New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-03-16
NETWORK TRIBUNE.
Henry Clay.

New.York. with its 400 600 inhabitants has Sc
lecsed the Delegates through whose indirect agen-
ey q candidate will be nominated. whom the PEG
RE IL the Union next November would probably
prefer to ali others for the oce Of President OF the
United States Tha, the Wings Of this City ar
aeatly desire that HsSRY CLAY may be that candi
date and a. such a successful one, they have re
Gently given abundant and most unequivocal
peoofs and the presen, is ft and proper moment
10 reitsra,e some Of the reasons on which their
preference is founded.
NJ Clay is no untred man put up by the friends
OF the extension Of the Southern Slave market by
mesns Of the increase of territory, now Free, bat
10 be henceforth devoted to Slavery md who
would stand ready to meet every inquiry as to bis
principles BY declaration that he had not thought
ss to this, did not know about that, was of no par
". and would no. tell what his sentiments were,
because he must go into power untrammeled, &c
To give Mr. Clay power would not be committa
o, the political destinies OF a nation OF twenty
Millions to doubtful pilot who had never been at
Sc. in = storm nor would it be the elevation OF
feeble. vacillsting politician to an eminence from
which the weakness OF his head would render bis
fall the more fatal.
Mr. Clay would not make war upon the party
who in lsl4, gave him the votes of million and
quarter of freemen, nor upon their principles, nor
would he present the spectacle to other nations OF
aPresident without party, and parties without
Presidents chief who had been elevated to pow
er for his attachment to cherished rational princ
pies vainy seeking by aculpable administration of
the patronage of Office to create faction bound to-
ssther only by the tie of sefshness, and to govern
by their aid.
When the campaign OF ls44 had elevated Mr.
Polk 70 the Craftsmanship and the College of Elect
ors for Kentucky addressed Mr. Clay, endorsing
bis faithfalness to principle, acknowledging the
benefits be had conferred on his country and assur
ing him that those who had known him longest
loved him best, he was able to reply, that
1.-The principal attraction TO him Of the Office OF President
Ct United States ont the cherished hope that he
might be humble instrument In the hands Of Pro1
dence to accomplish public good That he had escaped
great and fearful responsibility and that during the whole
he hsd done nothing with the dictates
OF the purest honor No mortal man said he dHfor
issd say hat fhsd out 70 him ne promise Of any Office or
appo.sfSnesf rhdfereT.'"
Mr. Claws life has been remarkable one. We'll
may he be proud of it He is now near the close
of his Fist year-sas born and Graded in Virginia
amid the storms OF the war Of his countrys indie
pendence-became an orphan by the Death OF his
father Ia Baptist minister when only five years old
was educated in a humble village g-house, and
nursured ike his country in the school OF adversi
IT, with six brothers and sisters, and their widowed
mother.
Who, in those days OF trial, could have singled
out in the unaspring bsckwoodsman the grace
fol, digni6ed sincere and captivating Orator oil
Freedom--the enlightened patriotic aud success
= Al. la - 1Ata In
of his Countrys rights at home. the paciestor
abroadl Who could have ioreseen or foretold in
1871 that the handsome. smiling boy who was
serving customers in Mr.. Denny's retail store,
near the Market House a. Richmond would, in
1914 at Client. be discussing questions OF Ma
tional power and Maritime right with the chosen
dplomatists of Old England or, In 1917, urging
South America in the Hottest tones of captivating
eloouence to burst her letters ard be free But
most true it u.s. that
"Honor snd shame from no condition rise,
Act well your part-thsrs ell the honor lies'
The Baptist preachers orphan of Ill., like the
Boston soapboiler's boy aud the young Virginia
land-surveyor, had great work before him and
we incline to the belief that far advanced in ife's
journey as he is. an important part OF that great
work 10 yet TO be accomplished. To the Seer OF
Israel j. was said a" Look not on his countenanee
....mun looketh at the outward appearance -
But when the youngest, ruddy beautiful and inno
cent, had been brought in from the sheepfod, the
command went forth ARISE, ASoiNr HIM; for
THIS u Hr" Before half the inhabitants Of the
United States were born, Mr.. Clay, in Jan. 1914
had resigned the office OF President OF the popular
branch of Congress to set out for Europe on his
mission Of Peace with the vote of l44 to that he
had performed its duties a. WITH uSRIvALED DIG
srrY AND PROPERTY
should Mr.. Clay reach the Presidential Chair, az
we think it probable that he will, America VIII
have seen in him the last Of her chiefs who was
Graded and reared during the glorious morning OF
the nation the honored era of her successful revo-
luton. He who loved TO listen in youth to the
thrilling eloquence of Patrick Henry and whom
senates have since listened to with wonder and
delight will at last reach the station In which his
wisdom. experience, and honest patriotism would
enable him to do the most good. Last time nc was
unfairly beaten, by resort to the shabby ricS oi
pretending desire to redress pretended Bntsh
aggression in Oregon, and the victors boast even
vet Of the Joke they played upon the unsuspecting
men Of the West. The American exclusives, too
bstter known az Natirists, helped to kill him with
their kindness Most fortunately for him, this time
thew have bestowed their whole favor and patron
age upon General Taylor.
We have but one fear for MIR. Clay and II Is on
account Of the traders in politics, the gamblers 10
stocks, lands, Offices wars and diplomacy the con-
tractors. schemers, and selfish demagogues VINO
are the curse Of society man OF first rate talents
Of uudoubted courage, honest and aaable, and who
ows the true interests of his country, would not
al, then-and such is Henry Clay. the most ex'
tensve farmer the most spirited improver OF breeds
Of cattle. horses and mules the most poulsr man in
Kentucky. A third-rase politician. like Mr. Polk
surrounded by such cunning, peddling crafty stock
jobbing characters as Marcy, Walker, Richie, DC.
would suit them better-they would be more man
sssable.
Mr. CLAY has been a reaident Of Kentucky for
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