III. CLay's Replp.
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ASHLAND, eth November 1913.


GENrLEMEH-I have received your obiging
letter should be highly gratifed to visit Wythe
county, which, besides other recommendations,
bears a venerable name, Of which | never hear
without emotions Of gratitude. But | dare not
allow myself the pleasure OF expecting such a
visit next spring. If, however, contrary to my
present purposes. should take that route on my
return home, will eagerly seize the occasion TO
exchange friendly salutatons with my fellow cltl-
zens Of Wythc.


Gentlemen, have sought to merit the conf
dence of the people of Kentucky, to which you
are pleased to refer not by Asttering or dcceicing
them, nor by always agreeing with them, bat by
honestly, truly and sincerely endeavonng to serve
them. Justly appreclating my motives, they
have uniformly and magnenunousy sustained
me- They know, and feel how deeply my
heart Is penetrated with gratitude and thankful.
ness TO them.


rejoice to learn that the people CT nv native
State, and the people Of the whole Union, have
become sensible Of the great advantages OF foster
inc our natioual industry, Without any en-
couragement from legislation, from the lndlspeH-
sable wants of the community and the necessity
of the case, manufactures must have ultimately
sprung up IN our country. he infant chic,
without any nelp, VIII lHdlly iedlIl W iiSe oii
stand and walk, but he will learn much sooner
by the helping hand of an affectlonate parent.
The day viii coms-it Is nigh at hand-when all
will be surprised that there should ever have been
any difference of opinion about he policy Of Just
aud reasonable encouragement to the interests OF
our own country, against the rivalry, the selfish
ness and prohlbitory policy of foreign nations,
who are indifferent to our welfare. and IL the
benefits of this truly parental and national policy,
all parts of our country, directly or indirectly.
will participate. You speak of Richmond, of
Petersburg, and North Carolina. The observation
might have been extended to other parts South
and West. And how interesting Is it to contenl-
plate the vast changes which are constantly in
operation in the various products OF our industry
among the various parts of our great and glorious
Union. Long may it continue and they increase
in value, variety and extent


Accept, gentlemen, assurances OF the high re-
spect and warm regard OF


Your friend and obedient servant.
hfess,s Charles l. Crocke John T scrers James G
Walker r j. MORRISON Jgc. Hniier, and Theodore B.
HGhniin, &c, &c, &c.