The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-01-13
CASSIUS NJ. CLAY,

We rejoice to find, in the last Louisville
Examiner the following card from Cassius
M. Clay. Its spirit and bearing are such as
we had right to expect from its source, and
we rejoice still more to learn from the Editors
introduction that Mr., C.'s reception through
out Kentucky has been of the most gratifying
character, while at Lexington it was enthusi-
astic-all parties and all classes uniting to
honor him. The Editor says:
" Nor let any one suppose that this results
from his military services He mad no oppor-
tunlty to win warrior-fame. 1t was the spirit
OF generosity and sclfsacrifce-- tie remem-
brance Of his fight in holier battle than war
ever witncsscd-which badc the PEOPLE hail
his return home with so wide and earnest an
enthusiasm"
Here is c. NJ. Clays Circular
TO the Subscribers Of tie True american:
CoMpATRIoTs-The True American has
ceased to exist; but it was not in vain that it
was established by me, and so literally Sus-
tanned by you.
The true friends Of the South were not
behind their brothers of the Free States in
feeling the evils of Slavery. Not content With
injecting the pulpit, the Legislative Hall and
the social circle, it breathed upon the Liberty
Of the Press, and despalring silence sat upon
millions. Here and there at long intervals
some one more daring than the rest gave ut
terance to the hottest instincts of Nature, and
spoke out against the giant curse. 1t was but
a momentary ripple On a vast sea, whose
waters again subsidized into more than original
stagnatlon.
In all the South, there was not a single
press where the right could be indicated or
calm reasoning allowed. In the year 1845
vcntured single handed into the fearful con-
test. Holding in mind the examples of those
who in all ages had indicated the liberties Of
men--l had counted the cost and was pre-.
pared for the catastrophe.
The American people know the result
The God Of battles has stood by the right
The Liberty Of the Press is for the first time
since 1875 established in the South. Not
only in my own State, but in the National
Capital and diverse other places, men " may
fully speak and write upon any subject what
ever being responsible only to the lars.
The Examiner has succeeded the True
American My detention in Mexican pris-
on delayed my retLrn longer than was antici-
pated the editor of the Examiner has fore.
stalled my wishes, and is now fulfilling all my
obligations to my subscribers by substituting
his paper for mine. Those who have seen
both papers will not regret the change. ask
for him the continuation of that generous
support in that cause which was in me shown
dear to so many noble Americans. The first
scene in the drama is accomplished brighter
hopes dawn upon Kentucky and the Ameri-
can Republic. The extraordinary events at
home and abroad for the last few years have
aroused the conscicnces and startled the minds
OF millions. Go read Guizots History of
Civilization, and take courage. Faith in the
progress of mankind is no longer the dream
of " fana,ics."
Tho spirit Of large and liberal inquiry and
consequent amelioration is moving all nations.
The land of 10 cannot long follow in the I'M
wiling wake of Trar satantic despotism in Sc
curing the liberties Of men. A great destiny
awaits us-America will yet be FREE God
and Liberty" c. M. CLAY.
Lexington, Ky., Dec Is 1917.