Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-05-22
HENRY CLAY AND THE WINGS.

HENRY CLAY AND THE WINGS.
The most amusing things, which we meet
nowadays, are the repinings of the Democratic
papers over the neglect, with which the Wings
resupposed to have treated Henry Clay, by
rallying with such unanimity to the support OF
Gen. Taylor. Never was SYMPATHY more mis-
placed, for it was never less required; and new
er was there more ludicrous effort to conceal
the chagrn of the selfshness, that feels itself on
the eve of overthrow, by an affection OF gener-
GUS impulse. When it is required for any 9TH
ers to interfere for the protection of Henry Clay
from the Wings, his defenders will not certain
ly be expected from the ranks of those who have
exhausted the resources of SANDER and maligni-
ty against his character. For years he has been
the bright mark for their vituperation and abuse:
his name and fame, so far as the basest malev-
olence could sully their lustre, have been the
favorite object for their attacks. His opinions
have been misrepresented, his motives mahgn-
ed, and bitterness ofhostiity evinced against
him, never before shown towards any public
man in this country.
1t is amusing, then, to find the very men,
who have pursued him with such vindictive
malice, turn round now, and accuse those who
have been and are his devoted friends, who
have fought with him, who opposed themselves
to his enemies, of being unjust to Henry Clay.
While the Wing party maintains its inden-
tity, it will never cease to acknowledge its OBJ
legations to its illustrious leader; while elo-
quenee and genius have admirers, the great
Kentucky orator will be hailed as possessor CT
their highest qualities, and while patriotism,
honor, nobeness of heart and generosity of con-
duct, hold their place among the characteristics
to be admired, will all true men honor in their
hearts the name of Gallant Henry Clay.
But these good friends his, the Democracy,
are fearful that the Wings might neglect his
claims, and ruthlessly throw him aside for Gen
eral Taylor. 1t is great pity, that they should
not be satisfied; that some way should not be
found to soothe their wounded feelings.
Would it be at all satisfactory for them to
know that Henry Clay viii find no fault, will
feel no modification, at the elevation of his
old and true friend Zachary Taylor, to the Pres
ident in 1913? Will they wait now, until
some complaint comes from the shades of Ash
land, before they give way to their grief at the
treatment which the Wings bestow upon It's
glorious tenant?
A Hero! Is Henry Clay less Hero than Gen
eral TAYLOR? In the career ofhis life are pas
sages Of moral heroism, ofhigh hearted courage,
before which the feats of the mere warrior pale
in lustre. In the Senate when the viewless
chains of his eloquence bound crowded audi
tories, and the Impulse of his majestic spirit
was felt from the centre to the circumference
of our mighty Empire, Henry Clay was Hero.
When interposing withhis fearless and mighty
genius for the preservation of the Union and
the upholding of the National honor Henry
Clay was a hero. Whendefeated for the Pres.
idency by means the most vile, even to counter
act which, his high spirit refused to stopits Ea-
gle pinions, Henry Clay was still more hero.
| And now, while this greatsold man mourns in
the dignity of patriot fathers grief for the
brave son who has laid down his life in the
service fhis country he is more a hero than
WITH grief cIlsstened by pride That he WAS the
father of such son, nations blessing falls;and
now, nor rank nor power are his,.sav in the
hearts of his countrymen, as living man is more
completely the impersonation of moral Heroism
than Henry Clay. -
Where the wings hero worshippers, where is
the shrine more fitting for their idolatry than
that raised to Henry Clay. .e
| Henry Clay did not care to be President for
the sake of official power. A higher motive
was working in his heart, when he permitted
his name to be used in connection with the
Chief Magistncy, and now, no one would re
ceive his appreciation as a candidate for that
high office more cordially than would Gen.
Zachary Taylor.-P ittsburg Journal.