Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-07-07
Wednesday Evening, .Ttsty 6.
Fro,n The Abonv Dam IA, ertiser.


Prospects of Henry Ctay.-We have lately
ceved letters from various parts of this state, which
satisfactorily assure us of the feelings of the people
in regard to that distinguished man, Henry Clay.
Preiudices which had unustly existed against him,
have declined, and many who have been his oppo-
sers, now declare their conviction that his ener-
gies and abilities absolutely necessary to quiet
the disturbed state of things A conviction of the
necessity of adopting the principles of the Ameri
can System, has influenced thousands to take part
in his behalf, who before either in opposition
or else lukewarm. Every thing looks favorable,
and we can, with confidence, assure the friends OF
this great man, that prospects most abundantly JUS
tfy them in the belief that he will be successful,
and therefore it is hoped that they will persevere
in their exertions for his advancement.
This is comfortable indeed. In Virginia,
the Jackson majority much larger than in New
York; here the people have been long and wilfully
msled in regard to Mr.. Clay's character, principles
and views, by paper to which age and accident
have given influence, and which hates Henry Clay
with the viruence of renegade ingratitude; here,
in his native State reside the men who dislike the
Plebean Clay for having ecipSed their aristocrat-
io names; and here for all these reasons, prejudice
and ignorance have, opposed Il stoater resistance
than in States less under the influence of similar
causes. But here, there is remarkable
change in public opinion. Many of his old foes
have laid down their arms. Multitudes have with
drawn from the worship of the Idol, declaring that
though they cannot support Clay, they will not lon
ger support Jackson. From all parts of the State
lately heard FROM have the strongest assurances
of a most decisive Revolution in public sentiment
against Jackson altho' generally, it has not yet tax
on direction in favor of any particular competitor
To get rid of Jackson his imbecility, his desperate
crew of brawlers, Office holders, Office hunters
the rnalipn influence" repetition Of the disgrace
full scenes acted at Washington is unquostionably
a prevailing and increasing wish Not maj
not even the most reckless and calculating par
tizan-but acknowledges that the character of tn
country has greatly suffered, and who as one of it
citizens, does not keenly feel the stigma cast upo
the national fame 1t is a subject Of open exulta
ton, that this ancient Commonwealth had n
: representation in the late the cabinet, th'
none Of her sons for whom she cares, had lot {
part in the denominations at Washington; nor in OF
opinion can that distinguished Virginian DO foun'
who would stake his fame upon the cast Of takin
part in a Jackson Ministry.
But for Mr.. Clays Tariff attachments, his 20
ularity in Virginia would overflow the banks, al
/ sweep all before it. The people have been taug
to believe, that they suffer drcadf1Ily under tn
}; system; that We Of the South bear the whole bu
1t thcns of Government. This opinion, SO sdiously
c inculcstod, and go incapable Of being suPPorte
g has had great sway in Virginia; but too is yeldIr
% to the evidence Of facts; in 1924 We knew but Of
= Tariff man in Richmond; persuaded N
| there is now majority.