Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-20


sistency In Mr.. Clay. in the stand he has taken
against this war as cOntrasted with that he took in
favor OF the last war with Great Britain. We see
none. Stale Journal
Of course not there none so blind rs they who
Oont see But every body else can see Clay's incon
sIstency not only in the stand lie has taken against
this coutrasted with that he took in favor of
the last war;" but also in the different stands he has
taken In regard to the present war; for example,
trast the following with Clays late talk Lexington,
IN which he tried to steal Webster and Corwin's
thunder
EXTRACT FROM HENRY CLAY's SPEECH AT New
ORLEANS, delivered at the dinner Of the Sons Of New
England, on the Odd of December, 1885, met to cele
brate the landing of the forefathers of New England
on Plymouth rock
although leading a life of retirement, am not
wholly unobServant Of the proceedings relating to the
condition. welfare and prospects Of our country. And
when saw around me tonight, General Brooke and
other old friends, fell half inclined TO ask for some
nook or corner an the army, an phich might serve
to dUenSe the Urongs done to my country. hare
thought might get be able 10 capare or Stay Meri-
can"
The following says the Philadelphia American, was
the patriotic language of Henry Clay in the brief but
eloquent speech made during his recent visit TO Pha
delphia:-
''There is" said he, gentlemen, one thing before
we part, which wish you to remember. THIS GLo-
RIoUs AND BEAUTIFUL LAND Is OUR COMMON COUNTRY
IN PEACE OR IN WARM VEAL OR IN woE-UNDER
BAD ADMINISTRATION OR GOOD GOVERNMENT. RE-
MEMBER TO STAND BY IT."
NoW says Mexican defender, the State Jour-
nall
'The principles of truth and justice are mmutnble
Those principles were side in the of 1912.
We were then fighting for our families and our fire.
Sides and the voice of Henry Clay reused the sleep
ing energy of the nation to their defence. These
principles are the side of Merico IN the present
struggle, disguise 1t as may. They are fighting
for their families, their atars their liberties and their
fresdes, and the voice of the same Henry Clay true
TO these eternal principles the needle to the mag
net, is heard reverberang through the land arousng
the sleeping justice of the nation TO the lcrOngS our
rulers inficting upon doaon trodden Mer,co and
the dishonor with which they stamping our own
hitherto fair character in the eyes of the civilized
world"
If these declarations of the Journal are not TREA-
soNABLE, then it Is impossible for words to express
the sentiments of treason. A creole Mexican could
not say any more. ,
As to Mr.. Clay's sentiments during the last war,
the following extract from his speech on the Navy and
army bill, delivered in the House of Representatives
the 9Th of January 1913, show that then he held
opinions different from those contained in his Lexing-
ton speech His rebukes will just as well apply to
the wings now, as they did 10 the Federasts then:
whilst these peaceful experiments are undergo
ing trial, what is the conduct of the opposition
They are the champions of war-the proud the spir-
tied, the sole repository of the nations honor-the
men Of exclusive vigor and energy. The admins
IN tho lie faaha and
lmous-'incaPabe of being kicked into war; The
maxim, mot cent for tribute, millions for defence
is loudly proclaimed Is the administration for ne
gotiation! The opposition is tired, sick, disguised
with negotiation. They want TO draw the sword and
avenge the nations wrongs. When, however, foreign
nations, perhaps enboldened by the very opposition
here made, refuse to listen to the amicable appeals
which have been repeated and reiterated by the ad-
mInlsratOn, 10 their justice and to their interests
when, In fact, with of them has become iden-
titled with independence and our sovereignty and
to abstain from 1t was 10 longer possible-behod the
opposition veering around and becoming the friends
of peace and commerce. They tell you of the ca
amities Of war-lts tragica events-the squandering
away of your resources-the waste of the public treas
ure, and the splitting of innocent blood. "Gorgons
hydras, and chimeas Dire" They tell you that hon.
or Is an usionl Now we see them exhibiting the
terrific forms of the roaring king of the forestnow
the meekness and humility of the lamb They are
lot war ana DO when the administration
is for war. You find them, sir, lacking with every
gale, displaying the colOrs Of every party, and of all
nations: steady only in one unaterable purpose-to
steer, If possible, into the haven Of power.
81 omitted, yesterday, sir, when speaking Of DEL
icate and painful subject, to notice powerful engine
which the conspaiors against the integrity of the
Union employ 10 effect their nefarious purpOse-I
southern influence. The true friend 10 his coun-
try, knowing that constitution was the work of
COMPROMISE i'm which interests anna rentlv conflict
were attempted to be reconciled, aims to extingush
or aay prejudices But this patriotic exertion does
not suit the views OF those who urged on by da-
bolical ambition. They find it convenient to imagine
the existence Of certain improper influences, and
to propagate with their utmost industry a belief of
them Hence the idea of southern preponderance-
Virginia influence - the yoking of the respectable
yeomanry of the north, with negro slaves, TO the
of southern nabobs."
'No, sir; the administration has erred in the steps
which 1t has taken 10 restore peace, but its has
been not in doing too tle but in betaying too great
socitude for that event. An honorable peace is at
taina6e only by efficient My plan acOuld be
10 call out the ample resources Of the country gire them
udicious di-ectiO prosecute the ,car tcih utmost
uigor; strike iohererer reach the enemy
or on land, and negotiate the terms Of peace at
Quebec or at Halifax. We told that England is
proud and lofty nation, which, disdainng to wait
for danger. meets il half way Naughty as she is,
triumphed over herr and, if we do not listen
to the counsels OF timdy and despair shall again
prevail In such n cause, with the aid of Providence
we must come out crowned with success; but if we
fall let US fail like men-lash ourselves to our gal
liant ars, and expire together in one common srug-
gle, fighting for free Trade and seamen's rights
ALBERT GALLATIN US. HENRY CLAY-The New
York True Sun, few days ago, quoted the following
G. VI. l.