Williams, Sherman · Boston, Ginn & Company · leaf 169
near Lex-ington, which he called Ashland. As Clay increased inwealth he grew in popularity also, till he was by far themost popular man in the state. He never became verywealthy, because his hospitalities were always dispropor-tioned to his means. i6o SOME SUCCESSFUL AMERICANS After serving out the… … Ashland, the Home of Henry Clay and in which he was to make his greatest reputation,—the Speakership of the House of Representatives. In thewinter of 1809-18 lo he was again sent to the UnitedStates Senate to serve out the unexpired term (two years)of Buckner Thurston. He made speeches in favor of…
