The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-09-08
LETTER FROM MR.. CLAY.

An extra from the Red River Wing,
published in the town Of Alexandria, Lou.
isiana, contains the following letter from
Mr.. Clay in answer 10 note presented to
him at Ashland BY committee from the
Clay Club of the Parish OF Rapidcs, Lou.
isiana. The letter will be read with inter-
est, as it rei,erates the views ofthat cxali.
ed Statesman and pure Patriot in regard
to some of the leading topics at presen, IN
der consideration in and out Of Congress:
ASHLAND, 23d July, 1912.
Gentl.asa | have received, with very great
satisfaction, the letter which you addressed to me
last month. You inform me of the ablishment
of Club to which the honor has been done me
OF attaching my name, in the Parish of Rapides;
and, in virtue of resolution Of the Club, you
have communicated very friendly and fla,tering
sentiments Of regard, attachment aud confidence
towards me. l thrnk yot, cordially, gentlemen,
for these gratifying proofs of esteem. They are
received with feelings of lively gratitude, and will
DO cherished with anfading recollection in my
memory.
concur with ron in tho principles Of public
policy which ought 10 prevail IN the adinlnistra-
ton of the General Government. While II docs
not surprise me- il affords me great pleasure to
learn that in tho fine Cotton growing country
in which YOU reside surpassed By none in the U.
States opinions in favor Of the protection Of the
productions OF our own country against the CON-
petition, within our own limits, oil the rival pro-
auctions OF Foreign Countries, ase making rapid
progress. have always believed that the IN
ierests of each division Of the Union, as well as
Al. e Of
ETY., are identical, aud that the prosperity or ad.
yersity of any one Of them would DO, in greater
or less degree, felt by ALL And have looked
forward, with confidence, TO the arrival of the
pesiod whei, this great truth would become gen
orally impressed apon the American mind.
In acting upon tis policy, our experience he's
shown how important stability Is to IFS successful
operation. This will be best secured by modera-
lion and firmness Tho Tariff of lS2S, forced
through Congress by combination between pre-
tended friends and undisguised enemies, against
the wishes Of those who sincerely desire to foster
aud tld up American manufactures, was the
principal cause Of the unsettled and agita,cd state
of the public mad which ensued.
With souHd currency Of Uniform value
throughout the Union, emana,ing from ena guar.
antied by Federal authority; with Il Tarh so al.
ins,ed as to afford an adequate Revenue, and ell
Gent protection 10 Agriculture, Commerce and
Manufactures; aud with the Withdrawal OF the
proceeds u the sales OF the Public Lands from
the common treasury, where, in consequence OF
The fluctnating amount, the policy OF the Gov
ernment is liable TO sudden and frequent disturb
ance, we may confidently anticipate tho restora-
ton Of prosperity.
You do me the honor, Gentlemen, 10 eypress
wish for my Election as President Of the e.
States On this subject, have recently exprcs
sed myself SO fully in Speech delivered at a
Barbacne near Lexington. of which transmit
AGONY, that have now nothing TO add. Nheth-
or shall be a Candidate or not, or II Candid
ale, whether elected or rc:, pray you and my
!rienGs in the f,ris:i.of Rapr'es. whom you rep
resent. tn accep: my hank Tor the friendly feel,
isca towards me by which they are animated.
And beg that portion Of you, who have taken
the trouble 10 conc, from so great distance, 10
present in person, 10 me your note, TO accept as
suranees of my profound acknowledgements and
M lasting gratitude.
am Gentlemen, with great respect,
Y0us friend and obedieni servant,
H. CLAY