Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-01

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a supporter Of ftclcra! doctrines. He moreover,
avowed himself in favor of the principles OF the
Compromise dei, ard, if he had lived, il is very
certain that they would have continued in force.
Mr.. Clay was the author Of that measure. ard
he ought rigidly 10 have adhered 10 it, as one
exertna salulary influence on the seclionaldi(.
ierenccs OF his country. General Harrison
would have been defeated BY an overwhelming
majority il he had been considered Is the friend
Of such Tariff as that which was enacted in
1912, and, for the continuance OF which, MIR CLAY
became the Jealous champion in May or June
last. The general interests OF the nation demand
eli lis repeal, or modification, al The last session
Of CoDsTess-yet this was Violently opposed by
the Whiss-and the people awaited themselves G!
the Presidential Election 10 manifest their oppo-
silon TO il; and in doing 50 no other alternative
was left them than 10 sacrifice thp,c xhu were
foremost in eudeavoring 10 !asten il uponihc cole
book. Mr.. Clay was also strenuous in his eliolls
to procure tie establishment OF Uni!ed States
Bank, when all the signs OF Tie times aust have
conclusively shown him, that d large majority of
his counlrymen were arrayed agains: such an in
stitutiun. OF banks and banking lhev had seen
enough-lhey had suffered enough from the
wretched mismanagemeEt Of The system, 10 de-
terminc upton an utter deycrance from il, al
whatever peiil.. The old bank IS nui only So
mi>managed as 10 deiraud lis stock ard note
holders bnt it had the mpudence III the panop!y
Of lis corruption 10 make a war upon III. 90
rrrancnt liNif; ami this latter circumstance, even
had its character stood on high ana elevated
point, would have insured It's downfall MANY
individuals who believed in lis crpni,ncy as well
as conaitat,onalt!n remarked, III there is 10 he
conflict between corporate ins,iil,ion, and the
Government by which it was established, We can
l,a. A.
battle" and hence, when lis chatter expired by
Limitation, il was not renewed In lis extremity
il sought protection in the sovereign State oi
Pennsylvania: and there il re-cUmmence, It's am
bilious ard reckless parposes-in The end disho.
noring the Commonwealth, and occasioning IN
parae!ed losses 10 every one in America Eu-
,rone. and elsewhere, who had any connection
with il, immediate or mediate. IT, under >ach
circumstances, the very name of "Tait,d SAics
BGnk" should not engender terror, il would show
that the American people were IS willing 10 be
lleeced, as they are charged in certain quarters
with being ready 10 fleece those of other countries
The IanF and the Bans, therefore, were dead
weights which Mr. Clay had 10 carry. Bu', in
dcpenden,ly OF those questions, h. was identified
politically with Mr.. Adams, Mr. Slade, and other
prominent Abolllioniss in the New England
States, and this circumstance alone was suli-
cient TO seal his doom, as far a. related 10 his PEE
tensions 10 the Presidency. Nine-Ien!hs Of al
the voters in the United STATES are opposed 10 dis
turbing the question OF slavery a. II was one tu.
