Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1827-03-03

tuclians; and urged On by ms relative, Mr' Ws'dsp
Pope, Of Jefferson County, has been induced totak'
sides with the opposition, and TO indulge in the most
acrimonious abuse against the administration. 10
taking this stand he probably expects to be reusta'
ed to seat in the National Cong ess, and in the
event Of the election Of General Jackson sansuine-
ly expects an appointment TO some Court in Eu'
rope. Should the military chiefan succeed, how
ever, il is not certain that the Honourable lob
Pope, of Kentucky, will be sratfed in his ambition
hopes, and the event may teach hun, that he who
play. the sycophant, an willingly becomes the tool
of an ambitious aspirant for an high Office, is not al
ways rewarded for hi, selfish labours: and that the
Lion looks upon the Jacks!l as his menial.
The hostility Of Mr.. Pope towards Mr.. Clay, ha.
never been provoked, by any act of that gentleman
1T has had its origin in envy. They both COM
nenced life at the period, but under auspices
widely differing. The first had wealth and family
TO support hin, in his career the latte had Meth
er wealth or patrons, and was dependant on his own
exertions alone, for success and promotion. Mr..
Pope came before the people decorated with the tim
sel Of family eminence: and as he marched on to-
wards the goal of his ambition, nothing presented
itself save his moral AMI political a5berations
to impede his progress. All was fair and agreeable
in perspective-no di.heartening obstacles were
reared to annoy him, and he went ii ON round to
round on Ambitions Ladder, without once realiz-
ing the smallest difficulty; and if he had pursued
discreet and independent course, might have arrived
to that pos Of honour which is now so ably and
honourably filled by his more bold, yet honest and
underwriting competitor.
Mr.. Clay made his appearance under every dis
advantage. He was young, poor and frieLdless-
he inherited proud patrmonisl estate TN IT,
gence. infancy and ignorance was all that he inner
tied from his father" yet undlsmayed by the many
impedmens that crossed his path, he went on to the
requirement Of that renown, which now surround
him, aud which will shed light and lustre arouni
his character, when he shall have descended to the
grave, and the malignity of his enemies shall have
been lost. or buried in forsetfulness. But he came
not before the world in the guse of sycophantc
slave, prepared TO worship some political God, and
to bow before the God-head of political and inqui
storial synod. Ills plan was plain, his of iu-
ty was correct, and losing sight Of every sordlJ
sder alton, when the interests of his country
view, he soon succeeded IN establishing on a perma
pent basis POLITICAL as well as moral reputation
which the united energies OF an unhallowed faction
| cannot destroy, though they make their assaults
amidst the tenfod thunders Of their wrath, and all
the violence of heated passions and unmanly preju-
| dices.
The course pursued by MIR. Clay has been open'
uniform and correct; and whilst his competitor, a.
endeavored to gain the good grnces Of the world by
pitiful subteruge, intrigue and address, he has TAX
en- that open aud manly course, which, whilst il
gains the admiration ofthe world, never fails to
secure to the man the appreciation and love Of his
country Pope has ever been q me-serving
vaccatng politician-a man easily bought aud
sold, at the price Of popular favourand thus he has
fallen, never % rise again-unless it be with the
forutous success and chances of General Jackson.
The object Mr. Pope has in view at this moment, Is
clearly understood by those who know any thing o.
the man 1T is his determination to rise if possible
with the opposition, and il he should succeed, hi.
life is already too far spent to suffer him to he o. any
material service to his country. There was a time
when MIR. Pope. looked with nxious eye on the
eastern States, and in voting generally with the
Eastern delegation, on each and every political sub
ject, whilst he was member Of the United States
Congress. it is easily to he seen that he looked t.
| the east as an influential and powerful section
which if enlisted in his behalf would enable him to
secure u situation of" ultimate import lance. III
| counexion with Mr.. Al. ms iamily-ior he mar
ried the sister Of the lady OF the present executive
had led him to hope for the kindly interference
Of that officer, in carrying into execution his poti-
cal projects but when he found, that the executive
| had besto red important Offices Oh other wester'.
gentlemen to the exclusion of himself, filed witt
ire, created by dsappointments, he came out hi
political los and vrulent traducer -and the bette,
to crafty his malice, has male the speech 20 which
we have already alluded.
Mr.. Pope's speech should not be taken as ex
pressive Of the feelings Of the citizens Of Kentucky
it should be considered in other light than tha
of mad and idle effusion Of a disappointed ofic.
hunter, who, lost to every sense of gratitude an,
decency, has come out the champion of the cause o
| whose talents he is known to despise, will
the vainhope Of thereby securing his future asgran
dizemcnt.
The Honourable John Pope Of Kentucky, is nov