Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-06-02

the government has direct tendency 10 coffup.
the fountains OF public information; more especiaiv
when they are taken from the ranks of the politicnl
Pd Oh .he executive; that if that principle be
auopeed as correct and be applied to practice. we
may indeed have the forms of free elections md the
unbiased exercise ofthe right of suffrage while In
spirit, IN essence, we shall live under monarchy:
presidential election will be hut scramble co. cfy;.
among unprnciped partzuns; and noIit;cal opest;on
VIII not be questions regarding PRINCIPLES of nubi;c
action and policy, but base seryile crovcJi,,,,
ana venai selfish preference for MEN. PortizaI.
presses Will then labour during canvass for TIC -
ovation OF in the confident expectotion ofrnon
rug the reward OF their prostitution in the loayes ana
rsHes OF ounce. w lille, us he honest? Is he faitl.
iri 70 the constitutional Will not be inquired into
MT Clay adVerted to the solicitations which ha,l
been pressedupon him from many of his friends 70
stand as candidate for the house of
ana with his thanks for their partially so reneate
ano anxiously manitested-he accompanied the
expression OF his wish to retire. at least for season
II NOT for the remainder of his life to the neacefi
pursuits OF private station. He mentioned also thu,
wish OF many OF his fellow citizens, that he should
be candidate for the Legislature of this state. and
while he asked the indulgence of at least n short roc
pte from the tolls ofpublic life, lie pronounced the
sentiment which he said he had always held and nm
.esSed-that good citizen and true patriot, when
the voice OF his coanrymen calls him 10 their SER
vice, has while life enures properly no other cboce.
but while one breath remains should be breathei
for them, and long as the blood yibrates
through his heart its last pusaton should be for hia
He said that should such state of t}inus presen,
Sei as would indicate opportunity for Usefulness
IA any station TO which his counrymen NAV Gull him.
ne VIII IN accordance with the sentiment lust ex-
pressed, hold himself at their service. That time
ne did not think the present. After adyertinp 10
TIE state OF internal Improvement in this state as
compared win every conernRous state, and of tlr,,
horrld state OF the roads, source of the eepest
modification to him citizen of Kentucky and re.
commencing as the true policy Of the people of the
state the adoption ola thorough system of internal
improvements 10 concluded by proposing senti.
inent IN reference to that subject
1t was indeed gratifying to observe the earerness
WITH which MIR. CLAY was followed by the crowd OF
individuals anxious to see and speak with him peg
sonaiy; many of whom had not seen him before.
since nee his return from W ashington.
fhe unusually large number of persons present wer
entertained by the committee Of arrangements i'm q
handsome and sumptuous styles and the utmost de.
gree OF harmony and good order prevailed.
ne following Ioasis were prepared by the Committee.
O"' Cott'yThe halo of glory will always reflect Ore
names OF Washugton Jefferson, Franklin, Hamilton Hancu
Adams, Madison and Monroe
1ne President and Heads Of Dspa, exsn>
ate nor set down aught in malice"
1he Gorer'tor Of Krtueky-The Will ,ricd and faitil
servant of the Republic
fhe 4nsriean Syn-dcntifch with the hes interests ana
prosperity of the q. States.
Mr. Jeersons test for those employed in service of t
nePnbliccapacty, Integrity and fidelity Constitution,
Otr distinguished guest friend and neighbours HENRY
CLAfwh increased proofs Of his worth we delight TO re-
new the assurance of confidence his patriotism talents
and ncorrupbityma health and happiness attend him i
e1rerent, and grateful nation do justice his virtues.