American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-06-29
From the Pittsburgh Gazette. lime 20.
DINNER TO MAR. CLAY.

/ 'A-'ASLAt ~ MIN GiS.AIs
! On Wednesday last, this public demonsra,i.,
OF feeling. sentiment. and respect in honor Of MIR
Clay. was made by the hearty and simultaneous
congratulations OF nearly 200 citizens few;
who attended this dinner. went there win the ex
pectation Of listening to whining cart and meaer,r
apology from Mr.. Clay. who, they had been taught
to believe by the most active and vrulent of his
unblushing caumniatois, was expected to offer
something in eAtenuaton Of his late political con-
duct which. by the opposition, has been 50 slarins-
ly and auiacousiy hsrepresented. But never
were dlsatfected political carpers completely dis
appointed Indeed, those who went to abuse, re-
NAMED to applaud this distinguished statesman ans
eiicieht advocate OF the American system. Mr.
Clay's address was, without any doubt, the a.os@
eloquent and patriotic appeal ever listened to. On
any occasion, ny the citizens of Pittsburgh. With
all it was bold, forcbe, and independent expose
OF his political feelings. sentiments. and conduct,
worthy OF great man who, g In spite of detract on
calumny and intimidaton," uould assert and main
tain his political integrity, and political opinions.
The repeated and cheering paudits which ac-
c0mpanied his address, we're evidence Of the deep
interest which his delighted auditors took in hs
able and patriotic appeal. Never bad Penns,l,a.
ma greater justice done her in relation TO her man
ufacturns character, than was done her BY Mr.
Clay. Never had the citizens of Pittsburgh high.
CT compliment paid to her industrious and enter
prising population. Said Alr. Clay. in the hearing
Of the writer, 8 lne,er was 50 highly honored; /
never attended SO large an entertainment. accom-
panied with such public demonstrations of welcome.
shall do justice to the citizens Of Pittsburgh, on
my return to Kentucky A.
From the same
On Wednesday at o'clock, Mr.. CLAY sat down
to public dinner, prepared by Mcssrs. Beale and
Cotter, at the Anchor Paper Mill Of Mr.. Holdshipy
who with that !iberaIty Which he SO uniformly e.
vlnces, had stopped his mandatory for this day
for the accommodation Of his fellow. citizens.
Upwards 0! six hundred persons dined. The
toass we're drunk by this large company with ar
enthu sasm that showed that their hearts were with
their illastrleu5 guest. When Mr.. Clay was toast
ed. he rose amidst the aceiamations Of all, 10 nd
dress this great multitude Perhaps scene more
imposing could not be presented to the human mind
-Four hundred Of the party at least, were manufac.
turers: before them stood the advocate of that
great system, upon the success failure Of which
had depended the fortune of their lives, nav lie
itsell, and its blessings. The result Of his exer.
tons had been favorable, and he was about to adj
dress them upon subject equally interesting 10
their feelings and to his personal reputation
rs the silver tones Of his voice first began to talk
upon the ear, breathless silence succeplcd to the
AZ clamatons which his rising had created. But
when sentiments OF exalted patriotism, wrought
to the highest cooring by the strength OF his geni
us, rolled with all the moduaons Of intense feel.
ing upon the auditory, the excitement could noe
be restrained ;--reieraed applause broke from ALI
parts of the assembly, and the orator was obliged
again and again, to stop until the desire 50 hear
produced silence and calnness.
The defence Of his own course, as regards the,
great presidential controversy, displayed the
ter spirit, guided BY integrity and sustained by Tor
tiude, da,ing aside the pillows Of calumng, and
reposing. with unquestoned security. in the intel
.ligence of his fellow citizens. He that can read,
this defence without emotion has little Of the kind
" feelings of our nature to boast of; and Of those
who heard it. we venture to affirm, that no one
left the party without the mast thorough conviction,
that il sound Pnlicy, unioubted patriotism. emf
nent qualities Of head and heart, moral worth, and
political integrity, fit any man for ain exalted sta
ton, the iliusttious citizen to whom they listened
would no where find rival
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