The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-23
HENRY CLAY,
OF KENTUCKY.

chile efexperence. We nominate the next President
ofthe United States
HENRY CLAY,
OF KENTUCKY.
We spread banner to the breeze and with firm reli-
ance upon the justice of our cause confidently await
the issue.
Fellow.citizens Americans, In this cause we invite
your aid Upon his merits let candidate be judg
ed Go back to his early youth--trace him from the pc
riod eengly portrayed in his farewell addresswhen
an orphan boy the gallant State of the dark and bloody
ground adopting him her first him forth to do
he battles OF his country his recent regretted retire
the councils OF the Nation YOU find him at all
times the devoted patriot the enlightened statesman the
honest man. He may be truly described as American
through and through-American in his feelings, Anne
jects.
Who among the actors in the scene can forget that
mighty outpourng of patriotism when in the dark hour
OF his country need when the bravcst altered and de-
spar hroodng the land he reused the dormant
quence whose th the Union
he proclaimed to the assembled representatives of the
Nation Ny plan would be to call out the ample
sources of the country give them iudicous direction
prosecute the with the utmost vgor strike wherever
can reach the enemy al sea the land and nego
cate the OF treaty Quebec Halifax In such
a cause with the aid OF Providence we must come out
crowned with success but if fail let fail like
lash ourselves to our gallant .ars and expire together
in one common cause, lighting for Free Trade and Sea
mans Rights ~
As the successful negocaor of honorable peace the
mediator whose calmness and decision queled the angry
passions which on two occasions threatened domestic dis
cord and civil strife the Of independence
ensavcd Greece and throughout whole western he
msphere the secretary in whose hands the whole nte
rests OF the nation reposed with honor and in his closing
career OF Senator in Congress in all and capacity
challenge for his act the strctes scrutiny Po
tical luminosity has indeed pursued him with vengeiu
bitterness; caumny and SANDER have been busy with his
fame and detraction had almost marked him for
her ownbut like the msts OF night before the morning
the clouds have vanished before the light of truth
and he stands forth erect and preemnen in the dignity
OF purity and patriotism.
How marked the contrast The one, with the regret
and admiration of his fellow citizens retiring from the
glorious conciet of mind and the honorable discharge of
his country trusts; the other amidst the eers Of o
cal foes and the reproaches betrayed friends elm cling
TO place at the expense Of honor.
But fellow citizens other and higher objects than
individual preferences demand attention To the de-
preson OF labor the destruction of credit and the utter
prosraon OF the business energies OF the country con-
sequent upon the policy and conduct of the late Admins
tration, must be superadded bankrupt Treasury Ma
tiona Debt and deficiency of revenue to provide for
current expenses. At the time the blight Of
shackled foreign competition has fallen upon the great
manufacturing interests OF the country and
have been constantly drained tribute to foreign enter
prize, while has been utterly neglected Our
agricultural products, with few exceptions, chiefly
confined to home market; and discriminating duties
abroad coupled in regard the colonial trade with re-
strictons amounting to total prohibition have equally
affected our commerce. and almost placed the carrying
trade OF the seas in the hands Of strangers.
These three great branches of national industry and
wealth in fact linked together that the ope
rating Cause of prosperity adversely extends its inu
ence to all. British Legislation indirectly accom-
plished more towards our national depression than
before ensued from direct hostility and open war. lie,
us briefly examine its effects drawn by master hand.
at cxcu es by nterdcting duties all importaons tex
cep in time otapproaching iamne) of the great staple
productions Of the Middle and Western States. 1t pro-
scribes with equal rigor the bulier lumber and live
stock OF the same portion and also OF the Northern and
Eastern part of Union II abounds with regulations
OF incrdict upon all the productions of our soil in
dustry which come in competitor with its But the
Cotton indispensable for their looms, they will receive to
weave INTO fabric for wear to the destruction
OF our own manufactures" Noed wonder at the stag
nation of trade that ships should lie dismanled at our
wharves looms no longer be in motion, mcchan-
les unenploye ed and the hum of business hshcd in
streets when the protecting power of the country
not evered to counteact this of foreign Legislation
These things, fellow citizens should not be
and through the candidate whom have nominated
advocate revision ofthe present Tariff impart
protection to domestic industry provide ample
restore the national credit and repensh exhausted
treasury without aggravang the burdens imposed the
other great interests Of the country.
