Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1829-08-20

4 81 IN OltN or 2"nnw
nrst, VINO conceived, and boldly .unnns.ss
'ysSmstlc plan OF internal improyemen, ,h.,
eACius'sely national. He ia the enthus;s.,.
esuh'iess and enlightened author and ch.ma;oS
VI .ne manufacturing interests. SO nronsrl"
csned the .3mer7can SssHn. A. III. $780,
"a sue scheme OF internal Improvement wh;rI
IS rSpidiy engaging the attention of our state
men, ana which promises to promote so emf
nentiy the interests and glory Of our conmon
of the people of thc United States.
With the liberal and enlarged view Of a.,
American Statesman, MIR. Clay saw at once The
necessities of our country. lie saw her re
sources beyond those of any other nation upon
tue earth. He saw the sxpanse of our territory
the noid nsvigsbie rivers iatersecting il IN
every diraction, pervsding i, from North 10
South, and terminating at the most couyeuien,
and advantageous poinls-our climate health,
and propitious to the growth of all the yegets
bic tFibe-our soil fettile-and forests abound.
ing IN the largest timbers-our mountains
teemiug with the richest ores-snd the genius
and habits OF our people active and enterprisine
above any other nation. He saw all The mar
niiicentsbounties Of Providence living unemoloy
ed and uHiuproved, and felt the oblyatien
imperious. TO stimulate his fellow citizens 10
avail themselves of their use and ~fruition =
Every civilized nation upon the globe, though
its territory were no larger than few of our
counties, and its natural resources even more
limited, were exerting every nerve and muscle
OF the body polite to become independent Of
foreign reliance. Every nation too, had q sys
TEN OF its own, which it was active in protect.
ing-except ourselves-we bad no system
peculiarly national. His national and patriotic
price was excited, not to be the lowest in the
grade of natioas-he wished 10 see indepen
dencr enjoyed as well in practice as in theory
and felt, as be should feel, that il became our
dignity as we'll as our interest, to adopt some
measures that would protect and reward the
enterprise and industry of our own citizens.
and Tree US from a degrading dependence upon
foreign commerce.
His exertions in the cause Of the American
system, as well as in every measure Of public
good, have indeed begst him enemies-enemies
because they are Jealous of the influence
which his great services have gained, and
enyious of the glory that awaits his m II
his country is reluctant 10 accord to him The
distinguished honors he deserves, the mos,
elevated niche III the Temple of fame will be
assigned him BY a just and grateful posterity.
The muse OF history and eloquepce will weave
for him a rich garland, by a suitable
ration Of his deeds and virtues.
But of this no fear need be entertained. His
trsuscendsnt talents and faithful. services can
u " oNCfiVuhtH; ana VI tHcy are Ob5curcO
tor time by the malignant Vaccinations Of his
political foes, it is only that they may blaze at
a future day with more intense splendcr. A
name so identified with the American liberty
and interests, and connected with SO many
illustrious events in the history of our country,
cannot be passed over unhonored. His fellow
citizens already begin to think bin q prosecuted
MAINLAND those who joined with his enemies
in pr~opagating sfadder, feel a returning sense
OF justice and admiration. The sword Of retri
butive vengeance is already drawn to inflici
merited punishment upon bis hesrtIess calnm
histors. 1t has been the pleasure and ~gratitics
ton of the writer, to hear several Of his orpo
nents, u,agnanimously express regret for the
part they have taken against him, and their
conviction Of his integrity and patriotism.
Al the present unexamp!ed crisis. when the
social and political elements have been thrown
into cnmmotIon and confusion, by the policy Uf
new observation prescribing the faithful, ho
nest, and able servants of the people and of the
government, and aiming the most fatal blow at
the freedom of opinion and of the press-ail
eyes are naturally 'urned upon Mr.. Clay, % the
only man who can rescue us from the impend
ing calamities. He most peculiarly unites
within himself the necessary frmness, honesty
aud weight Of character. TO restore US to our
wonted political equilibrium. lie is indeed
the only man who can be an instrument in the
hands of the people, for working the change
that is so indispensable from the preseEt tyran
ical system OF prescription and abuse OF the
patronage of the government.
Mr.. Ciay's enemies will yet be taught to feel
the influence OF a virtuous and honest indigna.
ton OF the people for daring to trsduce SO great
a man. They will find after all their clamor OF
bays ain and corruption, which knaves propagat
ed. ard fools only believed; that his honesty.
purity and patriotism will m Ike q most striking
! contrast with the corruption, rveakness and folly
of The present administration The people, IN
their msjes,y and in; diligence, viii very soon
comprehend the deception that has been prac
( tised upon them by political knsves, and will
| turn in wrath upon their deceivers.
he has intimated his willingness to serve his
country when he may be again solicited. In
bis speech at Fowler's garden, delivered 10
more than three thousand Of his admiring
fellow c~itlzsns; and in which with that teryid
eloquence and undistinguished candor 80
eminently characteristic OF his manner, he in
dignSntly condemns the course pursued by
President Jackson, he declines serving in Con
gress and the Legislature Of his state; ex'
pressing a wish 10 devote himself 10 domestic
rcpose, so necessary to repair q shattered
constitution and wasted estate. both OF which
have been 50 freely expended, whilst IN me
service of bis country. Heaven grant him Inc
quiet he asks, and speedily restore to him hi
health, that the grateful people OF this Republic
may call him to that sphere of sefuiness ans
honor. for which his splendid taients SO peeu
larly qualify him. A mutual benefit will thei
be conferred and glory reflected, by the peopl
PUHLIUs.
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