Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-07-25
From the Alexandria Gsze,,e.

IL Is an admitted fact, tina, much Of he preiu.
dice that once existed against HEERY CLAY, has
been worn away by the progress Of time, and the
power OF truth, but still enough remains To make MS
wonder at the injustice done TO one of the creates,
men that this or any other country, ever produced
In the case OF HENRY CLAY there is every thing
TO enlist the feelings, the judgment, and the reason
of the people in his favor. His birth. his educa.
tion, his habits, his character, his talents. al make
him such a man as should command the love and
respect of the people.
Unfortunately, however, for his political rros.
poets, but gloriously fortunate lur his true fame
whilst he has never truckled to power. he has. al.
so, never suffered himself to be made the tool of a
party. lie has never sacrificed what was rigkt in
his opinion, for what was expedieat in the opinion
OF others. He has dared to act for his country in
preference to himself; and. he has boldly sustain
ed what he believed to be the interests OF his coun-
try, even though he knew lis support would be
TUNED to his personal disadvantage.
such noble independence, such generous sacrifice
oil sell, rs In admirable contrast with the time ser.
wing policy of other politicians.
What 10 there in the character Of Mr.. CLAY that
any man IN the South. prejudice aside, should OBJ.
ject to1
He was a Jeffersonian Republican, War De-.
mocrat. He is a friend to Liberty. He i, an
American Statesman Of enlarged ard liberal views.
he is able, experienced, and discreet. He is elo-
quent and patriotic. He is h~igh-uinded and
straight forward
The Tariff, Bank, and Internal Improvement
questions are dead and gone. The Compfomise
ENDS the Tariff questionable action Of The States
mas stopped internal improvements by the General
Government-and Mr.. Clay himself has declared
that he would not DO in favor Of Bank of the Uni.
ted States, unless the whole country should call for
It's establishment. Why should these matters h.
now urged against Mr.. Clayf II they are 10 he
brought IN Judgment against him, what are we 10
ssy OF Mr.. Van Buten's votes on the Cumberland
i.oad bhl-on the TarI-on the Missouri restric.
non-on Free Negro Suffrage, sc, &c.
me pteludice against Mr.. CLAY, in Virginia. Is.
Pecially, is unnatural, and unreasonable ue i a
snginian, and a Southeruer, He was horn and
brought up, and has always lived nmongs, Son,b.
ern people and their descendants. Hn bonor. ~.
native State by his talents. ~
Then. look at his brilliant service. sery;cos ~,
rendered tor mere temporary purposes. hut h,,din,
together and cementing this blessed Union Ca, aco,
as we fondly hope. Whether in war or IN 80
he always labored for his country. Even hi. enc
mics, in the hour OF his triumphs, when. by his coz.
summate abilities, and matchlcss eloouoncs. he has
effected any of his great purposes of harmony. weld
him the tribute of their praise, and acknowledre
that he is worthy OF the enthusiasm Of MS friends
Is there not, then, state pride, Independence
ehivslry, justice, generosity enough in old Virginia.
to stand by her son2 Will she suffer him ALWAYS
10 be traduced, without sustaining him against the
assaults OF those who have no claims upon her for
encouragement
HEERY CLAY has hs faults-(who has not p
but are they not as spots on the sun, visible, bui
not obseuring the splendor Of sita beams