Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-08-08

III. CIUy-ILc LynchLutcc Y! triu;au Of I,,nl,,
contains the 9th and closing No of the Series ,vri,tc
10y the Editor of that Paper in vindca,iou of Henry
Clay's course at the last election of President We
congratulate the Editor ON the accomplishment tho
able accomplishment, Of his voluntary task IIisc H.
sing number in particular, displays great felicity of
composition, and reflects credit his sagaciiy in
rating the views Of certain leaders of the Opposition
lie has seized their crooked designs by the beard aud
dragged them forth receive tic well deserved repre-
hension of the Public.
moments reflection will satisfy every man capable
OF rejecting, that was Henry Clay puer than mortality
ever yet was, he could not escape caiumny
lie WIN asccnds the runuutain top shall find
he oitlest peak, ppcd in clouds I'D snow
Tie vino SirpasseS, subducs uianki ind,
NiuS' LOOK down on the hate Of all below
The course Of events has placed him high in oficehis
talents and popularity render him conspcuous candi
dalc oriuu'e promotion. Every ambitious aspirant TO
NE Presdency considers Clay in his way-and the pe
"erai apprehension procures union Of all their coun
CHS and efforts 10 effect his ruin. The v.n oppos;tion
10 the Administration, is not much TO its head as 10
Henry Clay certain southern politician of restless
ambition, gave the President understand according
to received opinion that if Clay was dismissed he and
h's friends would support the Administrations This no.
iiIican candidate for the highest ollce. and will
possible, TO render Clay hors d coubaL ishs prac
ce TO weed out OF his path, all rivals who obsruct it.
) lie ha'rcdoi the jackson party is equally inteeible
Clay would not vote for jackson President and di
Vldes with him the affections OF the Wcst-hc is there
lore a "blact leg" political gambern SC &c Puff
these things together, and fat from feeling surnr;ze
al The unrclcntng malice, and ardacious falsehood
which have characterized the opposition 10 Mr. CLAY
since the late election should have been much more
snrPfized knowing the men well as we think we do
uad they not been Displayed. Particular ind, iluals
nave united in Tie hue and cry from other considera
TONS Some have felt him in Congress. Some hate
nm Tor his pebeian orisin-a large number are ALWAYS
ready TO detract 9n merit, and sink emnence Ia
own leyel. These facts explain all tie accusations
made against Mr. Clay.
OF AL public mPn in the L. States, one would bavc
supposed p'ior that Henry Clay was the last aains,
whqm couiI haee been hinded so CONSUMING 4 bo,ycJ
ethdid and genesous, TO rauIt-as has bee,
tet2st~TFpp'iy observed of him, by cur Lynchburg
- nends' che wears his heart in lis hand and carrie.
hs Opinions on Lis sleeve for DAVIS TO peck atn Dis
da'rng deceit in all lis FORMS hc declares his opinions
as unrescrTedly, as he resoutcIy adheres to te Re-
s'csS IN his e!oauence, he in Congress the ,be
OF -sianderers would no encounter the trcp,end
Gus majesty OF his voice. than they would nip the forI,ed
lightning" Like the of the Lion in the deserts of
Lyh' the instinct ofse!f preservation when t. heard
lis notes. would crouch The whole herd TO the Garth mr.
drive IT to the refuge ofGigh But the Lion IS chained,
and The co'va'dly and malignant who trenblcd at his
ifo"h revenge their fears by pelng him with dirt and
sticks, through the bars Of his cace.