Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-06-23

temDt 10 make the '.irorss appear ;Ie better cause.
We have never before Witnessed in Tie columns Of
any news paper protesting to be t.s"orgaH'' and
affecting 50 much OF ofacular sagaciiy.
HEvRY Clay. Several Of the leading Van
Buren, Journals have recently inquired, IN spirit
Of exuIlaion, "how can the wings, Who profess 10
be favorable 10 tue republican doctrines, and OPP
posed TO federalism, support Henry Clay!' The
question can be easily answered. 1t IS by no
means a difficult matter to demonstrate the entire
consistency Of the wing party IN sustaining HenSy
CLAW, in preference to Mr.. Van Buren,, on this
question Let US for the purpose, briefly advert
to the political opinions which divided the rePubli-
cans and federallsts in l79S.
The federasts gave 10 the federal constitution
latitudinarian construction, unauhorlsed by ITS
letter. They were inclined to bend that insiru-
ment in every possible manner, IN order to con-
centrate power in the hands Of the chief executive
and TO trammel the separate action of the co-ordi-
nate departments OF government In addition 10
this, the federal party were strongly opposed to
maintaining the sovereignty and Independence OF
the various states composing the contderacy; and
were always inclined to perform any acts calcula-
ted to strengthen the central government, and
convert our glorious union Of independent states
into one grand consolidated government, posses
sed Of all power and all authority. -
The republican party cherished views exactly
the reverse. They advocated strict construction
Of the federal constitution, and resisted, firmly,
all attempts to subyert that instrument for any
purpose, whatever They were not inclined to
strengthen the executive arm OF the government,
but were in favor Of combining the three respective
departments TO legitimate exercise Of the powers
properly belonging IL hem. The rights of the
states were advocated by the republican party Tor
they justly convinced then, as they now conceive,
that proper observance Of those rights not dele,
gated by tie states to the general government,
afforded the surest means of preserving liberty
and perpetuatlng our system Of government.
These we conceive to be the prominent differ
cnces between federalists and republicans. Let
us now see where Mr.. Van and Mr.. Clay respec-
lively stand
The predecessor of Mr.. Van Buren, proitssed
the republican doctrines, and was elected. lie
soon however, deserted the parry which gave him
power and went oyor to the tederalists His
proclamation to South Carolina is the very quint-
essence Of federalism, aud is SO declared by
Dan'l Webster, the great Northern federalist.-
The great personal popularity of Genl jackson
enabled him, by the magic of his name, long to
transfer majority Of his republican friends to
.ho tederasis, by endorsing the blue light doc
trnos OF the proclamation. Amongst those who
were transferred, was Mr.. Van Buren,. lie is the
great Eulogst OF Jackson's federal doctrines, and
rumor says that he actually penned the proclana-
ton for the president. Tho sentiments of that
notorious document are utterly destructive to state
rights; and, if adopted, would utterly blot from
existence all those lines and safeguards thrown a
round the sovereignty Of the states, and render
this conlederacy consolidated mammoth gov
eminent. Mr.. Van Buren, treads precisely in
the ",tootslops his il!ustrlous predecessor" on
this question. Henry Clay does not. lie is an
advocate Of rights Of the states, and heartily OPP
posed TO Strengthening the central government.
Mr., Van Buren,, (hke gen. jackson is in favor
of giving additional power to the executiyc-ol
eleyating the chief magistrate above the legisla.
ture and the judiciary. Henry Clay has always
watched, with a jealous eye, the insidous move
ments of the two last administrations, to grasp
power in their hands, and has boldly proclaimed
their dark designs TO the whole country. With
the god old republican party he is in favor Of
restricting executive power, rather than charging
it; and always censures a disposition on the part
OF either branch of government TO trespass upon
the delegated powers of another,
Mr.. Van Buren, therefore is a lederalisi, and
could not be consistently sustained for the presi
dency by any man who adhcres to the republican
faith.
Henry Clay is democratic republican, of the
old Jeilersonan school, Audience the wings Of
1888, (Who cherished the opinions Of the repubi
cans of olden times) could, with perfect consisten
cy, sustain his pretentlons for the chief maglsra
cy. AT all events, Mr.. Clay comes much neare,
to their doctrines than Mr.. Van Buren,.
TuscuMBIA FEMALE AcApEMY.-We Learn
by the last North Albanian" that the exsmin
alton Of the pupils Of this institution took pac,
week before last at the Methodist Church. w
regret that our limits prevents us from publishin,
the account Of the examination entire. The high
est honors Of the institution were conferred Oh
Miss MARY A. FoRT Of this city, to whom wa
awarded the gold medal. The valedictory com
position of Miss F. is spoken of by the com
mlttee as production of more than ordinary ex
ceIence and beauty, evidencng solid acquire
menls and classical knowledge. Misses Fran
ces NJ. Harper, Sarah W. ITubbel, Ann f. Moul
and Martha L. Oats graduated at the same time
" The proceedings Of the meeting on Thurs
day last, will be found in our columns to-day
We have no room to comment on them-the
will speak for themselves. They were ably an
eIoqucntly discussed by MIR Crusoe, Gen. Speigh
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