Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-07-04

Lexington Observer. It's truth ana iorce Will
be felt by every Wing, and must be acknowl-
edged by every political opponent whose opln-
ions are moi warped by party prejudices. The
most vudiclive assaults have been made upon
Mr.. Clay's private character, and thus 'rium-
phant refuiaiion. coming from his Immediate
nelghbors, is but the expression of the general
feeling. which men Of all parties entertain to-
wards him at home, where he is known. But
to The extract, which will speak for itself. The
Observer says
There is no example, in the records of de-
traction and calumny, Of such 2erseverlng, ran
cOrous aud malignant, attacks. as those which
have been constantly directed towards Mr..
CLAY, during the last twenty years. They
arose out of the fact that he did not deem il his
duty, acting either upon his own judgment, or
in conformity with the wishes of his constltu-
ents, whom he represented in the House OF
Representatives., iO cast a vote ior Cen JACK
SON as President of the United States. His
assaiIants, including the General himself, seem
resolved to persist IN these attacks, during The
Generals HE. Nor are they confined 10 his
public character and ccnduc, but, with 6end-
lsh spirit, watching and pursuing him, wherev-
cial intercourse, his unguaTded expressions, his
habits, and all his movements are seized ior
purposes of misrepresentation and malevolent
abuse II is not now our intention 10 deal with
The revived calumny of bargain, &c, so often
denied, disproved and lrlumphanly reluled.-
We would as soon handle pulrd carcass
During the canvass in Tennessee, last year,
Nh Polk, on several occasions, attempted 10
use that stale charge; but i, was met, aud re-
PEELED with such indignant spirit by his able.
eloquent and intrepid competitor (Gov. JoNEs)
that he was entirely silenced. and we hardly
imagine will ever again attempt TO propagate
such calumHy, in the gallant and patriotic
State of Tennessee.
Blu, our present object relates TO Mr.. CLAY S
private conduct and character, so lndccenIly al
tempted by his enemies 10 be exposed TO the
gaze of the world Being his neigbbor, having
known him all our lives, and having received
from those who are older than we are, full IN
formation about him, prior 10 the commence
menl of our knowledge of him, we can speak
OF him, as Witnesses who know, and believe
the truth Of that 10 which they testify. Forty
one years ago, Mr.. CLAY, without his knowi-
edge, was brought forward by his friends, and
elected 10 The General Assembly of Kentucky.
From that day 10 this. there is no Office OF trust
or honor, within the gift of the people OF Lex
ington or Fayette County, that they would not
have readily bestowed on him, ii he desired II.
And after he became known, as he did To The
whole State by his professional fame, and his
services in the Legislature. there is no otfice,
al the disposal OF either The people, or The Lee
/ gislature of Kentucky, which he might have
sought, that would not have been readily con-
ferred on him. He never lost a popular cleo
lion when he was candidate. The attach
menl Of the people OF kentucky 10 MIR. CLAY,
has not been one of cold, personal respect, OF
mere admiration of his talents but II has been
warm, constant and enthusiastic. They have
borne towards him the affection of friend and
brother and father.
There is moi more moral and enlightened
community in the world, 10 the extent oil the
population, than that Of The ci'y of Lexington
and Favete county. Is il possible 10 believe
that Mr. Clay, if he were the immoral, d'sso-
Lutte and debauched character which his bitter
and malignant enemies represent him, could
have lived in the midst of such "a community,
! IOt nearly my years, anu c''JoJOu 'H'o"o"
that whole time, in an unexampled degree, It's
constant friendship and confidence This con-
fidsnce has been displayed in every variety OF
| form No man has ever been more attentive
and punc,ual in his private engagements than
Mr. Clay. He has suffered sometimes, as
others have suffered, by responsibilities Tor his
| friends. He is not rich, his public service has
! prevented his becoming wealthy but no man
could ever reproach him for violation OF any
pecunlary obligation or promise. Accordingly
his credl, has always stood, as it yet stands, al
The highest point of elevation. And by me
way, we may remark, that millions OF dollars
passed through his hands. as Speaker OF the
House of Representatives, and as Secretary OF
State, and the tongue of malice has never dared
TO charge him with the misappcaion OF SIN
yIe dollar. On one occasion, after seiiing his
account, as Speaker, a, the Treasury. which ne
invariably did upon The termination OF every
session, ii appeared that there stood to his cred
i, ~ The hank, where he Transacted bis bust
ness, sum OF fifty thousand dollars. lie sta
ted to The Secretary Of the Treasury that there
must be some mistake, bul he was confidently
assured. that there was none. tie said that ne
WAS equally con6deni that he had no such
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