" settled al The adoption OF The Constitution
Gen. Harrison ran under no such disadvantages
Under this view OF the mater, il should occa-
sion no surprise, that Mr.. Polk has been elected,
and there is surely nothing in The occurrence
which should impair confidence in the Institutions
Of America or create approximations, thai The ten
dency of Stale, and other securities would again
be downward On the contrary tine result was
effected hy solemn determination OF the voters
of the United States 10 consign 10 inialny-tu iha;
ignomnv which they have ever mered-;hc
high Tariff, Bank, and Abolition questions; and,
il Mr.. Clay has fallen with them, the fault is his
own, in having permitted them TO he associated
will. his name. Il shows, that there were stronger
and nobler influences prevailing, than that OF
serving favcrite iIcnd-a c0DnirV 7r0s ~ bc
sared from threatening danger, and relieved from
positive grievances. In tyeslowing their su!Iaccs
on his rival, they loved moi Cesar less, bur Rome
m0ri"
And now lie, us answerlhe n,crrogaiurv 50 usual
ly put, "Jtlo IS Mr. PoL!?' An individual who will
bring with HIN 10 Tie Capital o! the nation sound
principles, d HEB order OF intellect, uainpcach-
able personal integrity, p"cn.laI y;.o,-iinn OF
character, and great experience iur The ace 10
which he has attained IN public Affairs. lie hi
ed for period O. six wears The third Office unier
the Constitution with The highest credit 10 himself;
previous 10 which he was 4 member 81 Con
gIese for six sessions, and afterwards Governor
of Tennessee for one icrm He was deicar,'. i;
is but proper 10 slate, ice for reelection. This
was noi The result OF impaired confidence in his
capacity ID administer the olncc nj because he
thwarted tavori,e measures in The State; such "a
restricting The banks within proper hoilnis. &c,
&c. ION the 81 Of November he entered upon
his Gfieth year) His education is as perfect IS
The colleges OF his native Stale. North Carolina,
could bcs,ow, and he may I've regarded rather =
a finished scholar than Otherwise. He wic,ls an
exceedingly able pen-his style Of composition
being distinguished for lis originality and chasi-
~. His habits arc stuiIuus, his morals pnre, his
disposition amiable, his manners unasstElne.--
I'm the relations ol husband, father, and brother
in short, in all the walks OF private life he Is
Justly beloyedan endeared As statesman, We
are willing 10 admit, that be has not been class
ed among the first in the United States; hui as
man. the world contains moi another whose heart
is more free from guile.
Ii NAV no, be known. that the president oil l.ie
United States has six Cabinet Councillors: The
Secretaries of Stale, Treasury, War, and Navy:
the Postmaler General, and Attorney General
lie is met by these persona.es al his rhhnsiOn
twice wee, during the session, and once
week in the recess. To them, he submits all
great national questions Is well as offers oil an
important character, and they arc lnlly discuss
ed If there is any difference OF opinion il IS set
He'd by vote, and ii there is an eQual division, The
President decides 1t will thus be perceived that
the destinies of the country resi- in an eminent
degree upon Inc Cabiact-upon the President on
Is in cases of lie. 1t is therefore always essen
tially important, that the Cabinet should be COM
posed of patriotic, enlightened and experienced
statesmen When this is done. no aprrehcn.
sion need be fell iorihe safety of The measures ot
the administration. Mr.. Po's, &c are sure, will
surround himself BY councillors Of great ability.
AT The head of The two first Departments. Stale
and Treasury, VIC arc disposed 10 believe h. will
continue the present incumhents. We know not
where he would find t,lcir super;ors These
posts are in every respect as well nlled as
thew have been since Mr.. Jefferson and MIR.
GaIlaiin retired from them. Two clearer
heads are no, 10 be found on The American con-
tincnt than John &. Calhonn's and George NJ.
Bibb's a long list Of good names are 10 he
found in the Republican ranks from which 10
choose for the other Departments, and for the Di-
plo,na,ic Corps-al The head Of which, Steven
son of Virginia, Buchanan Of Pennsylvania,
Cass of Michigan, Bencn OF Missouri, Butler
of New York, Woodbury. Of New Hampshire,
Bancroft of Massachusetts, Allen OF Chic Saun-
ders Of North Carolina.
I, has been stated in she London Journals
that State securities are endangered by The cleo
ton OF Mr.. Polk This impression is wholly er-
roneous, not having even The shadow OF ionnia,,
lion in truth. MIR Folks own State has managed
her finances so well, as to be almost free from
public embarrassment and lor this position. she is
more indebted 10 him than 10 any one of her ci-
tizsns, inasmnch as he was in the Gubernatcrial
Chair daring The most dangerous crisis in The U.
States He is fora faithful compliance with pub
lie engagements, and is anxious 10 10 see The de-
tauing States redee,Ding their credit, BY levyins
and collecting taxes, on the property within their
bounds which is as ample fcr The purpose as at
the time the debts were created S srg9a One 1s
,nainta ined their credit when nnler Llemofra!ie
rule: wbic Indiana, Michigan and Louisiana
stopped under Wing rule. The eri3enes has yet
10 be adduced, that Wing State is more willing
10 nav than Democratic one; or that Mf. Clay
feels more soliciindc on the subject Of resunlp-