Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-08-08

ascertain my views the subject. This he decline
DOING, suggesting to Mr. Buchanan that he, as we
as himself, could with me, aud ascertai
my opinion; though, from his know ledge of me- d
thought he could well conjecture my answer-that
would enter into no engagements whatever. IL wa
The morning succeeding this interview after Major Ea
ton had ooJerted u converse with the subject
and before had SET out from my lodging for the cap.
ito!, that Mr. Buchanan TO visit me- and when
the conversation have stated took place. The an
swer returned, has already been published and need
not here be repeated.
To be thus approached by gentleman of Mr.
Buclanan'S high character and standing, with an a.
poogy preferred at the time for what he about
10 remark 10 me--one wbp rs l understood, had al
ways, To that moment, been familiar and friendly
terms with MIR. Clay assuring that on certain
terms and conditions being assented to my part,
then, 'by union of MIR. Clay and his friends thcy
would put end TO the Presidential contest iu one
hour" what other conclusion or inference was TO be
made, than that he spoke by authority eiiher of Mir
| Clay himself or some of his contiden,isl friends
lie character of MIR. Buchanan with me forbiIs The
idea that he acting his own responsibility or
That under any circumstances, he CO -s...,e hS,en
indnced To propose an arrangemenf. unies possessed
OF satisfactory assurances that if accepted ii would
DE carried iny INTO effect. a weak mind would sell
dom or be thus disposed act All iellia- en one
never,
Under all the circumstances appearing at that ti,ss.
dd not resist the impression that Mr. anap had
approached the cautiously submitted proposfi,n
OF some authorized person; and therefore. in giving
MN my answer dd request him ''!o say to MIR. Clay
MS Tlenus,' Wiat mat answer had been Wheth>
er The communication made to MIR CLAW and his
friends know not; this though, do know that while
the opinions and course of MIR. Clay as 10 the cleo
uot, were out matter OF conjecture with many al and
before this time very shortly after this COW sation
took place his and his friends opinion became forth
with, matter OF certainty and general know ledre
sun nave not SAID, nor do say, that the propo.
sal made to me was "1ce he pripity and c0nsentn
OF Mr. Clay, nor, either, have said that his friends
m Congress made propositions 10 me- These are Mr.
Gays interpretations of my letter to MIR Beverly and
not what my letter itself contains. What | have STA
ted' are The acs of conversation between IN, self and
member OF Congress of high responsibility. The
CONCLUSION and inference from that
tIme-ma nner-and all the circumstances satisfied INV
'i'id that Vt was not unauthorized. So have toupIi
aud SO still think; and yet again reneat that in ihs
Suppositou may have possibly done MIR CLAW Injustice
| ~ lie should be able 10 sustain the aver1nen s
! he las made, and acqut himself of any arencv and
participation IN the matter beg leave to assure him
maj ST. Tar from atoriie pain, IL will give me pleasure
certainly can have desire that the character az
| my country through the acts of protninen, citizen
shall rest under any serious nputaon: for the ho,ior
OF that country should greatly prefer, that any infer
cnce have made, may turn ont 10 be i'll founded
hlrsCiay declares his great satisfaction that Ills
matter has at last been brought light and TO public
consideration lie feels rejoiced at specific ac-
csaon by responsible accuser has at length appear
Cd" TO this passing notice is due.
IL must be recoected, that in consequence of a Letter
tnm air George k,emsr in January 1926, an iuouirv
Clay himself.
On This memorable OCCASION, os guilt imputed ON the
one hand, and Innocence maintained ON The either
Mr. McDuir, ii viii! be rceolccted, submitted for con-
sneraon To the liouse of Representatives, matter
OF instruction the the following res,lu,on:
hat the said committee be Instructed enquire whe
i!er the friends ". Clay have huted tina, thew youd
h2n 3f Those that would pay best, any thing that
e;Iecr and whether said TO have been
mnde by the friends OF Adams the friends Mr. Clay
Offering the appointment of Secretary of State his aid
TO elect Adams; aud whether the friends of Clay gave
this niormaon TO the friends of Jackson, and hired Ina,
II his h'cnds would offer the SAME price they would clos
with ihcUi anA whether Henry Clay transferred or
resolved to transfer, his interest John O. Adas,s and
whether il said and believed as consideration
for THIS abandonment duty his constituents CLAW
he appointed Secretary of State that the sand
committee be authorised for persons and paper
and TO compel the persons sent for upon "
Now here is rosoluon officially submitted, covering
than the gound of my comnunicai 10 To Mr. Nv.
and resting connection with ton publicly cha
gcd in the newspapers and YET, Nj Clay, this late peri
3D. profsScs be rejoice that .' specific nv
responsible accuser, has length appeared" Certhinv
tbau tive years ago, resuecta bic, nd
accusation specific, both before him-werc both with
his rsarh and might have been met, had he been at all
disposed to the interview, rejoced at the prospect
meeting accuscr.-lIad Mr.. McDuhic believed the
charge grnundess and untrue, he too e sense
OF honor TO have pressed upon the conser COM
niitee instruction clothed the pointed phraseoo,v
that this is be inferred, that in matter so seri
Gus, the friends Of Mr.. Clay would have voted agans,
extending this asked for power the Committee. An in
nocent man before an impartial tribunal fears NEE,
the exercise of noy that competent authority gives
and far less should he istrUsi that exercise when in Inc
hands of correct and honorable men,
innocence for safety through covr r. WAYS
and hidden ambuscaes; she fights by day in the open
pan and proud her strength her enemy fear
lesSy. In the proposition submitted by MIR. AIcDuCic
there nothing alarm nothing that innocence should
have doubted abou it neither nor less than the
call OF the attention of the committee particular enuu
ries with application for power 10 ferret ont the truth
through appeal to the or those who mgh be ca lied
upun depose before them.
Without documents, and Uuacquainted wh the number
In. dc tho
were in opposition to Mr. NIcDunies resolution Yet il ia
obvious, that the influence he possessed would havc been
amply sufficient TO produce different result had Mr. CLAW
been at all DESTROYS that different should been
produced The resolution contained strong imputatons
and serious charges Mr. Clay aud his friends both
Implicated an IL be presumed under state of
general exc'tem@n that Mr. Clay desired it, he could not
have Found present and hand, friend ask IN his
oea that the resolution should adopted and full pow
eIs eNtcnded to tie committee And, moreover,
houEi that such an indulgence, desired by Mr. Clay,
or NJ bis lfIends. could