Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-09-29
INrERrsTlNG coRREsPoNpENcE.

INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE.
We copy frem the Hagersso~n Herald Of Free
dom. The following correspondence between the
Hon. WIN. Price, Presideur Of the Wing State
Convention, and she Hon. Henry Clay, OF Ken
tucky:
ffsGxRsrows. August ~, 1892.
Nv 5ux SiRs-The Maryland Wing Conven-
,;on. wh,eh assembled in the City Of Baltimore,
on the 24th inst, having unanimously nominated
vou for the office of President ofthe uuited States
assigned 10 me as their presiding officer, the pleas
ing duty u forwarding 20 you copy ct their ad-
dfe.. 10 the wings of Maryland, ~ifh foil ac-
count Of their proceedings, all of which are COO
tanned in The Newspaper shich accompanies this
communication.
should but imperfectly express the sentiments
Of The Convention, OF those they represent, If |
we're merely TO say that this nomination was unan-
imaus. The derp, laundering. and long continued
acciamstions ~ith waicb il VAS received. evinced
the heartfelt graduation it afforded 10 every man
present. End yet II was bur the echo Of q voice
coming up from the Wig population Of Maryland,
by whom you were virtually nominated, before the
Convention thought Of.
need not say TO you, sir, that the Wing party
are not welded to names. That they go for nea-
spfes, hot men and for any man for the sake Of
their measures. In calling upon You, however. to
be their candidate, they entertain no misgsings as
TO the ynu will pursue, in the event Of your
election. Your lie has been no sealed book to
them and to the world and your constancy to the
great principles for which they have been so long
contending, they have learned to value the more
highly, from the accommodating PEI ady and fraud Of
high existing fanctiuuary Of their own appoint
ment In organizing. therefore, for the contest
which 10 now approaching, they derive twofold
ground of confidence, from the Circumstance, that
with the support OF their long cherished principles,
they unite that Of the they love and admire.
and with every wish Of their hearts for your per
al success taking part in that contest the ally
of duty. they believe that the issue cannot be
doubtful.
With sentiments of the
highest respect. am,
Dear Sir
your friend and serv't.,
WI PRICE
Hon. HzKRr CLAY.
AsuEaSD. Sep, 18Th, 1912
My DRER SIR:--I received your obligine letter
transmitting copy OF the Address TO the W hlgs Of
Maryland. with full account Of the proceedings
OF tho Convention. which assembled the oath
ulto. have perused them with feelings of lively
sensibility and profound gratitude ard tender
my grateful aeano~ Judgements for the honor done
my countrvmsp as a candidate for the highest office
in their gift, | concur in the sentiment, that the
paramount object. in the selection of candidate
for the Chief Masi.tracy, should be the public
measures. and not the men to be promoted; and
that individual qualifications should only be re-
garded in reference the ability and fidelity with
which the public interests may be advanced.
In June last, expressed my feelings without
serve as to my name being used as candidate for
the Office of President Of the q. States. transmit
you copy of what said on that occasion. Although
[ have had great to be thankful and CRATE
ful for the numerous Recommendations of confidence
and attachment towards me, since made | think
il better to adhere to the ground then assumed
and TO postpone de6niiive decision OF The ques.
tion OF Welding my consent to the use OF my name
as a candidate am here in comparative quiet
and repose, and have wish again to embark On
the tempestuous ocean Of public affairs, but ftom
high sense of duty, and in conformity with the com
nand of an authority which should feel bound
TO obey | hope the members OF the Msryla
Convention will Justly appreciate my motives.
am with great respect,
Yous obediepr sci want
II. CLAY.
W. E., b.. a..