Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-02
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| A remark or two, more Sir, said Mr &. (addreS'
sing the Chaul and he would close. IL might,
perhaps, be deemed the Npedient 10y some, TO nomi
nate a candidate for the Presidency, at 80 early q
period. But, for himself. he was for action, imme-
date ection He believed that Henry Clay was
the st choice OF every Wing IN North Carolina,
and felt assured that his nomination by this Con-
vent'on would be responded 10 with Joyous aeela
nation from the Mountains to the Seaboatd from
Curtuek To Buneombt. Why then should they
hesitate Because the cid North State had never
before taken the lead N such matters1 what
State had a beNerTight than North Cardinal Look
At her condition. IL was he said, very peculiar
one. With the most abundant resources, with an
extensive Territory with climate as saluorlous
as any IN the world, lille other States were over
whemed with embarrassment, and some were
shameiully repudating their obligations, she stood
erect owing not dollar public debt, and having
, plenty OF money on hand. Why then should She
not take the lead IN this matter! otker parts oil
the Union were eagerly looking to this Convention,
and TO the result OF its deliberations. Some State
must begin and Why no, North Carolina II would
not be the first time that she had distinguished
herself IN the history Of the country. On several
occasions she had 50 acted as to exert great moral
influence on the Nation. The FIRST instance he re-
ferred TO, was in the days OF Notification. South
Carolina had taken her stand iearlessy against the
General Government; Virginia, on one side OF us,
occupied doubtful position and South Carolina
Il on the other, was painting for the conflict North
Two, determined to show to the world, rs she Gid,
that her CT Izens were peaceful, aw-loyne, and
law abiding people.
n Again, IN 1910, North Carolina was the first
State TO take pr ,m,nent stand foe the lame ted
Harrison Our elections IN August. Of that year,
placed Gov. Ao ehead IN the Chair oi State, carried
dismay into the Loco Fcco camp. and infused conf.
dence iato the Wing ranks all over the Union.
North Carolina came Oct for Harrison and Tyler,
believing that Wing principles would be carried
Rut uoh he IN of
and the ueachety III MIR Tyler. she h,d been doom.
Cd TO experience bitter disappointment, ard every
one nov ielt the necessity OF 'clder. No solder
{ could fight without gallant head. Even the forces
OF 'oRdds would ai TO achieve victory f led in o
battle without ssil,fu, General. We must (said
, Mr. O. have leader-And who shall L bel For
hinsellhe h-d no he STATION IL sns~ erinc-HENRI
CLAY. lie always had been the same gelt man,
tqusi to any emery, ncy. In 1912, when The lurid
, cloud Of War burst over the land, who was II that
80 tearessly breasted the storm, and never tor Il
sng'r moment, covered under reverses WAS It
/ not Henry Ciayl And again. when Missouri ~.
plltd Tor admission into the Union-when the North
S and The South were array ed IN hostile atutude
sgainst each o'her-when separation, dIsunon, and
o cN war we're the common topics nj every village
hHmet-when the mysterious sounds, that preoece
the NOcanu's breath, were heard N every breeze
when every heart bssan TO yield TO dcspar-who
was that fearless s'epred forth TO claim the strife
hat agi'Giei Congress and the Nation, and poured
OIL upon the waite OF the stormy sea, when the
heavens above were black with unnatu a
might, AMI the Ship OF State was running wild
before the tempest2 Was 1t not this same Henry
+, Clay1
And again, when South Carolina arrayed he,se
! against the General Sovernment-when populai
meetings, Legislative resolves, and other demons;ra
ions OF feeling and passion dairy taking place
when Charleston was about to be placed IN
N state Of hockadv-when the inhAGiants Of This
peaceful City were disturbed IN the stiffness ofns h.
r, by the gathering OF Expresses passing rapidly
i through its strtets-when public anxiety on
uptoe, and the Pa,rio: was IN hourly Apprehension
n OF hearing that blow had been struck, that wou
o nave proved the death-knell Of the Union-w he
O was II that came forward with the Olive branch Of
Peace, reconced dlsordani interests, and restored
tranquility ~ the country2 Was uANt Henry
1 Clay Yes, Sir on all occasions akt in all situ.
atoms, he has proved himself equal TO any emer-
!. gency.
Mr. Z. here alluded to the unsettled state OF GU,
Foreign Relations, and the sbiity Of a collision
with Great Britain, the greatest maritime power on
earth. And If the American nation should unfortu.
nately be involved in war, ne would ask the people
OF North Carolina who, casting aside all party feel
lng they would prefer to have at the head OF affairs
Would they not answer-Henry Clay Was there
partisan, however bitter who did not believe that
me country would be perfectly safe 10 his hands
! was there n man IN the State, who would not sc
J ect HIM as leader, in preference TO John Tyler
aided by the whole Corporal Guard 1t was no
ms purpose 10 indulge IN harsh cenuncalion Of Mi
Tyler bur he, himself, had cut loose from hia some
Time ago. IL was his lot 10 have been a Delegate
10 the Harrisburg Convention, where he ventured
to pledge the support of North Carolina 10 him for
? the Wee Presidency, and he had come home and
j used ms best efforts 10 elect him. MIR Tyler de.
elared himself at that time, every inch Wing. EnC
he reposed confidence in his assertions. But hi
recent recommendation Of the repeal Of the Distri
button Law, had broken the last link of the chair
y mat connected him with the Wing party. Let hin
act hereafter as he might, he could do nothing thai
would restore him to the confidence Of the wings
J Have the Wings, continued Mr. c., any cause
Tor despondency2 Ought the treachery of MIR Ty.
Ter 10 dspu those who rallied so successfully un
der the Patriot Harrison II the principles we con-
tended for were sound md valuable in ! $40 they
are equally so now. What was the situation OF
me wing party, al the time Of the assembling of
The Harrisburg Convention? There were but four
states IN the Union, in which the Wings had the
ascendancy. Ohio had Just gone against the Wings,
Tennessee had elected Polk Governor, by a consld-
slaoie majority, and even in Cd Massachusetts,
Marcus Morton had been elected 10y single vote.
men, indeed, there was for despair. But
dd the Wings ialter, or stand idIe2 No, like a
band OF Patriots, as they are, they rushed To the
rescue, depending on Their own eXeuions, and the
smiles OF Providence. Sir, said MI c., we glori-
ously trlumphed then, and we shall triumph now ,
notwithstanding our political opponents are boast
ing that the people, seeing they have been deuded
are opening their eyes. IL IS mockety OF their
intelligence 10 say that they can he mnde to yield
thet convictions OF right, at the will Of designing
| Demagosues. And the assertion comes with a bad
grace from those dear lovers Of the people, who
style themselves Democrats. II It be so, then had
we better change cur Republican form Of Govern
nent. But SIR, II is base libel on their virtue and
Their patriotism. Place before them, the name Of
leader in whom they have onhience-of whose
honesty aud hrmness they feel well assured-and,
raising his banner aoft, they will march TO victory,
or fall in the attempt