American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-06-22
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
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WAsHrNeToN, May 18th, 1924
The friends of Mr. CLAY adopted him in consideration OF
political principle, public servce and distinguished talent
Upon full consultation, with perfect knowledge of the
facts, and just estimate of all the probabilities connected
with the question, they now determine to adhere to him
steadily to the end.
is due to him, his supporters and 10 the
spectacle States by which he has been nominated to make
this declaration.
the cause or the occason might demand. But his with
drawa now could produce result his friends, in the
electoral vote, would divides their weight would be lost
and perhaps increase the doubt and uncertainty. The
election mus any and every event that be antic
pated, come into the House of Representatives
lie is now sustained by weight of influence equal to
that of any other candidate; he has personal and
political popularity and they believe compete
fully with any man in the nation.
They offer to the consideration of the People the
following candid statement of the relative strength of the
pares-from which they will be able Judge correctly
of the views herein taken 1t is useless disguise mis-
represent the facts. due to the subject and the People
to state the truth and all other disdained.
1t is believed that Mr. ADAMS will have six States -
Maine Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode
Island, Connecticut, and Vermont, 81
Mr.. CRAwFonD will have three States Virginia,
North Carolina, and Georgia, AZ
General JACKSON will have four States --Pennsylva-
MIA, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi, AZ
Mr.. CLAY will have States Ohio, Kentucky Indi-
ana, Illinois, Missouri, and Louisiana, 46
Its believed that New York. New Jersey, Delaware,
Maryland, and South Carolina, have given decided
dcaon and that in these the question is entirely open
each of these States His chances equal 10 any, and
superior to some of the candidates.
They will speculate upon the probable votes those
statesthe changes that may happen the combinations
that may be formed and the events that may intervene But
after the most dispassonate consideration of the subject,
they candidy of opinion that Mr.. Clay will be return
ed to the House of Representatives To the wisdom of
that enlightened body it il be unavoidable, they with
hdence submit his claims.
Entertaining the highest respect for the other candidates,
they will not indulge in any nvdous comparisons of their
strength But it may perhaps be assumed, that if from any
Mr. Crawford should not receive the vote of New
Yorkf General Jackson should receive the support
Of of the doubtful States-or MIR. Adams should
not receive the vote of New YorkMr Clay must be
turned the House, without calculating any of the
tngent probable events that may render that event
certain
If contrary to all probability, Mr.. Clay should rot be
returned to the House, his friends having done their duty,
will be able by concentration control the event-they
will hold in their hands the bslance-they will determine
between the opposing and conflicting interests and secure
to the country republican administration.
Under all the views taken, ii determined to recommend
Ito his friends to adhere to him Steadyand to await with
confidence and patience the issue now pending before the
lPeople,