Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-07

Elections, which will also be submitted to the
public. ARISTIDES
From the Kentucky Reporter.
| DINNER TO MR.. CLAY IN WOODFORD
On Thursday last Barbecue was given 70
Mr.. CLAY in Woodford county, at the LAFAYETTE
Grove, near Versailles. 1t was attended hy
upwards OF $50 gentlemen and about so ladies'
Charles Rdlfey, Esq. acted as President and WI.
lis Fields, Esq. as Vice President. The sn;ri,
of harmony which prevailed on I'll occasions
the manifestations of friendly and afTec,ion',c
regard for their distinguished fellow. citizen
were most consPicuousIy displayed BY the com,
pany. Every individual present seemed to be-
alike impressed with greatcluI sense Of his
long and faithful services. The following are
the toasts drank aitcr dinner:
DOASTS.
|. |. To the memory Of George Washiagson-the
father OF his country. History points 10 his
character as the most perfect.
. Orr depnted friend and c0uatyymaa 4slo,gaq
L6erSoa-the penman of the Declaration of A.
merican Independence. Fifty years he saw It's
triumph-His name is embalmed in his coun.
try's glory-May the recollection of bis worth
be indclibIy stamped upon the hearts Of hi,
counrymcn.
3. James Madison we acknowledge and re.
spec' ms talents. cheers.
4. james .]ioWoe-Honest in his actions.
firm in his integrity. cheers.
5. The President 9fhs intel Statss-His tai.
ents fit him for his present station.
6. THE present .4dmniSfr0tion--Its acts. so far
as developed, deserve support from the citizens
Of an enlightened Republic. cheers.
7. Or distinguished guest, Henry Cgay-Al-
though envy may traduce his good name, and
malice persecule him, we who know him best,
duly appreciate his worth, and say, "trcR done
thou good and faithful Ssfcent" s. cheers.
6. The american Bannsr-May its glory and
renown, gathered in the fields wheie freemen
stood up Tor natural rights, be in its aspect, ey-
er bright and brilliant Scheers.
9. The Gallant Lgjayetfe-His dislnterested
exertions in the cause Of freedom, have procur-
ed him d never-fading wreath ofpatriotic splen-
dour. 4 cheers.
10. BENJAMIN FrankHn---The Philosopher 6
Statesman. 3cheers.
II. THE Heroes ofthe RerOlution-. Bravely won
was the Laurel that adorns them; may stime
add 10 its briiancy. 4 cheers.
10. Tie Heroes Of the late uar--TLey shamed
not their sres, and gained for themselves seat
in the Temple Of glory. cheers.
-. The .9rmy ofthe United States. 8 cheers.
II. Tile american Navy. 8 cheers:
Is. agriculture, Commerce, and Domestic Man
ntaclureS-By these we prosper cheers,
10. fiducmlon-' he suresi guarantee OF Free
Institutions, aud pledge ofits continuance.
2 cheers.
II. THE Greefs-May The spirit of their ia
theirs reanimalc their bosonls, and cause the
banner OF Liberty TO wave in triumph over the
Tomb Of Turkish Despotsm. cheersi
Is. Our sister STATE Ohio-AIay we equal her
IN Domestic Economy and Internal Improve.
ments. Q cheers.
10. To the Memory of the tate isaac Shel5y.
90. TO the Memory of General Charles SeoI.-
The Soldier and Patriot
81: Simon Boiirar-The Washington Of the
oouthern kepuOhcs. IS cheers.
%. Tie 4M July '76--The Star of Liberty
that then arose, is shedding its ligh, TO the vi.
termost parts oil the Earth. 4 cheers.
%. The American FAIR
Though Europcs proud daughters oft boast in excess.
OF hearts which their wit or their beauty inspires
Columbla's daughters, not lovely the less,
And they boast of spirit that burned in Their sres
Cheers.
HOLCTTEERS
By Mr.. Clay. The prosperity Of the State Of
Kentucky
By Jh. Oakley, of Louisana-The hospitali-
ty of the Citizens Of IVoodrord
Mr. Clay addressed the company when his
health was drank, in an eloquent manner. In
the course of his remarks he adverted briefly
to the prominent measures Of the day; and as
sured his friends, that but one sentiment, and
that of the most friendly character, prevailed
in ihe Executive branch with respect to those
subjects OF either local or general nature, in
which the people of the West fet deep in
terest.
The Dance was resumed after dinner, and it
was not until late bou: in the afternoon that
the company dispersed