Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-07-26
For the Phnnix.
THEfRosPECTs or THE WING PARTY

THE PROSPECTS OF THE WING PARTY
IL must be apparent to the most casual observer
oi political AFFAIRS that spirit is manesting itself
IN the Wing party that promises to lead to even
more decisive results in the great struggle of 1874
than those which were seen in 1870 Two wears
ago, the Wings were vanqushed in almost every
stale IN the .uni0n.s-The naughty, insolent. and
advancing hosts of Locoiocoism seemed almost mn.
conquerable. This general depression which over.
TOOK the Wbg party, was not To be imputed 10 any
iha'erai increase OF strength the part Of their
opponents, but 10 general apathy and detesation
inspired by the atrocious perfdy of the man who bv
accident had reached the highest Office in the gn
OF the American people. The reflection that the
it9i's OF the victory of 1910 were blighted and cut
on, ana that no real and substantial benefits could
result to the country, until John Tyler was driven
from ms station dspirited the enthusiastic legons
OF the wing party, and thus caused them tempo.
rar'iy TO lay aside the armour in which they had
previously fought so bravely. In this way the Lo-
cos were enabled to obtain easy triumph In
deed, so remarkable was the discontinue which
came upon the Wings, that many of The stoutest
hearts gave away and settled dow into the belief
that we were irrevocnbly subverted But TO those
VINO win eye OF hope, penetrated the future were
discovered the elements "of a triumph not less de-
cislve, and infinitely more substantial than that of
lcfU' There were those who could not for one
moment Halter themselves into the belief that the
country would tamey surrender itself TO the domin-
ION OF the men who had brought her into condition
permitted to remain in power, would destroy all
mat was lovely and valuable in our Institutions
Dut the expectations of even the most confident
ana sangulne, have been outstrpped by the glori-
Gus exhibitions which the Wings of other States
have afforded 10 their brethren State after State
winch two years ago reposng in the arms of
Locolocoisn, has wheeled into the Wing line, and
given rich toretaste of signal victories which are
destined to be achieved in 1874. Maryland and
Connecticut have set the ball in motion which is
n dnrItF
energies of Louisiana, Alabama, Kentucky and In.
aIana, shall be applied 10 it. That they, too, will
JON thelr sister states in the glorious cause is un.
doubleday true. But why attempt to sum IN the
states That are determined TO share in this rood
work. They are all painting for the contest and are
contending boldly for the honors which shall be
gwen to that state which contributes in the great
est degree TO the elevation of our eminent and Illus
trous chief, Henry Clay. Surely, the bright view
before us should warm the heart, animate and
strengthen the energies of every Wing in the land
1t is indeed cheering reflection that notwihstand.
ing the foul treachery which has assailed the Whig1
party, 1t yet remains firm and erect
Conscious that its measures are those which will
be attended with the most beneficent results 10 The
country, it is determined that they shall be fully
carried out. To accomplish this object they have
enlisted under the banner of one who has ne yer
proved recreant TO his principles or his friends
This deep and ardent attachment for MIR CLAY is
not marked by State boundaries 1t pervades the
"noie oHoh' Inc people nave made up their
minds that they have been governed long enough
by demagogues, and have therefore determined 10
elevate Henry Clay TO the Presidency. These en-
couraglng indications have alarmed our opponents
They discover the same indomitable spirit which
they found impossible to resist in 1870 But thev
cannot escape the ordeal through which they are 10
pass before the great tribunal of the people. A
fresh verdict will then be pronounced upon the
services and measures of Young Hickory and the
party to which he belongs. 30.
Wilmington, July LIST.