Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-11

Rights Democratic doctrines, winch rave rilalac-
terlsesi The Republican Party since its original or
ganizaton. In testimony of this fact we refer IN
the Resolutions lately adopted by the Baltimore
Convention They contain the summary If our
political creed and principles. BY them we are
wiling To stand ol 10 fall.
And then view The other side of the medal
For an exhibition of the Wing doctrines, We will
refer to the Address OF the Wing Convention, as
semhlcd in this city in February last. They now.
for the first Time avow themselves the opponents
of those principles OF government ana that policy
of administration which Mr.. Madison fist eluci-
dated tx the argument absolutely irresistible of
his celebrated Report of 9g-and which Virginia
has ever since honorcd ny her uniform support
principles which, in compliment Ia their source,
have received the appclIation Of Virginia Doe
irineS," but al which the arrogant Champion of
the Wings now SneerS as ''WcpfIdr 0Wni0nS. In
the great contest of 1910, The true issues of their
party were sunk. concealed, misStalcd or cvaded.
Now, however, thcy openly declare the per-
nicious principles and daring measures. which
thew are ceasele>sly urging on Ia their ruin
olS consequences. But while they have been
constrained to unmask their own sentiments
or assume those of their leader, under con-
sidcrations which We will not stop Ia explain
thew exhibit their want Of faith in the intel
ligcncc ot The mass of the pcoplc-thcir dis
belief in the capacity OF the people for scli-5o-
yernmcnt-by appealing 10 their rb'e passions,
hy al!cmp,in. 10 dcludc them with speciollS cxhi-
bito.is OF pagcant> by the dogSrrl verses of wan
derina minslrcl> and by diseraceiul displays of
The .rosscs humbugs Such mummcries para
ded through the length and breadth of the land
such appeals to low interests and prcJudiccS-
such receptions and Misrepresentation only
prove that their reliance is more upon mis-
leading, hewildeIing, or dccciving the people
than upon the Justice Of their cause the integrity
Of their principles. or the rrasoi by which they
are sustained We have enlisted in the cause of
Democracy We have taken sides with il in the
full. earnest. unqualified. unhesiiating conviction,
that il is the cause OF Liberty itseii-,hai il is the
cause which best secures the equal rights The
most extended benefits. the most equitable di>iri-
button Of tic burdens and honorS ul the Stale
|; is The most in keeping with the genius OF orr
institutions the spirit of the age the real interests.
and the true dignity oi man.
Oar opponents affect II riiculc the selection
which has been made hv the Democratic Convcn-
ton Of The candid;Ilcs under whose auspices We
shall enter The coming contest. They taunl lis
with their inierioritv-WiIh the absolute insight
licancc of James H. Polk. and George NJ. Dial
las as compared with their candidates Mr.
Henry CLAY. and Mr.. Theodore FrelinghuvSen.
Mistaken calculation or vile aiectaiion. Its
suliccn, rus know that uririens thus select
ed are true othc great cause ot Democracy: thai
lhey are Sriri con>rlclioni.S: that they are sig
naIi2ei ly hostility 10 rhc latudnarian inicrprp-
laiions I'll Federalism. 10 their llsurPin@ doctrines
ani unconstitutional consolidation ot powers; thai
they ere men idccidcd abilities, competent tocon.
duet the public concerns; that in The distinguished
and trying positions in which they have been hitl-
cnu placed they have shown themselves iim
faithful andci'icicnt in the discharge oitheir duty:
ANA that IN all the virtues which adorn private
lie, they are cmphatcally without a superior.
la what proud and majestic contrast stands this
picture of i..hic ana personal worth with the in
consistent and impression life of Henry Clay!
In 1906. Mr.. Clay entered the Senate Of the
United States. being - years Of age. Upon TAX
ing his seat in that body. he took IN oath 10 sup
mort the Constitution of The L. States. This III
>,r,lmcni declares. that no person shall he Sen
ator until lie i 81 years of age. Mr. Clay then
was guilty of Il deliberate violation Of the Con>ti
luton AMI sealed il Nv IN oath.
In 1911, Mr. Clay denounced a Bank of the
United States A. unconstitutional and dangerous
Ia the public liberty In 1916 he abandoned his
patriotic opposition 10 iS dangerous institution
and became, a. he now is, lis most jealous advo
cate iranplino here again uDon the Constitution
and renderin. that liberty insecure. which il i.
