The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1839-10-18

the administration OF MADISON, when
or Martin Van Buren, was intriguing 70
overthrow ii. They remember how he twice
breasted the storm, and SAVED THE UNION,
when the voice of no other man could be
heard above the tempest. Those who love
the Union, and would preserve il as the Ark
of our safety--as the only means Of our
political salvafi0n---Teknsmber win wiaE
generosity aud selfsacri6ce even, on re-
cent occasion, Mr.. CLAY again took ground
! in defence Of the rights Of the States, and
the integrity of the Union. The young men
have studied his history, and there is not
an uncorupted heart in the land, which has
not throbbed with delight and animation on
listening to the bursts Of his eloquence, and
the fervor Of his appeals in behalf Of the
public liberty. There is no man living, who
has done more true service to his country
/ in hours Of peril, than HENRY CLAY.
1t is impossible that the eyes Of the peo-
lple should be kept from such a man. His
great name is entwined with a wreath Of
public service, that places It on high, an
object Of universal attraction. Mr.. Clay
may seek to avoid public displays; but THE
PEOPLE WILL SEE HIM-theY will greet him
with thanks for his unequalled public servis
ces-and honor him for long life Of con-
sistent, unvaIying patriotism.
We need not advert particularly to the
history Of Mr. CLAY 1t IS familiar to every
Intelligent American. With no inheritance
but the genius which God gave him, aud
the chivalric spirit Of the ancient Virginian
bred in the school Of PATRICK HENRY-.
the disciple and friend Of MADISON, the
right arm of his administration during the
war, and the in6exibIe defender Of bis doc
trines to this very hour,--Mr. Clay mites
more of the essential qualities Of the states
man than any other man living. With a
patience untiring, and perseverance that
never yields to opposing obstacles, he unites
al intuitive knowledge Of men, with keen
foretaste of the future, that peculiarly qualify
him for the important position he holds in
the eye Of the country.
Mr.. CLAE's unbending integrity has, oe
course, during his many years Of service,
created host Of enemies. He has been, for
the last ten years, shining mark for the
shafts of blear-eyed politicians. Disdaining
the winding Plths, and little underground
antiques, by which other men have risen
to power, and been popular for the tcdRt Of
qualifcations--Mr. CLAY,i in his public career
has first looked to what he believed to be
the good of his country, and then pursued
it. regardless of consequences to himself.
His emphatic declaration to distinguished
Wing, when told that the honest avowal Of
his sentiments on abolition would iniure his
prospects, is an epitome Of his whole life.
&c tell you,' said he, s'that had rather be
RIGHT, than be President" And we believe
him. His long life shows, that he would
stoop 10 no base deed to gain a crown.
Some years since, a plain-looking man arr
rived late of an evening at the fremont
House in Boston, and inquired for accom-
modations. The gentlemanly landlord POI
litely informed him, that he had no spare
apartment, and It would be impossible to
accommodate another guest. "But it IS
now late" said the traveller, "and you
would oblige me exceedingly If you could
afford shelter for the nighbn The landlord
cycling the stranger from head to foot, and
supposing him to be a country farmer from
the interior, at length offered him sofa bed
ID room with three other persons, If that
would be acceptable. 60 yes" said the
traveller, elf the gentlemen themselves will
lot be incomm9ded, am content" The
Itranger's trunks were at once in the porv
er's hands, on their way to the chambers
n tie third story Of the fremont. "A pen,
nix and book were then handed the stranger,
Who entered his name after the thousands
lreadY. recorded in the fremont books, and
vas already following servant to his quar-
ers, when the landlord bawled out, 'sStop,
iri-you cannot sleep in that room, sirl---
beg pardon, but yon cannot William, ate
end the gentleman to No. --.H The nam0
{ the stranger was HENRY CLAY. The
Lndlord was STErsoN, (now Of the AstOr
Iouse,) who for that night gave up his own
Dmfortable apartment to the stranger from
.entucky.
We mention this incident merely To iillisr
ate the plain and unassuming manners ut
II. Clay. Himself one of the best practs,
i farmers in the country, he is as plain and
pretending as the humblest ploHghman i6
e land. An advocate Of sound repubIi-
n principles, he IS living exempIifcali0n
the democracy Of Jefferson, as eKpoand-
and practised by Madison
His visit to this city will afford him an
portuniiy, which he has long desired, of
aiming It's proud position, its ample re-
urces, and means of pFosperity, and sure
there IS no people in the world who have
,re reason to respect and honor a pablo.
ms than have the Merchants and Bus.
ss-men, the Mechanics and Workinusmen
this city, to respect and honor HENRY
LAY. He has been their ablest and most
'quent champion--tho defender Of their
hts and interests, on all occasions, AZ veil
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