American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-06-21

Henry Mdy.--During the journey OF the Deere
tary of State, from Washington City to Kentucky,
public dinners, balls sc. have been given to him
wherever he has stopped long enough to partake Of
these honors rendered 10 him by his fellow citizens
f)ur last accounts from him are from Lexington
where he attended public dinner TO which upwards
Of 500 gentlemen sat down. Among the toasts on
that occasion, were the following.
The President Of the United States,
"Be Just and fear not
Let all the ends thou ams't at ethy counry's,
rTby Gods and Truths then if thou fallst,
Thou fall'st blessed martyr"
Gen. La Fayette--His services in the cause Of
liberty, entitle him to gratitude--the honors
and attention. he has received as the .Nation's
Guest, prove to the world that republics are not
ungrateiul.
THE Constitution.-If no, perfect, yet the most
perfect political edce ever erected. Its parts are
cemened by the blood Of our fathers-the blood Of
our SONS will mix with its ruins if it falls
The Union Of these Stntes--May it be as lasting
as the lofty mountains Of our native country.
Our respected Guest, belt~ed fellow citizen and
late able representative, Henry Ctay-We rejoice
in the occasion of expressing to the world, and en-
ptaticaty to has enemies, our undimlnlshed conf
jence in his incorrup,ible integrity, and our unqua-
lied appreciation Of his conduct from his first to
his last most important act, as our representative.
rMr. CLAY rose and after thanking his constu-
epts for this and many other expressions OF kind
mes. and affection towards him, addressed the COM
pany at considerable length on the recent election
Of the Chief Magistrate and the new administration
When he adyerted to the base attacks upon his re-
putation, and the attempts to bully him. by the
Kremer conspirators, feeling OF Indignation
against his enemies seemed to pervade the whole
company. With respect to his acceptance OF
Secretary of State he remarked that all his friends,
particularly his Western friends, were of opinion
that he ought not to decline it.-Their pressing
solicude on the subject had great weight with him
il could not indeed under the circumstances in
which he was placed, be disregarded. In accept
ing the appointment, therefore, he had yielded 10
sense of duty, and the strong desire of the West
to have representative in the cabinet. lie ad-
yerted to the harmony which prevailed between the
President and all the members Of the admlnstra.
tom their desire to promote alike the interests oil
every section of the Union and to administer the
government on fair and liberal republican princi-
p!es He was repeatedly cheered with great warmth
but the feeling manner in which he concluded his
address produced profound silence for some minutes
and excited the deepest sympathy in the hearts o.
all present.
Ksntacky-A soil as fertile in talents and pari-
otism as in vegetation. To punsters in dirt we re
ply that the prod uctions Of her CLAY give nourish
ment and growth to intellect, morals and hoera
principles as well as oody-lct tnem iook lof INT
same at home.
Domestic manufactures and Internal Improve
ments--The i" american System," the sure guaran
~ of national wealth. prosperity and independence
South .america-May freedom prevail in every
Province, and Independent Governments be cstab
lshed and acknowledged by the world.
The Greeks-May that sceptre be broken, thai
throne overturned, and that alliance foiled, which
shall dare to oppose the gallant efforts OF this op
pressed people in the holy cause Of liberty and re
lpion.