Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-01
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MR.. CLAY IN HANOVER.
MEETING In HANOVER.

IN iANONEh.
At numerous meeting OF the wings of tie
County OF Hanover, assembled at Hanover Court
House. on the 26,h Of July, 1912, purs uant TO the
adjournment from that Of June, the following pre-
amble and resolutions, ftom the Committee for tina,
purpose appointed, introduced, eanvassed, and
unanimously adopted:
In contemplating the presen, ruined condition o.
our Country, and contrasting il with its past pros
perlIy and happiness, We are most forcibly impress
ed with the fact, that the best Government, when
feebly and wiekedly administered, may not only
fail of accomplishing the beneficial results conf.
IDENTIFY expected from IL, bl, become in practice and
effect an engine OF tyranny and oppression.
Within few years, we h ave seen, by the unwise
| and lawless interference OF the Executive of the
Nation, the best currency known to the world EN-.
barrassed, dernnged and almost destroyed, while
nothing has been given us in lis placr, but an un.
redeemed promise of "a better curTencyp-n prom.
Use so long deferred that il sickeneth the heart A
short time since this nation blessed with pros
petily unparalleled IN the history of nny other
people. The national debt, accumulated by two
wars, had been paid otf-the Treasury was full to
overlooking, and the credit of the Government was
unbounded at home and abroad. But how stands
tho accounts now7 A considerable national debt
created IN times Of peace, Ttessury bankrupt
whose promises 10 pay will not be taken in any
market, and the Government almos, Suspended for
want OF the ways and means. Our agriculture no
longer yields rich reward TO the tier of the soil
our manufactures are suspended, and the industri
| Gus and thriving operators are thrown out OF en-
ployment, TO wander about the streets in want and
misery, while our commerce, influenced by similar
\ causes, shares q like fate.
The Government which heretofore extended 10
/ the people SOLITARY AID and ample protection now
like the great Upas tree of the DESERT overshadows
and withers every thing beneath il. Its paterna
care and socitude for the we'll being OF the people
| Is altogether Withdrawn or merged in sehshness.
| and 10 place Of :he sympathy and support we had
| right 10 expect from the Government, whose rash.
ness and folly had wrought destruction, we are
met with cod indifference, and informed that we
expect too much from the G0vernment-tbAt the
main duty OF Government is TO take care OF itself
Foreworned then, as we have been, that we should
expect but little OF aid protection from the Gov
eminent, and that il bchooved US 10 take care of
ourselves let us commence the important duty with
hrm determination never 10 remit our erertions
until the great end IS accomplished which true On
trIogism argos US 10 perform. While endeayorino
TO relieve the country from the mighty evil OF an
unSound and huctuatng currency, we would lie
guided by the teachings VI history and the lights of
experience, resolved no longer to sport with. and
experiment on, the fortunes and happiness OF a
people, already brought TO the verge of bankruptcy
by Wild and visionary legislation. We would with
such amendments experience has shown 10 he
Necessary, re establish the Institution which WASH
ngton gave us, and Madison continued as HeeesSas
~ TO the we'll being oil the people Of this Un1n
and winch carried us safely and prosperousy through
period of 40 years Of peace and war, fury,shins
an unexcep,onabe, uniform and steady currency
up 10 the time Of It's being assailed and Overturned
by the Executive Of the nation.
That the industry Of own citizens nav he
protected IRON the pauper labor Of Europe and tina,
the drain upon the precious metals in the country
may be lessened, We would impose n Tariff sufR
Gent to support the Government IN economy ,x,,h
discriminating duties in favor OF such articles as mrs
manufactured in this country.
We would contend to the last, for the fair md
equitable distribution OF the proceeds Of the public
lands, as measure Just and right in tseli. and
destined TO confer great and lasting benef, on the
States, by relieving them from much of The burJen
OF direct taNition or by aifording ample means for
the education Of the poor.
These we conceive 10 be the greot and Ie,J;,,
measures Of the Wing party, and with these boldIv
proclaimed, we are willing to 20 before the people
and abide their decision.
Looking over the broad face Of the Union. for an
indiydsal IN whose principles, honesty, ability and
patriotism, we can conhde. we have unhesitatingly
selected HENRY CLAY, a great and celebrated
name, that will preserve the responsibility of his
country IN every quarter Of the CLIQUE.
IL were needless TO spread before the community
the high claims Of this great Statesman. II were
supefhu0us TO nnrrae his great and successful efforts
IN behalf Of the Republics Of Greece and south
Amcdca-of the distinguished ability and states.
manshp displayed in the settlement Of the Nilsson
~ question of his diplomatic skill ne shown in the
trenty OF Ghsnt-of his dete rminat 10 prcssrve
the peace and union Of the States rs exhibited In
the compromise set-of his pure and disnterested
patriotism in yielding his high olnims TO the Prosi-
dency in favor Of the amented Barrison-and Of
I his many ard signal lfiumphs IN the Senate Of the
| United States
The patriot whom We present 10 the people 90 .
candidate for the Presidency. though private CHI.
zen, is known far MS the limits Of civilization OK.
tend. Known as jursi, legislator and diploma
tist-knOwn ne a defender Of liberty in this coun.
Try, and lis advocate 10 every other.
Rssolpsd, thersfors, That we believe a Bank o.
the United States Necessary 10 carry on the fsca
affairs Of tho Government, TO regulate the exchang
os and supply sound and steady currency.
Resolved, That the distribution Of the proceed
Of the public Lands 10 a measure Just and benef
cent, and should be permanent law.
Rsaolvsd That We nominate Henry Clsy 10 IN,
Presidency OF these United States ss the individu
al who, Of all others within its broad limits, vii
most ably and faithfully carry into effect the grea
measures Of the Wing party, and whose snguls
virtue and illuslTous talents will most ndorn hi
country.
Rssoir,d, That Il be recommended to the differ
ent counties in this State to call q State Convention
whose duty i shall be TO appoin, Central Viii
COMMITTEE for the purpose Of corresponding witt
distinguished Wings in the different States Of hi
Union TO make a selection ofan individual for Vic
President and for other purposes.
Resolved, That the mon'h Of October next be IN
time that the people Of this county will meet 4
noks o selection Of delegates 20 attend said Con
vention; that the 18Th day Of August 1913; and tina
Stanton, ~ the county Of Augusta, DO the tim
and place Of the meeting Of said Convention.
Rssolpsd. That IL be advisable 10 form Clay Club
in each company district throughout the county.
= WIN ID WINSTON, President
WIS., III CURrTs, Secretary.
&. BALTIMORE FUNDs-s,rht Fonis on r,f,