The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-01
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Lou,sy,LlE. KENTUCKY, Aug. "a

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, Aug. "a, lS45
As far as have been able to learn the public SEN
tment Mt the West, there is only one feeling and
opinion--and that is, in favor Of maintaining the
honor of our flag in Texas against Mexico, and, if
need be, against oil the world besides.
Men of all parties and sections say that, as our
flag now waves over the plains Of Texas, planted
there by the hands Of freemen, there II shall remain;
and wo be unto the ruthless invaders who shall at
tempt TO pull il down and tramplc it beneath their
feet As Kentucky wing said to me- "Sir, OPP
posed annexation by all the means in my power;
but now, sir, my country has decided. Her flag
has been raised in Texas; will defend it with
my life, before it shall strike to any foreign foe
whatever"
This is the right spirit, and we could wish all the
wings in all sections of the Union animated
with the same noble feeling, as have no doubt a
majority ofthem are.
You will perceive by the papers, that considera-
BILE excitement prevails AT Lexington in this State.
1t seems Cassius M. Clay, who may be considered
monomaniac, had the superativc folly to start an
abolition paper in the very heart of Kentucky He
became almost as reckless and as incendiary-like
as Garrison himself. The people complained and
demonstrated without effect. Finding Cassius deaf
to all appeals of reason and there being no law in
force which Immediately met his case, the people
finally held large meeting in Lexington on the
evening of the 18th inst, at which they calmly set
forth their grievances, and appointed committee to
have the press and types used by c. M. Clay
peaccably transported beyond the bounds of the
State, and left in Cincinnati subject to his order.
The committee proceeded quietly to perform the
duty assigned them--the whole having been duly
delivered in Cincinnati.
Il seems, on the Tuesday night following the
meeting, some lawless vagabonds committed the
most cruel outrages upon some unoflcndng free
people Of color residing in Lexington.
The same citizens who had condemned and sent
Mr. Clay's press out Of the State, again assembled,
and denounced, in the severest TERMS the senseess
and vanous mob who had committed the outrage
on the free blacks.
I understand large meeting is to be held in this
vicinity soon without distinction party, called by
democrats and wings, at which it is expected resou-
tons will be passed approving and sustaining the
citizens of Lexington in having G. Nj. Clay's press
and type transported beyond the limits Of the State
On the committees to be appointed, there is to be an
equal number Of wings and democrats. MIR. Cassius
NJ. Clay will find the opinions and sentiments OF
the Lexington meeting sustained by nearly the en-
tire population of the State without reference TO par
ty lines He cannot be looked upon in any other
light than as an insane man, especially IN attempt-
ing. as he has done, to cast frcbrand OF dscord
among his o,cn people; and had his fanaical views
been carried out, they would probably have led to
civil war ard bloodshed in community hitherto re-
markabe for its good order, quiet, and contcntcd
happiness
remain very truly, yours, &C.,
MORGAN.