Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-23
From The Nev Ai6any (IndJ Ga,ctie.

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THE PRESiDENCY.-We regret TO observe
an article in reference 10 the Presidency IN the last
number oil an influential Wing newspaper Of this
State, which we will not name. Though the tone Of
the article is of a character which we have regretted
to witness IN less discreet journals in this State and
elsewhere. yet, from the known conciIiatory and pru-
dent course OF the one alluded to, we were more than
surprised at lis indlscretion. The attempt OF Wing
journals-we care not by whom or under what CIR
cumstances made-to lessen the claims Of the Hon.
Henry Clay to the Presidential chair, VIC regard as
uDgratetul. as anti Wing, rs yi1latory of the spirit Of
the contract gratuitously entered into by the upposers
OF the Administration, and as most wanton aud un-
necessary MS a course which viii result in no good,
and which must produce serious evil.
IL there be one man distinguished proudly as com
bining within himself the principles aud the patiiol
ism which the Wing party profess TO revere and
cherish, that man is Henry Clay. Surely no eulo-
GUM upon his public life, bis uutiring devotion TO
the best interests OF the country, need be resorted to,
to convince tic Wings that 10 detract "A little from the
just fame Of one who has 50 long and ably bau!ed for
their cause, is most ungiateful conduct, 10 brand 1t
with no worse epthei.
The conduct of which we speak is not only I'M
worthy of The hearts of Wings, (wbo owe the per
sonal tribute OF gratitude To Henry Ciay,) but ii is
positive rcCIeancy 10 the cause. AS u party, We
profess 10 be no men worsliippers to regard inca
sures asa paramount considerations, * 10 be alone an-
mated by The desire OF Kidding The nation OF 4 dy-
nasty OF rulers whose dominion is IA national curse.
Sharing so large a portion OF the esteem OF the
Wings as does each OF the distinguished men whose
names are associated with the Presidency, he lights
up the fire OF dIscord III our midst, by exciting re.
volt and faction IN our ranks, who, 10 advance
either, disparages the other. Aud he who Is thus
guilty in his zeal for 4 man, proves IA recreant to the
cause.
Especially does this view oil the subject strik us ia
conuexion with the National COnrenton.-ln con
temptation Of the very stale Of things which now ex-
lists, 10 obviate such a state, and to unite and concili.
ate the party, a National Convention has been acccd.
ed to, as the umpire Tor the rival aspirants, by almost
common consent. Indiana tell IN with the same
measure she expressed her preference patnotical
y resolved to abide by the decision OF that body, tt
yield hercordIal support 10 The nominee, and appoint
ed delegates TO carry out her pledge. Now, IN vlev
of this compact, by what right shall the press Of In
diana foresIail the action OF that Convention, an,
dictate to the Wings Of The State a course OF politiCa
conduct vanan, from that which, by her State Con
venlion, she has long ago marked Out. and to pursu,
which she has ~pliglled her word Tins conduct i
not only iecrcancy 10 the cause, but il is violltory u
a solemn compact. Was our State Convention al
IDLE farce? II it WAS not, then IS the press of Indian
the organ Of the fairly expressed voice OF Nations
Convention
But The complaint OF those Of our friends OF who's
course we are writing is that it is evident from tn
signs ofthe times that the National Convention vi
nominate Mr.. Clay that he cannot be elected an
that, therefore,, as Geu. HARRISON will not be the can
did ate, the cause must GO down! What Kind ,
ism, is This! Do our friends Jorge, that the SUI poi