The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-08-16
F0p TIE YIRGINIAN

FOR THE NIRGTNIAN.
NesTs Editors-The political feelings ri the
ctleus Of tins State, far the presidential e.
! I-cton Is concerned. are becoming more aud
more developed. The celebrations of the last
en1iyefsary 81 Dur Independence have been tie
means OF elielting opinions from various parts OF
he county on TINS question Those sentiments
gwen around the festive board, 90 that ever
memorable day, prove tbs iaci that there never
y. i i'm. before, When Virginia was so much
iItlied IN opInionas so the cnpIce OF president
AN aN are t1at lin OF Jaiy toasts do not gave
Any concl stge evidence OF the feelings Of the
g Al MATS OF ttr pfpp'e bat, to Il certain ex-
ten, they arc conclusive, and so Ear they do
%, the, exhibit Virginia, winch has heretoi re
presented one undivided hue,--pnh nnbroAen
phalanx, ane concentrated ~uolr--noW bro
ken anu di ided, wa ering and unsettled and
rolling IN -, the comm tuon OF the troub'f 1 Mi
tpiS.-Bur, tn addtlor 10 th, c, deuce thu, de
rived, The e i anothe conclusion which / thuk
may be iegiumately d avn from the SAINT
sourc Iii the con fusion to whirh my mud
mas arrived. after an anxious endeavour to reach
the truth, tina. mis- state Is undergoing a rapid
change of o inOn IN regard 70 the qualifications
OF the present Incumbent OF the presidential
chair and the distinguished individual who Is
now a candidate r hat more distine ulshed of
hce,--By refe ed,e Il tie toasIS d unh at tGe
lin Of tuly preceding the last, Will appear
Il at tue administration came in for a small share
"a the blessings OF that day not nlarely had
but few approbatory toass, bar full overlooking
ard rtacorous TORI NJ OF abuse poured upon
1.-THE smiles of appreciation were then,
" like angels visits, few and far between while
curses fell like water from the dark cloud, in
one continued and impetuOus torrent At the
ast anniversary of our Independence, many. We
~ many were the oasis expressing the most
unlimited confidence in the putty, the ability
aud the patriotism OF the present admnistra-
lion.
But. most of all rejoice that Henry Clay
thc greatly Injured and bitterly prosecuted man,
is resaining the confidence of his ultvP stare
confidence which his whole political lie, his
prc-eminent talents aud glowing patriotism
richly enttle him 10 enjoy but which has been
tord nom him, by the dark insinuations and less
base because more bold charges of corruption.
-Oi some occasions Virginia has found and lclt
thai highly gltted man advocating with all his
yea, ofh, ardent spirit, am ali the power of the
commanding euquencc,a system OF policy 10
y hich sur mas been, AID Is now. opposed S al
though she then trlt how powerful he was as
an o9ponent an. voice Of SANDER never dared TO
question the purity aud patriotism OF his motives
nor say aug II ag INST him that cau.d leayc 4 blot
on thu character OF an honest inan. Aud II Wis
no until the termination 81 the last presidential
election when the angry and maleyoent feelings
Of the Disappointed were put in motion, that
foullnouthcd ,luader cast upon him her filth. by
beapln4 upon him Load Of abuse, by con
dannino ms motives and bv chatrin1 him With
base Yrnaiity; e. where Is the proof to support
these rlnous charges '---.Ih0le IS none there
can b. none for believe they are laise.--I say
rejoice that he is reg1aing the confidence of
his native state.-.-I say it IN the fulIae,, of my
heart. because heiicvf he deserves il. and be-
cause | believe no man Uas ever more illbefally
and unfairly dealt wih---l 10 not rely uioHe %
tbe sentiments given around the festive board as
evidence ofthe change to Whjch hive alluded,
a nov taking place ; nor DO rest upon Them
pi9,,e ~, the foundation upon which bottom my
beIieft1.at Henry Clay viii, ere long lac restored
10 the full confidence ofa JUST and liberal peo-
pie tu0m that change Is taking place
Within the circle OF nay acquaintance changes
have taken place and many who were hereto
fore most determined in their opposition to the
administrations and. of consequence, favourable
10 the election OF Gen. Jackson, have nj length.
IN coolnnsS and sober seriousness, asked them
selves what i, 10 be gained by the change and
they have been compelled 10 answer H0Lhmg.--
know. also. dat the charge OF corruption so
ipdnstriuuslv Drupagated against Mr.. Clay, is
losioo rs force. aud he now stands acquitted of
all corruution 81 intrigue. IA the estimation OF
many who heretofore lent "A TOO crtdnlous Ell to
his sIandprers. And what Is bringing about
those chances ! answer, uneqWvocaliy, the
mower and olhnip7tency OF truth. III mas been
well and truly said that " truth Is onnipotent and
will preyta - Ard though IT may sometimes
hammer in times OF great excitement, that IFS