. The American encyclopedia of history, biography and travel . HENRY HON. LEVI WOODBURY. BIOGRAPHICAL DEPARTMENT. 735 constitution for Kentucky, and in 1798, when he zealously entered thefield against the celebrated alien and sedition laws. As soon as he waseligible, he was elected to the legislature of Kentucky. He was a leadingmember until 1800, when he was sent to the senate of the United States,to fill the place occasioned by the resignation of General Adir. This,however, was only a fraction of a term; and at the close of the session,Mr. Clay was again chosen to a seat in the legisl
. The American encyclopedia of history, biography and travel . HENRY HON. LEVI WOODBURY. BIOGRAPHICAL DEPARTMENT. 735 constitution for Kentucky, and in 1798, when he zealously entered thefield against the celebrated alien and sedition laws. As soon as he waseligible, he was elected to the legislature of Kentucky. He was a leadingmember until 1800, when he was sent to the senate of the United States,to fill the place occasioned by the resignation of General Adir. This,however, was only a fraction of a term; and at the close of the session,Mr. Clay was again chosen to a seat in the legislature. He was speakerseveral years. In 1809, he was a second time elected to the United Statessenate and to fill a fractional part of a term. This expired in 1811,when he was elected a member of the house of representatives. On thefirst ballot he was elected speaker, which office he filled with distinguishedability. It is no more than justice to remark, that thus far Mr. Clay hadproved himself equal, and more than equal, to every place which he hadbeen called upon to fil
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