, 1844-11-02

Tic Iuiule.
HIS first essay in the political field,
has been brilliant and cheering 10 lis
friends as giving promise of the g'o-
rIous career that awaits him, in his
onward march in the path of honor
and renown.
And, secondly. who is Col. Benton,
and what great SIN has he committed,
that he now, in his old age, must be
inundated upon the alter Of a coaIi-
ton? lie is Il man, who has grown
gray IN the service OF his country-in
the m~aiutaInance of her democratic
institutions, and her permanent glory
and renown. Every year o fhis long
political lie, has been crowned by
noble deeds, in advancing the stand
ard o. democratic prIn Iples. But
why talk to MlssourIans, OF hun whose
lame Is part and parcel of their own,
and Is recorded on every page OF his
country's history, for the last quarter
OF a century.
Who was it when Texas was dis
membered from the couiederacv. and
Oregon admitted TO u Joint occupan-
cy, with Il proud Imperlous power,
whose Wanting boast IS, that the
earth is the heritage Of her people,
that warned his countrymen Of the
wrong and OF the danger? Col. Ben
ton.
who was 1t, in 1924, when the
volce al the people in the election uf
President, was >tlfled by the ~ntrigues
OF the House OF Representatives, that
sounded the alarm, and united in the
battle Tor the people! Missoun's
cherished Senator, Col. Benton.
Who was it. in his place IN the Sen
ate, first perceived, and boldly expos
ell. the corruption OF the Bank of he
United States, and iearIessIy braved
1t III all It's pride and power? Mis-
~sou.,,s iavouute Senator
Who was it, when Modification
reared its head in the land, GRIPPING
the administration, and threatening
civil discord, stood formost by the
old chief Of the Hermitage? Colonel
Benton.
When General Jackson vetoed the
Bank bill, and followed II up by acts
rendering 1t impotent of evil, until It's
minionS, aroused to vengeance, we're
trying to drive every thing before
them-Senators IN their place max
Ing appeals to the worst passions of
man. Bank h~irelings and tools, AS
scmblIOg at night III muIl.,udes, and
paradIng the streets of tie CAPITAL,
and saiutIng hun around the presi-
dental Mansion, with kettle drums
aud trumpets, 10 alarm him and make
hun recede from his noble position.
When the old chief sat almost alone
IN his Halls, abandoned by his holy
day friends, Il perfect ImperSona-
ton OF the genius of patriotism, DEFY
ing the assaults without. Who was II
that broke through every barrier, and
rushed to his side, to share MS fate or
his triumph! 1t was MissuurI's Sen.
aior, Col. Benton.
When MIR. Clay. with a plant sem
ate, passed his resolution in violation
OF the Constitution. condemning the
conduct of Gen. Jackson. who was
IT, SOLITARY and Alone put the ball
IN motion, to wipe the foul stain from
the Journals of the Senate? The Sen.
alor from Missouri.
Examples of thus kind might be
multiplied, but it would be a useless
waste Of time. This is the man
whose sacrifice is demanded. Are
you ready TO yield TO their demaai5?.
Will the Legislature of Missouri. for
--ettul OF It's former renown, Weld to
the Suggestions of intrigue and cor
ruptIon! No, nsssr-never. never.
The only effect OF such efforts upon
that democratic Hh@ianx. vii ~ 10.
scatter the rlotters like leaves before
II Wintrv blast.
anu now fellow CI!l2enS. IN COnCIG-
sion. Let us all remember that Mon
day week is the proud day. when our
country is to be redeemed at the ta,-
lot box. Give that one day to vcur
country, as you value your rights as
freemen. Let each man rally 10 the
fight, and fight for the victory; as
though 1t depended upon his single
arm aI"ne.. Proudly throw your nan
ner Ia the breeze, inscribed upon IT'S
ample folds. HE DEnocnArrc FAITH.
Polk N DALLAS. OREGoN & TEXAS:
and victory, a glorious and ,riuuu
plant victory will crown your eilor.s.
Mr.. Clay on ''The Bargrin."
"The complete letter writer hnv.
ing been put under bonds in his epis-
tolary (as well as p~istol.ary) induIgen-
cios hauipn o,inrIo,oJ NTH h.. 1900.