Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-06-23
CLAY AND WEBSTER. zThe Alexm,

Gazette is pubishing'a series OF very interest |
ing, 'bettefs otan English Traveller in the
United States" In. one of them how b, for,
us, the writer thus describes the two great
statesmen and orators, Henry Clay and Dan
iel Webster. He speaks of them as lac has seen
them, battling FOR their principles ON the floor
of the Senate.
man and the orator; he is a man OF extensive |
views and great eloquence. He is bold fear
less, and independent, looking only to the
good of his country in the measures he pro-
poses, breaking through the trammels of party,
sconing the vitupcration of his enemies. and
disregarding the complaints of his friends, i'm
the accomplishment OF his patriot designs.-l
Nature has gifted him highly, and his Shak-
sperian pile OF forehead indicates il. He is
emphatical.y' man of genius as well as of
talent; but more of the former than OF the lat
ter. lie has projected more public measures
than any other statesman in the United States
and he has not only projected, but matured
them, and by the power of his eloquence
brought them into successful operation. He
would have been a distinguished poet if his
mind had not been directed TO other obiects:but
tho his imaginative power is great il has not
been very highly cultivated, and his figure Of
speech, though often striking and appropriate,
are not very classical or splendid No man
has been more slandered and abused than MIR.
Clay, and yet no man has rendered more essen
tial services to the republic. His name is
identified with all of the most important meas
surcs oil the American government, and what
ever may be his future fate, he is destined 10
fill magnificent niche i'm the temple of his
countrys fame. MI. Webster is a man of ex-
traordinary intellectual powers--one of the
first in this or, as his conntrymen think. in
any other country. He is, like Mr. CLAY, i'm
the opposition ranks, and once belonged TO the
old federal party, a sin which unfortunately
clings to him like the poisoned shirt of Nessus
The following comparison between this gem
tleman and Mr. Clay, by one of the concspon-
dents OF a northern journal, which have just
seen, will give you pretty correct idea of
these two eminent men. "The figure of MIR.
Webster is little below par.-The figure of
MIR. Clay Is little above par. The address of
Mr.. Webster is rather stiff, or when easy, afl
fectcdly so. That of Clay is naturally easv.
and though not exactly graceful i'm the Chcs-
teriicldian sense of the tenn, YET prepossessing
and Attractive. The countehance Of Mr.. w.
is hard, harsh, and not Inviting. The com-
tenance OF Mr.. Clay is crowned with smiles,
and displays Thousand varieties of feeling
Mr.. Websters ugly look at his adversaries i'm
debate has been often spoken of: and II is no
exaggeration TO say, he can look like Satan
himselt.-Mr. Clay's contempt and sarcasm
are conveyed by malicious smile, which can
be felt but not described, ora significant ges-
ttrc Tor more expressive than words. Mr. WIS
voice is clear. distinct, stern and impressive,
but ON the high notes, at times unpleasant. -
Mr.. Clay's voice is soft as music, never
iatiguing the ear, but always inviting attcn-
ton. II Is loud, clear, and distinct. MIR, w.
and Mr.. Clay both express strong passions in
their faces TO advantage. The sneer Of both is
lint ,nela - L. 1.
able. Mr.. w. can look worse than Mr.. c.,
but MIR. Clay can look things the most provok.
ing. Mr.. Webster's feelings are in perfect
submission TO his will. The feelings of Mr..
Clay often get the better of his Judgment he
is excitable, and requires but little to arouse
HIM. MIR. Webster is not, and requires much
to arouse him. Mr.. Clay speaks even ON or
binary occasion with animation and interest.
MIR. w. sat times yexationsly dull and stupid.
MIR. Clay's language and pronunciation are
not always good and correct. Nj. Webster
speakcs with the utmost correctness, and sell
dom or never recalls a word. The distinction
VIII be best understood, when il is remarked
that Mr.. Webster is cautions, cool and the
better scholar, and that Mr.. Clay is warm, in
sqa hfs n sS Ssc 81 good classical
as admirable as any in our language.
RUSSIAN RAiLRO ADS--MILITARyEF EFF.
flCiENCf OF RAILROADS.&C. few davs
S sn IN sp,akinSoi the extraordinary demand
World wy w a Ssdf g tie t gigantic system Of
railway. projected and now constructing by
the Emperor of Russia. We spoke particu-
larry of the Sc. Petersburgh and UoScoto rail-
road. We understand that this great work is
to be extended to Odessa, the principal Rus
sian city Oh the Black sea thus stretching
from the extreme north to the south of his Eu1
ropean dominions.
! 1t IS also proposed to make branch 1000
miles in lengthy from Moscow to Astrachan,
the leading seaport on the Caspian sea. at the
mouth of the Volga river A branch is also
contemplated to Warsaw, in Poland, aud prob
ably to Riga, leading commercial emporium
on the Baltic sea.
TheSt. Pctersbugh and Moscow G 500 miles
IN Lengthy is considered the main trunk OF
this giant system of railways. 1t is now un-
der vigorous construction and its Opening is
regarded OF the more importance, as its results
will determine the Emperor upon the farther
prosecution OF his original plan. In his mind,
railways are contemplated as the effective le-
vers Ola vast military organization giving N
extraordinary power to the disciplined legions
OF his army. I'm Russia, the transportation OF
the troops on account of the badness of the
roads and the baroness of the country, is all
ways an item of difficulty. The mind will see
at once that railways will put an end to this
/ difficulty 1t will take only t,oo days to trans
port am army from st. Petersburgh to Moscow
whereasnow it requires at least ficO peels.
When the Emperor Of Russia's railway or
gannation is complete, it will embrace roads
in the aggregate of fire thousand miles. at n
cost OF not less than one hundred and fftumiI-
lions of dollars. This Is a large sum. but as
he isa despot III every sense of the word who
spends from t,oe,ity to thirty millions per an
mum 70 keep UP his vast military establish
ment, he viii have no hesitation in making
this large outlay to give efficiency to his arbi-
tTary power.
1t is also more than probable that the con-
structon OF perfect system of railways
would diminish the necessity of keeping so
many troops in pay--as fifty thousand trooue,
would then, by the rapidity OF railway trans