Rensselaer Republican, Volume 13, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 March 1881 — How Clay Captured a vote. [ARTICLE]

How Clay Captured a vote.

UmtoiDS Ooortf Jwir—l It Is a historic fact that the Fourteenth congress, beginning on the 4th of December, 1815, and ending March 8, 1857, passed what is known as the compensation bill. It gave to each member a salary of #1,500 per annum. This salary was regarded by the people as a great outrage, ana they retired nearlyall its supporters to private life. Henry Clay was among the few who escaped the wrath of the people. The anecdote has come down to us that when he was canvassing for a renewal of his commission, an old gentleman who had hitherto been his fast friend said to him: “Mr. Clay, I can sustain you no longer. Your vote on that abominable Dill shocks my feelings.’' To which Mr. Clav replied: “Do you go hunting?” “Often.” “Have you a good rifle?’’ “One of the best that was ever made.” “Has it ever snapped?” “Yes sir.” “What did you do with it then? Did you throw it away?” “No, sir. I picked my flint and tried it again, and by the Lord lam going to try you again. The order for the withdrawal of the British troops from Candahar has been liven,