The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-09-28
Nh. CLAY IN PENNSYLVANIA.

There is strong evidence Of Mr., Gays 10
crcasiDg strength in Pennsylvania. ForAlOng
time there existed much prejudice against HIM
in that State, especially among the Dutch
Bot this feeling is being rapidly converted into
a warm Partially for this distinguished states
man, as the yeomanry Of the country become
better acquainted with bis history and his noble
traits Of characlerand devoted patriotism. THIS
change Of feeling is particularly observable
among the Dutch, who were formerly his po-
litical opponents.
Clay-Clubs are established in every neigh
borhood in the western portion Of the State and
are doiug'much to dispense the prejudice with
which his character was viewed. Already large
meetings have been held at different points in
the state which were enthusiastic in their ad
vocacy Of bis elevation 10 the Presidency
There was a meeting lately in Lancaster cOun-
~, at which severalthcusand persons we're pre-.
sent, and passed resolutions Of the most deci-
ded character in favor Of running'Mr. Clay as
the wing candidate for the Presidency.
The Philadelphia Enquirer thus concludes
a paragraph on this subject.
"The people are beginning 10 discover
that Mr.. Clay is the man for the coun-
try--that his measures are suitable to
promote the national prosperity, to re-
viVe trade and commerce, to give album
dance Of employment to the children OF
industry, 10 reopen and keep open the
eIosed manufactures, to impart lie and
animation to our workshops, to afford
competence, independence and happl-
ness to the millions who dwell within
our borders, and rejoice in every thing
suited 10 uphold the American name,
and to yiudicate American character.
1t was this conviction, this desire to do
justice to NJ. Clay, which led to the
recent outpouring Of thousands in Lam
caster county. A similar demonstration
lately took place in Bedford county,
The Enquirer Of thar place says;
"The enthusiastic outbreak al the
mention Of Mr.. Clay's name, shows how
deep and abiding is the determination Of
the people to carry out the purely A.
merican principles in the advocacy oil
which he is distinguished. and give ef-
6eiency TO the glorious victory Of 1910
by a still more brilliant achievement Of
IA. We are proud Of a demoBslra--
ton so noble, founded as il is in the E.
nest feelings Of the human breast-grpt-
itude for lhe services Of a long tried ser
want, aud sympathy for the sufferings
OF the toiIing millions. It is an earnest
Of what old Bedford will do when the
time for action arrives"
Thus, it will be seen, the good work
goes bravely on. The people are be-
ginning TO understand that in sustain
ing NJ. Clay, they sustain their own in
terests and prosperity, as well as the
honor and character Of the nation
They know that he is no small politi-
clan, no empty demagogue, no polili-
cal bigot-but lofty high minded, pa
triotic statesman, who, if elevated to
the Presidential chair, will 60 for bis
country his whole country. He is wor-
thy the support Of an honest and manly
people like those Of Pennsylvania; and
the more they become acquainted with
his character and understand his views
and principles, the better they like him,
the more thoroughly will they become
convinced that be is the man for the
prasidancv In 1914