Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-08-27
KENTUCKY.

the republicans of other States that Mr. Clay
eannot be nominated, by the Legislature of this State,
as candidate for the Presidency i'm opposition to Gen.
Jackson. Last year his friends in the Legislature had
majority of TWENTY in joint ballot. That majority
was annihated at the recent elections, AMI the Clay
party all questions affecting the present adminstra-
ton Of the general government, will be found in mi
nority, in both Houses, at the approaching session
These facts speak volumes-nay, ddggers to those
who look forward TO the elevation Of Mr.. Clay, a
means of obtaining office advancing their inter-
ests.
II is now time for the opposition to begin calculate
the raitie and the poputdriy~of their leader. II is
manifest that he cannot candidate for the Presi-
dency, expect the votes of his Staeand all will
concede that he must be stronger in Kentucky than
in any other State in the Union. How, then, can he
expect TO be elected On what the hopes Of his
friends rest?
The recent movements of the Clay Editors prove that
they feel that their party has been signally defeated
The Focus Of the 10th inst. says:
"Changes have taken place, unexpected we believe,
TO both parties, in different counties IL is ont Of
po,oer to say "hich party ,ciH haze majority in the
merit Legislature"
Had there been amaority of Clay men elected, the
Focus would have been Of the foremost papers, in
conveying the glad tidings of the rictory TO other
Satesbut calous lis Editor is he has not ventured
10 claim victory On the other hand, he is manifest
ly astonished at tho result-refers TO unexpected chan
ges and is in dOubt-'mdbic to say phic party has
majority
The Kentucky Reporter, Mr.. Clays immediate or
gam speaking of the contest, remarks:
"it has been many years since national politics had
ties mere preference for the sole considera-
ton In others great number of candidates pressed
themselves forward, without regard to the interest Of
their party. No party interest could be excited i'm IA.
vor of those who cared little for the party and
much for themselves. OF course they generally
defeated. The practice Of sell nominations ought to
be reformed altogotherIt is snti-ropublican,' -"We
cannot hope, under many Instantaneous circum-
stances that our strength has remained uadiminished
i'm the Legislature"
This is plain admission that there has been falling
off tho H. 4
ture More could not be expected from such quarter
at this early period. The dminuon of the strength of
the party. is attributed to ionsprompte
by the ambition and sefshness of the Clay leaders in
the several couneswho cared but little for the party
and much for themselves.
The Commentator by way of covering the defeat Of
the party insists that they only had majority of tDelpe
last session, when the same paper claimed Clay
jority OF t,centy-ttD0..
These facts require no commentary. They show
that the Clay Editors feel convinced that their leader
has been sgnaly defeated in Kentucky; and that they
arc endeavoring to keep appearances by atribung
their discontinue to causes which really had little or
no influence on the election The truth is, local feel
ngs and interests have operated much extensive
y TO the injury of the Jackson party, than to that oil
their opponents-but in spite of such obstacles they
have trumphed. It's now for the politicians of other
States TO decide whether they will adhere the for
tunes OF man, who has been again defeated in his
State.
NEXT LEGISLATURE.
We have already shown that the Republican par
will have the control of the Senate at the session
Counting Mr. Thompson of Mercer, and Mr.. Rudd of
Washington on the Clay side, the parties will stand 10
to 19he 1t. Governor, having the casting VOTE being
decided Jacksonian. But Mr.. Thompson and Mr..
Rudd, representing districts decidedly opposed TO Mr.
Clay, and standing pledged TO vote the will Of their
constituents party questions may be expected TO vote
with the republican party most of the interesting
questions that may be agated and particularly in the
elections which will take place in the Legislature
Thus far, are informed, Mr.. Thompson has rigidy
and honorably complied with the promise made by him
to his constituents this subject and there be
doubt that he will continue to act with the utmost fidelity
towards them. II is confidently believed too that Mr.
Rudd of Washington, will faithfully redeem the pledge
given by him. previous TO his election If
rect, as TO the that will be pursued by essrs
Thompson and Rudd the vote in the Senate will be-
all party questions, 10 for Cay-21 for Jackson
We have not as yet, been able TO ascertain what will
be the precise strength of parties in the House. Tho
following however, is as accurate estimate
be made at present. Part Of the pledged mem
bers enumerated the Jackson side-and some
doubt to be found in the list of members said
be friendly to Mr.. Clay:
Jackson. Clay.
Anderson-D White Shelby-Whte