Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-08-03
A VISIT FROM HENRY CLAY.

1t will be seen from the following letter
which we subjoin, that Mr.. Clay has consent
ed to honor the Old North State with his pre-
sence, next Spring. The Raleigh Register
says the timely annunciation of the fact will
enable the Wings of the State to be fully pre-
pared for his reception-and no spot can be
found in this Union, where more heartfelt
and enthusiastic welcome will be extended to
him. Every heart will give forth the feelings
of ecstacy that have been pent up for years
for HENRY CLAY is emphatically the Peoples
man; and although persons may differ with
him on political matters, no man. who is a
man, doubts his patriotism, his integrity, his
talents and his ability to administer the Exc
cutive duties of the Nation, Once, the hum
BILE Mill boy of the Sashes, without friends
or influence to aid him, he now stands, by his
own powers, proud monument of the JUS
ice and wisdom Of our Institutions. And,
when the proper time arrives, an enthusiasm
Will be exhibited on the subject of his visit,
that will throw the exciting scenes of 1910
into the back ground.
ASHLAND, 10Th July, 1S43.
Gentlemen:-I have duly received your let
ter as Committee of the Wing portion of the
Legislature OF North Carolina, reminding me
o. my engagement to Vis, that State, and ex-
pressing the expectation that | will fulfil il.
MY obligations of gratitude to North Caroli-
ia are loo strong to forget my engagement, or
to have abated my desire to visit IT. have,
on the contrary, constantly cherished the wish
TO see 1t, and regretted that it has not been
hitherto IN my power to enjoy that gratifica.
lion.
Your State, gentlemen, has other and high
er titles to my friendly and respectful consid-
GRAFTON than that mentioned by you, of its hav-
ing been the first to denounce the unparalleled
reachery which has marked the career of the
ictlng President of the United States, although
nat mer'ted denunciation was the performance
81 high, moral and patriotic duty No State
ias displayed more loyalty and attachment to
ne Union, been more prompt to defend and
maintain 1t, or exhibited less selfish, restless
Dr. lnordinate ambition. The first to declare
ne independence of the Colonies, North Car
'lina VIII be among the last to abandon the
support OF the Union, without which we have
10 security for any Of the blessings which we
nIoy, In our political institutions. Her calm
nj uiSnihed course has been mistaken. for in
ensibity to public affairs. But she nobly
indicated herself from this unjust reproach III
S4O, and | have no doubt stands ready to do
again, whenever a suitable emergency a.
Uses.
shall take inexpressible pleasure in visit
ng such State and in cordially mixing with
IS PoPuiauon without reserve. And, if God
pare my life and health, / will certainly per-
orm my promise in the couree of the next
Prlng. cannot now fix the precise time, but
4 that will give you beforehand timely nos
ice.
In the meantime, pray your acceptance OF
ny grateful Acknowledgements for the renew
OF the invitation with which was honored,
mo- assurances of the high respect and estee.i
nth which am, faithfully,
Your friend and obi serv,t
. Fl. CLAY