Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-09-20
MIR. CLAY'S PROSPECTS.

Some of our politicians have been extremely So
ilcous to know how The efforts that are making 10y
some of MIR. Cay's c-derant supporters shove him
ont of the succession, would be received by his
friends and neighbors As article of news we
lay before them the following speculation by the
Press which perhaps possesses more of his conf
dence, than any other in the Unon-we mean "The
Lexington Observer and Reporter of the lth The
reader will see what game is probably to he played
by some OF his friends-in the approaching contest.
Who IS to check-mate Martin Van Buren,? is the
question now to be asked. We should think that
combination, that is be formed upon objections to
one particular person, is little likely subserve the
great interests oft the country. Coalitions that may be
patched up, to promote or 10 defeat the election OF
A., or b.. come before the People at least Gin We
ry questionable shape" The first test ought 10 be-
what great principles md public interests are to be
supported?-and next, who is the man best qualified
TO promote them-who is tho most honest, capuble,
and faithful to the Constitution?
(Ftom the Lexington ObserperD
HE NEXT PREsIDENcY.-We think il entirely
soon to entertain discussion OF this question. The pub
lie ought to be allowed to breathe after the late aruous
contest; and the election OF Chief agistraie should not
be an niermn' able subject of agitation and
Many events and Developments may take place. before
the people are called upon TO determine the succession,
which may miteridy vary The existing aspect Of public
men, well public measures. When it becomes ne
cessdry to decide the question: the decision should be
with tue advantage OF all the light evaing time
and not according 10 the present unsatisfactory stale OF il,
SIN adverng to the subject now it not, therefore, our
purpose TO violate tire rule which have taken the ber
~ TO suggest the proper be observed but we do
II 10 protest. positively aud the eshhold ain the
unfair course which some presses AMI parz,ns
pursued ia reference Mr. Clay. We know no, whether
the State OF Kentucky viii again present the name oil her
favore 10 the consideIa OF the American peope or
whether he would consent TO have il announced
diae Tor The Presidency We fully persuaded that
neither this patriotic Commonwealth MIR. Clay would
De disposed TO have his name approximately pressed up
on the other members oil the Conieeracy-W heter
presen ed not should not, however he decided by zeal
Gus parisans, who have hastened enlist themselves al
ready under the several banners OF their avorie caad
ND 4 ia Ina fp f,., uh,Ia
to Mr. Clay himself that peectly fair play should be prac
tsed towards him. That think has not be done The
"r example, which has hosed The Dag
OF MIR. Leigh, and Cincinnati paper friendly 10
Judge Nj Lean and correspondent Of the
Inquirer from Louisville also believed 10 be friendly TO
the Judge, agree in arguing that Mr. Clay cannot unite
al the elements opposed 10 President Jckson's desgna.
ted successor. Why should they have Jointly directed
their artillery against Mr. CIays prospects, Fl had
been announced az candidate. IL not and is not
known that he will be. Why did they argue against
each other, both being in the field! They agree in de
nouncing the chances Of Mr. Cays success bat after they
have gwen him the coup ne grace they far from,
settling the question ever each party conteiding for
his own separate CANDIDATE. Now il their premises
true, ii does not follow that the conclusion logical Ii
may be that Mr. Clay cannot unite all the elements of
opposition 10 Mr. Van Buren,. but before he should for
that reason, be put aside for Mr. Leigh Mr.. Mclean.
ought TO he shown that other of these can unite
all those elements Which OF these two gentlemen, what
man, in short combine all those elements can COM
bine 'hemin greater extent than MIR. CIay' Produce
such iuan, and we deceived greatly, IL Mr. Clay
would not be among The frs, give him his hearty
port II Mr. Clay cannot, which is quite possible we are
more certain mat neither Mr. Leigh nor Mr. Mclean can
bring about The desirable union. 1t may be- and un.
doubtedly greatly TO be feared that ~ one can accom-
plish That object That is the great danger. That Mr.
Van Buren, can be easily defeated by = cordial union
among those who dcprecate his election as area, no
at all acquainted with The state Of parties In This
try hesitate to believe. But bring about that union
great discretion orbeaance and patriotism are reouisit
Most clearly the not likely to be advanced by hos
OF candidates premsiurey rushing the contest and seine
oftem undertaking. under the guse itsirue oil unbound
Ell admiration and friendship, TO place without ceremony
hors du combat the whom hundreds OF thousands
the very opposition relied upon defeat The nigues and
designs OF Marlin Van BureO believe OF all Others be
most worthy OF the office Of Chief Magistrate.
"Wben tile Time shall arrive for sgnAng candidate
TO oppose Mr. Van Buren, that citizen among his OPP,
neDls, think ought 10 be selected who can command
the greatest Of public supports and on him all o,be
sections OF the opposition, sacrificing the shrine OF OIL
country all personal pardles, preferences and sntpa
tines and animated by Tie spirit OF PATRIOTISM should ze
onsY rally Unless this course is adopted prsdeide
feat and discontinue"
commemorative Charleston Courier Is con
veylny the poisoned chalce back to the lips Of thu
Nullifiers 1t Is reading a course of lectures on Re
p'niscenees to MIR. Pinckney late Editor Of the Mer
curry, and now delegate elect from s. Carolina to tn,
TtnnUroea off lac HAT n. -