Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-04

him from voting to increase the expenses Of the Co.
vernment, rather than 10 diminish them. He made
upon the expenditure, by the Wing administration,
of some millions year than expended by
their pre- decessors.
s'Ile would leave public officers perfect freedom
of THOUGHT Wonderful indeed! D.onysius of Syra
cuse objected To oil his subjects enjoying free
dom of thought, provided they did not bring their
thoughts forth in speech in writing 1t is very gra
cous to permit that which il is impossible for The great
est tyrant that existed TO prevent IL Mr. Clay
meant more than this, then he gravey undertook TO
amusc grown children with the grant OF boon which
no human power withhold Does he mean by
freedom of thought freedom in the expression Of po
ltical opinions at all times and places II So he Is
poor master OF language, and his letter IS more faulty
in composition than any of General Jackson so much
criticised by the Wings. If he means perfect freedom
in political action far talking writing, speaking,
and voting 60, then he condemns the ground which has
been assumed by the Wings the excuse tor turning
the Democrats out of office, after they had protested
hostility to political prescription II he MEANS that
officers may exercise some freedom OF speech aud OF
political action, but not too much; then, he should say
how much they may He leaves II entirely TO the
discretion OF the Executive to determine, whether they
have exercised too much or not. III we nave wing
Executive he will probably think that the Democrats
in office take too much liberty, and that the Wings do
not and he being the sole judge, the Democrats, OF
course will be displaced, and the Wings retained.
ale would have equitable restraints against improper
interference in elections" So would every man. But
is a proper and what an improper interference We
have right to presume from The policy pursued and
sanctioned by his friends, that the question OF proPrety
aud improperly, with them, depends very much on
whe Their the person interfering is Democrat or Wing.
"Lasty he is for limiting the Presidential office 10
single term 1t suits him and his party to harp on this
string at the present moment but he du not sustain
this measure, when John q Adams ran Tor the second
term when Gen Jackson proposed the restriction
f there is sincerity in his party this point why
| a. tbnr nOt 10 theory.
the power: Why do they not in Massachusetts, limit
.hones, John Davis to single term; Why not, in
Vermont limit honest Gov. Paine 10 sing lie tern:-
Why not, in Ohio limit honest Tom Corwu 10 one
term
..Upon the WHOLE MIR. Clay's explanation of his prin
cples only serves to render darker that which was ga
dually becoming dark before. While the Wings are
amentng the consequences OF the non commlt,al poll
cy as to Mr. Tyler, they toera,ns repetition of
by Mr. Clay
INF Clay has written other letters recently for his
political friends, who have addressed hun In his reply
TO MIR Price, the President of the Maryland Wing
Convention Mr. Clay rather 10 play IT, as II The
Wing steam not yet raised high enough. lie
saws: "n June last expressed my feelings, without
reserve, TO my name being used as Candidate for
the President Of the U. S. transmit you copy of
what SAID that occasion. Although have had
great reason be thankful and grateful for the hume
rous demonstrations Of confidence and attachment TO-
wards me, since made | think il better 10 adhere 10
the ground then assumed and TO postpone dehni
tive dec son Of the question Of yielding my consent
to the use of my name as u Candidate. / am here in
comparative quiet aud repose; and have wish again
to embark the tempesluous ocean of public AFFAIRS
but from high of duty and in conformity with
the command of authority, which should feel
bound to obey. hope the members OF the Convention
of Maryland will justly appreciate my motives =
(iIere we have Of the affected squeuniahness OF
Cesar in putting by the crown, of Richard The Sd
declining the fortune which the Citizens OF London
"would buckle on his back''-tle wishes more per
sons speak out, and 10 declare themselves and bind
themselves to his car, that there may be no recourse
Ito Convention, and that then, he may say win
Shakespeare, even when you please, since you VIII
have IT But in his ette. TO the Committee OF the
i New Jersey "Cay Club" the candidate comes rather
more out, and assumes little more decided tone -
II have received, says he0 with lively sensbility,
your letter, communicating the formation OF Club,
with my name, the city oi Trenton. For the friendly
motives which have prompted this association, ASD FOR
THE OBJECT WHICH IS PROPOSED TO MAKE 1T IN
srguMESrAL IS ACCOMPLISHING, tender expression
of my grateful acknowle Judgments" but what shall
we saw to the harsh and Liberal terms in which he
speaks of Mr. Tyler in the letter ? 81 share,
gentlemen, with you in feelings of disaPpo'nt-
ment and Indignation account of the base reachery
of the acting President Of the United States. 1t would
be difficult find in the annals OF history an example
of equal political ,urpitude. Far from being DIS
couaged by it, in the performance OF our duty 10 our
country. il should only 10 stimulate our reso'
uions the procedure, and to guard against
the of the evil.'-ABDucTIoS and lMrEAcH.
/ sESr almost too good for such a lraitor.