Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-03-30
TO TIE VOTERS OF THE SENATORIAL DIS
TRiCT COMPOSED OF THE COUNTIES Oh
AUGUSTA AND ROCKBRlDCE

There appeared in the last Staunton Spectator two
communications, undcr the signature of "a Clay
Wbig,' and the other signed ''Many Voters" both
recommending TO tho voters OF the Senatorial District
composed OF the counties Of Augusta aud Rock bridge
suitable person represent them in the Senate
Virginia. but feel deeply sensible that have
been honorcd greatly beyond deserts in the
ering notice which has been taken Of my services
ring the four successive sessions that member of
the House OF Delegates.
Since il was known that the very distinguished indi-
vdu who has ably represented the district for the
last four years had declined TO ask of the trust
that had been conidcd to hm,-sevcral persons were
spoken OF as his successor and among the number Gcn
u r. Dorman. There was general willingness far
as can learn on the part of the citizens of Augusta
accord to Rockbridg, the Senator. had indny.d the
hope, in common with many Others that Gen'l Dor
ma, would have consented to become candidate, until
his card appeared in the Lexington Gazette utterly
Ginning the honor as appears that he has
bed of roses 10 the thorns turmoil, and strife Lcgis-
iativc Asscmbly-Under all these circumstances do
not icc at liberty to decline the cali thus made upon me
and do now declare myself candidate to represent
the district in the Senate ofvirgnia.
feel 1t due TO myself and the qualified of the
district succincty To the principles that shall gov
my political course if elected, so that they may dc.
the honorable appellaon of ..Clay Wing" If
Gcd spares my life from this time forward the next
Presidential election, will use all fair and honorable
means To elect Henry Clay President of the United
States, because believe he will and carry
out, elected the following great which be-
Iievc essential to the and
OF our free institutions the prosperity and happiness OF the
American people.
First, am decidedly in favor of the one term pruc;
pie, in order to prevent the President, whoever he NAV
be, from using the patronage Of his office, during his first
term, TO his election and protect members of
congress Office holders and people, from the
and dcbauching tendency of comforting the spos upoa
those who are willing TO sell their brhrght and be-
tray their country.
1 believe a Bank Of the United States Indispensable
from past history and present unexampled distress
TO rescue the country from utter ruin and provide
sound circulating medium for the people well for
the Government; 10 restore confidence between man and
man, debtor and creditor, to fix reasonable pcrma
ncnt value upon property toprcserye and prev
cal relations from being broken up and destroyed.
am in favor of distribution among the States Of the
proceeds OF the sales of the public lands
wise and oust to the Sates necessary especially
Firguia--whoo about eight millions of dollars who
IN her Iibcray coded away for the general welfare
territory of immense value. This measure If fairly car
rcd out, would afford immediate and permanent relief to
the States, enabling them gradually cxtingush their
debts promote the of education and complete their
works of Internal Improvement.
am IN favor OF ''judicious'' rather dscrimina-
ting taril o duties imports, which will from the
toms, raise revenue adequate the of an eco
nomical administration of the government and its on
Grafton will incidentally protect the manufacturers
own country against the pauper labour of Europe
will discriminate in favour of articles OF prime necessity
and consumption. cannot any well founded obec-
ton to such SYSTEM as presents the alternative of
bank upt treasury the hand, and direct taxation
on the other.
And now, fellow citizens of the district, these grea,
measures under the guidance ola Allwso
and Just Providence been urged upon the American
people by Henry Clay and he pledged
try 1t elected President, to carry them IL any thing
can cure the ieprosy which has spread and extended
lrom one extremity to the other of this happy
land, will be these will you apply the
edy or VIII You say there IS virtue in Jordan, will
you resort again for healing to ALBANIA and Pbarpar.
And now, fellow-c citizens, permit to remark that
should be your pleasure to confer your surages up
on me- my best efforts will be exerted advance the
cal interests of the district promote the educa
ton, and foster those public institutions which loca
ted in your midst, as well endeavor 10 promote the
general welfare JOHN MCUE
o. The Lexington Gazette and Valley Star are re-
qucsted TO cory.