Webeieve also, that the proceeds of the Public Lands
belong rgh.uly TO the Staesthat the expenses
erhment IN Tune oil peace should be met from other
sources anu that the OF distribution ought
not 10 be disturbed.
We are in favor of restriction of the Presidential
vice to single ermof rercnchment of public cXpend
turc in the Legislative Judicial and Executive Depart
ments OF the Governmental a strict accountability OF
public oiicersof uniform currency, based alike upon
the public faith private resources and Of total separa
ton OF the purse and the sword.
In the support these principles ask Your coopera
ton and as their vocae in times past their Champion
in the hour of peril and their only Reliance in time
to come we call upon you and all rally in behalf
of Harry of the West"
We nominate for the President the United States
Henry Clay OF kENTucxy the cheers were tremendous
and shook the building. The address unanimously
adopted
Some obscure individual, whose known to
very few then sad:It my duty behalf of the Com
mittcc OF Arrangements to submit for your approval the
following preamble and resolutions:
Whereas, the imbece course OF the National Admin
straton-thc embarrassed condor q. the country-the
stagnaiion OF trade and commonwealth declines Of
facturcsthe disordered state of the currencythe de-
preston in the value Of laborthc great protraon Of in
dustryand the paralzed condition OF the energies and
resources of the nation all indicate that the time has
rived when il is alike Just and patriotic for the people
consider the remedies for these alarming evils and
make prompt and fearless public declaration of that
course which they deem essential restoration
,ional prosperity
And whereas recent experience demonstrates that the
President of the United States yielding to the dictates of
misguided ambition constantly thwarts the efforts of the
National Legislature; and instead OF acting
with the representatives of the people seeks represent
himself instead of the nation thereby forbddng any rea
sonabe hope of better things during his Official term
And whereas. it is apparent that to efficient
and dgnihed administration OF the government it is re
quse that Chief Magistrate should be selected who not
only combines in his character brilliant natural cndow
ments wisdom matured by experience energy tempered
by prudence but who emphatcally honest man. and
who shall act with single aim for the advancement hap
pness and glory Of his country.
And whereas among the many distinguished servants
Of the People, the name of Henry Clay is illustrious
blending in pre-eminent degree these important rcqui
sites OF great and good chief magistrate Therefore be
Resolved That we, the Democratic Wing Electors OF
the city OF New York, do hereby nominate Henry Clay OF
Kentucky, candidate for the Presidency in 1874 And
deemng that tribute Of gratitude Justly due to him as
faithful and well tried public ant-ofhonor H.
lustrious and atcsmanando Of affection a patriot
and true and warmhearted man; regarding him the
protector oil American laboas the great advocate of
sound currencyas essentially identified with the dearest
Interests OF the Union and the brightest light among
,e consolidated genius OF our country we proudly pro-
claim him our candidate and invoke the aid of our fellow
czens IN Immediate rcsoue, and untring exertions TO
elevate him TO the Chief Mugistracy of the republic.
These Were unanimously adopted
DAVID GRAHAM Esq. then rose and was received with
loud applause. lie said Fellow citizens il were TO
consult my own feelings upon the present occasion
should perhaps have dsobeyel the summon with which
your Committee have honored me. But fun as am of
eeing and enthusiasm upon the great object
ing should De rec rean to the principles by which have
ever been actuated If could fail in however feeble and
humble manner may be in the discharge of the duty TO
which am now called Surrounded as am by men so
much better fitted ~ their pursuits and experience 10 adj
dress You on this occason-surroundcd am by honor
able and venerable Senators from your tate feel add