The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1825-06-13
DINNER TO Mr.. CLAY

DINNER TO NR. CLAY.
NHEELGNG, May 29.-On Fljd,v H.,
10th inst. "A respectable cavalcade Of grr,ls
men, from Washington Pa. attended H..
hon. Henry Clay TO the state line. ou III
>. road, about IS miles cast of TIM, M
where lie was received toy a nunb,, az ao.'
temct from Wheeling and IFS ,ic,,,iy nL.
had proceeded thithcr lor the pnrl'o,r If
t"stli!lng their respect fur his clarac,rr.E
their appreciation OF the part he bore in fLa
late presidential election
On Saturday he partook of pubic din
nrr prepared for the occasion by NJ.
Simms, in Il very handsome si,lr. af nL.,t /
Noah Zane, esq. presided, assisted b, cu4
"A. Woods, The utmost nnanjnifr oi son. L
tlment and cotdialily of lc,ius pretalIed
the whole company. After the cloth WAS
removed, the following toasls wtre drank
with great applause.
/. The occasion that brings us together
May ii prOvc ga feast Of reason and a flow
of soul"
.. The memory Of Washington: "Whpn
unsaiisiied gratitude could express l~tstiire,
otherwise did We not call him the father n |
his country?
8. The Ey-PresiIcuts: They vet linsr-
to remind us Of the price OF OR lbet
ties.
4 The President of the Uuifrl States,
Though not our first choice, We ha9e sea
fdencr in his Wisdom, his integrity lua -
devotion to the best interests of h1s county. |
,. Lafayette; In the midst 81 pustrlily. |.
he is now enjoying, what patriots have OF.
tea wished in vain.
s. Greece; Engaged in a heroic struggle /
for liberty, may she march steadily On 70
independence, to happilrss aud to glory.
Z. The cause of South American liberty |
So ably advocated and 50 brayeIy defend /
ed il could hut be successful.
B. Our distinguished guest Henry Clay /
f~eatlcss as he Is honest, and patriollc as he /
is enlrghtened-' What is 4 public fnsa
worth, if he viii not expose himself, upon
fit occasions. for the good of his coantr, -
8. The western and eastern silles.-
" United c0unstls and united Efforts vii
promote the agricultural prosperity Of Jle !
one, and TIA" manufacturing aud naflsatlH5
interest of the other,
10. The secretary at WaT.-NirriHia ha
thought him worthy of her confidence
she cannot deem him unworthy that Of he /
nation,
II. B"livai-The Washington of fs
south, may The parallel he as perfect ia ,e
ciClc as the military virtues.
IL. The Prrss.-While il attempts to d.
rect, let it not oPtnd public sentiment.
Is. The American Fair.
VOLUNTEERS.
BY M. Clay. james Peasants; mo'e
honouring by his bland character, ludu
honoured by the high dignity Of the chez
magisu acy of Virginia.
BY the PyesidCnt. Our sister Republics
ofthe sonth-who among us SO we'll qnsi. /
fed to form permanent treaties with them, /
as their FIRST and ahlest champions
By.2. !Stepuri. THE .4mericon system, do.
mestlc manufactures aud internal lmpro.e.
mrnt the true source of n~aliougi wealth =
national independence.
BY " +. atkinson. The man Mo
shears his own fleece aud wears il.
BY Sdmuri .Sprjgg. "The t@eff@'
Systcm"-Proftahle cmploymeot 10 our
people, and increased facility 70 com'He'.
cial. political and friendly jultroontsr'
BY John .N'Luwe. Col. HIM. .ifRed Inc
gallant soldier aud accomplished oeHlt'
man.
By Il, ColareH. Henry Clay. The .aa
has risen in splendour, as II progresses NV
shadow shOrtens, in due time It VIII ai'''
the mcrrdjao. ~.
By T.. l. Lee. Chief Justice Marsha.
the able. Intelligent aud correct eXPou'e''
of Constituted law.
BY John Bayard. The Emerald i''e
The brightest Jewel 10 the BHil7h a''uI.3'
may its lustre remain uuto'nlsheo' "'U -
value be duly appreciated. T.,
By Il. ~. cate. The Statesman -.