Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-05-25


so rude as to doubt the sincerity of this opinop,
so unreasonable as to pronounce it 'simpudent.''
however it be remembered, that the elections il
connecticut and Rhode Island excited compa ravely
but little interest, and were ,hnly attended, we inn
aglne that the apparent gain of the Jackson side is
accounted for Minorities are ever most active an d
assiduous. In New Hampshire, the case was diff
ferrent, and the Jackson side has evidently gained
In Mais,e on the other hand, it has receded No
Intelligent person presume. doubts in renf;t h,t
witfthe exception Of New Hampshire. which is
doub,fulS FIR. Clay would receive the entire New
England vote. Ii is stated By intelligent persons
who have travelled through those States within 10
months, that since the departure - the Revolutions
airy patriots Mr.. Clay enjoys more general popu
larty than any other individual has ever possessed
But the point OF observation and speculation is the
great and growing West, and in that. quarter, the
signs are altogether favorable Throughout the
western world, every entitled 10 the small
est credit. agrees that Mr Clays popularity is
growing with the rapidly of he snow ball If any
arc incredu!ous, let it be remembered, that MANY
jackson men were friends of Nj. Clay preferrinp
however, the former to Mr. Adams reason sufii
cien IN conjunction with the disgust inspired by the
In the ranks of the latter. The vote Of the west in
1928, was 65-m is32, it cannot much fall short of
90 electors. On Mr. Clay's prospects in the west
late number of the Cincinnati American observes:
From the signs Of the times, nothinr. in our
judgments, can prevent the Western States with the
exception of Tennessee, from going for Mr. Clay in
solid phaianx. In Indiana Missouri Ohio and Ken
eucfy' he wl carry overwhelming nqjorities None
but those that tOH not see will now presume 20 Iepv
thls, If at all capable Judging
New. Jersey and Delaware voted for Mr. Adams.
and will vote for Mr. Clay; at least there is no reason
at present. suppose that any change has occurred
IN favor of the military side, but the contrary In
New York, one of her most popular and INTELLIGENT
Representatives, expresses the opinion, that Mr..
Clay is rs strong any other and as that State
votes by Districts, management can scarcely defraud
HIM of his strength From Maryland the inteli-
gence is equally fatterng. late Frederick Town
Herald says-
County Politics. -Knowing the excitabiy of the
public mind, upon the Interesting topic of our SIate
election, we have heretofore cautiously abstaned
from any alluslon to It, far Frederick county is
concerned We have been careful observers of pop
uar feeling for some time. past-we have calmly eX-
ahmed lis movements and expressions, as commu-
ncated by numerous intelligent individuals from the
several election districts, with whom have CONVEX
sed during this, the first week of the session OF our
criminal court, and feel prepared say, tharon no
former occasion have we witnessed. at a period 90
distant from the day of trial confidence better
resolution, warmer ZEAL than throughout the
ranks of the National Republicans in relation to the
next election. Tire peopte appear to be completely
reused upon this subject, aud what is remarkable is
that This excitement prevails and is felt among men
living secluslon and retirement II is the spoRta-
neoua unbiased result of sober reflection and honest
inquiry 1t is not that sickly, clamorous zeal; into
which whole communities are sometimes thrown by
hp nc ry1I
demagogues. Bu, one feeling seems to prevail among
our trends IN this county. For the purpose OF
ference and free interchange of sentiments q nu-
merous meeting of .Wational Republicans from most
OF the districts in TINS county took place in this city
on "Wednesday last. TIE occasion was distinguished
by free, open display of manly independence and
unyieldng confidence. a conscientious conviction
OF the value of the great cause they have underta
ken to defend, inspired all present and NAV he huiled
as sure pledge of noble triumph at the approach
ing contest.
Frederick is the most powerful county in that
State. and if we rememberafight, wssclosey divided
at The last election Al no former election, he'd any
candidate Cor the Presidency, at so early stage of
the canvass, where there was serioas opposition at
all. prospects so fattering MIR. Clay now has. 1t
needs only for he Administration persevere in its
career of weakness and mischief elect hi, almost
without struggle. The ,neEation OF all the Exec
utve recommendations by Congress. with one excep-
ton, (he removal of the Indians the dsapprova Of
many of his nominations to Office, and The nearly
equal division several others, prove beyond cavil.
that he does possess the confidence Of Congress-
INTRIGUES AT WASHINGTON
To wtat extent of detail, The following letter pub
lished in the N. Daily Advertiser Of the 18Th is
true, we are not competent pronounce, but it is
probably accurate in most Of its statements. Enough
has heretofore ttsnspired, to show that is cardi-
nal point with the two aspirans, whose efforts to
supplant each other and succeed the incumbent Of
the Presidency, may be seen in almost every opera
ton of the Government at Washington, to get pos
Of po-t a.