Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-12-02


The Locofocos fear HENRY CLAY az much
as the Wings love him. Already nave 'ne '
papers in the employ Of the Administrator
pounced upon that great man, win all 'he Jury
of half-starved hyenas, and the mai'gnry OF
fends. No sooner was it announced that Inc
venerable Pa,rio, and Sage intended to address
his couurrymen on the subject OF "the Mexican
War, its authors and objects" than the Loco
foco. BECAME alarmed, and turned loose the
blood.hounds of party, 10 hunt the great States
man down. Fearful of the influence his speech
might exert upon the reading and thinking por-
tion Of their party. they have, without waiting
to know wha, he really did cay, most grossly
and wickedly misrepresented him Some have
even gone so far as TO denouce the gray haired
Hero an enemy TO his country. Palsled De
The ra,or.,ongues that dare to asssil The Pa
trjot and Sage who has done and suffered so
much for his coun.ry, and who freely gave his
beloved son 10 die in defence of his countrys
flag. Thank God, HENRY CLAY is not the
man to be crushed by such enemies, or written
down by the pensioned scribblers OF Locolocc.
ism.
"What though de,raction has essayed
To cloud his noble brow;
Down from the height himself has made,
He smiles upon il now. ~
The oak, while growing, may be stirred
By a slight touch Of breeze and bird,
Its bark each insect slime
Ma,ured-ihoueh whirlwinds sweep the sky,
II lifts, unbowed, i,s head on high,
In conscious strength sublime"
Henry CLAY, though persecuted as no other
public man ever was, still stands proudly erect
upon the broad platform of FREEDOM. with a
spiri, unconquered, ready 10 second the efforts
of The friends Of universal Liberty. whenever
made "Ne'er yet did base dishonor blur the
name" Of HENRY CLAY! The slanderous
tongues of his cruel prosecutors have wagged
in vain. He 10 now, as he has ever been, the
hope and pride of American Freemen-ihe idol
of millions OF loving and true hearts. Though
tickle Fortune may no, Sc, her seal upon the
brow Of the Patriot, Sage and Statesman,
"a greener garland blooms than any wreath
The wayward goddess for her minion binds;
And in thy hands though Office may not place
It's barren scep,re and it's heeting power
A brighter, better destiny is thine
Than all these empty honors can besiow.
Thou hast Thy connry's love-with her renown
Thy own is woven; with he. name thy name
Ia union indestructible is bound:
The pages of her history are thine J"
His illuslrious career, as has been beautiful
ly said by . writer, sis identified with his coun-
,ry's history, The brightest page Of which, no
less than that which is clouded by the gloom
of dependency and doubt, bears-greafully
and proudly-,he imperishable record Of those
insppreciable services and sacrifices which
have given character, dignity. and honor to the
American name, and glorious immortality TO
that of HENRY CLAY! His position q, the
presen, time is truly enviable; and 10 bis gen.
erous mind must be far more gratifying than
would be the actual possession of the attractions
and the uappings Of any station, however ex-
allied. within the gift of grateful and admir-.
ing people. Without patronage to bes,ow; q
retired statesman. a plain, practical farmer; he
is nevertheless The IDOL OF THE PEOPLE, and
possesses far more infoencs and consideration
with the Nation =, large. than they enjoy. who
have the beslowal Of all the emoIuments and
digui,ies Of Office" God blsss HENRY CLAY.
Far distant be The day when THE Nation shal
be called upon TO mourn The loss Of her bes
and puress Statesman.
Haysisbsrg lnfelEgsses,