Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-04

The paper from which We copied the pro-
ceedings of public dinner, given by the ci-
tizens of Cincinnati to the Secretary Of State,
did not contain Mr.. Clay's address to the com.
pany, elected by the annexed toast
Orr distinguishedguesf Henry Clay. An il
lustrious Statesman and incorruptble Patriot:
frank. fearless. and devoted to his country.
We have since received copy of it, and
extract the following concluding remarks,
which deserve the attention of every reflect
ing man:
Gin passing from those subjects on
which / had the satisfaction to coin
eide with most Of you, | approach one
respecting which it was not my fortune
to concur with majority of the citi-
zens of Cincinnati. But l should have
no pretension to some of the character
istics which you have done me the no.
nor to assign me, if did not here, and
on all other proper occasions, freely a
vow and vindicate my opinion. The
alternative prescribed to my choice,
during the last session of the House Of
Representatives, was that ola Soldier,
covered, it is true, with never fading
laurels won on the glorious fields OF
Orleans, but still SOLDIER; and q dis
tinguished citizen, eminently endowed,
experienced in the public affairs Of the
country at home and abroad, a practised
Statesman. The qualifications requir-
ed were those adapted to civil admins
tration. Whilst / respected the mo-
tives, and shared in the grateful emo
tons Of those with whom differed,
my deliberate judgment pointed too
clearly to my duty, to allow me to act
on the convictions Of others. claim
ed only for myself the independence &
the integrity which / never disputed
in them. l had right to the same
uncontrolled exercise Of my suffrage,
the enjoyment OF which never cen
sured in them. Yes, Gentlemen, | felt,
on the memorable occasion to which
l am abiding, strongly impressed with
sentiment which you have Just drank,
l did believe that the eyes of all ma
tons are upon US, closely observing
our examples. The great trustee of
human liberty, one portion OF mankind
is ever ready to chuckle at the indis-
cretions of our country: whilst another
is encouraged and rejoiced at instances
of her prudence and wisdom. With
the friends of liberty and liberal prin-
ciples throughout the world anxiously
gazing at us; with the new republics OF
the South turning to US with filial affec-
ton, and gathering seeds from our in
situations to plant in their own free and
fertile land; with all our responsibility
to present and after generations, l did
not think it became me to assist in set
ting an example which, if unattended
with present, l believe productive Of
future danger. was aware that, like
every other public functionary, l was
under the moral cognizance of the
whole American people, but l re-
cognised all official responsibility on
ly 10 my Immediate constituents
Those to whom l was almost stran-
ger, have allowed themselves, in
the transport of their zeal, and in the
charities Of their nature, to arraign me
at the bar of the Republic. If there
be any who yet doubt as to this alien
accusation, l would refer them to the
high-minded people of that state which
| | have Just left, and Of which l am
proud to be an humble citizen. | would
entreat them to go among these affec-
tionate, generous, and enlightened con-
stituents, who have known me from my
earliest youth. They will there wit
ness the general concurrence that pre-
walls in the sanction and ratification of
my vote, and hear the unanimous YER
dict pronounced in a tone as enthusi-
astic as it is authoritative. General
bursts Of applause.
l am sensible, gentlemen, that have
been too prominent figure, and have
engrossed too much of your time in
the address which your politeness
alone has tolerated. Allow me to call
your attention, to subject more con-
genial with my feelings, and which
must be more acceptable to yours: |
beg leave to offer toast
The states of Ne,o-Iork and Ohio
One has executed, and the other pro-
iected, public work worthy Of a ma
tons enterprise and energies.
Frnn, the Missouri RepubEcnn.