American Watchman And Delaware Advertiser

The Editor of the New York National Advocate, who is far from being a supporter of the present administration, expresses himself thus naturally and justly on the occasion of the disgusting proceedings said to have taken place at Pittsburgh a few weeks ago:

"There is a dignity and character in political resentments which cannot stoop to unjust and degrading alternatives; and it should be recollected that there are mediums and measures in punishments. When we read of these tarrings and featherings, these burnings of Mr. Clay in effigy for having voted for Mr Adams, we could scarcely realize the fact, that it was Mr Clay, the republican Member of Congress—the able Speaker of the House of Representatives—the eloquent defender of South American freedom—the industrious friend of internal improvements and domestic industry, who was thus assailed. Admitting his political errors, they are still errors and not crimes. We hope to hear of no more proceedings of this disgraceful character."