Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-15
LETTER OF MIR. CLAY

An extra from the Red River whig, published
IN the town o: Alexandra, Louisiana, contains the
following letter from Mr. Clay, ia auswer to a note
presented TO him at Ashland by a committee from
The Clay Club OF the Pari,h of Rspides, Louisiana.
The letter will be read with interest," as II recra,es
the views Of that exalted Statesman and pure Pa
,riot regard to of the leading topics ut pre-
sent under consideration in aud out Of Congress-:
ASHLAND. Esd July, 1912.
GEsrLrnKs I'll have received, with very great
satisfaction. the letter which You add essed TO me
ns month. You inform me OF the establishment
Ola Club to which the honot has been done me Of
IN virtue OF resolution Of the Club you have com
munieated very friendly end h,ttering sentiments
OF regard. attachment and confidence towards me
| thank you, cordially gentlemen, for these graft.
iy'ns proofs OF esteem. They are received with
feelings OF lively gratitude, and will be cherished
with uniading recollection in my memory.
concur with you in the principles of mn n.
policy which ought TO prevail IN the administer ton
OF the General Government Whilst It docs no,
surprise me, II affords me great pleasure TO learn
that in the iine Cotton growing country in which
you reside, surpassed by none in the u. States.
opinions IN favor of tho protection Of the ,odue
tons OF our own country against the competition
within our own limits, OF tho rival productions OF
Foreign Counni's, ire making rapid ptogrtsL |
have always believed that "thc interests of each i-
vision oi tho Union, well the interests OF every
class and condition Of society, urc Identical; nnd that
the prosperity or adversely of any one them would
be, IN greater or less degree, felt by all" And
| have looked forward, with confidence TO the arri
val of the period when this great truth would be.
como generally impressed upon the American mind.
In acting upon this policy, our experience has
shc"n now important stability is to its successful
operation This will bc best secured by n,odera-
ton and hrmness. The Tariff Of 1928, forced
through Congress 10y combination between pre-
tended friends md undisguised enemies, against
the wishes Of those who sincerely de red 10 foster
aud build up American manufactures, was the min.
cipal cause OF the unsettled and agitated state of
the public mind. which ensued.
With sound currency of uniform value through
out the Union, cmana,ing from and guaranteed by
Federal authority; with Tariir adjusted ns 10
afford an adequate Revenue, and efficient protection
| to Agriculture, Commerce and Manufactures; aud
with the withdrawal Of the proceeds of the sales Of
the Public Lands from the common treasury, where,
IN consequence of the nuctuaiing amount the no.
Icy OF tho Government is liable sudden and lre-
quent disturbance, we may confidently anticipate
the restoration Of prosperity.
You 30 me the honor, Gentlemen, 10 EXPRESS n
wish for my Election as President of the u. States
On this subj ct, have recently expressed myself
50 fully in Speech doll, Gro at Barbacue near
Lexington, (of which transmit n copy) that have
now nothing further t. add. Whether slaI be
Candidate or not or II Csnjiiate, whether elect
ed or not, pray you AID my friends in the Parish
OF Rapldes, whom you represent, to accept my
thanks for the friendly feelings towards me Ivy
which they arc animated.
And beg that portion of you, who have taken
the trouble to come, from so great distance, 10
present, IN person, to me your note, to accept as
surancos Of my profound Eeknowleds and
my lasting gratitude.
nm, gentlemen, with great respect
Your friend and obedent servant.
IL. CLAY