Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-02-11

aioof from party strife, and was pure of party in
trigue. The relation which he bore both to Mr.
calhoun, and the National Republicans, nigh,
nave reasonably given birth to the hope that thcv
might concur in his support. The nomination oi
the Anti Masons was rendered 10 hi. He under
stood perfectly WELL the principles upon which it
was offered, and explained at length, his own views
IN MS acceptance, which met the appreciation and
| concurrence of the Convention. Tho nomna
''on was thus rendered, accepted, the acceptance
ia,heu, under circumstances of Il very peculiar
character; so peculiar indeed, that cannot think
LOT a moment, that any person acquainted with
them. could over suppose it possible that Il of
MT. VIRUS unsullicd honor, could himself, by his
own act, and without the consent of the Anti Ma
SONIC rarty, retire from the position i'm which he
mas mus ocen placed. Those who know Mr.. Writ,
ether personally, or from contemporary history, will
from such knowledge, be slow to believe, that in
accepting The nomination, he actuated by any
'ee"hs OF empty personal ambition, by any
o'ncr motives than those of worthy, elevated,
ana patriotic nature. 1t is known to some that M
inns Time, he TOOK broad view of the whole sub
Jec'' examined 1T so far the brief time would
permit IN all its bearings, and that tho reasons of
ms decision were worthy of his own high charac-
ter, and whose force acknowledged by man;
individuals who have since desired his withdrawal
indeed, many sound politicians thought at the
tine mat this nomination presented the only point
upon which all the different sections of the onto
sitlon to the present administration, could by any
possibility be united and of course the only no
mnation which held out any prospect of success
would not nominate Mr.. Clay: If therefore Mr..
writ did not accept there was a certainty that
some other person would be put in nomination,
VINO would be far from presenting favorable
point OF union. a sense of high, i'm pc rous, and
patriotic duty, would have dictated to Mr..
writ precisely the which he adopted,
and should save him from the mputation of beinU
actua:ed by the unworthy one of mere personal
ambition. The National Republicans did not
choose to avail themselves of the advantages thus
placed within their reach; but because they did not
is KIND, is 1T just, is it generous, to mputc TO
Mr.. Writ unworthy motives for remaining in a
Position from which he cannot by his own mere
act, withdraw with honor? I can well suppose
that he feels his present situation a delicate and
embarrassing one: can well suppose, that if the
great purposes, to aid in cffectng which, he was
put In nomination, could be otherwise obtained,
that he would gladly, most gladly retire from his
public positions: but cannot suppose that he will
in any case retire without the appreciation of those
VINO thus put him in nomination. The anti
masonic party have purposes in view, the accom-
pilshment OF which is believed by them TO be of
nonentous Importance to this people: they believe
THESE purposes only be obtained by means of the
| elective tranchise they not inscnsible TO the
Importance which the countcnance of bright and
honored names gives to their cause: they feel that
thsy nave acquired property in the distinguished
one OF William Writ and they will adhere to
their candidate with strict and pcrseverng fidelity
SO they will never be brought to give their consent
or appreciation to his withdrawal from their ac-
cepted nomination. But if such thing were pos
slbe as Mr.. Wirts abandonment of the position in
which he now stands, such an act would Tot have
the slightest effect to aid the election of Mr.. Clay
know antI-masonry well: I knew it's spirit tho
roughly: and feel an absolute certainty that, in
such an event. a new candidate would be imme
dlately supplied. Sho would regret to lose the
bright name, and unsued reputation Of Mr.. Writ;
but the vacancy at the head of her ticket would
be Immediately filled with the name of some othe
distinguished citizen. 1t would not be in the pow
er OF those who have been called leaders in this
V, net M i-urnS m
ry has no leaders who direct it from the direct
pursuit of its great object. L say that such result
would follow, because know the temper of anti
masonry, and because somewhat similar
CURED in the State of New York in 1928, by the
declnation of Mr.. Granger when it was found ut
terly impossible to prevent popular nomination
10 supply his place, candidate for Governor.
IL would be IN vain to tell them that Mr.. Clay was
| as much an antimason Mr.. Writ. They know
too well that ''demtal" from particular lodge
is very different thing from secession from free
masonry and Mr. Clay declares his opinion that
the question is not proper for political action,
which is certainly the very anti podes of anti-ma-
sorry. can give it to you my solemn, and sim
cere belief, that in event can Mr.. Clay receive
the support of anti-masonry party, of indi-
vIdual ant-masons, unless that most important of
all events, should take place before the election
viz the honest total, entire, and unrcservcd abo-
lltion of frecmasonry Imputations upon Mr.. |
Writ, either for accepting, maintaining his posi-
ton, are therefore useless as ungenerous. The
obstacles to Mr. Clays lie deeper, and con-
sSt in the absolute mpossbility that anti masonry
can give him her support. IF his friends are wise
they will look at things they are, and not con-
sumo their time, in uDavang regrets that they arc
not different: they will make the most of circumsan
ces as they find them. If the facts | have stated
are true, it is impossible that Mr. Clay should
be elected by the people. The votes of New York
and Pennsylvania cannot be given TO him. Their
next object Of desire should be prevent their be-
ing given to Jackson. Ifthey Clay electoral
ticket in those States they hazard, and probably
such result. If they give their votes to the
Writ electoral ticket in those States, they may
save them from Jackson. This would throw the
election into the House, and you Judge as we'll
as whether any chance is there afforded of saw,
ing the country from the imbcciity, proHgacy, and
misrule Of the present Administration. Looking
at the subject as do, and / have endcavorcd to
look at it coolly, believe in my conscience, that
the only possible method ofpreventng the re-occ-
ton of General Jackson by the people, is that
which have suggested to be adopted in New
York and Pennsylvania 1t rests with the National
Republicans for decision.
| am, respectfully, yours.
| ~ In the Enquirer Of tho day, have tho
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Glad Mr.. Clay but adhered to the constitution