Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-10-30
From tho Portland (Maino) Daily Advertiser.
HENRY CLAY AND WILLIAM WIPE
S. d. lNGHAM.
JAMES GoxEN, Esq.

HENRY CLAY AND WILLIAM WRIT
We have somc few remarks to make on the ne,
culinr aspect, which tho Presidential Election now
exhibits, TO which solicit tho attention of our
readers.
The almost certain accession OF Pcnnsylvania To
our ranks, and tho almost admitted fact, that the
Anti-Jackson ged ticket in New York will
DO elected, presents TO tina public two opposition
candidates. Mr.. Clay and Mr.. Writ. AS i, il de-
sirous to effect election by the people, it il pro-
babie. that the Ani-Jackson States, will consent
to elect that oppos ton candidate who has the most
numerical strength. Whether this candidate will
be Mr.. Clay or Mr.. Writ, is question upon W hch
we need not waste any words. while have the
moro imperative and all-absorbing duty of Kidding
the nation OF Jacksonisn. To accomplish this, to
regain the supremacy of the laws, the constitution
and treaties, is object of such primary import
ance, as TO throw all others into the shade
! In thus view of things. how stands Mane2 An
opposition Electoral Ticket, which will obtain ovor
$4,000, probably 35, 900 votes, is in nomination
| Wo understand indeed, know that there are
| among us many supporters of .ckson, who arc
diSgnsied with him and his vetoes. his prescriptions
his violations of the Constitution, ard contempt OF
the Judcaryi-and yet partly from long opposition,
partly from prejudice. partly from other causes arc
! opposed to Mr.. Clay. Their pride of opinion for
| bids their supporting Mr.. Clay. Willie they would
gladly got rid of jackson. We ask for a moment
the candid attention of such men
Whotho' Mr.. Clay or Mr.. Writ will be our nex
President, wo do not know. We do not pretend
To say. we have no power to pledge the vote of
the Electors on the opposition ticket. But we be-
lieve, they viii vote for that candidate who will
eost defca! Jackson. be i. Writ or CLAW Such il
the wish ofinany OF their friends, to whom thoy
would listen. We consider them therefore, COM
i''s before tho public as unplcdged ticket, Ii is
IN Degree like tho ticket in New York pledged
10 vote Tor The most available candidate. Now
Qhondaln jackson mae, voting for this ticket doe,
not vote tor Mr.. Clay, but for an An.i.Jackson
ticket, whose vote may bo given for Mr. Writ,
ne only way nc has Ia defeat Jackson, is to vote
on the opposition Ticket whic., will command sue
cess The party dominant in the last Legislature,
Tor party purposes passed law making piur0litV
cHect choice Thus every man who throws
scattering vote, dIminshes the strength of his
..'enGs, and throws his vote away,--,hus iniuring
b7dv.
Now former Jackson man opposed Ia Mr.
Clay, Ut no votes on the opposition ticket does
moi so much vote for MIR. Clay AZ for the candidate
VINO VIII best defeat Jackson; The success of this
icket oeIng The only mode of taking tho vote, of
Mhine from Jackson, and of giving il to the House.
where Mr.. Writ Will hive his chance with Mr.
Clay. An anti Mason voting for this ticket, best
acconPlishes hisown wishes, that of electing Mr..
W.T. Tor no thus takes the State from Jackson and
gives 1t to the most available candidate or throws
the election into the House. Either tho Jackson
ticket, or this opposition ticket must succeed
lhcrc &c rc:=;biS:hcpe for any other. Every
vote given TO third ticNSt snbstracts ;st SO much
from the AntJackson strength. aid thus indirect.
voted for directly.
There IS then, one broad name under which VIC
can all rniiy-ANri.I AcxsoN. Tho friends of their
country the friends of preserving entire the terri
tory OF Maine the friends OF the laws the Con,ti-
union, the Judiciary,-of tho great principles
which have sustained this Union through prosper.
ny and adversely, can rally under that broad dis.
.'hciion Every personal prejudice mast be sacri-
hced to rid our country Of this affection Thoro
are men that we prefer Mr.. Clay would be our
President if we could make him so-but we are no
MN InorShPpers. The all important object is TO
put down Jackson. In this can all unite
such cooperation, it is the duty of every lover
"i ms country to endeayor 10 effect A liko union
Is formed III other States. 1t must he formed here
l he most lmPel!ing considerations Of duty and of
interest urge us to bring about i'll the surest man
ner the defeat of President, who, whatever he
may have been soldier. mas, least as states
man, brought this republic to tho very verge of a
dissolution, und established principles and prcco.
dentS which, If sanctioned hy re-c.ecti on, arc
sure 10 convert it into Il monarchy.