Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-04-05
Hon. Willis GREEN
Clrr OF wAsHrxoros. M.ncH %, ls45.

GENTLEMEN have the honor acknowledge the receipt
of your letter of the 9th instant inviting me, in the and
behalf of the Clay Club of Washington" parake of
Public Dinner " at such time may suit my convenience"
For this evidence of the good will and esteem of those who
desire to be cassed among the best and uest of the Wing
party am truly grateful; and you may assured that
shall always hold it in the lively remembrance With
many of those you represent terms Of intimate friend
ship, and all of them known poicalyfor we be-
long brotherhood and have battled in
This kind invitation, therefore, for which doubt
mainly indebted to their personal regard is most aer
ing my feelings and only regret that is posi-
bic for to give it my acceptance. The bad state of my
health during the greater part of the late Of Congress-
and entire neglect of my private affairs, consequent upon
this and long absence from home render it necessary for
Kentucky early day it practicable
Under these circumstances my Wing friends of
Washington viii readily release from all obligation meet
Them they PROPOSE especially they know that differently
situated should be most happy yield to their wishes.
You right, gentlemen in your estimate u de magni-
ude and importance of The principles which were invoked In
the late contest They were, indeed deep and momentsus
their bearing the great interests of the country and
he'd the been honoraby and fairly conductedhad
our oopents held the political opinions in every
on Of the Csian, instead of being for protective tariff, or
against and for against the annexation Of Texas pub
lie sentiment in the North " in the South seemed to justify
had ay no say, pursued ts Course of double dealing and
deception. Whig principles would be- in the ascendant
and the Wing patty rejoicing in its triumph But the fact
that have been defeated should dishearten Ne
have work before us, and il be DONE No true Wing
should give up in despair, flag in spirits, but batting not
ot Of heart hope, all should be ready moments
log follow to lead where duty points the way. Tss
Wing party is not its enemies suppose dsbanded, and
tee abides wit, American people stands where
has stoodppon tie broad platform of the Constitution
and gathering strength from dofes5 il will fight on and fight
forever if need be- until shall its efforts 1t
is armed in holy cause spd later must umph
| for in such I" there Is such word fail"
OF gallant leader Of who has almost himself
in the service Of his country, you we'll fGal6ed TO
speak; for is HESRr Clay better favorst
known than to the citizens Of this metropolis Here the
theatre Of MS worth and usefulness here his glory has been
achieved here us proudest iumphs have been
This people have known @ 81 different periods of his life,
as Representative in Congress- rs Secretary of State and
Senator Of the United States and spc5 capacity,
ture speak for hern they found him. he hes always
been firm, reliable and patriotic To his disnteestedness Of
purpose AID Of conduct to his unwaveng integrity to his
anxious sosjs for the welfare Of the whole country, and to
the purity Of bis pqe SID private character you gentlemen,
and your ow-cizens genasiy can bear ample testimony
THAT such man. with 50 many CLAMPS sgoF the gratitude Of
his countymen should he struck down, in bis old age; in
deed melancholy reflection bit we, who have stood faith
fully by him through all the vcisstudes q fortune, have this
TO that defeat does not lessen his gfees and
that the Presidential office, high it is could not ineres~s
the measure Of his fame No has excited more
husasm ssaong the people, had more true and devoted
ends-fends WIN true to him as in the bright
days Of his prosperity friends who love him with all the
ervor Of the hearts affections Espds who, when the storm
grew wilder, and the battle ragged hotter, yere the eager
to place themselves between him and danger knJ hereaf
ter, when me Wings Of the Union do battle for those gea
principles Of which Sc is the embodiment" the recolIecS
of his sacrifices and suern IN their behalf will give them
strength and energy in the contest a1 the Of HrSRr
GLAx ensned in their hearts, will be eoDs IN their shouts
f triumph.
In conclusion, gepferasp, for the honorable mention which
you have been pleased 70 s Of my services in the Presen
ta and the complimentary terms Of your letter Of
yiiation beg to accept my most Acknowledgements
With sentiments Of high regard for each Of you persqnpy
and politically, am your friend and obedient servant
WILLIS GREEN
To Messrs. j. II. BRADLEr, w. LESox, RoBr. FaRSHAx,
i X T. PATTERSON, J. l.. HESsHAw, Jos. BnrAS SRI
vAsUs HOLMES, J. T. Towns, j. r. HaLIDAY, T.. Han-
BAUGH, X &. WASHINGTON, and w. THomrsoS, Esqs.
Committee, DC.