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Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
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Whig members of the Connecticut General Assembly adopted resolutions affirming confidence in Henry Clay's integrity and patriotism, preferring him for the U.S. Presidency but committing to support the national convention's nominee, prioritizing principle and country over party.
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Resolved, That the confidence we feel in the integrity, patriotism, and talents of Henry Clay, is confirmed and strengthened by the daily history of his public life, as well as by the constant and increasing attachment of his fellow citizens throughout the United States.
Resolved, That of all the candidates proposed for the Presidency of the United States, we prefer Henry Clay. But as we regard principle more than men, and our country more than our party, we will fully unite in the support of the candidate who shall be nominated by our political friends in national convention.
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series of resolutions adopted expressing support for henry clay and commitment to national convention nominee.
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At a meeting of the Whig members of the General Assembly of Connecticut previous to their adjournment, resolutions were adopted affirming confidence in Henry Clay's integrity, patriotism, and talents, preferring him for the Presidency but uniting behind the national convention's nominee due to regard for principle and country over party.