Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-10-24
''rrs'P0HSeHes Of Use PhilsdslPGis North American.
Ashland and its Occupant.

OF him who has long and desetvedy held the fret
place in the honest affections Of tho country should
therefore have varied with every impulse OF my heart aud
against every duty had neglected to render tina,
honorable tribute Of respect and admiration person. which
long and faithful public service enlarged patriotism. I'M
blemshed integrity, and the exalted staesma
claim for the sage of Ashland the hands Of his country
men.
Ashland lies the turnpike Richmond abou, mile
and halt to the east Of Lexington. The residence is re-
cesseo several hundred yards from the main road and
approached through winding carriage way shaded with
double OF cedar and pine birch. In front OF the DIV
ling beautiful lawn, stretching several par
usy laid out walks and adopted TO the Of the
iafm One nstrongy impressed with the order and
ten, and quiet, which peades around the
and the air Of conf geni which exist, in every
department The mansion itsolfis CLAIM story wood
en- building with wings without the appearance parade
or Po'enson and more characterized by the
been given to domestic than by another
neniar feature For all the world without knowing its
eupant or owner the spot would take for the
home OF an intelligent and thriving farmer.
There are between five aud SIX hundred acres under
enclosure adapted TO the cultivation OF corn, hemp whe
aud gardening purposes Mr. Clay has bestowed great
attention 10 the encouragement OF the best breeds OF
tie of all descriptions, and specimens that
would compare avoraby with those that bore the pr-
zes St the great Auburn Fair. In this REGION which
abounts in good lands, and in much skill agricultural
products Mr. Clay regarded among the very best
practical farmers Every OF the farm from the fences
10 the resde bear witness tho Industry method and
vigilance Of superior mind and question there
have seen the best IN all sections which udcious-
administered which rejects better credit upon the
taste and capacity Of it, owner.
The internal the residence are in keen.
ing with what have family and impeTeetly depicied-
the simple and dig ned like the character of him
who aisPenses m hospitality. The principal parlo in VIII ch
visitors received with large and sp,n
did picture, by lnman, OF Washington in the smy group
fit emblem for such spot, for who OF the public men
which this country has produced his day. more
consistently emulsed the example OF his dsnercscd pat
riosm and integrity in public affairs, who has more
gdy observed the principles OF his private virtue than
Henry Clay The clouds Of cslumny and cold blooded
Islander with which INSCRIPTIONS enemies have attempted
to daken his horizon for years length rapidly
appearing before The sunshine OF truth. and like gold
which has been submitted the crucbr. his reputation
viii rise the better AMI the for the s cay there
10 beautiful fitness IN the association OF Washington
the domestic altar, with that OF Clay In the hour OF trial
and IN the Struggle OF party, he has learnt from the
OF the Father his Country" those preceps Of wis
dom which he has again taught others. and patterned
his life by the excellence OF model which stands alone
IA the history Oi Ihe world.
In this apartment also Is bc of III volun
'sry offerings OF popular admiration and gratitude with
which Mr. Clay has been literally favored than any
other II our statesmen. To enumeate them would
~ respectable volume aud to select from the might
be regarded nvdous. Suffice say, they have gen
orally eminacd from class Of cit be priced
who have no political ambiuon TO serve, and who act
from tire honesty OF hsr hoarts-men who have been ben
ehIed by that pol cy which Mr. Clay's public life
for thirty Las been Devoted industrious
chancs.
When called to make my respects yesterday morning.
Mr. Clay absent his office in Lexington which he
tends regularly during the forenoon of each day return
ed in the afternoon aud found him with two visitors
His welcome such as his character would m2y-cUr.
del, generous and Time has wrought bat little
change IN his Appearance; have private sc,Uns with
which he has been heavily burIhened impaired that noble
bearing which has marked him among men, much
his prominent genius has impressed itself upon the
Ia Wh Oh he lives. His STEP any thing, little fee
bier than when lac last appeared in the Senate; every
intellectual faculty fresh the MONDAY of It's ma
uriy and that gigantic mind active and energetic
IN those proud days when he pered every thing Of per-
sona ambition tor the honor and prosperity OF his country
Mr. Clay still looks forward with deep anxiety tho
triumph OF Wing principles, aud views with infinite regret
the destructive policy OF the present administrations as II
affects the industry aud Of nation. Hi. con-
yorsAlon public affairs marked by a spirit Of calm
and dsPa'sonatc Judgment minute acquaintance with
all the political movements and the absence OF every thing
Ike part bitterness. lie does hesitate avow
that taking the aggregate of passed the last
session OF Congress was the most disastrous that
sembIed since tue adoption Of the constitution.
