Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-11


kind and latterDg manner in which his name had been
noticed by his friend Mr.. Wright; and Cor tho cordial
iy with which II had been received by meeting so
respectable, well known to him. aud whose good
opinion he sci SD high yaue;-but he assured them
that, the altogether unexpected and
matter OF surprise 10 him, he felt himself unable to
express in suitable terms, his sincere gratitude for the
friendly attentions extended towards him this occa-
sion.
He then Observed that the intelligence, department
and exemplary good order of this meeting furnished
another strong proof that constituents met their reps
rcsentatve, frequently If the high officers of go,
yernment were oftencr in contact with the people,
most of the censure, msconcepton and caumny, which
afflicted country, would be si!enced--the wants.
the wishes, tho will of the people would be better
knOwn-the propriey aud necessity of public measures
would be explained and Observation-Disclosures would
be dctected-truth would triumphant public opinion
would seldom be led astray--erery candid man would
discover that difference in Judgment respecting public
measures, IS no proof of want of integrity talent
jndv iduas or in parties He expressed a strong wish
to see such meetings and entertainments the pre-
sent more frequent throughout the country.
lie said that as he had risen he would not content
himself with assent 10 the popriety and neccs>
sity of extending protection TO domestic manufactures
liis subject had been long and anxiousy under his
considerations; and he saw with deep that new
doctrines were set forth and urged in highly respec
table quarter, cvidcnty abiding the Virginia reso
iut'ons) which, if adopted in public councils would
operate ruIDousy upon the prosperity and Indepen-
denCc of the country Ii is seriously denied that con
gress possesses power 10 extend protection to manu-
features, to apply the public 10 that purpose
either directly or indirectly.
| II this position be maintained, then the immense
treasures OF raw materials which the Almighty pvcr
of all good, bias so bouneousy scattered over orr
country, have been bestowed in vaiu reat 4DpI1uc1
we must remain idle, helpless and hopeless spectators
of the ruin of our africans while richer and more
skifnl foreigners carry produce abroad fashion
and prepare for use, then bring back charged with
the laoour and subsistence OF foreign woi rmcu and
1.-THE expenses of a double transportation. IRepeuted
mr. ,BID,,c For ithaca
prices further stock for sustaining the strangers ,yho
cothe us and supply the implements ofhusbandry to-
gether with most of the necessaries Of life.
Can our Government be palpably dcfcclive-caD
this be the true construction of instrument so much
admired-has this been the pursued y those
who framed the constiluon-csn they be safe coun-
seliors who advise you 10 adopt such opinions: DO
not oeiieve 1t tor moment He then expressed his
own solemn conviction, that congress had ample powcr
for the protection of Domestic manufacturcs-that j,
was primary duty TO exercise this power s,ster;,t
really and efectuaiy;-n by doubtful half way mea-
tsures but by decisive and pcrsevering support:ro;
partially, but embracing all the useful arts hrou~io,t
the union as their Importance and progress NAV re-
quIre assistance; when they arrive perfection they
"ii heeu i'tie ad-Inany Will extend to afford
assistance to the reyenue-and all will contribute n
the comfort and independence of the country
IT after all the experiment fail after fair trial. and
we be obliged TO return TO miserable dependency
on other naons-Our rulers will have done me :,
idnty, and our humiliation will be owing to ouI
selYes;-and we shall deserve the worst that NAV bcfa
us.
Mir. Ross sat down amidst loud and repeated ar
,ciamaons, having first offered the following Toas,
! Those who will protect themselves OUGHT mn,
to expect protection from others.
i On the Goth June Mr.. Clay arrived at Mavsyill.
ky' where his pfesense was greeted by the citizens OF
that pace-and where too he was invited to public
dinner. This compliment he could not accept but
we republish the invitation and tie reply from the
| lilo IL
.NaysuiNc, Junc 90, 1897.
! Hon. Henry Cray
! StR-The undersigned, committee in behalf of the
citizens of Maysvile, respectfully greet your arrival
upon the borders of the state of your aIopton and
invite you to parake of public dinner at Cart
Langhornes Hotel, such day as your engagements
Will enable you to CRAFTY them with your presence
The committee not unmindul of the fact that AZ
the present period political excitement and vitupera-
ton, your visit to Kentucky has been ascrbed TO a
iPoIt'cdI Increment, with view of sustaining what 10
termed by the public journals OF the opposop $50 hoDe
Tess cause" This denuDcation however ryen as # &c
III advance, shall not deter your fellow citizens from the
Tree and unreseryed expression of that attachment and
updimnished regard they feel for your character as
legislator, dipomats and citizen
I In government like ours, where disapDo;ntn,en.
must necessarily follow competition for Office j, is en-
pected that the disappointed aspirans for power will
r give Tree scope TO their spenetic anmadvesions The
good the Virtuous and the great, will be subjected
alike to their indscrminate censure and uoonaIiGcd
abuse Under such circumstances as these il was not
unexpected by the committee that the course which
duty prompted you TO pursue IN the choice of p. j.
dent by The house OF representatives would have sub-
ected you to the lash of 'the scorpion hearted race,
who live and 'batten detracton But they confess
they were uDPrepared 10 meet the foul and calunniatine
charges of intrigue" and ''corrupfon,n which have
been cast upon you by those who have either imagined
or feft themselves injured By your vote In common
with the great mass Of their fellow citizens OF the UNI
ted States they have called for Tic roo-and the cal
has been answered by the repetition vague su-mises
and IDLE rumors-Teiterated with reckessness of spirit
without parallel in this republic.
But tits your fortune and your glory, sir that you
live in such times, and possess such exalted worth that
the envy OF those whose duty 1t is TO applaud you can
receive no other consolation than by Withholding those
praises in public, which all honest men, in private
! acknowledge you have deserved.
We tender 10 you, Individually, and in behalf of The
citizens OF Nlaysvilie, the renewed assurance Of our
highest regard and esteem.
I John AEMSTDnNG