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Letter From Cassius M. Clay

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Day
11
Month
November
Year
1844
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Public Domain
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(C3 The stjle of the following leüer présenla & striking contrast to the dignified replies of Mr. Birnet to the instiltmg attacks that have recently been made upon him n the newspapers.JYew York City, Oct. 21, 18 44. Mr. Greeley - Sir - la an article in the Jilbany Argns of the 19th October, hended "C. M.Clayandthe Central Commiüee," there are three four líes, which it might be weU to notice in passing. These gentiy may ROB we of my letters; f care nol for that- but ray fair fame they ehaM not at tack vvith impunity. i. j, isjaUe, then, that I persuaded (aa is alledgcd) Mr. Gerrit Smilh to refuse meeting me in debate at my oppointment at Ui ca; Mr. 8. wrote his declension before I savv him, and handeil it to me on sight. 2d. It ie false that the Albany Clay Club or Comniittee have any control (aa ia alledged in the Argup) over my movemenfs; theappoinlmenls were made at) my own request. 8d. It is false that I am under pay for my services; none but ft base and infamous time-server Üke the Argüe, would insinúate that olhe men were as trai'orous and destitute of pat riotum as himself. I have never receivec one cent for my services from any man or se men, but I have 6pent many hundred dollar and my time in the-service of my country, to persuade my countrymen to save themseives from this felon crew of seekerS). vvho would shed our blood ond expend all our treasure, if they may but fatten at the public crib! 4lh. It is false and caltimnious that I am here at the suggestion of Mr. Henry Clay, or ouy other mam I only am responsible for myself. Yours, C. M. CLAY. OI?0 The Liberty vote in New Jer3ey on Congreesmen, &cc. is stated to be 115% Only four or five counties huil.' any orgnnization whatever.

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