Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-31
DDREss
OF THE WING STATE CONVENTION
To ths People Of Msryisad.

~ the fsePe W s"1y-
After setting forth, 10 an able and eloquent man
ner, the leading principles ofthe whgs--a SCUM
and uniform eurrency,-the distribution Of the pro
ceeds OF the public lands,-a adequate tarifi.-,h
one term principie.-and eursailment Of executive
power; the address goes on to say;
We have one duty more, fellow-ei,izens. TO dis
charge in this address. We have set before you the
principles and measures maintained by the wings q
believed by them TO be conjoined with the best In
lercsss OF tho people. We have nos TO annoonee
to you the man selected by your representatives in
Sta.o Convention assembled, as the one hes, fitted
and the most worthy in their judgment to be our
leader in the great struggle that is coming for the
predominance Of those principles and measures We
name to you as the candidate for the grea, Wing
porty for the next Presidency,
HENRY CLAY, or KrSrucKr.
What need We say Of hint His name is itself a
history. His life, his character, his services, IRE
| known to the coun,ry-for he has belonged to the
| whole country nearly forty years. Every measure
Of national importance that has been for general
good, since his connection with public Affairs, has
| borne the impress Of his genus and patriotism;
every measure that has brought affection to the peo
pie has been marked by his opposition. OF the
very policy which 10 contended for now, as essential
10 Inc tcSlOraUOu OF INC puOuc prosperity ICuty
Clay was the triumphant advocate, more than
twenty-five years age. Its adoption then was fol-
lowed by succession of national blessings its over
throw since has brought ruin and distress. Let
the author Of that bcnehcent policy be now ITS res
torer shall the close of his political life vindcate
the abors Of its earlier days. the services Of both
periods be blended with the happiness Of his coun-
try.
Fellow Citizens, h is with pride and pleasure
that place the name OF this illustous citizen be-
fore In hold hioi, n At 0f
the Chief Magistracy. Mngnanimous, frank, open,
and kind in demeanor; decisive, yet prudent in ac
ton; with courage uniauned and fortitude that fails
not, mind endowed by nature with the choicest
gifts Of practical intellect improved by years of
experonce-ah heart generous, liberal, and thorough
ly American, subject TO no narrow sectional pre-
ludices, but filled with a noble patriotism; OF intc-
gritty which vicssitudes Of political fortune can
shake; true TO himself, TO his friends and to his
country in all contingencies; bearing himself with
| a manly front through difficulties IN the public
councils that brought despair upon thousands, and
vndicatiag through life, with devotion that none
could emulate and with an eloquenee beyond that
of other men, the true principles OF sound policy
and of constitutional freedom-wi,h these chnrac-
terstics, illustrated by the trials the services the
storms and troubles Of forty years career, Henry
Clay stands lefore the country distinguished by
ry quality that should constitute ruler among
freemen.
Crowned by the honors which his own genius
has won, no man can add TO his renown. Ii is for
the good OF the country and not for bis own glory
that we would place him at the bead of this great
nation; the crisis demands his services; the Repub-
lie calls upon him more for delverance. Ii is
for also gladly TO do our part towards rendering
TO him the acknowledgements OF free people for
his long ard nr1uous services-towards repayins to
tme-honored patriot the full OF n nations
justice, the long nrfearages Of nations gratitude
We invoke the gallant spirits Of the land; appeal
10 every patriotic heart; we summon all who would
put down the growing influence of destructive prin
cpes which threaten ruin TO our Institutions and
aggravated sutierings 10 the people, TO unite with
in heart, and hope, and striving, that with such
cause and such leader, We 60 up once mere vic
toriOus TO the Capitol, and plant the banner Of the
Constitution, where the hand Of Washington first
upheld it!
In the final performance Of our principles, Eel.
low Citizens, we have an abiding faith. We be =
ieve them 10 be inwrought with the substantial and
permanent Interests OF the country. They must
prevail. But if he would have them triumph at our
| hands we must stand by them firmly; must sus
tain them with ardor, with energy, with a wa,chful
and determined spirit. Along with the inheritance
OF freedom bequeathed to US by our fathers, the
sacred duty OF guarding and defending IL was also
transmitted with the privilege Of self-government
came its responsibilities too Let US not prove un
worthy OF the trust. Let no exerons be considered
painful no sacrifices hard, duties irksome, in the
Work 10 which we ore devoted. Success will repay
oil and more. Checking the onward progress OF
desiruciiveness and repelliIg the threatened APP
proaches of enarchy let US strive 10 give period of
repose to the distracted land, that the people, reali
zins the blessings of good government, and growing
in knowledge and virtue, may stand hereafter dou-
bly, strong against the insdious arts OF demagogues
that would court to betray them. Wings of Mary
land! you owe II to yourselves and 10 the country
TO vindicate your cause. One triumphant victory
now, such as you know how to achieve, will sound
like re anima,ins tocsin throughout the land. Let
| us make something more than n Thermopyle of
our position. We can not only stop the advance OF
our adversaries; we can rouI them, as though the
shouts Of 1910 were ringing in their ears. We
have a leader that knows no faultering. Let US
stand by him as he has nobly stood by his country.
The day OF the Peoples redemption will surely
come