Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-06-02

and zeal, vet with caRdor, always explaining
| his own, open views upon whatever subjects
might engage the deliberations Of the exc
| cutive, with clear, prompt, and comprehen-
sive intelligence, vet ready to listen to the o.
! pinions OF Others, ready, too, alway to mo-
| dify and correct his own opinions, on good
reason appearing for it, for 10 the well being
| OF the nation did he always look with an ar
| dent and enlightened ratriotism;-sueh in a
word, did Mr.. Clay appear to ma in the cab
met; his mind aud his temper exhibiting the
highest qualities of the statesman, and each
developing new excellence as yeu came to
survey them mere closely. If were to write
more Of him, and above all, if | were TO 20
into any estimate Of the effect, which | be-
lieve to have been produced upon the policy
oil the nation, in some of its greatest inter-
! ests, whether domestic or foreign, by his pub
lie exertIons and services, | should run into
| disqulsitlons that would encroach upon your
province, which is far from my intention.
sit would be no ve,y quick task to analyse
all the propertie. of Mr.. CLAWS rich and va
riod genius Those who witness, only The
| lighter charms which it throws off in the
common Intercourse Of society and CONVEX
satiop, can scarcely know how profound and
accurate are its operations, when it comes to
deal with public affairs, however diversified
or complicated the scale on which they may
be presented to him.
81 remain, dear sir, with great respect,
your obed't serv't,
ORCHARD RUSH"
The ".4nlerican System. Some enterpri-
sing manufacturers of Pittsburg, Pa lately
addressed note to Mr. Clay accompanied
by several articles and implements from their
RI in f .ttta of
for bis exertions in the great cause of Ameri-
can Manufactures and Home Industry These
gentlemen state in their letter that "every
particle in the composition of these utensils,
from the produce to the finished instrument,
is the produce of American soil, skill and la
Dor, The iron was made under our pc ronal
inspection, and the steel in our converto.y,
under the direction and according to the in
proved process OF an American gentleman,
Mr. T.. l.. Losoy. We therefore take a pride
and pleasure in warrants; Z these articles to
you as good"
The editor Of the Pittsbarg Gazette with
some difficulty obtained from the gentlemen
who sent these articles, a copy of their letter
and of Mr.. Ciay's friendly reply, for pubiica-
ton. Thi. last we subjoin:-BaA Pat.
ASHLAND. Sd Nav, 1881.
Centlemen:-f postponed answering your
Stephens, until the fate of the articles also
committed to his care for my use was GER
tainly ascertained. After various Mario" es-
capcs, from accidents unfortunately occurring,
| believe, to several steam coats, | have the
pleasure to inform you that yesterday safe
" received them, consisting o! Spade, Sho
vel, Axe, Hoe, and Carving Knife and Fork.
They are all excellent Of their kinds, and do
great credit 10 the artisans by whom they
were made. beg your acceptance Of my
grateful thanks for them, for the friendly spi-
rat which prompted you TO tender them, and
for the flattering terms in which they are con
veyed. Their value is much enhanced in my
view, as you justly anticipated, by the fact
that every par ticle OF the utensils, from the
ore to the last finish, is the produce eli Anne
rican soil, skill and labor. The successful
manufacture of stee! al Pittsburg was de
sidtratum, and | am happy to perceive, from
the specimen in these articles, that the quail
ity of it, as far as can jud sc, realizes every
wish.
You are right in supposing that derive
very great satisfaction from Witnessing the
prosperity OF PlttSburg, and the complete
success OF our American sl stem. Never bad
the friends oil any great measure OF national
policy mure cause TO rejoice, never were the
predictions of the foes of any such measure
mole reluted than in the instance Of the tri-
umph Of that system. 1t was objected to,
that it would dry up the sources OF the pub
lie revenue. The revenae has been increa-
sed. 1t was said that our foreign commerce
has been greatly nourished and extended by
ITS operation. changing only some of its sub
Jects. 1t was urged thatt would impair our
marine. Our navigation, and especially the
most valuable part Of it, has been rapidly ex-
tended twas reproached with comprehend
ing enormous burthtns 10 consumers, by obi
glng them to purchase worse, and at dearer
prices articles of American origin, than sim
liar articles of foreign manufacture. Almost
every protected article has been greatly re-
duced in price, and in some instances. so
much that the coat OF the article scarcely G.
quals the duty OF protection. 1t is in vain
| that the opponents of the system seek, by
subtle and ingenious solutions. to account for
| this gratifying fact, the fact itself falsi(ies
| their predictions, and it is worth thousand
| hair. splitting theories. Finally it was urged
| that the system would be fruitful source of
| vice, inmorahtary and depravity. 1t has res
cued from impending ruin, thousands, who,
| for the want OF employment. would have been
lost TO society, and has filled their abodes
| with comfort, abundance, and happiness. 1t
To- aHarS .1f