Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-12

REsPE CT TO Mr.. CLAy.-At numero Us public
dinners given in the Western States the snniver
sary of American Independence, the subjoined
toasts were drank, indicating the strong attachment
Of the citizens Of that ofthe United States to
Mr.. Clay.
AT DRAYToN (Ohio.)
Henry Clay-The accomplished orator and pro-
found Statesman--whlet the citizens of the west
alive TO the feelings Of gratitude, they can never
forget his long and faithful services to their cause
Henry Ciay.-The more he is tried in the iur-
nance o. the Calhoun faction, the stronger is his hold
on the affections of the American people.
BY the Ladies' Henry Clay, and the Orator of
the day.
Henry Clay the Secretary Of fStaie.--May he con-
flute the schemes Of his southern enemies.
AT FREDERICKsBURoH (Ken.)
Henry Ciay.-The ablest statesman ofthe age.
James Byers rose and observed--I have risen for
the purpose Of toasting distinguished country
nan, Henry Clay. Upon this subject am aware
that differ with some ol my political friends ut this
table. Mr.. Clay has been censured for his vote at
tne last presidential election. Here will only re-
mark, that while Mr.. Adams is supported by
Clay, Barbour, and Rush, shall have no fears
ofthe administration: and feel satisfied that in
giving his vote, Mr. Clay was actuated by no other
than honest motives. In all the situations in which
ne has been placed, he has acquitted himself with so
much ability and correctness, that am constrained
still to give him my undiuided confidence and my
support. Mr.. Clay owes nothing to wealth or OPP
pulent friends. From an humble situation in life,
he has risen upon his oUn m0rits and the boundless
resources of his own mind in his approach to the ell
evated and honorable station which he now occu-
pies his march has been "pjllar of fire" light
ng surrounding nations to liberty, to prosperity,
and to happiness. His mental endowments, and his
intellectual powers, placed him ioremast in our
tonal assembly, where he was so long the pride AMI
boast of Kentucky where he so often and so obIy
defended the cause which he believed right and
where he often and (earessiy censured what he
believed wrong in the most inusntial and pow eriu.
men in the nation. Before and during the last war,
he supported, with the strength of Hercules, AMI
with all the generous zeal patriot, the cause OF
freedom and of .4merica. His commaniing talents
and known integrity enabled hlm TO effect q COM
promise of the celebrated Missouri question, which
to such an alarming extent agitated this country.
His best exertons were used IN aid OF South Amer
can liberty. Upon that occasion he lei the "wil-
ling and the unwilling and finally obtained re-
cognition of their independence. At Gheni, amidst
the brightest lumnaries of the world, he shone with
the splendour Of a meridian cloudless sun. Mr..
Clay has always been the firm, the sincere friend of
human liberty the able, the jealous defender OF
state rights the bold, the enlightened champion of
domestic manufacturers the warm, the devoted
friend of fnternal improvements: the "Ajax Tela-
non of the Tariff" To his indefatigablc excrtions
to his nhexible integrity-to his persuasive elo-
qucnce-to his enlarged and comprehensive nA =
a mind that embraces the whole circle of American
policy--we are much indebted and that page of
history which hands to posterty the name of Henry
Clay will be among the brightest proudest, in the
American annals. will give you
Henry Clay.-The statesman, the patriot, and
the honest man.
AT RICHMOND (Ken.)
BY Thomas Corwin, Esq. The Honorable Henry
Clay-May he go on to exert his legitimate powers
for his countrys good, "then if he fall, he falls
blessed martyr"
BY Phneus Ross, Esq. The Hon. Henry Clay
Secretary of State.-armcd with the egis Of stern in
tegrity and incorruptbiy, the poisonous shafts of
disappointed ambition and malignant detracton fail
harmless at his ieet.
BY MIR. George Mix. "The Puritan and Black
Leg"-as the demagogues of the day are pleased to
term the President and Secretary Of State--you
may as we'll attempt TO divert the sun from its
course, them from the path of true honor anG
national glory.
Hfnry Clay.--The fearless asserter Of our nation
nal rights, and the eloquent vndicaor of the rights
of man. The shield Demonstrations virtue is irmer
than adamant, and more durable than brass.
By Mr.. J. c. Thompson. Henry. Ciay--a patri-
OF, statesman, and philanthropist we anticipate
with exultation the period when he Will preside
He,ry Ciay--Thc bold aud independent advo-
cate OF bleeding liberty throughout the world
0ay his present situation prove a prelude to the
highest honor in the gift of the republic. g cheers
BY Mr.. E. l.. Schackelford. The Federal nd
min,stration.- strongly cemented with Ken
lucky CLAY to be put down with HicKRY
maui.
BY Mr.. r. A. Clarke. Henry Ciay.-The peo-
pies friend and the nations pride.
BY Mr.. o. Greenhagh Henry Clay.-The mas.
ter piece OF Randolph in politics.
AT WooDFoRD (Ken.) July 10, at the Clay din
uer.
Our distinguished guest. Henry Clay-Although
envy may tradace his good nature, and malice per-
secute him, we who know him best, duly appreciate
his worth, and soy, "iceN done thou good and (aM-
Cul serrant."
uTNIcHoLs' SPRINGs.-We refer our reauersto
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