Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-08-04
THE CLAY MEETING IN LANCASTER.
Correspondence Of tie Pennsylrsnis IaGHirer.
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The Great Clay Convention oil to-day, and the
"Od Guard" made tine display OF her forces, and from
this the only Democratic city in tho Union. has gone forth
the first in Pennsylvania Tor Harry Of the West the echo
OF which will be heard and hailed every county in the
State and In Nov ls deaicning report in the united
voices OF the Of the "Od Guard" wall be heard that
will exceed the sangune expectations OF the Clay
in the State In the principal streets, spread the breeze
was the star spangcd banner with these simple notices
"HARRy run WEsr" and "HENRy CLAY"
AT about o'clock A. NJ the delegations began arrive
on horseback, carriages, in five
horse wagons with appropriate badges and banners. Aer
passing through the main streets, they retired TO their
quarters the various hotels until the ringing OF the
courthouse bell, when they assembled in that building,
at least could get therein, and the Hon. WN
HESTER was called 10 the chair; after which resolution
was passed authorizing the chair appoint committee
select officers the meeting SC Alter the committee re-
tired, Col JAMES =. WALLACE, of Philadelphia, called
upon, and addressed the multitude his happiest STYLE
briefly referring 10 Mr.. GAYS past services
OF what he would do elected President, aud hastily
the charges made against him Of bargain and sale, &c
&C. all OF which he did the entire satisfaction OF every
present the cheering and bursts of cnihusi
evidenced. From the feeling manifested 10 day, am
satisfied that MIR. CLAY is the only that the people
will be satisfied with tor candidate in lS4. After Mr.
WALLACE concluded his address, the committee IN
and made their port officers when the Convention adj
Ourncd the maTke house. house being
small contain the assembage Tnis too being found
TO be toOsa, the meeting adjourned orchard
adjoining the city, at halipast T. NJ, when address
was read by l. E. FRANKLIN, Esq. together with great
/ many resolutions
/ Morton McMchae Esq. was then introduced and with
but little effort his part or yor well know requires but
le ctottor him 10 do much speakng he made OF
the best listened by audience.
His Arguments good his Illustrations calculated
~ conviction to listener and his review OF John w.
Ter Of the and iorcibe things
/ listened to.
| MIR. McMchacl succeeded by Mr.. Cochran. Of
! ork, Pa who is siaunch Wing and Clay
The DAY was inauspicous for two first,
the extreme heat and second the farmers very busy
harvesting their Under these tances, think
the friends OF Mr. Clay be proud OF such immense
Turn out While the delegations were passing Mr. Hub
cys hotel the windows crowded with ladies waving
Ihcs haudkeTchcfs and shouting tor Harry the Vest"
The resolutions adapted by the Convention were as fol-
/ lows;
Resoired, ls That the principal objects which engage
the common desire and the common cNerons OF party
10 bring about, in the Government, OF the L. States
these:
"A sound national currency, regulated by the will and
authority OF the nation.
IAN adequate revenue with fair protection American
industry.
Just restraints the Executive power, embracing
\ ther restriction the exercise of the Veto
! "A faithful administration Of the public domain, with
the States
Government leaving public officers perfect freedom OF
thought and OF the right suffrage but with suitable
siraints against improper Interference IN elections.
An amendment OF the Constitution limiting the incum-
bent IN the Presidential Office - o single term"
HeSo!rsd 2d, That whilst cheeruy pledge ourselves
IN good faith 20 support the National
Neniion, whoever that nominee may be- bu' be.
eve that all doubt has vanished the individual who
VIII be supported by political friends throughout the
I
election. Henry Clay will certainly be candidate
willingly, cheeruly, and gratefully do that this,
the most able, consistent and patriotic Of champions
our isi choice for the hGhesi cC the gift mankind
Ihore l. TAO other who could present claims
TouS, powerful, overwhelming. upon the gratitude.
confidence, and suuges people United States
and his unanimous nomination by the Convention
the 22d OF February last response hrob.
bing hearts of the people OF this Commonwealth the mil
lions OF hearts throughout the Union, calling from his
rnen' this most lus;riOus American again
and bless his country
Resided 3D. That around this standard the rohole no
foR may hiy rally The great remedial restorative, and
conservative measures enumerated IN the political creed
the hrst Of ihtse Gos alike necessary the pros
Pery and happiness Of every cas party and section OF
couary; Henry CLAY, by his all embracing public
sPt and diusive PATRIOTISM, by his devotion TO
all the and varied interests nauon pe.em
neniy entitled himself 10 the highest Eoaors known under
the Tree institutions u which he has ever been the abes de-
+ fender.
