Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-06-09

M. CNty.-The Lynchbur% Nireiniau has common
ced series OF numbers in vndicaon of the character
and conduct of MIR. Clay Which, we may anticipate
the ability Of what is 10 fg2v from Tie skill and saga,
city "I Which lie ground is occupied, and the ap.
pro"ches made, (Which nothing Doubt will present
his conduct in late celebrated conjunc;ure in the
clearest view juslifcaton We look with rest TO
the progress of the task satisfied as we have always
been that Mr. Clay has been unwolthi.v trainced and
that ne pursued on that OCCASION the honest dictates of
his Judgment, and the best interests of the country The
FIrginan makes the following points, the discussion of
wAch we will lay before our readers, they appear.
Ist We shall argue that Mr.. Clay was bound 10 sup
port MIR. Adams, even if the risht Of obstruction be adj
NhIted 10 have any bearing the case.
end We shall contend, that in case of the election
OF President deyolving the House oil Representatives
that body, and each individual composing it, acts in an
original, and not in delegated capacity and that con-
sequenty instructions consttutonally nullifed
3rd VIZ shall contend, that, even admitting the re-
preventative IS bound TO obey the Instructions of l
constituents, in relation IA Presidential election Mr.
Clay did not lay himself open 10 Censure Lecuse his
constituents were scnt upon the subject if we excen
Tie meeting of the people of CkaJke county, bv which
lie was directed 10 exercise his discretion
4th hat the subsequent conduct of his constituents
IN eiectlng Judge Clark, who has proved 10 bc friend
to the administrations as tie successor of Mr. Clay in
congress- IN opposition to warm Jacksonan, the cleo
ton evidently turning this point, evidence concu
sivo that the vote of Mr. Clay in accordance with
the wishes of his constituents.
5;h. That Mr.. Clay's acceptance of the Office Of Sc.
cretary OF State, does not Imply corruption but evident
ly the contrary.
9Th That he would have been more la bic TO have been
charged with dishonesty and wi,h much more reason II
he had not aCccpte ed it.
9TH. That PerSonGi considerations compelled Mr. Clay
TO support MI Adams, with whom he on terms Of
intimate friendship, rather than General Jackson with
whom he had been for number OF years in open hos
ti!v.
8Ih. That the conduct of Gen. Jacl,son's friends
suP@radded TO tue preceding considerations was such
as would have subjected AIR. Clay 20 deserved execra-
ION It he had sacrificed every feeling dear to a man Of
The least senSbility, by voting for individual sI,o
had openly endea' Cured both personally and by proxy
TO wound his reputation and his interest. (Ih5 head
of our subject will lead the review OF some
connected with the Seminole cdmpaigul
9Th That Mr.. Clay's opinions in relation 70 all the
great concerns Of the country lin many Of which we
are IN conflict with him have been expressed with
earlessness and advocated with zeal which ought TO
secure nun credit Tor honesty and Independence, and
screen INN from the charge Of cOyTijOn however cir
cuHsIances might initiate against them.
l0tl That MIR. CIay's duty to his countrv--his re
gard Tor tie Pcrnanency of It's institutionshs natural
Soictude tor IT'S reputation, abroad well ne-
rests al homca reputation not won By blood and car
mage, bat by civic virtue and interests secured by the
mild spirit Of the laws, rather than b. the coercion OF
be SWoTd-conPeIicd hun to pursue the course lie did.
tn That he was justified by the warning voice OF
history ld The dictates Of lis own Judgment IN tie
decision &c made 70 support Mr. Adams fiat he might
preserve oar pns'crity, WHO wou be urged BY te ec-
walton ola Military Chipfan" to Tie first Office in the
country to engage in numerous wars, in which bold
and reckless spirits devoid Of virtue and patriotism,
would acquire similar distinction and be rewarded by
similar honors from lie cOntagion of example which
will inevitably tend 10 The ubversou Of liberty and tire
erection Of military dcsrul;un.
9Th. That as tHe alternative was presented 10 him,
either to vote for the Ciri(in or tie Soi5i>yfnr a
man WHO had proved himself Il persoa-t enemy, on for
OuewhO had all occasions exhibited coUysV least,
If not (ricHdP, nc bound to give his support to
/ the StdcsUi1H end the Fricnd.
1911. And lastly That far as Mr.. Claws motives
were concerned it made no difference how hc acted;
fJT whether hc voted for Gen. jackson OF Mr. Adams,
he would have laid himself open to the charge Of cor
ruption aDI dishonesty