The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-01
MEETING OF THE CLAY CLUB.

The Club had large and enthusiastic meeting
on Monday evening last, at Carusi's Saloon.
Several gentleman from distance were present
on their way to Baltimore, besides two or three
members of Congress. Mr. Bradley, the chair
man, first introduced to the meeting Mr.. Thomp-
son, a talented young fellow from Kentucky, who
enchanted the attention of the audience for three
quarters of an hour, with the displays Of wit and
fancy and eoquence, for which the gallant sons
of that noble State are SO peculiarly distinguish
ed. We regret that we have it not in our power
to treat our readers with the very good things
that were said upon the occasion by Mr.. Thomp-
son, and the other speakers who followed him.
We can only remark that their thoughts and feel
ings, SO we'll and warmly expressed, were re.
sponded to with rounds of applause.
Mr.. Thompson was followed by Mr. Coles, of
Tennessee, who made a number of observations
worthy of particular mentions but we have only
room to notice his treatment of the Anticipated
coalition" SANDER upon Messrs. Clay and
Adams. He said that Mr.. Clay, in voting for Mr.
Adams, was only complying with the wishes of
his constituents, who preferred him next TO Mr.
G. himself, and that Mr. Clay had avowed his own
preference for Mr.. Adams before leaving Ken
lucky for Washington.
Mr.. Hunt, one of the able Representatives
from New York, was next introduced, and ad-
dressed the meeting for half an hour. He ably
contrasted the principles and objects of the Wing
and Locofoco parties, whose leading traits were
exemplifed in the persons of the rival candidates,
Messrs. Clay and Van Buren,. Mr. H. is CAPT
tai speaker, and his remarks, which were pointed
and appropriate, elected the warmest expressions
of appreciation from the audience.
A proposition, about this time, was made, that
the gentlemen in the assembly, in consequence
of the denseness Of the crowd, should adjourn TO
the street, while the ladies' should remain in the
hall, and that the speakers should stand at the
windows; but this project, seeming to smack of
the spirit of disunion, was voted down unani-
mously. The Wings are opposed to an illicit
annexation, but they are for close union Of the
States and the sexes.
Henry X. Nash, Esq, a gallant Wing from
North Carolina, next introduced to the meet
ing, and inspired the most enthusiastic applause
by his felictous illustrations of the foes and
corruptions of Van Burenism. Mr.. Nash is a
gentleman of decided talents and possesses a
commanding voice and elocution although speak
ing impromptu, his remarks were characterised
by great piqu ancy and humor, and called forth
the enthusiastic cheering of the assembly for him
self and the gallant State which he represents in
the Baltimore Convention.
Mr.. Nash made a noble fight for the Wings in
the Congressional caaTass last summer, in oppo-
ton to General Daniel; and, though unsuccess-
full, he far ahead of the calculations of friends
or enemies. Wer<rust that in the canvass of
lS45 his efforts to redeem his district from the
thraldom of Locofocoism will be crowned with
success.
. Mr.. Robinson, from Maine, made few appro-
PIRATE remarks; after which the meeting adjourn
ed. The ladies enlivened the assembly with
their sunny smiles, and sweet music lent its in
spring notes.