The duty OF every patriot 10 surround with ever!
safeguard.
In 1917. Mr. Clay commenced an opposition
10 the Republican Administration of Mr.. Monroe
on the great question OF Internal improvement He
still confines 10 advocate this system, which has
ever been regarded hy tie Republican party as obi
ous because il Is IA: warranted byihc Constitution
and is dangerous hecau>c il is liable 10 infinite
abuse and tends necessarily ami iyTc>iSlihly 10 cX-
travagancc and corruption. Here too lie proves
his litter disregard OF the limitations which the
Constitution. hv lis enumeration oi powers, III
tended 10 Oppose 10 all cEcroachEcn;S.
| In 1923, MIR Clay became a candidate for the
! Presidency. During the canvass. he used al hi,
! influence 10 prejudice Mr.. Adams one ul his op
| poncntS whom, in 1872 he had, in a published
| newspaper essay endorsed as IAN arilul 50
! phi>t. 4 clumsy nc@oiiaor, and vindic;irC
man" with views too erroneous, feelings toG
sectional and temper too yindiciive for The
Chief Ma9slracv Of free people, between
whom and himself unadjusted personal difficult
lies existed, and who. up 10 the moment refer
rcd TO- had been his antiPoie in politics: and
when he had failed in securing his own election
! in disregard of these recorded opinions in CON
tempt Of the expressed will OF his constituents
and in direct opposition 10 the known wishes OF
vast majority Of the American people he voted
fpy. aud secured by his influence the election ,c
the Presidency of this very man, and then Sioop
ed to receive al his hands The highest office within
his gift. Well might the fearless and iar-sccn2
McDuife cxcain: IL assert. and am willing 10
stake ms humble stock OF reputation upon the
truth of the assertion. that the circumstances o
the extraordinary coalition between Adams and
Clay, furnish AZ strong evidence OF an aban'
donnenl Of political principle on the part u
Mr.. CLAY. and of a corrupt political bargain
! Il. b.tt nd A.p i .r,liu a
required to establish the guilt Of those who art
charged in 4 Court OF Quarter Sessions will
the common crimes known 10 the law"
In 1920, while speaking Of Il system of his'
Tariff duties he dccarcd in published speech
1T is Il system under which there is a sort OF per
peiual war between The interests OF the Go;ern
ncni and The Interests ot the people Yet, u
1882 while commenting lie american System.
by which the highest duties provided Tor under on
laws were imposed, and oi which he Is generally
esteemed 10 b. the Father he says: Il have. III
deed, cherslcdit with parental tondnes>, and my
affection is unchanged"
.In 1882. he originated and carried through The
compromise Act of which on the End OF Feb
rltarv in that year in view OF any future attempts
to unselic lis adjustment. he Indignantly asked in
his place in The Senate. What man who is cntl-
tied 10 deserve the character OF an American
Statesman, would stand up in his place. in either
Hous. OF Congress, and disturb this Treaty OF
Peace and Amityl" And yet he, whom his
friends claim III be the greatest among Anc'
rican Statesmen, now pancgyriScs and sanctions
the act of IL. which violently disturb, the idt
thus pli.hrel and impose by the minimum prin-
c;ple, and high specific duties oppressive bur
dens upon an enlightened people.
In lSi2 almost by his own dictation Bank
rlp Law Was established. which authorized and
effected the most general, ard 4 sort OF wholesale
repndiation Of honest debts. that ever diSsraced a
peoDe;-a law. which would have Still existed,
had il not encountered the seYere.t rcproba,ioa Of
the really honest and just citizens Of The HePuh-
lie, and been pul down with TIE slernest nation
al rchukc.
He has violated, TOO, that cardinal principle OF
Democracv-aiicr he had originally recognized
ii-that The peoples will, however expressed,
should be the rule of action Tor the representative.
While standing in this capacity he has repeated
IL treated with contempt. or neglect. The 'nsruc-
lions OF the people ol his State, deliberately es-
pressed. or indicated through their Legislature.
We have seen him recently traversiEg the
country. while important State Elections were IN
pTo@rcsS--scekin9 To procure the low advantages
rcSt,in1 fr,o nnr.nual rpc,iDneeriny efforts