Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-27
To ~. Editor Of fhe IYkis.

some weeks since, read in your paper, little DRAMA
the characters only two, distinguished South caro-
niAn and certain venerable Editor; the former having
oil the way from the land oi the Palmetto to hold
sweet converse with the latter respecting the unhappy d.
vision in the Loeofoco ranks. The writer concludes his
sketch BY informing the world that the Ambassador and
the Editor separated rather abruptly, the Ambassador
cecding 10 ashngon To iOok after the Calhoun interest
and the Editor in silks and pumps, and black silk gloves
and in agitation let his Office consult the Judges as 10
what steps should be taken in the Rheu Mission, rather
what should be done help little Matty, whose political
appear be sinking daily As the writer, o. T.
a. may not have come possession Of the finale l. who
pcrchancc picked up the facts, viii carry on the drama fol
him.
TIE MAGICIAN'S MANAGERS
Acr isi-Scene, o Shockoe Hnl-EditoT aud the
Judges looking very soemn.-Aier discussing matters
and things in general, and nothing IN particular Editor
opens subject which he and the Ambassador had not
settled
Editor-wel. my dear friends Ihave made this rppoin
ment TO lay before yo all the circumstances attending the
visit OF Mr. Rhe. lie and have had several Interviews
in relation to the dscurd the Locofoco camp lie making
strong Arguments in favour Of the district system ct elect
ing members of the Democratic Convention and making
equally strong arguments in favor oi the old system, which
adopted Tammany Hall; but It all resulted m
thing perhaps than nothing because the hlghnind
ed, independent South Caronian has gone of in sort OF
pet, Washington and threatens to blow us AN Buren,
sky high | would have yielded to his request for
harmony sake, butt had le Dutchman OF Kinder
hook, would stand chance than classicay spenN-
ing "a stump-a bn, in fly time" Otcourse, then, de-
clined the me making him oil sorts OF promsr-
which ne did not 10 place the slightest confidence IN
What shall be done would to God the Doctor was here,
advise with his cool Judgment, What can keep him IN
the mountains so long
Vrian-I concur with Won fully. that this l. most mo-
mentions question and should mature It cuoy and eau
ousy, because these South Carolina Statesmen do
things by halves; and if be- dcatorial used
be- they will open tremendous batteries upon Van and
and perhaps give trouble than You have any idea
al. do indeed, wish the Doctor with But
thing must be done Do you think Rhet came dire from
Calhoun
Edtor-He did say SO, but all know that he tho
intimate and confidential friend Of Calhoun, and doubt
he had carte blanche To compromise the matter You
know that Rhett is The Calhoun leader in the lower House
lie said something about the fat member from Alabama pro-
missing him iRchmond for the purpose Of aiding
IN the Mission but as large bodies slowly he thought
he would not reach Virginia t about the opening Of Con
gress Well, Judge. what think You about this ugly sna
we have got into
Judge-We 10 Tel! the truth the question such grave
one that must take tmc reflect upon 1t. No hnsty
should be made, and perhaps IL would be better
To wait Till the Doctor comcG back, before any
conclusion; while three discuss the ma,-.
and every thing bearing upon II.
Nivian-TUo much delay may he dangerous and proba-
hy make the matter worse instead OF helping H. because
observe that the Charleston Mercury Washington Spcct.
tor and Greenhow Petersburg bombardng the Van
Buren, camp already. II but silence these fellows
scheme it get Van nominated the Bait.
more Convention. II will not do 10 SPEAK out. but 90
Tor Van at all haZardsyou Anow am Of his midnight
judges.
Judge-So do I, not that am one Of has judges, but
might have been his Treasurer
Editor-And do |, that ever held office under him.
but he offered me and my any thing wanted, which
we Ind the magnanimiiy 10 refuse; bu get good slice
al printing, both from Uncle Sam well as from
people here
Vivian-Wel il Is pretty ccriln we all three agree and
90 for Van against the world there can no dscord
among n' by the way, Nr Editor, what did Rheu say
about Clay for Clay the fellow who vii. give Us more
real trouble than oil ile Ca.huuns loo chrisiendom.
Edor-Quite too much Tor NV comfort. When waiv-
ed Rhett's propositions he bogan 10 talk OF the Mercury
calling Van Buren, humbug-yes. roguar-but Hum.
bug; that threatened g or CLAY in preference % Van
Buren, aud even Rheu himself sqnied supporting lay
unless we gave Calhoun fair play. The fact IT, this TEL.
low kheti - whole team and goes tue entire figure and
II don't treat him well in the business he md the rest
at the Calhoun men, finding Calhoun hne no chance may
40 straight over 10 Clay and iu that case we Van,s
iaight as well chang our harp upon the willows"
NNian-Oh dolt despair vet awhile. 10 the late
elections do look very CIay!sh but vet lat upon
plan. whether patriotic or no. which NAV lift our
good friend Van i!c apiescn' must admit 10 you my
close friends, that his chances o- the Presidency do not
look as bright they did few months past However
we must Try and make great move tho political chess
honrd. aud who knows but mas be instrumental in rero
verng the fallen fortunes OF Van Buren, and PROSTATE Clay
Editor-N0us rsrOHs
Niyian-That COMPOUNDED Wig measure the Tariff bill
operating a"inly against u.s. il doubt reyying the
business OF the country giving employment 10 the poor
ana begin TO ihnk (but mention Gath y will
long render the country prosperous and happy and whist
- dong all ihs u j. playing the mischief with our par
~ We must therefore 90 for reduction Of duties as moth
ing else will save from, pcrduou.
bdnor-By oil means ~ against that COMPOUNDED
wing measure Its true, is helping the country; but
az long as operates against Nun and must ainst
-.
Iudge-Oh. ycs. We mus' make battle against the Ia.
r and think the Doctor will concur n that liz sh1uI
20 on 70 advance the prosperity o the county must
attack u boldly upon ne uucunsuuuonaty. aud hair. pii
II to the last Those Western and Northern member. may
laugh as much they please about Virginia abstraction
'i', but We can make something out of IL uo,crineless
Bdltor-Bui let adjourn and take time TO reflect: but
smother glass before we 60 will do us no harm Gall
approaching The sideboard aud taking "a pulI')
NWun-"When shall We three meet again--
In thunder. lightning. or in ran'"
Judge when the hurybury'- done
When tho battle e ost or w1n7
Idhor-''oh no. But when the Doctor "doth rctur, "
Ext Editor and Judge eoyinp VIVIAN who scats lili
-'i soip'' and Tor on hour engages in deep nnd b.
lem mediiluous, and ihen tctro. TO rest
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