The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-01-06
THE ELECTORS OF KENTUCKY AND
HENRY CLAY.

am greatly obliged, Gentlemen, by the kindness
towards me, which has prompted this visit from the
Governor, the Presidential Electors of Kentucky and
some ormy felow-citizens, in private life. And 1
thank YOU Sir, (Mr Underwood) their organ, on this
occasion, for the feeling and eloquent address which
you have just done me the honor TO deliver. | am
under the greatest obligations to the People Of Ken
lucky, During than forty years cfmy life, they
have demonstrated their confidence and affection
towards me, in every variety Of form. This last and
browning evidence Of their long and faithful attach
ment, exhibited in the vote which, in their behalf,
you gave yesterday, at the seat Of tho State Gov
eminent, ms the Electoral College Of Kentucky, fills
me with overlooking gratitude. But should fail to
express the feelings of my heurt, If did not also
offer my profound and grateful acknowledgements to
the other Suites, which have united with Kentucky in
the endenvor TO elect to the Chief Magistracy Of
the Union and to the million and quarter Of Greemen.
embracing much virtue, intelligence and patriotism,
who wherever residing, have directed strenuous and
enth usastc exerIions TO tho object.
Their effort has been unavang, and tho issue Of
the election has not corresponded with their snxious
hopes and confident expectations. You have, Sir,
assigned some Of the which you supposed
have occasioned the result will not trust myself to
SPEAK VI lnel WY uuly u lat u pcIleCt SUBMISSIVE
to event. which is now rrevocabe.
Twill not a1ectindferenco 10 The personal concern
which had in the political contest, just terminated;
bu, unless am greatly selfdeccived, the principal
attraction to me orthe office of President OF the Unit
ed States, out Of the cherished hope that !
might be humble instrument, in the hands of Prov
idence, to accomplish public good. desired 10
the former purity Of the General Government restor-
ed and to dangers and evils, which sincerely be-
heyed encompassed il, avertcd and remeded- | was
anxious that the policy Of the country, especially in
the great department fits domestic labor and industry
should De fixed and stable, that al might know how
to regulate and accommodate their conduct. And,
fully convinced ofthe wisdom of the public measures
which you have enumerated, hoped TO live to witt
ness, and to contribute to- their adoption and estab-
hshment.
So fhr as respects any official agency OF mine, il
has been otherwise decreed, and bow respecs fully
TO the decree The future orthe Government
is altogether unknown, and wrapt in painful uncer-
tainty. shall not do the new Administration the
injustice OF cOnd emning it in advance On the con-
trnry earnestly desire TINT, enlightened by its own
reflections, and by deliberate review Of all the
great interests of tho country, prompted by public
opinion, the benefit may he ye, secured Of the prac
teal execution Of those principles and measures, FOR
which we have honestly conendcd, that peace and
honor may be preserved, and that this young but
great nation may be rendered harmonious, prosper.
and powerful
We are not without consultations under the event
which has happened. The Wing party has fairly and
fully exhibited TO the oouatry the principles and
measures which ii believed best adapted to socu,e
our Liberties and promote the common welfare. II
has made, in their support constant and urgent APP
Peals to the reason and Judgment of the people,
For myself, have the high satisfaction to know that
have escaped great and fearful responsibility, and
that during the whole canvass have done nothing in
consistent with the dictates Of the purcst honor No
mortal man is authorised TO say that held out 10 hun
the PROMISE of any office appointment whatever.
What now is the duty Of the Wing party? I ven
turo to express any opinion with the greatest diff
dence. The future is enve'oped in veil mpenctra-
BILE by human eyes. cannot contemplate il without
feelings OF great encouragement. But knew Of
ly one safe rule in all the vsissudes of human lie,
public and private, anil that is conscien,ouly to salts
~ ourselves of what is right, and firmly and undevi-
atingly TO pursue it under all trials and circumstances
conhdng in the great Ruler Of the Universe for ulti'
mate success. The Wings deliberately convict
ed OF the truth and wisdom OF the principles and
measures which they have espouscd 1t seems there.
fore, to me- that they should pcrsevere in contending
Tor them and that, adhcring their separate and dis
nct organization, they should treat all who have the
good Of their country in view with respect and SYM
pathy and invite their cooperation in securing the pat
rotic objects which it has been their aim and purpose
TO accomplish.
heartily thank you Sir, FOR your friendly wishes
Tor my happiness, in the retirement which henceor-
ward best becomes me. Here hope TO enjoy peace
and tranquility, seeking faithfully to perform in the
walks of private life, whatever duties may yet apper-
tain TO me. And shall never cease, while life re-
mains, to look, with lively interest and deep solicit
ude, upon the movements end operations of our free
system of Government, and to hope that under the
SMILES of an all-wise Providence, the Republic may
be ever just honorable, prosperous and great.
Ono tits said that the U. S. ship Ohio bears
the only warike name ofany State in the Union
The following is stated to be the origin of the word
Ohio:-The noble river, from which the State of Obi
derived its name, was formerly settled ON its banks
by several warlike tribes Of Indians, who were very