Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-08-27

In this battle, which viii doubtless be warm
and fierce, we must have kader--wise in
council--gallant in spirit--hrm in principle
and powerful in the hearts and affections of
the people. Who from the brilliant array Of
Clay, C0RwIs, CLAYTos, CRrTTEsDEs, WEB
sTEa, MAnGUM, Passion, &c., &C., shall car
ny the standard Of our principles That is
the question. The venerable and talented
Editor Of the u. s. Gazette, JosEPH r. CHAN
pLEa, Esq, whom any good Wing might al
ways follow without stumbling coansels all Of
US 10 be still aud not We, TO agiae the question.
But yet he clearly indicates Though he does
Not say 50 IN as many Words his preference
For Mr.. CLAY, whose cause and claims ne has
sustained for years and year. amidst persecu-
ton and adversely, with most noble, fearless
and talented advocacy. TIE friend is ,corthy
9 hie adroeaie, and Tie asirccaIe n The. friend
Our soul thrills with emotion q, we read his
illusions and references to Mr.. Clay, and no
doubt every Wig basom in the nation res
ponds Amen. Would Mr.. CLAY consent to
be again Il candidate there would not be a
murmur Of disapprobaron throughout the
length aud breadth Of the Wing party OF thi.
Union. But we have no idea thu, he would'
consent again to be thrown into the turmoil Of
another Presidential Canvass in his old days.
cubt to his stature as Siatesman"--it could
by no means enlhrone him more firmly
in the hearts Of his counrymcn, though his
country would be great gamer, as we regard
him as the man Of The age. 1t seems 10 be con-
coded on all hands that he will not again be
Candidate. Our friend of the Ge0rgttO1rn
.4drocGte, IN warm and jealous article upon
the subject, SO admits, but says ''hls nomina-
ton must be the spontaneous act OF the Wing
Press and party" and "if Wing National
Convention meets, lei them meet and say
Preston, CLAYTON, MANGuM. or ScoTr is
the Wing nominee for Vice President, aud
understand that the Nation has its own canIl-
date, named and known, for President--with
whose living claims no mans can compete.
and whose fame when dead no living mans
will compared" Well we say that in our heart
and soul the Advocates encomiums find an
abiding place, firmly and sncerely--we hest
tate not to say, that we would rather give our
vote and advocacy TO the promotion Of Henry
CLAY to the Presidency than any other living
man. But We are opposed 10 running MIR.
CLAY actthoh his consent, and this consent, we
believe he will never give.
1t is the duty of the Wings then 10 look
! among their great men and fix upon some one,
and goheartand soul mind and strength for him
ana Inn dtOne ,WnOniSOeVer ne may De. IN our
article Of October 9th, lS45, we declared our
! preference for Gov. CoRwiN Of Oho-we have
seen no reason since to change that preference
but much to strengthen and confirm it,
His votes IN the Senate during the past Ses-
sion, show his wisdom-his modesty Ga sure
+, index TO great mind and noble souD has
KEEP, him from .peechitying, Git being his first
session in the Senate, but we venture to say
that before the next session of Congress closes,
on the 4th of March next, the Country will
{ hear from him, and be enabled TO judge Of his
craftsmanship and capacity for the helm Of
State; and be enabled to Judge ofthe greatness
Of that mind which has been trained, disciplin-
ed and matured unaided by the smiles Of for
tune and superior advantages in youth. Like
his great neighbor and friend, HENRY CLAY,
poverty was his inheritance, and therefore he
has been the architect OF his own fortunes and
his own fame. He is worthy Of the support
ofthe Whlgs-and we believe he would with
out any dlsparagement TO any of our great
champons) receive more commanding and
triumphant vote from the Country than any
man in our ranks. We are determined to sup
port any prominent Wing whom our party by
Convention shall indicate, but until that prefer
ence is expressed, we are for Gov. CoRwIN.