Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-15
From the Louisville Public .7drsr,iser, Of .7ug. ~
Mr.. CLAY'S DISTRICT

The Congressional contest raging in the FAY.
elite District, as II is termed is perhaps The most vo-
lent one Transporting within the limits of Kentucky
From all the evidences within reach, the struggle
will be close, bitter and searching. Muittudes of the
staunchest supporters Of Mr.. Clay, refuse TO be raj
lied on his man Friday, Garrett Davis) and have
come out openly for The hereses Of Robert Wickfe
Jr., the opposing candidate. In many recent
tiers the stump, Wicklrffe has discomhtted his ad
versary IN manner that reflects the highest praise
his adroitness and tact as politician. The affected
confidence Of Mr.. Daviss friends in his extravagant
strength, has gwen way TO the keenest
for his utter rout and every that the subtle
managers Of the district (headed by the great Mill Boy
OF the slashes,) can DEVISE being put requison
10 sustain their staggering and dshearened champion.
Such ls the panic that prevails amongst Them that their
superfnous candidates for The Legislature, have been
completed to withdraw, and Mr.. Clay heads
committee OF organization IN appeal through the
Observer and Reporter, to all orthodox Musslemen of
The District for AID and assistance in the trying
This latter is altogether feature in the history OF
Parties m kentucky-au exhibits the utter despera
ton of Mr.. Clays hopes, when him desce nd n
from the elevated platform TO which he has been raise
by the love and affection Of his friends and playing the
Illuminating part Of bouichoidcr 10 sutattcrn in the
prty and obscure set to Of the ring True u.s. thu,
all HE ttde capital for the Presidency is at stake in
Kentucky, aud most Of that lutte all in his resident
District. Should Wicklfe succeed in the present
canvass,
"othelo,s occupation. gone"
and the renowned Dinner Orator IN place of thunder.
ing around the Presidential chair will be chained TO his
Attica, wrangng for lanrels with the Sophomores oil
Transy lvanie or recng prosuc eleges on Barbecued
He,fers.
Throughout the realm of The Commonwealth the
press and public speakers under the control Of the
Wings, are busiy engaged rousng their frie nds &c
the immense Importance of the contest now raging
Harmony, unanmity, vigilance and perseverance, are
their watchwords, whilst they are Selling on every
advantage winch misrepresentation and corruption can
supply them with, 10 maintain their ascendancy in
county and precinct. palpable CONSERVATION and
alarm, however, pervades their address and appeals
and enough car be gathered to satisfy the most mere
duons, that the sumbering hosts of Federalism are
awakened at last 10 what themselves consider des
pern,e dea ih-strugge.
The Independent, Of their friends are dropooned into
obedience-the d'spired, the epervate and indolent
are dashed by threats, reused by promised rds
TO energy and exertion Whilst amusing their oppo
nen,s by show OF honesty and fair dealing, in The
appointment OF supervisors to detect and prevent lille
gal voting, they are openly raising money and des
patching ppe-ayers abroad, to smurgla IN votes ano
resorting fine, TO every dishonest and Infamous spe
cies of organization that promote their rascaly ane
Ill gotten power.
The Democrats, the contrary, are exerting them
selves everywhere zealously firmly but honorably
secure the prize Of general triumph. How far they
will succeed, depends on their union and coniedera
ton. With proper harmony, we sincerely believe the,
are able to carry majority of the Congressional Dis
tric,s, and revolurionze the Stale Legislature AT al
events, they demonstrate by the vote of thi, wear
their ability at succeeding election, TO rescue Ken
lucky from The setv,ty and degradation that Wing de
merit of their principles, let them go into The cones
vi,h courageous hearts, and, whatever be the issue
they will deserve the applause of their conscience:
and country.