Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-05-20

MIR. UNSATISFACTORY. BAGBY'S MESSAGE.
We spoke "a Tuesdays paper ufIhc bad taste and
spiri OF the recent Message OF Governor Blgby. %
Alabama, to the Legislature OF lhat State. and u.
attack upon Mr. Webster. Ia reference TO Ihis, Mr.
Young, the Administration member from Greene. re-
piled ~ith 81 much flrce and business that we can
not fjrbear the following extract from has Re marks
Boston lila,
But be was no; conteEt-he must pursue an in.
tsvItuol who Jasily Stood high IN the Presidents
confidence. Here ] would say 10 the Governor
Beware; you are approaching the breakers. when
you come 10 speak Of 4 FcIerlsi." When
the iederal ans republican parues a,suiaei
Wcir distinctive character m the political re-
vo.uion # 1901, was 10; a spectator OF events -
nave nothing 10 Go with that period Sill am
not oirald to speak ofOue waO has cast such bright
halo OF glory around the American name as Daniel
webster. um proud OF him rejoice IN Ia, de-
Nouon 10 constitutional UnOn-jn the depth and
ierNor OF hls patriotism; m hs exalted genius and
teil"ct confess that IA some pecs tier from
hlm IN opinion as TO the principles Of The govern
meni; but that difference ony proves that II Is m the
nature ofour institutions Tor 10 differ. widely
and honestly diil-r. and Vet love and serve their
country. The Governor has thought proper 20 de-
clare war against the administration IN advance Of
It's principles. Would i, no, have been worthy in
hun TO say Of the President, the distinguished
Crawford said OF Mr.. Adams Who had bScn ms sue
cessiul riyul for tho Presidency. lie; the admins
traiIon be judged b. its mcasu.es'' That was a
noble sentiment. too noble. It seem', for certain
4 bosoms.
Why is Daniel Webster made the subject oroffi.
cial abuse' II Is because he stood a? the majesty
OF has character and Calued the lghtnings Oi the
South by declaring that the General Government;
had no power to interfere, in any manner. with lac
peculiar institutions oflhe SOUTH Is i, for this
Iment. proslaimed TO The world more than er years
ago. and affirmed again and again IN his State
and al the Capitol ~f Virginia. SIR, there was q
cry raised, by some, shall Daniel Webster put la,
foot on the soil Of the Old DOniHinnl But they were
ircemen, they proudly felt end acted as such They
answered, DIuie Webster IL our brother. he Is the
champion Of the Consl!tuiog-we will receive hin
kindly and cordially. What was the RESULT From
tina; Dag to TINS they have been satisfied with him
The voice Ofihe people demanded change fpollcy
ard OF agents, which tor twelve years hal been eI
Permeuiing on the government and the fortunes O
The people hope that policy will be charged wit
the agents, IN spite of any hue and cry 10 Ie con
traty.
Mr. Webster has declared that he vas not in IA
Hartford Convention; that he hal never read i,
Journals, and took no share in lis consultations "a
plans lie Is as incapable Of treason 10 ms country
or any act Of dishOnpr, a now born child. Sand
ing FIRMLY on the platform ofIhe constitution. he d
s maichiess vIndicator. It's pl! ct strength. Pres
| ton, RIves and Clay have declared their unIuali,
ne" confidence ia the integrity OF hs political pru
cIpe' We should be ,ud OF his name hs has been
compared with the first men iu this country ard
m England and never met his superior IN Intellect
AMI profound political knowledge. HIS moral firm
ness and purity OF character Is equal TO tina, % any
man living. I believe with Mr. Jefferson, that the
last hope Of Freedom Is ia the preservation OF our
/ constitutional Union. Where is the champion that
can stand before or beside Mr. Webster in its de
ience' am not afraid 10 speak out. lest might Of
iend those wha cannot Approximate a conception ol
4 ais character"