Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-05-27
From the United States Gazette.

From, the United States Gazette.
Public Speaking. That man should, in a gov
eminent like this Of the United States, succeed IN
pleasing all parties, especially 1t he should act 10
relation to party matters, is not to be expected
There are men who have he opportunity OF utter
ing their words. that will absurdy find cause OF
abuse, or nauseous fatery, let what will be the sub
iect or the manner of a mans address, provided it
initiates against or works for the interest OF their
party views.
Mr.. Claws recent observations at a dinner in |
Baltimore, found at once those who could pronounce
them the ebulliton of insanity, Or who could trace
neither reason fancy in his remarks as from
such persons little else could be expected. no ad-
mirati.n should be excited at their unhappy out
breaking of spleen. But one or two instances OF
censure have been noticed from persons who claim
not IN .rely to be friends OF the Administration OF
the general govern .en, but to be possessed OF en-
larged views in politics, aud may, IN some things
challenge respect for candur and discrimination
These, generally satisfied with the catholic sentl-
ments i Mr. Clay, affect TO think it derogatory to
hi.h funconary of the government to speak In his
own behalf, or to utter sentiments OF disrespect OF
the person. whose views OF office initiate against MS
own-Wc do not hold these opinions. and therefore,
venture to offer reasons
Mr.. Claws acceptance ofotfice under Mr.. Adams,
does not, and should not separate him from his con-
nexon with his fellow citizens and 1t ever he pos
sessed claims to the higher situation to which his
friends directed his attention at the last election, or
to the situati N he now occupies, 1t was from the
we'll earned esteem which he held by the citi-
zens of the United States. His was no fictitious
claim arising out of single successful endeavour
or risk in the cause of the public he had by de
grees acquired and rewarded the confidence of the
public. AS representative of the people. he 5 God
pre-enlinent for integrity, talents and application
and when ilted to the situation OF Speaker OF the
House of representatives, that exaation but serv-
cd the more to exhibit his high deserts, and while 1t
elevated him in office, connect tied him more and more
with the people whom he faithfully seryed-they telt
the advantages of his services, and he EMO ed the
hgh qualification of their confidence. He was EN-
phaiicalv and in the best of the word popular
s?lan-a man whom the people delighted to honour
What tnen must have been his feelings when he
found the breath Of detraction blasting the dearest
treasures Of life the high esteem Of his fellow
mountaineering his motives and slanderlng his
fame Was he to set quietly down, and see lite
and reputation fade away, and not speak one wore
for himself, when he had offered so many for others
neighbouri,s nation mad rendered to him the no
mage of hea ,tet gratitude, for his plea in her be
half, and when he attempts vindicaton OF his owl
fame he must be hushed by cold calculations OF dig
min and place. What is the dignity OF place with
out the dignity of character who is he that sitting
among his avowed friends, with attention purposel
directed towards the subject, would not, ifhe could
have showed himself worthy OF esteem they prefer
ed, in attempting to wipe away the stain OF an cue
my's reproach !?
If Mr.. Clay was charged with incapacity in tn
discharge of duties appertainng to his Office.
would be his policy to sit quiet under the censur'
until time should satisfy the public OF his ab'llt,
But assaulted with the charge Of corruption IN aftai
ing place. he right, nay. he appears bound
appeal to the public, from the shameful reproae
that is made to meet him at every turn; and 1t,
shaking from him the imputaiion, he carries back
g FOL xtl
shall blame his zeal
Without entering into any enquiry whether tt
abundant charges made against Mr. Clay be tru
we may be permitted to say, that sitting aiming h
friends in the habit, Of social converse. and with Il
eminent powers of ora,ory that he possesses, an
moreover with the pointed reference TO the sube
which, so frequently made, he could scarcely avo
an open defence Of his conduct, Or suspicion til
he felt himself unable to the task These charge
it is known, did not originate in obscure corner
they are not the offspring Of a brain abourns for
contemplate notoriety but they found their orig
OIL the floor Of Congress, and may be traced t.
festive boar,, where at least, the same cause Tor
-lence might be found that is now urged towar
Mr. Clay by his old friends.
We see nothing herogatorv to the dignity oi
great man. in endeavouring to sustain his latmio
~ acquired rank with the people, by freein, hims
der MIN unworthy their esteem.
RETRENCHMENT REPORTS.
From the United States Gazette.
An oblisng friend has shown US printed repor