The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-02
from the Philadelphia Forum
Clay, Van Eeslren and the
south.

The Montgomery Journal, an Alabama
paper says the reasons which make Mr.
Clay SO eminently more desirable as a
candidate for the Sorifh than Mr. Van Blu
rem, are so obvious and apparent as to
force stern conviction Of that fact Oh the
minds of vast numbers not known or re-
cognized as Wings, and this impression
many are unable or are too patriotic to be
willing to conceal. Though policy may
dictate 10 lorbear, truth will occasionally
force its way through all the restraints
which 1t imposes, in decided and candid
avowal OF a preference which honesty
will not allow them to gapress Among
others, the Hamburg Is. c. Journal,
Calhoun Ioco) gives expression to his
feelings Oh this subject i'll terms which
cannot be mistaken. The Journal says:
Eve prefer the Wing candidate decid-
edly 10 Mr. Van Buren,, and unless we are
egregiously mistaken, the good people of
the South coincide with Us Not that
we are in favor of Mr.. Clay, but let US
have him in preference TO the other
Clay is a candid man, and what he does,
comes openly and aboveboard; we know
how to take hNn--lle fights tairiy-but
when we have to march under the banner
of magician, we feel uncomfortable, and
wish 10 have running start, as the par
,y must be driven back under such a lea
der. Therefore we advise the democrat
ic party to drop Mr.. Van Buren, as early
| as possible, for he will not do to march
with. Calhoun first, Clay next-unless
we can start a better man than Van Bu-
rem"
This-eStract from the Calhoun organ
does not tally with the paltry charges of
double dealing and Janus faced principles
made by the Pennsy lvanian, to which we
adverted IN our last. An observer Of the
spirit Of the press, cannot fail to notice
| that while the chivalric South always
comedies to Mr.. Clay perfect fairness and
candor, the locos of the North, who are
indoctrinated with sl.e grimatin policy of
Van BHren-the "mousing politicians"
who can wait for days at a hole 10 catch
their prepare continually charging the
Wing leader with having two sets ofpIin
ciples, or contracting themselves, "swear
by yea and nay" that he has no principles
"a, all
That Mr.. Clay has a strong hold on
the affections Of the South, as well as the
North is evident, and this knowledge
"burns like the mines of sulphur IN the
jealous bosom OF Van Burenism' 1t is
the natura constq Nent of MI Clay's can
dor and decision on all occasions, that
he has endeared the people of both ex-
tremes OF our union 10 him. They can
not forget, that in times past, when brea-
kers were under the very bow of our ship
Of state; when terror and dismay were i'm
pressed on every countenance, when IN
extremity, our ration called On some
strong mind to plan, and some stout arm
TO accomplish It's deliverancc, that Henry
Clay seized the hclm and skillully piIoted
the bark through the vortex They can
not forget that fearful peril passed; they
canno, forget the noble mind that acliev"
ed path to safety When danger was
imminent, did Henry Clay ever desert the
ship or fail to lend an ear to the COM
plants Of the people, When did the fear
Of losing personal popularity, or the dread
OF awakening sectional jealousy ever deter
him from what he conceived to be his
path of duty2 Bold, fearless and emerge
tic; armed with the consciousness Of righ,
and noble motives, he has Gained the
storm of angry politics and aIlayed the
troubled waters Of strife With such a
man at the head Of our government
with his commanding talents and fearless
sense Of duty, the American people would
smile at foreign commotioS the elements
of national dlscord might roar and rage
around them; thrones might toller and
proud kingdoms bow to the dust, while
our loved Republic would calmly glide
along in peace and harmony and every
citizen feel security and confidence, be-
cause "lather was at the helm"
Shall we draw contrast TO this picture:
Having given the light, shall we darken
with The shade. VIVA: ennoblng charac-
terlstic; what chivalric feeling; what ma
tlonal benefit; what political achievement
endears Martin Van Buren, to heAmercan
people? Let the shade of Clinton, his |
early friend, hunted and worried TO the
very death by his base perfdy and person.
al schemes of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT answ er:-
Let h,s paltry trucking TO the power of
Grea, Br!ain----his craven ministerial in
structions in relation to the West Indian
Trade and the cohort ofp,blic plunderers
under his sab treasury scheme give res
ponse: Let those who in answer to their
petitions for relief, when national distress
bowed down their energies, received the
taunting reply, that the people might take
care of themselves and the government
take care of itself, how far such conduct
endeared him 10 their remembrance. A
fox in stealthness ; wolfinrapacity,and
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