Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-02
kNsa Hon. ksaaslA RaHner.
HOUSE, oF REPRESENTATIVES,,
wAsyttScroN. June 20, 1912


HOUSE, oF RLrREsESrArIvEs,
WARRINGTON. June 20, 1912
Gentlemen: Ihaye received your hattering in
vtalon 10 be present Eat public meeting TO be
held by direction Of the General Committee of the
Democratic Whig pas1y IN the city OF New York,
on ihe 2ist inst st National Hall in that city, toI
the purpose e( presenting tho name OF the Hon.
Henry Cay, of Kentucky, rs the Wing candidate
for the Presidency at the next election"
] fully concur with you IN the opinion you eN
press, OF "the Importance OF the movement involv-
ing as IL does to a considerable extent, not only
throughout the Nation" The high and well me-
rted position which your city occupies IN the Union
as the grea; emporium Of trade and commerce,
en:erprizo and public spirit; and as the grca, centre
from whence all the fluctuations of currency and
credit are diifuscd throughout the whole country
enables it TO give decided tone to public sentiment
on all great questions Of national policy. The con-
emp,ated movement cannot, therefore, fail 10 excite
the most lively interest among all parties and in all
sections of the Republic. IL carried out in the spi
nit and design proposed, il will enlven and arouse
the energies OF friends while will star,le and
nstound our enemies. Ii will assure the lovers OF
Constitutional Liberty in every section OF the
iederacy that in the Great City OF the Great State,
there is a firm band Of patriots who have already
enlisted in this war Of Right against Msrule-
aided, as the latter has been in the moment OF its
overthrow, by the most shameless tIeachery tina,
ever disgraced our civil annals. IL will also con
vince our enemies, against whom VIC have so long
struggled, and over whom We lately so signally tri
umphed, that our spirits are yet unsubdued, that
our "stout hearts and strong arms" are only the
more firmly nerved the more that misfortuneS thick
en- around us. and that we will never cease to wsse
an interminabe warfare osains, the enemies OF our
free institutions.
This carly preparation Of our friends for the CO,
riing contest ought to satisfy the mos, incredulous
that nothing but well-grounded conviction OF the
q nstt,y to 70 ~
IN tins struggle Tor our rights. In the very moment
oil victory we were Unexpectedly robbed Of the
fruits OF twelve years OF toll, by the most hearleSs
duplicty and bareaced treason-which, as Ameri-
can citizens, We have TO regret not ONLY on account
oil our political principles, but for the honor of our
common country. In all future time the Admins.
,raton OF John Tyler will 90 down TO posterty as
the period in our Nations history when ,reaehery
not only s,alkes forth at monday with unblushng
front, but actually boosted in the face of its victims
OF ITS disgraceful triumph. With principles well
dohned-prnciplcs which had been inscribed on our
banners which had been for years horaldod forth in
every village, hamlet and neishboThood of this
Union, till they had become as faidar TO the heads
and hearts ot tho people as household words-thc
wing party came into power. The present acting
PRESIDENT having, by mysterious dspensation OF
Providence succeeded 10 power, Immediately forgcts
Tor rather proves himself incapable of npprecihtinsl
all the glorious associations Of struggle and lr
umph, all the pledges he had given u.s. all our fond
amented HARRISON. He and his satellites immc-
lately proclaim that NEW PARTY must bo built
ip-and from the progress thus far made in con-
'uuetns this new party, II is evident that It's only
principles ofcohesion hatery offered 10 the vanity
md eohceit of John Tyler and hatred and abuse Of
ienry Clay. The patronage ofthe Executive is the
ever, by which the mighty fabric OF Wing princi-
''cs IS attempted TO be overturned, aud the public
'tceS OF the government are actually offered IN the
market rs the rewards OF political PROSTITUTION.
trtth fla .,l
ome ew such those who, like the bat in the IA
,le, incline 10 this side or that, as the temporary
possession of power may hueiuaie-remsins firm
md mistaken. Can stronger evidence be afforded
II their devotion 10 principle and their country's
,oodl
In this interesting crisis in our party and our
country what does ii behoove US to do In great
ontest where men are contendins for their RIGHTS
he heart we'll the head be enlisted In or
Ter 10 ensure success. The understanding and The |
Judgment may be convinced 10y abstract principles;
INT IN order 10 arouse the feelings Of the heart the
attention must be directed To some great name, |
which IS identified with the cause for which battle is /
o bc made. Have we any such EGnie, around which |
We can rallyl To whom ought 10 look, to
shom can We look but to HENRY CLAY In |
III the conflicts Of party, in all the STRIFE Of factions
oil our reyerses and successes; IN tho country's
and adversely, IN sunshine and ia Storm
e has stood forth as the advocate OF PRINCIPLES and
ur cOuntry's honor, as the unteuifed champion OF
usiice and Truth. But why need speak Of his
ervices and his claims The bare mention Of his
lame goes home 10 our hearts and arouses our en-.
husiasm. Why is he the especial object OF petse.
uiion with our enemes1 Because lie has, OF all
'thcrs, dealt the greatest destruction in their ranks;
BECAUSE he has so long borne our standard in the |
triic, leading US on TO victory when we triumphed,
ind covering our retreat when defeated. Do we |
lot then owe II 10 him, to ourselves, and TO our |
country, to rally around him leader in the !
coming contest2 TO him, because he has sacrificed |
most for u.s. 10 ourselves because he is most likely
10 lead US TO victory; 10 country, because he has
given such undoubled evidences OF his devotion TO
IL, then, a sense OF both our cut, .J our inter-
est direct us to Mr. Clay, why should VIC hesitate
10 nscrlbe his name on our banner, and raise that
banner nlolt TO the breeze2 My limited experience
ins ever convinced me that in politics in private
pursuits, holiness and decision are necessary to
insure success IN any cause that is worthy effort.
am aware that there are some in our ranks whose
.midity and indecison would suggest delay; who
say cit is not yet" To such we can only say.
then do you take your own time AL s0uio up 10
he struggle wherA--. you may think II safe and
,an~s"icni TO do so. But we enlreat you do no,
throw obstacles in our way; DO not attempt 10 ar
rest the onward march Of those who in disregard of
all considerations Of policy and interest," are resolv
ed 10 peril all in the coming contest between Liber
~ and Orderly Government on the one hand, and
Misrule end Oppression allied with Treason on the
o:hor"
As North Carolinian feel especial qualification
1T the proposed movement in your city. Let il be
recollected that the Old North State" the first
10 formally put forth to the wings OF the Union
The nane Of HEERI CLAY for the Presidency in
1874. Convention OF near three hundred of her
most distinguished and patriotic sons have appeal
ed TO their fellow wings throughout the Union TO
respond to their action Ii must be peculiarly graft
lying 10 the hearts Of the members Of that Conven
lion to see their course-endorsed rs il has lately
been by the gallant State Of GeOrga-likely to be
SO soon sanctioned by the public spirited Wings Of
your city. When you again hear from North
Carolina it will be voice from the polls in August
next. She will then speak language which our
enemies cannot fail TO understand. Il would afford
me great pleasure to lie with you on the 22d, bu,
my engagements here put il entirely out OF my
power You will please accept tie assurances OF
my sincere wish for harmonious and enthusiastic
meeting Of our friends, and my high regard and re-
spect for yourselves.
Your obedient servant, X. RAYNER.
To Messrs. jacob Acker, Joseph IIoxie, &c,
New York.
CONCLUDED IN our NEXT