Resolred, 4h, Tia; the gey5us experience Of the last
TWO years iis been, tlus amply sufficient admUnish
political brethren OF the necessity OF assocatng with
Henry Clay candidate for the Vice Presidency pa
history character and services will be sure parsnty Of m
tuEe political honor ana stability. Fortunately such men
are not scarce ranks and whether the nomination
esiSupon the shoulders Of our Sergeant Mckennan
John VI Clayton Of Delaware John Davis, Of Massachu-
sets' Ewing or CoT~in Of ONO; Bel, OF Tennessee; Tall
madge Seward, Of New York; Berrien Georgia; Man.
gum OF North Carolina, oher OF the tined
and aoe satemen that adon have
hdtnce that neither the party the country would
any dement al their hands, the their elevation
10 the second office IN the gi;, OF the nation.
Rssolred 5tk, That we approve Of the time and
place OF holding National Convention for the nomination
OF candidates for the Presidency and Presidency midi
Gated by the Wing members OF Congress.
Resolued, 9Th, That whereas result Of the approach
ing naOna. contest mast ultimately be determined by the
ballots OF he people, aud whereas the rapidly approaching
County anu state elections Of fall necessarily
exert strong influence upon the general and decisive
ton IN lSii and whereas success IN both struggles
mainly depends on On early aud thorough organization
therefore earnestly impress upon the minds Of
friends the great importance OF Immediate efficient and
perseyenng ACTON confident that every does his duty
Resored ill., That Lancaster county must and will he
the Banner county IN lsH At the Young Mems National
Convention OF lo4O her delegation pledged themselves
she would Harrison majority THOUSAND VOTES:
and she than redeemed her promise AT the Clay
State Convention held February last her delegation L.
gain pledged hemse that she would give Clay majority
Of rouR THOUSAND JrEs IN and she car
and wall redeem her plighied faith
Resoired, et, That Tar the Antmasons and Wing.
Of Lancaster county concerned great campaign i
now ary opened-the issues all made mp before the
Try; and we now enter this with the de-
termination OF ftGHINe on until Pennsylvania has she
surely will have, Wing Governor aud the United States
have, they surely will have, Wing President: and until
prosperity ond happiness shall thus be again restored
State and the Nation.
Resolced, 9h, IHnt while assembled do honor 10 the
hVng we deem 1t tit OCCASION To pay just tribute ofrcs.
eci 60 the memory IT departed WORTH and 10 EXPRESS our
doepregreand sorowfor the loss which the nation sustained
n the ceGth Of that omucnt sage aud true patriot WILLIAM
Henry HAEEi-oS. Called by the tree voice Of hs fellow
citizens the first office their gift his exalted character
his pure integrity and hs devoted patriotism were -uF
cient Of s determination % administer the Govern
mentaccOrding to the wishes Of yyhocleccd him.
His death disappointed the hopes whose accomplishment
had been entrusted him Ills lat breath was spent in
HNnE utcranoc ~ s 'yo Tor s country and his desire
for the perpctuaton Of principles Of government His
tomb was moistcnod los nations and h- memory is
ombsImod IN nations yeHeratiIn and gratitude
Resoired That the thanks Of this Convention be render.
ed o. H. C. Darlington, editor of the Examiner and He
ruid and John Baer, editor Of the Yoks Frouud" aud
10 Mcssrs Bowen and Gosscr, % the "Columbl Procc.
tor" for the able fearless and flu manner on which thew
have advocated and sustained the rights o the people and
/ the principles Of the wing and uniin1spuc party.
Rosoircd That the thanks Of the Convention be- tender.
4 al 90 the County Committee 81 Corc-p1ndcncc for the
promptncss, fidelity and ability with which they have die.
charged hc duties enloinod upon them.
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