Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-07-28
MIssnIrR1-mR. CLAY.

,c5lican OF the tth thus speaks OF the meeting
j and the spirit which porvaded III
The Wing meeting held at Concefi Hall on Sat
ufdsy evening most glorious exhibition Of th'
spirit which is pervading the Wbig ranks. Tbs
real and enthusiasm evinced, forcby reminded Vi
IT tho spirit which peryaded the community gen
orally, prior TO the eiectisn Of Gen. Hsrrison.-
Every one appeared fired with the determination
TO the contest with arnestness and tight oo'
The battle without fsltering. The Hall was crowd
ed. From the number which can be seated 10 the
Hall, and from the number present who co"d nor
get seats, it is not unreasonable estimate 70 pu'
rho number present down al one thousand. Pc
sides this, hundreds came and we're eonpeiied 10
70 home sgain, being unable to gain admission
But IL not in the number present, so noen,
as 10 the spirit and enthusiasm displayed oy t"e
meeting, that we saw cause for congiatnIHeion.-
The proceedings OF the meeting VIII be fIund he-
low. When the resolution nominating HgsRY CLAY
for the Presidcncy Wa. read the audience took up
tho shout of appreciation, and the clspping and
other expressions Of approval. continued for sese-
raj minuies-cheer followed cheer, with that hearty
good will which manifested that the feeling came
from tho hearts Of the people.
Mr.. Geyer was called for and made brief but
very interesting address to the meeting. In the
course Of his remarks he gave the history Of Mr..
Glars nomination by the members Of the Lsgis-
lalurs Of this State in 1872, when Col. Benton,
himself and several other citizens, united in pub
fishing circular to the people Of the State, urging
,hem to support MIR. Clay. That circular, Mr..
Geyer stated, The production Of the Senator;
and he alluded efeibly the fact, that the friends
Of Mr.. CLaY now urged his election for some OF
the worry same reasons that it urged in that
early period.
MIR. Eager was next called to the stand, and de-
lyered most thrilling and bssutfu. address, -
His remarks we're impromptu, but they went home
the heart Of every Wing present--and for beauty
Of thought, or eloquence Of expression would have
done honor to the most talented Of the day. There
were few Of the citizens this side of the Rubcon
prepared TO expect much for he is comparative
~ stranger to many Of our citizens, although he
hiss beer u resident here for about two years. The
little learned, upon this occasion, ct bis merits Ms
speaker is likely TO make him we'll known to all.
Mr. Hunton also addressed the meeting. In the
course Of his remarks, he took occasion to apollo
gi.e for one political which he had commit
Ted, the only one of his life he did deeply regret,
and he wished the community generally TO know
that he dill regret that act, and sought forgiveness
for having committed il. II for the vote he
had CAST in the Harrisburg Convention, for Mr.
TYLER for Vice President. He confessed that he
had been totally deceived in the man and his poll
ncs Mr.. h. adverted TO his position as one Of
the Wing candidates. avowed his determination TO
run the race and alluded briefly to the cause of tho
important features Of the approaching contest.
The frequent interruptions of the speakers by
the applaus. Of the audience utiested Tbs feeling
which pervaded and proved that the hearts and
soss Of those present were in the work
The Club will be fully organized on "Wednesday
evening next, when another meeting is TO be held.
and when expect to see an ouipontlng OF the
peorle, even surprising that Of Saturday night.
NOMINATION OF HENRY CLAY.
pu,.uau, to the call published in the Wing pa
pets Tor a meeting Of the Wings Of St. Louis, al
Concert Hall, on Saturday evening, July 9ih, Tor
The formation Of a CLiY CLUB," to advance
Wing measures, and To promote the election OF
HsSRy Clay TO the Presidency, the spacious Hall
was filled mt early hour
Judge WILLIAM c. Cara called to the
Cnsir, and c. BUDp appointed Secretary.
After the Chairman had briefly stated the object,
Of The meeting, the following preamble end rcsou-
ions were offered by a. b CHAanERs. Esq:
WugegAs fearful crisis has occurred in the
,f,r. of the governmentspre aiding its desolating
ua,encrs over the whole land, Frustrating the en-
srg,es Of honest industry and paraysins alike the
"a pr,s of all clesses-gving the people, instead OF
Il he prosperity and contentment enjoyed IN years
past under our happy system OF governm"nt--a
t,nktup, Trsasuiy--an embarrassed Commerce.
restricted and fettered foreign trade--a disorder
ed and ruined cu,rency-and paraysing, most fear.
fupy, domestic mauufactures--st pping labor OF
its met reward wealth Of its possessions, rohbing
communities and families Of their hopes and pros
poets, and bringing the Government itself, once the
rroud boast of every heart that beat for the cause
uf freedom, into disgrace and ri'iicule:
And whereas, th. condition of affairs, which be-
s,r in administrations rast, has been continued
snd extended by the rerhdy and decefnlness OF
he man whom the Whigs, in an unproPiilous hour
elevated TO place and station and who by an uneH
vec,ed and deeply deplored ipensaiion Of Pfosi-
dence, has become the President OF the u States
"A man who. yielding to the promPtngs ct an
III 81, H. nj gank
and imbnce mind, has proved false to his pledges
and the country's hores, and instead OF acting IN
concert with the high expectations and purposes oil
bis friend. and the county has ned a deal ca,
D., NIL their demands and thwar;ed and defeated
their most cherished tights:
And whereas, il has now become evident that a
pa,ri.tic and faithful administration of the govern
ment i. .lone TO be expected from THAT MAN who
IN a most eminent degree, combines the qiailhca-
lion. of The patriot, the honest man, and the en-
lisb,ened and experienced statesman. With h
d.iity of character which does not admit OF susp'-
CONAN energy and industry which knows no tn
inr-s perseverance, which, through forty years oil
a public life, has been unceasing and directed =
,ha, MAN who in the halls Of the Legislature IN
The Cour, and the Cabinet, ha. been the successful
devoted and Underwriting defender of the trust re-
posed in him, and who has evinced his fitness tor
any station to which he may be called. these,
and more than these virtues we believe, are united
IN HEsRY CLAY. of Kentucky. Therefore,
Resofred, That we. portion of the great Whis
r,,tv. do nominate HENRY CLAY, of Kentucky
| lar President OF the United States.
P.solred. That we will give TO the measures o
tho Wbie party ond the elevation OF Henry CLAY
"a IN. Presidency, our united and INCREASING exer
,,on.. and 10 attain these ends, We pledge OUT
I've. m nss NIL means which, AS honorable mel
and citizens, /, may be right for us to employ
R.solped That. to carry out this resolution WI