Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-02
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENTS.

period past;-iierdndria Gdseffe.
"Why is it, Sir, that with Constitution of Government
admirably adapted, to human weliarc-wh resources
multiplied and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES vigorouS-means
Of intercourse rapid and comnodious, and literature -
cheap and abundant no, formerly prosper
and happy natonproud of retrospect andcNuung
in the promise of the ucl Why that all tho great BRAN
ches OF national industry in state approximation or
un Our soil and climate have undergone no change Tor
the machinery for abridging labor and perfect
its product has not deieroTacd our active population
has lost nothing in point of cn-,y and skill Whence is II
then that prosperity has been thrown into abeyance-
tina, the capitalist finds outlet for his MEANS and the Ia
| bourcr remains without employment"
The length Of the Committees letter forbds its insertion
entire 1t is written with great force and spirit Mr. CLAY
| replies follows:
MIR. CLAWS REPLY.
! ASHLAND 25th July, lSi3.
! GENTLEMEN -
have the honor acknowledge the receipt OF the
muncaion which in behalf of tho Clay Club OF Cham
besbug, you addressed me. informing Of the organ
Of that association, and of its determination To
operate with similar institutions, aud our Wing clowcit
generally, in disseminating aud establishing sound
principles OF Government in the United States. You
pleased, gentlemen, the instance of the Club
quest my ncqucScence m the various nominations which
have been made OF me for the office OF Chief Magistrate Of
the L. States hope the OF the eSeons of the
Club in the propagation and establishment OF prn
cpcs may be commensurate with lauaJe and patriot
lie And tender II my cordial thanks and grateful
Judgements Tor the friendly sentiments md wishes
which ontsrtains towards myself am infinitely obliged
tulOw-cluZCnS tor the testimonies OF their
confidence aud attachment in manestng their desire that
should ill the highest office in their giit aud whatever
be the final result my heart will be animated by
feelings of the vcict gratitude. The time has
rived, hink when ought decide whether shall give
my TO tine ct my name, candidate
for the office o; President OF the United States. When
does shall give all the considerations which should
influence my Judgement full weight and, among thcm the
friendly wishes OF the Clay Club OF ChaIabcrsburg.
concur with gentlemen, generally IN the retrospect
which you have presented of the administration Of public
afi1l lsfa md Df Motley
which ought guide H. Ii we not utterly deceived IN
the theory free people OF the United States
ought all along 10 have been ard should be- the hap
pes and prosperous people upon the eaTth but
condition has been and continues 10 be far otherwise ls
impossible contemplate the Administration OF the Co
veTnmcni during nearly the last Is years, without feelings
the deepest regret and b,erest modification. That long
period las been marked by relentless prescription similar
in piri, II attended with the eision OF blood
that which recorded in Roman history have been per-
peiraed by Marus and Sya 10y reckless experiments and
the overthrow OF valuable institutions; by the destruction OF
the best nhe word and consequent arrangement
in all the business of society; by extensive and shndnOus
peculaon the part OF public funconaries: by eSuya.
giant and profgae expenditure of the public money;
by attempts subyer the long cherished policy of the
country, under which 1t had emnently houriShed
and propered by relaxation IN the respect and authority
due the law and Constitutions by widespread and aar
ming domoraizaon; by fearful growth and corrupt
power of the Executive branch of the Governments and fin
ally by degree of pcIdy in the head Of that branch, Of
which equal example be found in this any other
Country in this any other AT the commencement
the leaders OF political opponents with few honorable
exceptions assdouSly coutted and caressed him; aiteng
and paising him for his violation of the expectations OF
n coniiding people They marched up in solid column,
along the Pensy vania Avenue the Pesiden
tia Mansion thank and congratulate him, for exercising
Royal preogaye, defeat the wishes and hopes OF the
People Men, under the abused name OF Democrats, loud
Is eXulted III the failure OF demanded by the
gent and voice. and essential TO the promotion ci the
interests the people; eXulted the preverse and corrupt
will of man. oyer.rung the will OF aarge majority Of
In oil
reirbutye justice Is sure 10 later The
ting President much wOocd by political leaders, in the
beginning Of mis- administrations its endapproache
IN ms tnn ana very much To their annoyance exercises all
his Establishments upon their patty Nor is their danger
regrets diminished, by the fact that whilst their instruments
OF seduction honeyed words, his the lucrative Off
ccs OF Government.
The great political of 1910 had an object far more
elevated and important than that OF change in the
high iuncoEarIes OF the Nation. IL bring about
radical improvement in public policy. And what, after
that event, the manly, liberal, and patriotic course
which the defeated party should have pursued TWAS
have cheeruy acquicsced in the will ;c People proclai
med 10y unexamped and overwhelming majority. They
should have said; "lc people dsapprove of our
They require sound currency OF uniform value. They
opposed 10 the Sub Treasury. They demand disii-
button Of the proceeds Of tue of the public lands
mOng all tie States. They insist upon all honest and
clinical administration OF their public affairs. They OPP
posed the encroachnenls Of the Executive department,
and require sautury restraints upon its power We shall
continue, by free dis usson and fair arguments
mend our measures and expose those of political OPP
pOnentS butthoy entitled fair tra of their system OF
policy, aud will make iaciious opposition,
any unreasonable obstacles IN their way. Above all,
To employ any ~ scduce from the path OF his du-
ty the man. who has reached his elevated station spite o
strenuous extruns against him. b. the confidence which
they generously sed his honor and fidelity" How
far the leaders OF the other party Lave conormed this up
right and straight forward course passed and daily passing
events sufficiently testify. They prove that tho acting Pre-
dent and the party which has assumed the Dcmc-
c'aic, without the least color OF title 1t,
pctely Identified closely united, aud ndvisibe. II,
III the sequel they should find him announcement associ
ate, they have no body but themselves 10 rcproach.
The last with Great Britain taught the patriotic les
son that during the with foreign power, il is the
duty o all parties cordially and give arms the
greatest possible effect and ygOT and that any party which
violates that principle lose the public confidence
Our experience of peace, WILL trust nculcnc
another important lesson, that treachcry and pedy
alike dcesiabie, all times, and will demonstrate, still
clearly, thatinyauab but often elected truth in public
0ilaits, that honesty IS the best policy.
IL D painful even the picture OF the admins.
tatol Of the General Government which have faithfully
skechci II would have been happy for the people Of the
u. s., If IT were mere fancy piece survey But their
long, general and intense cHbrasmcnt have unfortunate
~ too severely insured tcn ~ ~ actual reality IL would
have been much more agreeable task portray the
pun, dsiutefcs;cduts-, honor prOyIy ard je Ity Of all
~ the clsc OF our public the wisdom II their
measures, aud tile consequent general prosperity Of the
country. But we know the nature, extent and
Of the public disorders and, what important their
remedy That remedy in the hands Of the people. I'm
der other forms Oi Government, where public spirit
entirely crushed 10y arbitrary power the people would have
long since sought redress by violent nad conyulsiyc
IL b. peculiar good fortune to have in the
TosOrtng then aud which IL quite eicacous, and
certain well peaceful than the Of the
hIyonCt Aud it affords cXprcssibe pleasure say
ioyou that it is my firm belief from oil the signs OF the