The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-19
Dosroy, Nov. IL, 1917

BOSTON, Nov. IL, 1871.
The Effect Of Mr.. Ciay's Speech in Massachusetts
The great topic Of conversation in political circles
that is to say, every where, and among all peoples
the speech of Mr. Clay account Of which, thanks to
enterprise, reached last Monday evening. That
speech is regarded bold movement towards obtain.
ing the support Of New England aud New York for the
next Presidency; and It WILL probably, be successful
The determined tone against the extension Of slavery
ton against the spread of that form Of American indus
try, was passed unanimously by large meeting
posed in small degree, Of men Interested in the
prosperity Of slave labor, is regarded among the
most significant Of the great facts Of the age.
do not hesitate to say that in no period Of Mr. Cays
this moment. have heard the warmest praises
bestowed upon him, by men who occupy promi.
that these would vote for Mr. Clay for the Presf
dency, were the question presented to them to-day;
most probably they would not; but when we consider
that Mr. Clay has for years. been the very incarnation
Opposition to democracythat opposition to him has
been cardinal point with who have quarrelled on
every other subjecttbe fact Of good eeng being
excited towards him among such men, is thing wor-
thy Of ordinary note IL the existence Of de-
teminod spirit in our midst the further extension
Of the peculiar institution" the result of acquis
ton Of territory, whether by the disciples Of Mars
Msmmon This spirit may be wise or a foolish one
with which point 90 not medde but Of ofts existence
doubt and little doubt there be Of Its
mskng some mighty results for 1t cannot be supposed
quainted with the South have long sxd that there
much opposition to slavery in that quarter Of the republic
which only needed encouragement to speak out 1t is
believed here that Mr. Clays speech and resolutions
have afforded such encouragement STILL great ankle
ty exists to hear from the South and how
the speech and resolutions have been received there
Mr. Clsys fate is In the hands of his friends in Ken
tucky Tennessee, North Carolina Maryland and other
whig avehoding States for they should not endorse
bis sentiments IL hardly be expected that the anti
Clay wings in the free States will remain quiet Mr.
Clay has friends and bitter enemies-it is the fate
Of al great men-snd We can easily suppose that the
latter will be the look out to take advantage of his
late movement, should it turn out false STEP
have heard the opinion expressed quito openly here
by wings, that Mr. Clays speech has destroyed what
ever prospects Mr.. Winthrop may have had Of the
Speakershp. never thought his prospects were very
brilliant for that place and therefore do not believe
that our representative will be much disappointed
That the speech will have effect the stats Of
parties In the House-tbat 1t will turn nominal whig
majority into positive muority-is very probable The
wings always do have the devils own uckn to use an
elegant saying when II to dividing the honor and
glory Of a contest.
As respects local politics. nothing worthy Of mention
has occurred since election The democrats talk Of
doing something next year. and of organizing early for
that purpose but In the present indefinite state Of
foreign policy, has any idea what Is the best
to pursue Therefore, they do nothing rs
party aud must wait upon events the necessary effect
Of making their chief out Of the weakest wood from
which President was ever hown.