Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-09-22

Ma;oy;tv for CLAW ao66
Again, upon this view, we have handsome ma
iori.y for Mr. Clay. Many of our friends claim
in Letcher's district from one or two thousand
greater majority than we have put down, the
whole vote Of that district being about 1000, and
the people almost unanimously for Clay. Little
doubt is entertained that Chiffon whould have sue
ceeded bv considerable vote over HAYES, had
his friends believed vigorous exertion to be ne.
cessary. His friends confidently believed, till
the result proved otherwise. that he would be elect
ed by about thousand votes. Consequently ma
nv did not attend the polls who would have done
so. had different impression prevailed. We
have also put down majority of 500 for Jackson
in Johnson's district, though many of our ntelt-
gent friends believe the ma orty to be in favor OF
Mr. Clay. Mr.. Clay's majority is doubtless much
greater ia Marshai's district than we have stated
it to be, many of Mr.. Clay's friends voting for
Coleman i'll consequence Of the active part he
took in favor Of the Maysvile read.
Superadded to these natering pictures, we have
the qualification of knowing that the popularity
of Mr.. Clay in Kentucky. is rapidly on the in-
crease, while that Of General Jackson is as rapidly
on the wane. A sinking ship holds forth no in
ducements for mariners to embark: but substan-
fore the wind, is always the first to be hailed by
passengers, anxious to reach their destined port
Insafety.
1t IS therefore. miserable faulty. to say that
Mr.. Clay will, in any event, lose Kentucky. He
is as certain of obtaining the vote, of that state,
as General Jackson is the vote of Tennessee.
Some writer, protesting to be friendly to Mr..
Clay, has suggested the name of Judge Marshall,
in New York paper, to be used BY the Nation
al Republican party. instead of Mr.. Clay's. 9th
ers have mentioned the names of Mr. Calhoun,
and Judge Mclean.
These suggestions are doubtless made by enc
mics in disguise, with view Of dividing and dis
tracing the friends Of Mr.. Clay. A moments
reflection will convince any one who is critical
observer of passing events that neither Of the gen.
tlemen mentioned, could concentrate as strong a
vote against the present vicious and mbecile adj
mnstration as Mr.. Clay.
We consider that Mr.. CaIhoun's recent expo
sition of his sentiments, embracing the doctrine
of Nulificaton, has utterly, and forever blasted
all idea Of his ever reaching the presidential chair
We seriously doubt if he could now obtain the
vote of single state in the union.
Judge Mclean has of late years been regarded
as the uncompromlsing and invidlou' opponent Of
Mr.. Clay--his politics are considered ambidex-
rous and therefore the friends of the latter could
in no event be induced, very generally, to vote
for the Judge Besides, Judge McLean's popu-
aritv is entirely of negative character, and his
name could under no circumstances be so brought
before the people, at this time, as to make for
midabIe opponent to General Jackson.
As to Judge Marshall, we consider him entire
! " out of the question, from well grounded per-
suasi0n, that IN no event would he consent to be
candidate. Should he even SO consent, the ca
| lamity. in our view, would be quite as great, as
the continuance of another term OF the pre-
sent ruinous administration. Even should he be
elected Gen. Jackson would then have the ap-
| pointment of the Chief Justice, which we should
at once consider tantamount to the prostratlon OF
the Supreme Court. But is it not highly proba-
| BILE, that even Judge Marshall could not command
so large vote as Mr.. Clay! and is 1t even GER
tain that Virginia, his own state, would vote for
| him? Would not the old question of federal and
democrat be newly raised, and brought to bear
furcibly against HIN!
Could it be made apparent, however, that any
suitable man could be found. that could more
successfully oppose General Jackson than Mr.
CLAY. we are certain that there is no man in
America. that would more cheerfuIly cooperate
with the friends of such an individual than Mr..
CLAW. We know personally, that he asks nothing
for himsef-al his aspirations are exclusively
for the good of the country. He sees the para
mount necessity of putting stop to the disgrace
full career of the present dynasty, and no man
will more cheerfuIly, or cordially unite with
l>the people in the best means to accomplish that
object We know that every days residence
upon his farm attaches him more strongly 10 the
pursuits Of private life, and renders him less des
irous Of again embarking on the tempestuOus
waves of politics For the public good, he is not
withstandpg, willing to make the sacrifice. And