Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-10-18
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IkpIAkAPoLIs. October 9Th. 1912.

IkpiAkAPoLis, October 9Th, 1912.
The h Of October was c proud dsy FOR the
: Wings OF the Hoositr State. la accordance with
previous arrangements. Mr Clay attended a free
barbecue, given by the people OF this county, MA
rion,) and delighted the tens OF thousands who had
eongrega,ed to hear and see him, by Addressing
them on the Tariff, the Currency, the Veto, and
other promasnt political subjects, with that clio
quenee and force of argument peculiarly hi,
owr. Hel was met at the State line, near Rich
mond. by "a delegation from this place, and his
journey thence TO indianapolis, was pen feet uium-
phal march. At Richmond, his arrival was greeted
by more that 10000 Of his fellow citizens, whom
re addressed fom stand erected for the purpose.
with his wonted ability and effect. lie made a
most decided impression, especially among the
very respectable Society Of Friends. Tho wa
vering have been confirmed, and the confirmed
made enthusiastic, in his support. delegation Of
fricnes waited on him To invite him to attend their
church on the BAD. (,he Sabbath. when retiring
from hi, room, the spokesman Of the Delegations
venerable old man-took MIR Clay by the hand and
said, "Fare thee we'll, Henry; God lie with thee. and
we will"
I give this incident as indication OF what O. e
political bias of the Friends IL. They are averse
10 out~ ard manifestations of enthusiasm, such as
mass meetings. professions barbecues, and the like;
but when election day comes. be you suic that, wih
nm un,niunitv unpsrrsileltd, they will cast their
votes for HARRY OF TIE WEST-THE MILL
BOY OF The SLASHES.
Ataii the towns between this place and Rich-
mond, large crowds had assembled to see MIR Clny,
as he passed along. The ladies, eve where. by
smiling faces and waving handSerchieis and flags,
clearly defined their position"
Tho multitude Of people nj this place, on the 5h,
far exceeded our highest au,icpations. We had not
expected more than $4,000 at tic most, whereas
tie lowest estimate l have htnrd Of the numb,
present was forty thousand, and many say there
were at least sixty thousand. The hishes des
gree Of enthusiasm prevailed. Indeed, at no time
during the Campaign of 1910, WINS there more
enthusiasm for OLD TIP, than there now ex =
lists for HENRY CLAY, and it is spreading
like widfirc, throughout the western country. No.
thing but death other providential interpo.
rtion can prevent the triumphant election Of MIR
Clay TO the Presidency in 1914. Oh, il you men
of Virginia had but q 1.-THE OF the enthusiasm that
nnimates the Wings of Ohio ard Indiana, the Old
Dominion would no longer be sigu,atised as a Lo
foco State.
MIR Cri,tenden and Gov. Me,calf accompanied
Mr. Clay, and each in his turn addressed the people
en- several occasions; and the way they used up
Capt. Tyler was caution TO evil-doers. The
old Governor acknowledges that he one
Of those who nominated tho Captain for the Vice
Presidency; but wonders how he was so dc
ceived, and thinks Old Nick mus, have had some
hand in il; whist MIR Ctit,enden says no; it were
the Devils doings he would not have left his Ac-
cldeuey so entirely without party as he is.
| am, very truly, your friend.