The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-08-22

FIFTY I'll )USAND since 1910 in A slales
only.
"Frcemcn cheer the Hickory tree,
In storms IFS boughs have sheltered thee. "
Is Polk A"BLAcK-LEG--M Elamer in speech at
West Union, the other day, said
II am acquainted tpLb James X, Polk. hare slept
aud PLAYED CARDS WITH RIM"
TNStaJa1raS A8UOcate.
The above lsl appeared in payer down South, and
two weeks after Mr.. Hamer had contradcted it, the
federal Advocate knowing the ac copies andendorses
the lie What paper for moral and religious people
Here Is Mt HAMER's letter.
For the Cincinnati Enquirer.
MEssRs EDIroRs
Some weeks since was requested 10 deliver an ad
dress 10 the democracy of Adams county, Ohio; and in
The course Of my remarks in answer to enquiries whelh
er knew Governor Polk personally, said, that had
frequently replied 10 that question, by saying knew
him wefi,-hardiy knew any body ese,-iha had
slept and played cards with rim! The observation was
made like thousand others of jocuar character in
stump speakihg-meret, TO raise laugh 1t was so
understood by all who heard it. AT That time contro-
versy was going on in The newspapers whether Mr.,
Clay did or did not play cards. al present. 1t was made
in the midst Of my old friends and former constituents
scores OF whom knew tha, had not played cards, aeh
anybody, for twenty years. And in the same speech
said, qehat is literally t,ue that Gov Polk was man
of pure moral character addicted to no vices OF eminent
ability able debater, and as sound democrat
eyer lived.
The editor Of the West Union lnlelligencer "a whig
paper was present. when this speech was delivered,
and have no doubt understood me- jus, as my political
friends did, in reference TO Gov Poks playing cards.
a thing never knew him 10 do in my life.
wish you 10 give this line an insertion in your paper
that the calumny may find its refulaoD; and will only
add that one OF the strongest inducements have for
zealousy and ardenlly supporting Gov Polk, is, that
during an intimate acquaintance Of si1years with him.
became thoroughly satisfied, that hsl haracter, both
public and private, was not only without stain but
above suspicion.
Your ob't scrvt.
THO l.. HAMER
Georgetown Ohio Aug 3. 1874.
And now since the federal editors question is so
clearly answered, and Mr. Polk proved not 10 be a
"Black-leg," let us ask question in turn.
IS HENRY CLAY A BLACK LEG?
From the following 1t appears that he is What
candidate for moral andreligious men 10 support. OH!
| crackey! Read for yourselves.
From the Guernsey (Ohio) Jefersonian
"OUT WITH THAT LETTER.
awe are informed by persons Of the utmost credibili
ty, that at public meeting in the western part of this
Guernsey County, held time since, charges were
preferred against Henry Clay by persons whose names
omit at present account CT their official connec-
ton with highly respectable branch of the christian
church The following we have understood, was the
charge viz-THat Henry Clay, whiIc on steamboat,
The OhiO River 1c0S present in MecaJn Of lie boat,
Me SabJGh day Ovcrlooking his SON uho ac0s
gambling, and that he (Mr. ClayO in conversation with
lady and gentlemen at the time, savOre most
| wOfa'tely, and used indecent and vHlgar language
Such have understood 10 be the charge made against
the idol oil coonery and that oo not made by political
partisan, engaged in heated political discussion OF
inlammatory appeal, but made by a minister OF the
Gospel acting under the soemnilies and responsibilities
Of his station. n"
"Mr Crooks, the whig elector for this District, we
understand, was present at the time the charge wa:
made and being a member of The same church with ht
minister referred to- and considering the charge was
made by those in high places concluded TO write IL
Mr. Clay for information. He accordingly did so, anc
has received an answer which either admits or attempts
to paIiate the charge.
"Mr Crooks, upon receiving Mr. Clay's answer
cana 10 Cambridge, and consulted with the "knooint
ones there, about what disposition he should make o
H. 1t was agreed that The letter should be kept sccre
I ,oJ eLoJ Ep,u
peep into it, and they think the public interest would
promoted by its publication.
'We now call upon Mr.. Crooks for the publication
hat letter If Mr.. Clay clears bimself well and good
but rhe is crimnNled 'OWt Of his Olon mouth we wis
10 know it. Now come out with the letter. No back
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