The Calhoun and Van Buren factions of the Democratic party in Georgia have been quarrelling about their late defeat, each charging the other with being the cause. They may as well have contented themselves with the true cause, namely — the magic name of “H E N R Y C L A Y,” and the noble and patriotic principles of the WhigContinue reading “Georgia On My Mind”
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Our Country’s Hope
SAINT LOUIS CLAY CLUB SONG. Respectfully dedicated to the Clay Club of St- Louis. Tune — “Rosin the Beau.” Come all ye bold lads of old ’40, Who rallied ’round Tippecanoe, And give us your hearts and your voices, For Harry the noble and true. Come show the whole world that our spirit IsContinue reading “Our Country’s Hope”
Clear the Kitchen
A SETTIN’ IN THE CHAIR. Tune — Sittin’ on a Rail. When sly Van left the chair of state, And Tyler he slipped in by fate, He swore he’d make us rich and great, By settin’ in the chair, By settin’ in the chair, By settin’ in the chair, And presiding o’er the land. ButContinue reading “Clear the Kitchen”
Vote for Clay; Meet Girls!
THE LADIES’ WHIG SONG. Tune — Rosin the Beau, If e’er I should wish to get married, And indeed I don’t know but I may, The man that I give up my hand to Must be the firm friend of Old Clay. Must be, &c. For I am sure I could ne’er love a loco,Continue reading “Vote for Clay; Meet Girls!”
Measure Him for his Pedestal
OH, HENRY CLAY WILL BE THE MAN. Tune. — Nancy Dawson. Said Tyler John, the other day, How many are Clay men I pray? Why Johnny, dear, we’re made of Clay, And so we all are Clay men. Oh, Henry Clay will be the man, And turn and twist it as you can, He’ll gainContinue reading “Measure Him for his Pedestal”
JAMES D. MACDONALD 