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August 5, 1829
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Milledgeville Recorder praises Henry Clay's open opinions on state rights, tariff, and internal improvements, defending him against critics and contrasting him with John C. Calhoun and the President as more steadfast in his principles.
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The Milledgeville Recorder does Mr. Clay justice in its comments upon his speech, and its statement of his language and sentiments.
His opinions have always been open and above board: there are no sub rosa principles with him. It is on this account that he is stigmatized as an enemy of State Rights. His course with regard to the subjects of the Tariff and Internal Improvement, leaves room for his enemies to make an impression against him. But Mr. Clay is a friend of State Rights--more so than the President; and this, when the time arrives, will be made manifest. To him the singular revolutions in the political world. Who does not recollect when Mr. Calhoun was regarded as the advocate almost of a consolidation?--now, forsooth, where is the man more strict in the construction of the powers of the General Government? There is this difference between Mr. Calhoun and Mr. Clay: the one, talented and ambitious, is willing to shape his course to suit the varying times; the other, equally talented, pursues his way though the current should be against him--"a great man struggling with the storms of fate."
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His opinions have always been open and above board: there are no sub rosa principles with him. It is on this account that he is stigmatized as an enemy of State Rights. His course with regard to the subjects of the Tariff and Internal Improvement, leaves room for his enemies to make an impression against him. But Mr. Clay is a friend of State Rights--more so than the President; and this, when the time arrives, will be made manifest. To him the singular revolutions in the political world. Who does not recollect when Mr. Calhoun was regarded as the advocate almost of a consolidation?--now, forsooth, where is the man more strict in the construction of the powers of the General Government? There is this difference between Mr. Calhoun and Mr. Clay: the one, talented and ambitious, is willing to shape his course to suit the varying times; the other, equally talented, pursues his way though the current should be against him--"a great man struggling with the storms of fate."
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What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Henry Clay
State Rights
Tariff
Internal Improvement
John C Calhoun
Political Commentary
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Clay
Mr. Calhoun
The President
Where did it happen?
Milledgeville
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Milledgeville
Key Persons
Mr. Clay
Mr. Calhoun
The President
Event Details
The Milledgeville Recorder comments positively on Mr. Clay's speech, affirming his support for State Rights despite criticisms related to Tariff and Internal Improvement policies, and contrasts his steadfastness with Mr. Calhoun's adaptability and the President's stance.