Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-01-09
Ma. CLAWS ANSWER.

ASHLAND, DECEMBER II, 1874.
GrsrLrMGN: | duly received your friendly letter
transmitting The proceedings Of public meeting held in
the city Of New Haven IN respect 10 Tho late Presden
tal election. The patriotic spiiit manifested in the
whole Of them is worthy Of Connecticut worthy Of its
renowned seat Of learning and worthy of The Wing
cause. For the sentiments of attachment, confidence,
aud friendship towards myself, which they exhibit and
which You kindly reieato IN your letter. offer the
warm Acknowledgements ola grateful heart My obi
cations Connecticut. aud my friendly intercourse with
OF her eminent during long period of time
will be faithfully remembered while continue live.
share with YOU, gcntenen, IN regrets account OF
the unc pected issue OF thu recent election. My
personal IN it is entitled 10 very e conside
ration, although affect indifference that respect
The great Importance Of the event arises out o the
spectye principles in contest bsiween tho parties
The consequences to winch it may lead. aud The alleged
by which 1t was brought about OF which, howcv
er | do mol allow myself particularly 10 speak.
The policy of tho county IN regard 10 the protection Of
American industry, few months ago seemed 10 rap
idly acquiring permanent and fixed character. The
Southern and Southwestern portions Of the Union had
been rcproschcd al tho North for Of sufficient in
erest and sympathy in its welfare. Yielding to the
joint influence Of their own reflections and experience
the slave States fast subscribing to the justice aud
cnpedency ol tarill io revenues with determinations
for protection AT such suspicious moment instead
OF cordially meeting the slave States aud placing tho
principles of protection upon mpregaable and durable
ground sufficient number Of the tree States be de-
cisiye of the contest abandoned what believed be
their cherish policy and have aided, If not in lis
total su6vesion, Ia exposing II IN Imminent hazard and
uncertainty. Discoursgemen has taken The place OF
confidence in the business Of the country enterprise is
checked, and knows 10 what snploy he
safely direct his crertlons. Instead Of constantly
sugmenting home market, are IN danger Of expeIen
cirg its decline al time when the lurel2n market, is
absolutely glnited with American productions, cotton
especially. winch is selling alta lower price than
before known. II is probably destined to fail
] n A. Il,
peciay large imporaiions shall be stimulated by low
duties drain Of the specie Of the country with all its
train ofleble consequences. On which have neither
inclination nor time 10 dwell.
If he cause Of the Wings had trumphed the dis'r
button of the sales OF the public lands would have been
secured and that great national inheritance would have
been preserved for the benefit Of the present and future
generations. shall be most agreesby disappointed if
be wasted IN few years by graduation and other
prJc, Of alienation, eavn. traces Of permanent ben
eft behind
coul not touch upon other great OF pub
lie policy. which II was Tho purpose of the Wings To
deayor TO establish, without giving 10 this letter
suitable length. They may be briefly stated to have
aimed the purity 0t tho Government the greater pros
pery Of the People, and additional security their lib
critics and TO The Unen and, wiha the preservation of
the peace. the honor and the good hh Of the nation
The Wings were most anxious TO avoid foreign war
Tor the sake OF acquiring foreign territory, which,
der the circumstances of the acquisition. could fail
produce domestic dlscord and expose The character
the country. in the eyes Of an impartial world, TO
annad version.
But opponents have prevailed in the late contest
and the Wings are for the present, denied the sasfac-
ton of carrying out their measures of national policy
Believing that they Indispensable 10 the welfare Of
the county, am unwilling 10 relluquish the fond hope
that they may be finally established. whether live
iness that event not. Ia the m-an time those to
whose hands the administrator Of public affairs is conf
dad ought 10 have fair trial. Lei us Indulge an
anxious desire that The evils which We have npprehen
ded may be realized. that The peace OF country
may be undisturbed. its honor remain unsued, and its
prosperity continue nnimpeded.
40 guard however, anst adverse RESULTS the reso-
luton Of the Wings Of the city Of New Haven stead
lastly to adhere to the Wing cause and principles is
wise and patriotic.
| should be most happy 10 visit once more New Eng
land, and especially New Haven. which has done me 81
much honor by giving me- the late election the lar
gest maiofty given by that city in contested cleo
ton shall embrace. with great pleasure, any oppor.
tuuy. should any uier, to accep. your oblgns
vitation.
! tender to you. gentlemen. nv cordial thanks &,
your friendly wishes and kind regards Tor roe and mine