Henry Clay. See the Century Mag., Dec., 1886.
1842. The “one man” resolutions by “the Ashland dictator” marked out the line of conduct…. The President could not please both the Chairman [Mr. Adams] and the Ashland dictator.—Mr. Colquitt of Georgia, in the House of Repr., Aug. 18: Cong. Globe, p. 814, App.
1842. Well do I remember the declaration of the imperious tenant of Ashland, that the Democrats were like criminals on the hangman’s cart, waiting only for the order of execution.—Mr. Kennedy of Indiana, the same, Dec. 28: id., p. 74, App.
1850. I fancy I can see the indignation and disgust manifested by the Sage of Ashland, as he saw approach this military cortège.—Mr. Olds of Ohio, the same, Aug. 5: id., p. 1148/3, App.
