Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-12-26
PROPOSED MONUMENT TO Ma. CLAY.
CoIuMBus (Ahss NOVEMBER 26 lS44

In pursuance of call by It's President, a meeting Of
the "Clay Club of Iowndes County, Mississippi" was
held this evening al The Theatre, Cen X. T. Browrgg,
presiding.
The hair, after making appropriate remarks upon
united elton hherlo 10 secure the election of Henry
Clay 10 the Presidency, stated the object Of the
ing be- that might pass suitable resolutions expires
sye of exalted opinion Of that noble champion Of A
merlcan liberty.
Committee consisting of P. b. S,arke, JOS b.
Cobb, John ). ropp, 4. V. Winter, MAJOR Thomas G.
Blewet t, and George r. Clayton, being appointed for
thai purpose reported the following preamble and
lutons, which were unanimously adopted
Whereas il was the purpose Of the members Of this
Association assist IN advancing the great principles
and measures OF American freedom aud American pros
perty aud To that end we're their e!frls intended when
they struggled 10 elevate 10 the Presidency of the Uni
ted States who more than any living statesman.
all times and on every occason, through many trying
scenes in long period Of years, in despite OF innatl-
lude aud IN defiance OF calumny. bad done his whole
duty 10 his whule country, "HENRY CLA(;' and
whereas from causes well understood. but which IL is
moi necessary specify, the efforts in their sphere OF
the members OF this Association, and the efforts,
believe of large majority of the patriotism and of the
people Of the American Republic have ulled Of success
they DESTROYS Of manliesng 10 Henry Clay that.
though elected 10 Office his name is sill cherished
by his couurymen and that his long career Of gIor-
aus service entirely without its rewardihey are
DESTROYS manifest to him that his fame above for
tune, and to manifest To posiery that fidelity. honor,
patriotism, and genius have not been devoted to the
service OF the American People without aronsing in
degree their gratitude they desire that while yet upon
the earth the eyes OF Henry Clay may fall upon
tangible and enduring monument Of their affection and
his own glory.
Resoired. therefore, That recommend to The
Wings ihrouehoi The Union that in commemoration of
Henry Clays services 10 his counlrymen and of their
appreciation ot those services, MONC MENT be Q,
eced in his life ilme.
= Resolred. 1hatwe tender 10 that purpose the sum
o. G4i dollars as ,he portion Of Lowndes county.
s. i,,'s0red. That we recommend to the Clay Clubs
of each county IN She Stale of Mississippi 10 subscribe
in the ratio ard appoint an agent 10 pay over their
subscriptions 10 the COMMITTEE hereafter appointed TO d.
rect and control lis disbursements
4. Resofrcd, That Committee OF hve be appointed
10 correspond with the Wing Clubs ~ this State upon
this subject.
D, Resolred, That we recommend to the Wings oil
the Union to take hold of this subject with such nod-
hcatlons as they may think advisable; aud that sug
geSt as a Board OF Managers the names Of
BENJAMIN WATKINS LEIGH, of Virginia
JOHN BELL, OF Tennessee
CALEB B SMITH of Indiana
ABSALON FOWLER. Of Arkansas
SARGENT s. PRENrISS. OF Mississipni
J. MCPHERSON BERRIEN. of GEORGIA