Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-08-06

less parsan after haviug bs rejected bv the
who voted against the absent When have
seen him appoint high and responsible Offices of corrupt
him his Peto upon bill appopra,ng money pur.
pose ofn'ens improvement though he himself had voted in
the Senate in 1923 and 1924 for bills en-
cay the and when have him 1928, when his
opinions were asked referring the Governor Of Indiana those
votes OF his IN 1928 and 4his letter Doctor Coleman
on the of the tariff of his opinions upon those
grave aud important of national policy and $780,
pie derived thcsssopinons previously expressed We
declare decided and unequvocal opposition the
OF 'he present administration and entire dust in their
qualifications govern country talents peg
y or pa,riosnwe feel truly and sincerely the lively
alarm at the party complexion of the principles and policy
on which our administered and have
confidence in the patriotism consistency of the adversary
ments OF this political compound Viewing things in this light
and deeply impressed with un,ness
of our present rulers rrcsisbly forced
tenton r. HENRY CLAY from impending
tiles He most peculiarly unes within himself the 9uaca
tons necessary bring back the eersonian
s'andao oil purity, and TO restore to Its wonted political
equilibrium; and should be delinquent in duty, did
no. nominate him candidate for the next Presidency
10 Henry CLAY therefore, direct and upon
him rePose our hopes-the friend of Madison Monroe and
Adams in whom each had confidence, whom all had
oed Having these sages and fathers Of Republic our
guide we adopting their opinions and honorng him
whom they honored? Reason and justice no. And
unless me present indications from every quake If the Unon
are exceedingly falacious that only express
The wishes Of majority of our counsrymen when look
Henry Clay as the upon whom the hoes of the People
are hxed and whom the voice Of his country in asring
her AFFAIRS and redeem her from the abuses which she
| lies distracted and degraded
Resolved therefore, That we entertain the highest admiration
and for the exalted talents eminent public services
| pure patriotism. and lofty integrity of HENRY CLAY
Resolved Tina, his liberal snd enlarged of natIoa
policy his able and strenuous exerons his con
and benefit the of human liberty throughout the
world, he is eati,ed to our love and gratitude
Resolved Tht his ustrious services his transoenden
Abilities his Independence of mind. and his mness of pei,l
cal purpose mnenty qualify him for the highest Office in the
gift of the american People ~
| Resolve, That we recommend. and nominate HENRY
CLAY fo the Chief Executive Magstracy Republic at
the expiration of the existing Presidential term
On notion, was resolved That the proceedings of this
meeting be signed by the Chairman Secretary and that
they eqnest the Editors of the National Journal and National
lneD Washington. and the Editors fhe Cousu,oua
Whs IN Richmond City, Va to publish them
On MOTION II was further resolved, Fhat the Chairman and
Secretsry OF TINS meeting do constitute of cores
pondece correspond with other meetings. and unite with
them in promoting the election of Mr. Clay.
! WhereuPon, n,oon, the meeting adjourned
LAWRENCE WASHINGTON, Ctai,rnan
fItn w .EwIs,