiur n,
those in regard to France, and, q. we before
intimaied, having determined upon a fgh,
from some quarter, the President ha, also (,ee
h'' letter in to-eays psPer) upon his own re.
'pon'ibiliiy, declared war, or al Ieas, done
what is considered tsntamouni, i,sued 'ist-
ter Of msrqus and repri,al" sgains, John G.
Calhoun. fight he must have. n he can
not succeed IN emSroiling hi, country In nil
the c,lamilies Of war, he will commenee on..
ra'ion' himself. on individuals. Accordingly.
he makes furious onset upon MIR. Calhoun.
Greek has met Greek, however, and II the
matter IL pushed further. then will como the
tug OF war. Mr.. Calhoun reitera,es the
remarks for which he is called 10 account.
huria defiance at the Presidsnt--and declare.
he will "not invoke the interpretation Of the
Senate to protect the privilege attached 10
him as Senator" al seek no Aid. sax, Air.
c., to defend my own privileges; and, 60 far
from being intimidaied, ! shall be emboldened
10 express myself with greater freedom, il
possible. TO denounee the corruption Of the
Administrator" sc.
Reuben NJ. Whitney, following In the wake
Of Gen. Jackson, has adIres.ed a letter 10
the investigating committee Of which MIR.
Wise is Chairman, la which he SAYS, al Dc
rempiorily decline appearing before The CON.
tniiiee OF which SIR. Wise l. chairman, or 4
member, until the honorable House Of Repre-.
sentati'es shall have redressed the wrongs
which have experienced BY Obeying hs man.
date, and until full protection is extended TO
mo from future insult and sIolencs." The
House. however, shows lees Difference for
The cdiei' Of Mr Whitney, than for those Of
Gen. Jack'on--snd have "persmptoriIy" de-
manded that the serseant-at-Arms tax. Mr..
Whitney into custody. and bring him 10 the
bar Of the House, TO answer for his conduct
towards the committee.
The proceedings 10 relation 10 Mr.. Adans
and his negro petitions. were brought 70 g
close Oh Thursdsy. Tic IIovse refused 10
e1Pel os eehsurs Mr.. A.. or to express any
opinion upon the subject
i RreuAHD ~. JoHEsox ilsiee.ed Vice Pre.i-
deaf; and MIR YAE BcsEx declared Presi6en,
for Tie next four ycsrs. For this result, We
have been long prepared, and therefore feel
no 'urPr.se.
r, s. Siasa the fnre0o;nr 80. L.. - -