Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-13

publican expression Of opinion, which is hostile
to the continuance in office Vt its managers, and
the rif-raF whom they afford TO keep as re-
taincrs Arguments they have none. We con.
fess that we look upon the public assembly lately
at Baltimore, the solemnity with which
its sessions held, the Responsibility of it's
and ofthose who were present by invita-
ton, and the high character OF it's principal nom
nec, boing cgrcgous!y unlike a Farce. The
Anti-inasonic party alone cannot carry their can
didatc into the House; but the personal popularity
of Mr.. Writ is very great. He is great man,
and u perfectly pure honest, and unimpcached man.
The August may cast about in vain, between this
present writing and the next Presidential elect on
to find his peer in the Van Buren, ranks. For
ourselves, choice is Henry Clay; but we await
the results OF the December Convention, before
shall make any calculations 10 the hopes of any
candidate. Clay, Calhoun, and Writ, could
tainly receive majority of the votes of the whole
nation. 1t has not been in the power even of the
great cDtcina otfciorunt of the Jackson admnisra-
ton to make offices enough to secure Il majority
fo themselves though 1t must he admitted that
they have done their best, and even surpassed all
expectation, in this branch of ECONOMY"
From the National Journal
To induce the friends of Mr.. Clay to withdraw
him from the field, has been for some time n favo-
rite object with the Telegraph. Although its Edi.
tor has always been loud in his professions of sub
servience to public opinion, he is very willing i'm
this casc where public opinion conflicts with his
own views, to deprive it of its proper influence
He is ready to go with the people, so long as the
people fall in with his notions, but the
ment they become contumaaious, he turns
his back them, and his face in anotl-
er direction. Prcsumptuous as the convict
ton may be deemed, honestly bolieve that
the cooperation of the Editor of the Tele-
graph is not necessary to the success of Mr. Claw
and yet more hazardous, the dc claration NAV be
considered, We deliberately make the assertion
that MIR. Clay cannot ought not and NOT be
! uifhdrdnR to make way for any candidate.
We say this even with the New York American
. OF thursday before which, under the infIu.
ence of some strange and strong hallucination its
Editor has erred into harmony with the Telegraph.
Far be 1t from us to court conflict with any of
those who have hitherto co-opcratcd with us; but
we should hold ourselves treacherous to the cause
| i'll which We have embarked, and which we have
! consistently advocated in moments ofmuch great
or doubt and encouragement than the present if
VIC could permit, uncontradicted uncommented
| ~ sentiments and suggestions to be made, the
effect of which must be the infusion of apprehen
sion and incerttude into the bosoms of our friends
| o. From the Alexandria Gazette.
Inc Globe may beEight when it anticipates the
nomination of Mr. Writ Vice President by the
National Republican Convention at Baltimore As
| n member of that Convention, should be in ia
yor with our present impressions, of that nomina-
ton There is no prospect-not the most remote
of Mr.. Wirts being successful candidate for the
Presidency, supported solely by the Anti Masonic
farty-a party wholly unknown in the South, and
regarded every where obnoxious to the prnci.
pies of our government. But Mr.. Writ on the Clay
ticket, would command the sufrages of all who now
uphold him, and of thousands who cannot consc.
entlously Join political crusade against Mason
~. Mr. Wirt's talents and qualifications cminently
| TIT him for the office of Vice President. If his
feilowcnlzens wish him to occupy that station, he
| will not refuse.
! 1t begins now to be that Mr.. Wirts nomi
| nation by the Anti Masons will injurc General
| jackson more than it possibly can Mr.. Cay-hence
the uneasiness. 'Let tho CALLED jades wince-our
wlthcrs unwrung."