New Hampshire Statesman And State Journal

THE STATESMAN.

CONCORD, SATURDAY, OCT. 1, 1831.

Mr. Clay. The friends of this great and truly gifted statesman, it is hoped will shortly have the happiness of witnessing his translation from the walks of a private citizen to that of a Senator in Congress. The seat of Mr. Rowan is now vacant, and the Legislature of Kentucky will shortly assemble for the purpose of supplying the vacancy. The claims of Mr. Clay to this post, we perceive are urged upon the consideration of the people of Kentucky—and the public surely can see no reason why the choice should not fall upon him—save the fact that during the ineffectual balloting last winter in the Kentucky Legislature, Mr. John J. Crittenden was supported by the republican friends of Mr. Clay, and might consider himself treated unhandsomely by being withdrawn, when the chances for the election of one of the true stamp are somewhat strengthened by the recent State election. It is understood, however, that the gentlemen in question are ardent personal as well as political friends—and that if Mr. Crittenden's claims (if a man can be said ever to have claims to office) be waived, it will be with his hearty approval. The country needs the services of Henry Clay in its councils—and at a time when the most vigorous attempts are making to destroy that system of public policy of which he is the acknowledged early and steadfast champion, his election would be greeted as a happy omen. The minority in the U. S. Senate is already powerful almost beyond precedent—with the name and talents of CLAY added, it would be invincible save by 'king numbers.' The friends of Gen. Jackson in that body have had an uncomfortable position for two years past, and it may be none the less irksome during the next Congress.