Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-08-06


pos,er,y of his splendid talents a statesman. in
accomplishing measures Of policy which he conceiv
ed beneficial to his country, and the cause of hui
nsn liberty throughout the world The successive
elections OF him by the lower House of Congress to
preside over their deliberations, the confidence
which the National Legislature repose6 III hls frm-
ness, impartiaty and abilities. Not since the days
OF Hancock or Muhlenberg, have more dignity, I'M
pariIolity, proiuptitude ability and grace been unit
cd, IN dischsrging the office of Speaker. His mis-
sion To Client, with Adams, Gailatin, Bayard and
RUSSELL and the patriotic devotion the good of his
country there exhibited by HIM. and more par.
ticularlv his solicitude aud eNertions to secure
to US tho Fisheries of Nova Scotia and Newt midland,
without sacrifice of The free navigation OF the Mis-
s!ssippiis another of his public services deserving
the highest commentator OF the American people
Ii his talents only here ofore known in episla-
ton, here was practical display of them in main
tanning the honor and interest oi his country an
du"us and respons bic diplomotic agency. -
But the part which Mr. Clay has taken in public
AFFAIRS and that for which the greatest share thanks
and honor is due is his early, indie and unwa
ver,ng support OF the American System, properly
called, and which is indebted for its origin mainly
his eNertions and influence. He is the jealous and
enlightened champion Of the American manufac turing
interests, and the advocate of the scheme Of Internal
Improvement that is rapidly engaging the attention
OF our statesmen and citizens, and promises emf
ncntiy to promote the glory of common country
To benefit his countryside idol of his soul-to elevate
her name abroad and render her peaceful pros
porous and happy at home, the chief energies his
mind have been teadf st directed With the liberal
American Statesman,
Clay saw at once the of conditi,
saw that our physical resources great, ,eyond
those OF an, other nation the earth, He saw the
eNPanse OF our territory-the bold navabe rivers in
tersectns II In every direction and terminating a,
the most convenient and advantageous points; our
Climate propitous TO the growth Of all the vegetable
tribo and our soil fertile producing them our for.
ests outrageous with the arges, timber; mount aims
teeming with the richest ores; aud The genius and
habits ot our people active enterprisng, and el-
gent. He all these muuitice nj bountics of Provi
uenCe y,1 nd E.i,t
obligation he under stimulate h.s co;in,rvncn
30 avail themselves of these vast and exhaust,ess re-
sources OF earth, air. and water. lie saw, too that
every civ iized nation upon the glone although her
territory were n" larger than few of counties
and Der natura! advantages, many Cases. even more
limited, eHcrtng every nerve anG muscle of the
body polite to make themselves independent of for.
e,gn reliance. And, moreover. that every nation of
the world had system of its which It was active
In protecting, except ourselveswe had no system DC
cuiiarly national lie all these things, and felt
persuaded that 1t became dignity, as we'll AS our
policy and interest," to adopt that would
reward and protect the industry and ENTERPRISE our
citizens, and free from dependency upon TO. Jpn
trade We are aware that his opinions upon this sub
Ject arc obnoxious to respectable poron-of our fe!
low citiZeus, particularly to some of our C,ronian
and Nrgn'an brethren To some of ourselves, in.
deed, they are not altogether acceptable. But still
we regard the policy as an experiment fraught with
plausible beneht, and deensbie substantial grounds
OF national advantage and Improvement we look m
on II, too, as the noble offspring of mind whose con.
ceptons and habits of thought lose sight of petty
good-whch it at all times sopeuiy, boldly and in
pendenty supports. Did we for n moment entertain
an idea of suspicion fear of dangerous OF nur-
oos tendency We should feel quietcd when We know
the aiden patriotism and candor it's cooueut
friend and author In the emphatic manner do we depre.
cate tie iacnous excitement and hostile feeling
engendered in Southern brethren now $50
nihcanty showing themselves in uppehond
nensces with snuon and ssrace pre,eDt aud
Paaooul and PROSPEROUS land.
Besides these exalted claims to the admi. alton and
gratitude of the American people for posi,iye sorvi
ces rendered, and useful achievement, in legi,ation
Mr. CLAY possesses Others, which, while they adorn
the man, shed lusrc upon our national character
Added to his uncompromlsng love of country, he is
emphatlcalIy MAN OF THE PEOPLE. In educaiioo
in feelings in wishes and hopes a republican he il
more than Hambden in his love of Liberty and not
less than Cato IN the sernness of his pai rotisrn
Let his liie let his public bear witness to the
underwriting correctness and purify of his principles
lie seems to have been designed by nature for the
performance of signal civil deeds and pre- eminently
to designate the age IN which he lives Although
not distinguished for any peculiar quality Of mind
alone which more than the rest has made him effic-
ent, and gained him celebrity las is remarkable in
the characters of the most illustrious men of the
world, hlr CLAY unites the rarcst combination ola
len 8, win the highest possible ority i'm ALL of
any mn that this country has ever produced 10
mind rapid Id It's perceptions vivacious in its ina nery
and expansive III It's range, he adds judgment pro-
found sasaclous and discriInlnative. Though init
Hatey skilled IN human nature, he possesses a candor
and hberality, the very reverse of that susnicion
which such Bn"wlcge is apt to induce Bland and
conclllaory IN his address, frank and familiar in his
be expresses his opinions with the unds
guIsed freedom Unconscious recttude ofntenton; and
he seld fails TO win the affections of all who frequent
his company, or hear him Notwithstanding he has
hSued upon so many different theatres only been
distinguished, but has held the first rank all A, the bar
IN the senate, IN diplomacy, and canst he has occu
pied the highest station each Nor he less of LAWYER
than an oraor-a politician than diplomats,
man elmer lie lame he acquired eloquent debatcr or
the Door OF Congress, where he exhibited powers which
FAKE ne Pr''oned soul and lap in Etgup," does prob
aDy so iay illustrate the vIgor Of his mind, and the
aud variety Of his requirements, his mastery Panama in
strUc'ons prepared while he Secretary State Bat m
whatever situation placed whatever Station called Mr.
Gay has ever e7inced the brancy Of understanding
These are some the qualities of mind and character
and some OF the public acts for which confess and
admire LSET CLAY But by this expression sentiments
and feelings we disclam any particular parry zeal Ours is line
independent unbough, admiration of Americans
We invite our fellow citizens who differ from Us In on,
estimate Of his talents his services or his worth ~
examine inparally his history. we shall enter into
no laboed VndicaiiOn Of his innocence from the slae
and threadbare charges of bargain, intrigue and cor
rpPhon " there be any, who still give credit to tho.,