Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-27

ford connual hope for perpetuiU
Of epube and the individual prosperity Of the people
We have deemed IL incumbent upon enter a
ence for HENRY CLAY.
We deem his election important 10 the success Of certain
which experience constras us 10 believe are in
ssp,raby identified with the pennancncy Of our free in
stiuons and essential 10 the welfare and happiness
common country Among the first Of these is
sound National currency, permanently regulated by the will
; and authority of tho nation.
.. An adequate Revenue with fair protection Amer
can Industry
=. Just restraints the Executive Power embracing
further restriction on the exercise OF the Veto;
Z. faithful administration OF the Public Domain. with
an equitable distribution OF the proceeds OF the sales Of IL
among the Siatcs
j. An Honest and economical Administration of the
General Government leaving Public Officers perfect free
dom OF thought and the right OF suffrage; but with suitable
restraints against interference IA elections;
6. An Amendment Of the Constitution. limiting the in
eunbent ct the Presidential Office TO a single term.
Here measures--no untricd experiments-
They which have received the sanction OF the
public voice expressed in and by the General
Harrison but which evadcd and perverted 10y hrs pre-.
in the Presidential Chair Our acting Pre-
sdent during the for the election OF the aucn,ed
and gallant Harrison, by his loud profession and JrinB
hS's secured me commence ct some ana 50 moved the
hearts OF Others obtain Wig nomination TO the Vice
Presidency, TO which he unanimously elected
Bu; pass him by-ii i needless kick dead lion.
Our blessed form Of government exempt evil
physical moral and political. Under the providence of
God it has ws;ood the wrongs and injustice of other
tousdissonsons among ourseV.seorrupton and roaeh-
cry in Its administration.
We chCccd with the belief that high and glorious
destiny awaits There is yet "bam an Gilcad and
physician there" Let the point from which
have wandered under the binding influence OF party bgo
~. Let unite ON long established preccdents and
and few years will hnd the starting point
in the full tide OF successful enterprise Under the nlu
OF such measures have indicated have in
times past made advances IN individual prosperity and
iona glory which bids that goNtrumcnt has
attained 10 perfection IN It's fundamental oJganza
ton that respect it we have essential improve
mske Our great object and duty Is preserve in the
essential principles which characterize It. We have
that this be done by departing from measures which
have worked well and adopting new and unted schemes
The experiments which have been made put gold and
silver in the slken purses OF the farmers regard the
fruitful u the anarchy embarrassment and suffering
which have experienced in the last sN years. AL the
efforts OF our hard money friends digs, efficient sub
stute tor national Bank have proved abortvc. Twice has
the nation been reduced 10 the verge OF bankruptcy Twice
she has resoIted National Bank and after sufficient time
had elapsed put the Bank fairly in notion the
gune anepa,ions of It's friends were realized The Ma
recovered from the temporary shock II had
ccyed. Like produce like Effects and the peoPl,
will not long refuse and acknowledge that these effects
only be rcctifcd by resort TO the same remedy
Therefore, resolved that the friends OF Henry Clay,
whom confidently look for wise ind patriotic admins
tra;on OF government, be invited from all parts Of
couniy unite with la forming Clay Club, under the
following resolutions
To cons,; Of an unlimited number Cd members.
To be under the control Of minority OF the members
present
To be organized by the election Of President Vice Ere.
sidcut Secretary, Treasurer and Committee OF twenty
members.
The Committee TO be composed Of members the
respective election precincts OF the county, and whose du
~ shall be oil fair and honorable adv
the ot this association, bv correspondence and other
wise may best and rghtiuy the election OF Hen
~ Clay.
On motion OF Ar. Chas. L. Crockett, the meeting pro
csoded organize Clay Club by the adoption OF TIA, oi-
lowing Constitution, wiz:
CONsTTTUTlON.
let The association shall be called the Clay Club Of
W,ihe
%. There shall be elected 10y the Club the following OF;
fcors PreSden,,2 Vice Presidents Treasurer and Sec
re;arc who shall executive Committee author
ized the business Of the Club during the inter
walls Of the session, subject the control OF the
ing and shall continue IN office during the existence OF the
association.
The Club shall every monthly Cour, day, the {.
H. and such other and places the executive
miitce may appoint and he under the control OF majority
OF the members present
ih. Each member NAV contfibut, any he chooses
deiray such expenses the Club may deem It advisable
incur
9Th. There shall be committee OF twenty members.
the election precincts ct the county, who shall prepare
and report the Club such business will AAey ad-
the interest o toe Whr party
9th. Every Wing IN tho county OF Wyhe shal. b. r..
garded as Rmoinhvr OF this Club.
tin. The Club shall exi-, until the 9Th OF March ls45.
The following officers Of the Club lhcrcuPan duly
elected, viz