Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-10-13

and distracting the friends Of Mr.. Clay. A
moments reflection viii convince any one
who IS critical observer of passing events,
that neither Of the gentlemen mentioned
could concentrate as streDg a vote against
the present vicisus and imbecile administra.
ton as Mr. Clay.
We consider that Me-. Calhoun's recentex-
position OF his sentiments, embracing the
doctrine Of notification, has utterly and for
ever blasted all idea Of his ever reaching the
presidential chair. We. seriously doubt if
he could now obtain the vote of a single
state in the union
Judge Mclean has OF late years been re.
garded as the Incorporating and invidous
opponent Of MIR Clay--his politics are con-
sidsred ambidsx,rous; and therefore the
friends OF the latter could in no event be in
duced, very generally, TO vote for the judge.
Besides, Judge McLean's popularity Is en-
tirely oil negative character, and his name
could under no circumstances be so brought
before the people, at this time. as to make a
formidable opponent to Gen. jackson
As to Judge Marshall we consider him en-
tirely out of the question, from well grouod-
ed persuasion; that in no event would he con-
sent to be candidate. Should he even so
consent, the calamity, in our view, would be
quite as great. as the continuance Of another
term OF the present ruinous administration.
Even should he be elected, Gen. Jackson
would then have the appointment OF the Chief
justice which we should at at once consider
tantamount TO the prostration Of the Supreme
Court. But is il not highly probable, that
even Judge Marshall could not concentrate
so large vote as Mir. Clay2 And is il even
certain that Virginia, his own State, woaid
vote for him? Would not the old question
OF fedetal aud democrat be newly raised, and
brought TO bear forcibly against him.
Could it be made apparent, however, that
any suitable man could be found, that could
more successfully oppose Gen Jackson than
MIR. Clay, we are certain that there is no
man in America that would more carefully
cooperate with the friends of such an ipdi-
vidual than Mr. Clay, We know personally,
that he asks nothing for himself-all his as
plrations are exclusively Tor the good Of the
country. He sees the paramount necessity
OF putting a stop TO the disgraceiul career OF
the present dynasty. and no man will more
cheerfully or raore cordially unite wirb The
people in the best means to accomplish that
object. We know that every days residence
upon his farm attaches hliB more strongly to
the pursuits Of private life, and renders him
less DESTROYS Of again embarking on the tenn
pestuous waves Of politics. For the public
good, he is notwithstanding, willing to make
the sacrifice. And who is The individual up
on whom the people can lean so likely for
success? In our Judgments, we conscientious.
ly answer, no one.
He is assuredly murh stronger than any
other man, and a vigorous, united, and de-
'termined effort, will undoubtedly place him
in the Presidential chair,
let us take a glance at his prospects.
The recent election in Indiana has proved.
beyond controversy, that be viii get the vote
Of that State. The candidates for Governor
were avuwedly run nv both parties on party
grounds. Every EFFORT was made by the
friends of General Jackson to bear upon that
election. Yet what is the result? Both the
Clay candidates fer Governor aud I4iente-
nant Governor are elected by large majorities.
For Governor, there were two friends OF MIR.
Clay opposed to but one Of General jack
sons. General Noble, (CIay,) received about
IS 900, and General stapp. (aiso Clay,) about
1000; making for the two, $4,000. Judge
Read, jackson, J received about 20. 000yotes,
leaves majority in favor OF the latter oil ten
thousand votes Here is a perfect demon-
stration that Indiana will vote for Mr.. Clay.
Besides this, there is a majority Of the friends
of MIR Clay 10 the Legislature Of upwards of
twenty, 10 joint ballot. The Clay memhers
of Congtess were defeated only by the null
tiphcity Of Clay candidates.
Ohio. ii disconnected by the candid and IN
'telgent Of all parties. Will vote Tor Mr. Clay.
The same Of Louisiana.
Thus, then Mr.. Clay has four states in the
west certain, 10 wit: Ohio, Kentucky, lndi-
ana and Louisiana Besides these, he is GER
tain of Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode-ls~
land, Connecticut, New-Jersey, Delaware
and MARYLAND. We may estimate as nearly
certain New York and Alamo.
These thirteen states viii Of themselves
! weld vote of l4I electors. just ten more
| than are required for MIR. Clays election Wy
| the people. We desire 10 make no statement
exeept such as are made wItn the utmost fair
ness and candor-and we appeal to all we'll
+, informed and candid men, II any OF these ~
states can conscientiously be set down for
| any other man.
As MARYLAND votes by districts, we have
| perhaps pat down one or two votes from that
| state for Mr. Clay, that may 30 for the jack
| son party. But at the next presidential cleo
| tIon. the states will vote on the basis Of the
census. This will doubtless materially 10
crsa se the votes of Ohio, Indiana, New FORK
aud Kentucky, and will probably add about
| IS votes TO MIR Clay's strength, as above sstl-
| estimated.
The changes in favor Of Mr.. Clay 10 Penn
| sylyania and Virginia Especially III the Tor
n,er1 are stated to be almost unparalleled,
| and authorize us in putting those states down
a. ,,rohabiy voting isr Mr. Clay as for Gen
e. Illinois aad Missouri cannot be
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