Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-04-18
Clay Club Tories.

We recently commented upon a series Of tory resolu-
tons 81 ,pied by the Lawreneeburgh Clay Club which
were abusive of the Democratic party generally and Gen.
How ard particularly. one Of the most prominent of which
was in these words
"Resolvcj. That we are in favor OF a STRONG GOV
ERNMENT.7
The suihor of these strong federal resolutions. it seems.
does not like the reflection Of his hideous doctrines from a
democratic mirror. We wonder neither at this. nor thai,
lie should consequently mount the editorial tripod Of the
Lawfenceburgh Wing, and endeasor by additional false.
hood and misrepresentation to cover hi. retreat from the
grounds he a, hrs, had the oudaciry to assume, and which
were sanctioned by the Clay Club of Lawrenceburgh. He
says The resolutions as published by Us were CARRIED. This
assertion i, a falsehood-a wiful and deliberate fa.sehood.
Nor does the tory scoundrel dare to publish the extracts
we made from Howsrd's speech upon which his resolu-
,ions were professed to be based. lie knows well that
those extracts would indelbly fix the brand OF talsehOod
upon his traitorous forehead.
But we shall not follow the writer through his three COL
umns Of base falsehood and Misrepresentation. 1, would
only be worth that trouble after he obtains the endorse
ment Of the Clay Club for it. We will. however, notice
one misrepresentation of Jefferson's sentiments. which this
caitiff perRe,rates in order to make it appear that his own
,oryism is justified by the doctrines of the Father of Amer
lean Democracy. He says
But. says the Sentinel, 'our readers will see that they
(the Clay Clubs ResoIutions) correspond almost precise
" with the sentiments of the old federal leaders, Adams,
Morris. Hamilton, and Others &c.
Well. now let US see II Howad's and the loco weak
rorerIimenf corresponds with republican doctrines or not.
Thomas Jefferson. IN his inaugural address. says
Il know indeed lha, some honest men fear that a repub-
lcan government cannot be strong that the government
Is not strong enough. believe this, on the
contrary, the STRONGEST government on earth"
Now this pretended quotation from Jefferson, IS a gar
hlsd AMI false one. 1t conveys an impression entirely diff
ferent from what Mr.. Jefferson ever intended TO convey.
We shali give a far quotation from Nr. Jehsrson's inau.
gural, from which the above Is garbled, BY which the read.
or will see that Gen. Towards sentiments correspond bre-
cigelg with those OF Jefferson, and are in direct oppos ton
10 those advocated by this Lawrenceburgh Tory. Jefer-
son SAYS
elf there be any among us who would wish to dissolve
this Union, or to change its republican form. lei them stand
undis'urhed Az monuments Of the safety with which error
OF opinion may he tolerated. where reason is left free 10
combat II. 1 kno1s, indeed, that some honest men fear
That a republican government cannot be strong that
Ms government IS not strong enough. But would tie
honest patriot. in the full tide of successful experiment.
abandon a government which has so far kept US free and
firm, on the ,heoretic and visionary fear, that this govern
meni, the worlds best hope. may, by possibility, want en-
ergy to preserve itself | trust not. yLeiere this. ON he
contrary, the strongest g0rernmeat on earth. BE.
LlEVE II II ONLY ONE, WHERE EVERY
MAN, AT THE CALI OF THE law, WOULD
FLY TO TIE STANDARD OF THE LAW. y
WOULD MEET INVASIONS OF THE PUBLIC
q As His OWN PERSONAL CONCERN.
Sometimes 1t Is said that man cannot he trusted viii, tho
government of himself. Can he then 10 trusted with the
government OF othersl Or have we found angels. in the
form OF kings, 1, govern him : Let history answer this
question Aher enumeraiing many of he social. moral
ard religious blessings enjoyed by the people, he goes on
-""hat more is necessary TO make US a happy and pros.
porous people! Still one thing more, f How citizens: a
'rise and frugal s0rffpncnt, uhsch stall restrain men
from fAyu'ing one another, stall hare them ornrmwIsr
FREE TO RtGrLA1E THAR own PURSUITS or INprsrnr
ANp iNrnovEMtNT, and shall not take from tie mouth II
labor Tie bread ii has earned. THIS Is THE SUM
OF GOOD GOVERNMENT; and this is necessary to
close the circle of our feliciiies."
Now, we ask, does this Justify the conclusion 1r ,vn Nv
the Law'enceburgh Tory from the false and g,rbled extrac,
which he givesl On the contrary, every reader must see
that it brands him with aiiocious falsehood aud dishonesty.
very reverse Of the dcsp0nc doctrines OF tie Lawrence
burgh tory. Our government is strong, and should be
strong only because it Is fqpniar-not because it is despot-
&c, or kingiy. or ariSiocratc, as the Lawrencehureh tory
would have it. 1t is strong, as j. ferson said, only because
it is every mans "Owa Personal concern" These are pre-.
cisciy The doctrines of Gen. Howard as expressed IN his
s,scch, as well as the doctrines Of the Democrat.
ic party generally, as every where declared and maintained
Adams. Hamilton. Morris, and others of the ancient lead
crs of the federal party, aud the reverse of the doctrines
and principles now advocated by tho modern self STYLED
Wing leaders, who still adhere. as The Lawrenceturgh tory
admits. to the distinctive dognas of the Old Fede raj mon.
archis:s ard tories.