Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-04-02
HENRY CLAY.


There Is moral sublim,y in the spectacle of
great man struggling with tho storms of fate,
unsurpassed by any other in the world. There is
something noble and elevated in The thought, that al
though the clouds may lower and the storm burst
virtue and genius will rise superior to, and triumph
over their violent effofts. Every generous, honora-
Bile mind sympathizes with oppressed innocence, and
loves to support injured rccti,udc.
1T is under this consolation that we believe that
distinguished but prosecuted statesman HENRY Clay
WILL III the end, have justice done his motives, and
honor conferred upon his actions.
Mr Clay undoubtedly, at this moment, is placed
hlgh IN the directions Of his couDrymen. Envy and
malice may misrepresent, and hate may backen-
but truth is powerful. and will prevail. And who
deserves the gratitude of his countrynicn more than
Mr. Clay: lie Is emphaticolly, above all others the
man OF the people. Born with no other herage
than poverty he has climbed the hill of fame nv the
force OF his own talents. His native genius, warm
cd by the ardor of eXertion, has carried him to the
goal of expectations, His laurels are net wet with
blood; the news Of tumutous war. and the shouts of
glorious armies do not follow his march His fame
is that OF the great civlian-tle elegant orator-the
accomplished statesniun-the successful advocate
/ he honest man.
These the trophies which he has won-,b,se
the trumPhs he has gained-thcse his recommends
tons Can the malice OF his enemies hide his former
actions. or bt from the page of history the record
OF hls giory:-Can 1t tear away the recollection of
his brilliant efforts in the cause of South American
| independence, and of Grecian freedon.-Can i, mt
out the torchof liberty which he .'speetled on It's
sparkling way" and which nov burns brighter and
brighter as THE progrcsses?-Can it silence those
eloquent appeals in favor of his country and OF hn
mainly, which electrified nat ion and even roc
ring IN our ears'-Can il dctace or destroy the dplo
matte monument he has erected to his own pame,-
Gan 1t oDiiterate the remembrance of his services
In every sltu'tion which he has tede-Cau it ey
tnguish the fire of his intellect or quail his Ioffv
bearings!-Can it bend or break the honesty of his
purposes, AMI the steadness nf his ntentions.-N .,
can DO nothing of all this?-I must be content with
| f.tl nyvlI, Ifcn
duct, and soaking to detract from his fame by the
lowest arts venal press cannot long deceive even
the unwary and, IN this case, the deusion will not
last so long as in ordinary instances.
1t has been an object with the enemies of Mr. Claw
to st'gmatize him as an ambitious demagogue. No
thng, rs his whole life shows, can be farther from
his true character In all situations he has imnli.
citiV followed the commands OF those whom he was
oouho TO OBEY ana has invariably declined ofiicousy
elevatlng himself Since the result of the Presiden
thai election. he has stuoinusy kept aloof from beno
put In nomination rs candidate in opposition TO the
present incumbent. 1t is their own fears ard the
looking for of fnibution which induces them 70 hold
up Mr. Clay as an object of terror and dread Mr.
Webster well said "this ghost of the Coalition is one
OF their own raising. 1t is an honest uhost II die
turbs no innocent man. 1t knows where its appear
ance VIII strike terror, and who will cry out ghost,
1t makes itself visible in the right quarter and com
pels The guilty and conscience stricken and none 9th
ers, to start with
| Prythee, see ,here!- behold,-ook.- 10.
II Stand here saw hnn"
But who doubts, who can doubt, the decision of the
american people at future day. They haze never
yet condemned Mr. Clay. The vile tale of the Bar
gain is now disbelieved and repudiated III ser,1ad
ITS endand has sunk into the general mass Of stale
and loathed calumnies What other crime did thew
ever ailege? What other large did thew ever brine
against him. None.-He stands even free from srls
plclon-He scorns to supplica,e for the forgiveness
or the mercy of his enemies He asks only iustice
and justice he will have.
According to an official report to the Senate by Mr..
Barry the present Postmaster General tho deor,d;n
and Illuminating fact is disclosed that within he mast
year, no less than FOUR HUNDRED AND NINE
ONE Postmastcrs have been removed from of.
Jackson W al thus to satlae the vengeance of Gen.
emies. $40 u"
The late duel near Philadelphia has excited the at
tehtion OF the Legislature of Pennsylvania Infor
nation OF the occurrence was received at IIarrsbn
on the Oath: and on the same dav Mr.. bIldleswa,b
OF the H. OF X offered resolution that the Judiciary
committee be instructed to bring in bill more effec
tuahy 10 suppress the horrd and pcrnicous practice
OF duciling The resolution was passed
On the 9th, Mr.. Moore of Beaver offered roso
infiop that the Legislature request the President of
the u y to strike from the list of the navy the
OF Lieut.. Charles G. Hunter, and that the Governor
be requested to forward the same to tho pros;Ja.
This resolution was supported verv ,yarnI h., 49,.
mover, and by Mr. Wilkins, of Pittsburo. b,,f ~, =
postponed for the present, on the prosnd that se;
ceht evidence relative to the unfortunate affair ,vas
not before the house. '"' " "'
SNOW STORM-,rhey had a severe snow storm,
al Albany ~. ~ on Thursday night, and CONTINUING
through the whole of Friday, accompanied with very
hgh winds The Daily Advertiser Of Saturday sfa,cs
that the snow fell to the depth Of eighteen inches
exceeding by u inches the depth of any previous fall
OF snow during the winter. '"''
oerere Storm at Boston EARLY on Friday morn
Storm rooIo II
woo blew gale from the northeast ard snow f1l -,
the depth Of foot on level. The tide rose IN an
uncommon height, overfowed the wharves eevoraI
1eet' ana filled the cellars in the lower part of The
cry, and in some cases overhowing the Ground
iIop's' Large quantities of merchandise in hhIs
olS. aho casks, mahogany, slaves, lumber &c Sc
were removed IN various directions into tho docks -
saianyo the wharves were much damaged, but the
shipping Old not receive much injury as was an.
P5enenqsd, The English packet brig Emily recsy.
ton, lost her bowsprit, &C 0''''i''
1Uus r,, -, BosToN, Saturday evening.