The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1843-10-24
From The Richmond Wing.

Observation-Disclosures, hfs Gay wiz ouuSt uohi'
ing 10 comparison with any great man
whose name is listed On the calendar of re-.
uown, especially with those who, like him.
self may be connected with every important
national question, that has been agitated in
the councils of the country. He entered
the theatre Of his political career young, yet
ardent aud imposing. La Kentucky, the
land Of his early adoption, We tind him tax.
ing an active part 10 the great questions
that then we're ng,,atIng the people in
'es and 80 bold champion in defence OF
popular rights, leading spirit, daunllessly
presenting himself, on all suitable occa
SONS, stern and UncompromIsing enemy
of the Alien and Sedi,ion B,ll--tha; has
ever been esteemed by all Republicans as
violatiye Of the spIrl, OF the Constitution and
the genus Of our popular institutions. THIS
as IN every usuTpalIon by the Federal Gov
ernmeut, OF power Inconsistent with the
rights OF the people, we find him opposing
with all the force OF bis reslstless eioquence.
So early as 1906, he is elevated 10 the Sen.
ate of the United States, and scarcely ia,
miIar with the chamber before he CON-
mands The respectful attention OF that august,
dehberstve body, that comprised the rich
est gems Of the nalion--ihe bright light
that, rising from the cradle OF obscuriiy
and poverty has risen until il has reached
the pfoudest summit of human greatness
greatness which, like scroll, has unfurled
itself, until It's limited by the conhnea Of
civilization ;--ireedom's proud champion,
whose name is taught wherever liberty has
dared TO raise a voice 10 defence Of human
rights; we point, for reterencc, TO the high
and noble interest which he took in the
emancipation of the South American colo.
MES from the brutal baTbarties of Spain,
whose humanity was hid IN the thick and
impene,rable folds Of superstition, ignorance
and avarlce. | find, however, that | am
perhaps departing too far from my original
purpose; or, rather, that ! em extending
my remarks beyond the proportions and
properties Of paper paragraph-lhe CO.
piousness Of the theme IS offered ln extenu
alton of the error, il error il be. MIR. Clay's
opinions upon the leading questions Of "a.
iSonal policy the expedlency and constitu
tionality Of which have again and again been
passed upon by all the tribunals OF the coun
try, are too well known TO require a reca.
pitUla,ioD; and it might be properly asked,
Is never an end 10 come of these irult!ess
quarrels? Is there 10 forum in the coun.
try so consumma!e as TO conclude and 81
lence this cIamor of Bank, Tariff, &c. &c.
--or mus, they be left, for all time, TO be
but the bones Of civil contention, that the
kennel of party is forever 10 growi over the
mouth pieces Of the depagogue The
consistency of the eminent Statesman Of
whom we are speaking, has more than once
subjected hun 10 reproach: he has pursued
the convictions OF his own heart, unallured
BY the Temptations of office, and undls
mayed al the vepgetul repyoaches Of his Pc
litlcal enemies aud With a steraness Of
principle that desplsed a compromise Of
truth, be has not unfrequently slllled the
"oice Of popular applause; with dis:nte
RESIDENCES uncommon 10 these times Of po.
lltical degeneracy, he has sometimes pre-.
scented himself almost sure sacrifice, rash-
er than make a surrender of those erea,
measures Of State policy, that his sagacity
and wisdom bad sanctioned under the search
and scrutiny Of his powerful mind.
One whose history is :old in few stirring
incidents Of nations history, may perhaps
pass from the stage OF life, free OF the abuse
of the busy tongue Of obIoquy, and the bitter
malice Of designing men-but where will
you find 10 The annals OF human government,
the instance OF the man whose life, not pas
slye or negative, but actively devoted to all
the public measures and incidents enacted
in near forty years Of legislation, against
whom fever vital charges can be preferred?
Even his creates, political enemies, his ri.
walls IN the race OF his political fame, are
forced to award TO hin an eloquence, pa,
trIolism, and agnanlmliy, that but seldom
animate the bosom Of humanity.
Mr.. C!ay's genius IS Of rare order--a
genius that can s.oop 10 the conslde ration
Of matters the mos; minute, or thread lne
deepest labyrinhs 0! knowledge yet expIor
ed by the eye Of reason-nors than com.
petent TO the closest aud segeres. conf cts of
mind With mind, be can relax It's tension and
fasclnate with the grace, ane1i;y and court
esy OF the gentleman; With 40 Iuhexible
siubbornness Of heart, he readily assumes
the complexion Of his company, a quality
rarely 20 be met With among the great meo
Of tbs or any other nation, " no, baving &C.
CURED the chaPiet Of ane, think fit TO as
sumo PECULIARLY. IN order TO he unlike
those who may stand about the orbit Of
their aeiion. When lhe impartial pen Of
future age, shall De employed TO chronicle
the history Of the n4l,on justice will doubt
less besiow upon his maine, an bonage, as
boundless as hls own great philanthropy and
patriotism.
II seems that IT'S alnos, useless that the
Republican Wings should trouble them.
selves abOu, National Convention, 10 50
far as may BE- Involved a nomination Of
suitable person TO succeed in office the pres.
ent incumbent Of the Presidency. That
matter is resolved upon by the people them