Constitutional Whig

Mr. Simpson, in the last number of the Pennsylvania Whig, replies to the charge of inconsistency which has been made against him, in consequence of his support of Mr. Clay, in the following language:

"It has been said, that we were opposed to Mr. Clay; this is true--but it is not true that we opposed him for the Presidency in 1824--for he was not then a candidate. In 1822, and '23, we espoused his claims--but the attempt appearing premature, we seceded from him. In 1828, we opposed him because he was Secretary of State, looking to the Presidency, in virtue of that office. He is now one of the people; and we support him in opposition to the system of adopting a successor, as now practised by Gen. Jackson; who is a candidate for re-election, not because it is supposed he will be capable of discharging the duties of the office, but because it may advance Mr. Van Buren to the virtual powers of the Presidential Chair, and secure his succession!--The plain question thus presents itself- shall we support General Jackson in violation of all our former principles-shall we sanction the prostitution of the Treasury--and the corruption of the Press--or, shall we remain true to our old principles, and support Mr. Clay, who has nothing to support him but the force of eloquence, and statesmanship; and the free and spontaneous affections of a virtuous, and enlightened people? Were Mr. Clay Secretary of State, we would not now sustain him. Were he a candidate for re-election, as Gen. Jackson is, and misusing the Treasury To CORRUPT THE PEOPLE-We should not be found among his advocates. But as we said before, POSITIONS AND CHARACTERS ARE NOW REVERSED, and we sustain Mr. Clay as the pure choice of the people, from the ranks of the people. His talents and his patriotism speak for themselves; the people appreciate him, and time will decree him his reward. If he should receive the nomination of the Convention at Baltimore, he will be the next President of the United States. The revolution has commenced, and the candidate there agreed upon will be elected. It is the voice of the people--the voice of the country."