Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-03-16

ger of falling into some Of the pitfalls
which lie between the Secretary and his
enemies. Yet he, too, will be made cap
tive; though he may be the last His
plans are not easily traced to himself; the
President stands in the way, and his name
operates like battery in the protection
OF the Secretary; but this battery will be
stormed and carried before things are at
an end. There are two government pa
pers at Washington, one of which is
known to be the supporter ofMr. Calhoun,
the other of Mr. Van Buren. Like their
idols, the master spirits Of the day, they
quarrcIed, and in the war which they
shall carry on, some important state Sc
crets will come out. Base as is the press
and character of Duff Green, he has one
great advantage over the enemies Of Cal
houn, which will make the Magician and
his Satellites fear him; he kno,rS too many
important secrets. These secrets may
and will be told, if Duff should deem it
necessary or Mr.. Calhoun should require
it. This circumstance viii operate rs a
check upon the Van Buren party for
some time, but it must ultimately give
way; and all things will appear in their
true colors. The great object is to keep
some things behind the curtain, until The
Presidential election shall be Orer, and
then character may shift for itself.
While these disgracc(ul scenes bcset
the American people on one side, it is a
source of pleasure and consolation, that
we can turn from this disgusting view,
and behold the unspotted virtue and tai
ents of HENRY CLAY; to whom alone
we must look to redeem the people from
the deep disgrace which has been cast
upon them by committing the government
to the hands Of those who move in proud
defiance OF the peoples will-who luXu-
riate at Washington in all the splendor
which the peoples money can give, with
out possessing either virtue or talents e.
nough to steer us safely, the great vessel
of State entrusted to their care. Let the
people examine the proceedings Of Mr.
Clayton'S Committee in their invcstlga-
ton of the General Post Office Depart
ment, and they will see a determination
in the majority Of that Committee to sup
press all successful investigation. They
manifest a determination to protect the
Postmaster General against all danger
Gus inquiry, and they have succeeded
But enough has been developed to show
the probable state Of things, and the in
ference is left as fair one, that the Post
master General did not wish the money
concerns of the Department to be made
known, and why? Not because they
are sound, for if Mr.. Barry thought 50,
he would court investigation. 1t must
be presumed that the Department is un-
sound, that Mr.. Barry knows it, that he
communicated the fact to a majority of
the Committee, and that with a know
ledge of this fact, that majority detcrmin-
ed to conceal it from the public. Hence
the course Of the majority of that Com
mttee. The view presented by Mr..
Clayton and Mr.. Holmes, upon Mr.. Grun-
dy's resolution, demonstrates that more
than 100000 will remain unaccounted
for, by any thing said in explanation by
Mr.. Woodbury.-What can be expected
from any people after they shall have be-
come so torn to pieces and emblttercd by
party, as to resolve that the misdceds OF
those in power with whom the safety Of
the country rests shall not be detected
and exposed by their opponents?
" hat but ruin can follow: When
once deep poison is planted in the heart
OF the body polite, it cannot be eradica-
ted. Destruction of our fair fabric of
government follows-and thus viii end
this and every other republic which shall
ever be created, unless indeed the virtue
of the people shall see the evils in pros
pect, and timely intervention prevent
disaster so deeply to be deplored. 1t is
time that the delusion which has unlortu-
natcly prevailed for three years shall be
torn from us, and that we should look at
the danger which threatens the country.
This can only be done by determine
ton to support the industry of the coun-
try, and to foster and cherish all insttu-
tons raised by our industrious citizens,
wherever they may be found; to adhere
with firm grasp to the construction of
works Of internal improvements; and to
give Their support to no man or set of men
whose opinions upon these vital questions
arc cquivocal or doubtful Let the peo-
do this, and The country IS yet safe.
JEFFERSON.
"PRESiDENT JACKSON NEITHER SEEKS
NOR DECLINES OFFICE"