Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-01-20
From the Village Record, Dec % !


The American System aud Mr.. Clay, and
opposed TO the Veto principles, net at
Lexington, Dec. .. Spirited and pat
r'o'Ic resolutions were adopted--I9 Of
the most distinguished citizens OF Ken
lucky were appoinied Delegates to the
National Convention, to be holdea at
Washington.
We mentioned the great end enthusi-
astlo meeting OF the friends of MIR. Clay,
IN N. York. Since that time, SO warm
and growing is the feeling in favor OF
that eminent citizen. and so strong is
lett the necessity for q change in the
National Administration, that Ward
Meetings are holding, and entering into
resolutions in his favor
AT Buffalo, New York, has just been
holden one of the largest meetings
sver convened in the Western part of
New York, 10 which Mr.. Clay was no,
! uinated with the wafmsst expressions
| of confidence.
Various prints East West. North
and South, are speaking Of the pro-
jscted National Convention.
Throughout all Pennsy ivania. we have
abundant evidence that there is a strong
popular current setting in Mr.. Clay's
favor. Many most devoted personal
advocates OF Gen. jackson; aud who
still regard him with kindness as man,
aud gallant soldier. do yet, from bis
undisguised difference from them on
certain, but leading points Of policy,
deem change in the Executive he
cessary; and look TO Mr.. Clay as the
only man, who, in oil human probabil-
ity, can concentrate the suffrases OF the
fiiends OF the American system
Pennsylvania will not be behind the
most ardent Of her sister States in tue
work Of ,salutary reformation. Tie
General, having thrown himself into
the arms Of the advocates of Southern
policy, as hostile TO our prosperity and
interests, will be permitted to retire.
There is no mistake about that. The
question then arises what is the first
step to be takeni Would it be wise
to hold county meetings. Would il be
expedieni to hold general State Con-
vention al Harrisburg. at an early day Z
We in our humble sphere, are ready to
and any movement having for its object
the concentration of opinion and action
of those who think the public interes ST
calls for reform at Washington.
| Joseph Nourse Our readers have not
we presume, forgotten the persecution
OF Joseph Nourse by The present admin
is'ratien' lie is now eighte wears of
age tie was appointed Register of the
Treasury by Washington, and faithfully
discharged the duties os his office under
six successive presidents. But his ser,
wees OF hfiy years only qualified him
| for removal IN the eyes OF Amos Ken.
dali, & 20 and he was first turned out
and then vilitied and sIandered, accord.
ing to the practice of this enlightened
reforming administration. His health
requiring a change Of air,--he gave no.
flee that be should be abs eLt from home
for short period lie had left Wash
ington but few days, when an attach
ment was taken ut against his property,
at the suit OF the United States, bis house
was entered, the keyes and moveables
seized and he was proclaimed default
ar by every kennel press from ue Pc
nobscott TO the Sabine. His accounts
have since been audited by an order
from the Circuit Court for the District
Of Columbia and on the report of the
auditors decree has been entered for
1000 over and above all eatries against
him. While it is too late 10 indemnify
him for what he has suffered. we hone
Congress will not allow him to be cheat
ed out of his money; and we also hope
that the public will not forget this prac.
teal commentary upon the boosted re-
i forms OF this precious administration.
/ ". y. Com.
i .4necdoie The facetious Ben Bar.
rett, we'll known to every body in this
country as lover of fun and key,
while standing on the wharf in Albany,
a great while ago, offered to bet dol.
lar that he could throw a man across
The Hudson 10 Greenbush A bystaDd-
er accepted the bet, when Ben immedi
ately seized and plunged him into the
!. river Alter some little exeriioa. be
got ashore, and demanded the stakes
why" says Ben," didn't succeed the
! FIRST time, to be sure; but I'll try a
hundred times if | don't do IL witheut!e
Journ Of Com