New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-07-15
Letter from Ca..ius VI. Clay.


HORACE GREELEY, Esq.-The deep and heart
fell circumstances Of friends, elected by my "P
Dorenf willingness 10 resort to the Duef dispiayed
4, the FRS, number OF The True American noiwitn-
standing the very peculiar and trying circumstances
in which have been placed, have led me to give
tbi. nuch-debated subject my most serious and de-
liberste reflection. Whilst | shall ever contend |
for the right Of self-deience where the cIvu power
cannot or ,ciH no, come 10 my rescue; 10 wnere
the laws are sufficient for protection and the pubic
sentiment, enforces them there am willing to con
ses. tia, the Duel cannot be justified. Having fully
tested the legal and moral power OF my native STATE
10 which owe invioate allegiance feel that owe
il to her-to our National Religion-and TO the
Spiri, Of the Age, that ! should subject myseh 10
their sole protection. therefore formally pledge
myself never again to offer or accept challenge or
in any manner to give Duelins my coun'enance OF
support Believing that this annuncia'ion wou'u
not only be agreeable to you but to many J''e"os
Ybo have been so kind as TO manifest an interest IN
nv humble fortunes. associated in some slight de-
gree with the cause Of Republicanism and rational
Liberty venture to ask for this note an ihser''i'
in your widespread columns.
Your friend and ob't svt, c. NJ CLAl.
Leyfaqton Ky July Attn, lsiJ
DsvocpAcy ExENPLIFIED.--An eminent iunc-
,onarv of the United states mot quite the "'"''
eminent was lately called ON by a poor mecnan"
| for the payment Of bis bill for worK oone
YOU are IN great hurry for your money
| frovnine rebuff Of the exalted Democrat ""
B,en 10 The Springs get SO ne KEEP ni7 i"o"''
L Il. don rI Tll
70 90 10 the Springs with, and the poor uc'ii "e
cbanic NAV ge, potatoes for his children as he can
Tho same eminent parsonage recently stopped al
| u. prDoswick. " J. on his way TO seek relaxa-
,;on and pleasure in the cool shades OF Schooiey
/ Mountain and the landlord whom he hohored Win
bs patronage hustled about in great excitement 10
oe, nm q superb dinner for his ilustrous guest Inc
| news Of the advent spread like wildfre, and the
head men of the party gathered in to least thcir
.ves IN dignity and push forward their claims 10
omce The great man called them afably into ms
,oon opened his trunk took out his demilohn' ana
treated them all round, without troubling inc MUS
| for any thing but glasses and ice-waier before
dinner was quite ready the carriages Tor Schooey
Mountain drove up so the dinner was lett uneaten ;
Inn, the great man generously rendered the landlord
,yon,,, FIVE cents for his trouble. The landlord be
inc a Whip. declined the money-the honor oil en-
| ler,aning such company was enough Tor nm
| r-.,5. The Georgia Wing State Convention met at
| NiDedgeville on the 18th instant, IN the Han Oh ue
| House of Representa,ives-l-2 delegates answer
| ,ng io their names besides number OF proxies
Hon. j. NJ BERRIEs proposed that Gen ID. l..
C1IxcH be appointed President, which was carried
by acclamation Committee OF two IRON each
Judicial District was appointed to report business
| for the Convention. AT o'clock Z. NJ. they re-
oor,ed with Resolutions of which the following Is
| the substance
| They approve the Administration OF "o'' 'hA"'oNN'
| and nominate him for reelection
1hev declare that the state Debt should annually be
reduced and paid finally at the earliest moment pracu'
| cable.
Tina, the interests of the people demand, and fney
sbon,d al yays have state currency convertible INTO
specie.
That the state Treasury should at all times meet its
| liabilities in convertible funds.
| That rigid economy and strict accountability should
| characterize the management of state affairs
That the burden of taxation should be alleviaed at
the earliest moment consistent with the obligations oil
| the State
| Tha, no more money should be raised by taxation
from the people than is necessary to support the Gov
| eminent economically administered
inar rcrnrn,aiy s,l~sia t- '""'v -v"''v e IT,
l venue rather than Of expense TO the state
That Committee be appointed TO address the people
ON the subjects connected with the Gubernaora can
. vass.
4, Which resolutions were all unanimously passed
Committee of able men were appointed to pre-
pare the Address The Convention then adlour nee
| siRc de-