was happy to find his views upon the Tariff question
eoincided with the OF the Wing party and his
ADVICE IN s respect deserves be inscribed upon every
protective banner the Uuon Speaking his constant
and unrcmag efforts to protect the labor OF the country,
Of the effects produced by the Wing Tariff Of 1872 and
the practical results To follow from the bill Of 1916.
II came 10 be fairly tested, though opponents
deayorng TO deude the agricultural interests by Represent
ing that the temporary advance beadstu produced
By the lu1ence OF this when it the
failure Of The potato crops In England and Ireland had
been the only operating cause, he sHd "Is e question
ssfi0seH he Wig TaTG Of 1912 and The Democratic
TarG Of 1886. One ~ Positive good pkiea the peo
pie hdus Jst-the other ioiH dsnTedy proUe posifipe
euii Dhieh they hare yet realize. Let your cry be
RESTORATION" and IN Gods say and SO hope
will every Wing from Maine Texas until standard is
once more uniured in victory from the pouco of the
Capitol.
We want modifca,ons-no compromises-no half
way schemes. The true and fair policy OF Protection TO
assist the infant manufactures that are struggling for
existence as they were when the first Congress
passed. We know that old established institutions with
a'ge capital, immense resources and the ability apply
cry tr1nr amen i'm
o. articles, submit 10 slight reduction which applied to
other branches Of Industry would Ualy oyewhem them
IN rum but tend to tx monopoly in the hands Of wealth
Let US therefore have no notifications Let have a
liked and angbo idea, such the comprehension of the
working man can grasp-such he will understand by the
difference IN the price oil s daily labor under the two sys
tens That 10 u be found ~ Wing Tariff which the
bocOoco Administration that Pennsy pot IN power
has uprooted. Let cry then be-REsTORITroN-KEsro
RATION.
Mr. Clay entertains full confidence Il our Wing breh
rem throughout the Union will tremendously and
zsaousy upon the fundamental principles Of the psriy and
not separate upon local issues which designing endea
your e. engat upon every canvass court iactous M.
which m themselves unImpoan and often injurious.
deserving neither respect nor councnance the day
tain success not distant.
cOnscentOus'y believe Mr.. Clay has not a pncal AZ
Pauon that does not belong the welfare OF his country
and that personal consideration " any sort enters into
TIE appreciation Of that great object la the evening of
his days the triumph Of the principles which he has do
voted long life OF public service, all that he desires
THIS accomplished, no other honor is needed
~ proper ume and when events shall determine the
prudence Of tho STEP Mr.. Clay will place himself in such
position as will satisfy every member Of the Wing party.
we have night TO believe this from past experience
ana we owe this Difference to gallant leader Ia the
movements for Office Mr. Clay takes part and those who
took The liberty 10 his tho session OF Con.
gres. Ca advance pretensions which, say the least I'M
der orstnR circumstances, compicent did so with
out his knowledge sanction.
have taken the liberty Of my accord without sug
Reson or advice, to inform Wing friends II some Of
the opinions Of Mr. Clay interesting psbc topics /
know the weight they entitled receive and know
the influence they will Sentiments such az these
formed IN the reflection 81 retirement and removed from
the exciting scene Of political strife, deserve to be deeply
considered by those who feel proper In the pros
pcriy Of the Union
There Is no occasion Of my life which value as much
or which will be dear in after days than this
visit TO Ashland bad known Mr.. Clay IN youth as the
great orator and statesman In manhood was honorod
with his friendship aud confidence.
saw him in the hour Of short lived victory in 1910
roinqushng the lauros which belonged 10 bs own brow
with the magnanimity which became q man fashioned as
he IT, and when darkness aud dosplr hung over Inc Wing
cause and the fruits Of victory weto scattered 10 the
winds, saw MIN retro from the command after crerpg
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