Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-06-17

inc CABINET.
Without solicitation, and we believe, even with
out expectation on his part he was nJanuary 1914
appointed one of the ministers to treat for peace.
tie signed the treaty at Ghent and repaired % Lon
don, where he assisted in concluding the convention
OF London, the basis Of all subsequent commercial
policy.
During his absence from the United States, and
without his knowledge, he was again elected from
his old district to the House of Representatives
on ms return, entertaining some constitutional scru-
pies about the validity ofhs proceeding he resign
ed and was Immediately reelected. In the fall OF
18l5 on taking his seat in the House OF Represen-
tatlves, he was once more placed in the Speakers
CHAR where he remained until the last session OF
the sixteenth Congress, when his private affairs
not permitting him to go to Washington until some-
time after the session, he resigned the chair.
The war and the peace were, during the session
OF 18l5-l6, vigorously attacked by the opposition.
Mr. Clay defended them both, in a speech in which
he disclosed his opinions as TO the manner IN which
Congress should adapt the country TO the existing
peace, characterised by such ability, that the Intel
llgencer of the day pronounced, that if he had ne
yer made any other, il would have entitled him TO
the praise OF profound statesman as well as an
eloquent orator.
Mr.. Clay declined an election to the seventeenth
Congress. To the eighteenth, he elected
House of Representatives, on the first of Decem-
Der, 1923, he once more elected speaker by
the first ballot. When he resigned the chair, at
the second session of the sixteenth Congress, the
house was employed three days in electlng IFS spea-
er; and on the meeting of the seventeenth Con-
gress, it was employed two days. But such was the
general satisfaction that Mr.. Clay always gave
such the dignity and ability with which he pre-
sided over that body, that in no instance was more
than one ballot necessary to determine the election
! in his favor. His speech on Internal Improvements
during the succeeding session, considered the
best offered to the public on that subject. His
exertions IN the Greek cause were animated and
Jealous. as might have been expected in cause SO
congenla to his wellknown liberality and phlan-
throphy of principles and feelings. On the Tariff
he also eXerted himself powerfully in behalf OF do
nestle lndustry.--Ihis is indeed, topic on which
, he has often delighted the House of Representa-
ttves with some otthe finest eusions OF eoquenc,
: that ever flowed within its walls.
! When the present chief Magistrate of the nation
) came into power, Mr.. Clay received the appoint
ment OF Secretary ct State, in which office he has
since continued. In fulfilling the arduous duties at
tached to this station, he has exhibited the sam
energy and promptitude the deep states
man like Abilities and the uncompromlslns III
tegrlty, which has characterised his whole politlct
career.
u Mr.. Clay's personal appearance is much in hi
i favor public speaker. He is about six fec
high straight, and although inclined to slendernes'
g yet of very pleasing proportions. His haris ligf
Is coored his forehead high, and rather retirn.
y His eyes are blue and slightly sunk in their socl
= cts his nose is somewhat prominent, and his mout
! little larger than usual. His cheek bones big
y and his cheeks thin his face is therefore marrow
. but of good proportion in length His count'
nance taken altogether strongly expresses energ
81 firmness, and intelligence and his whole depor
- ment, although dgnitied and commanding, s yet a
y, - fable, agreeable and easy.
: When he rises to speak, he generally stan'
: erect but as he advances with his subject, al
= becomes animated, which he soon does, his coul
~ tenance brightens, his gestures become active al
a exceedingly impressive, evidently flowing nature
~ ly and spontaneously from the earnestness wi
s which he urges his opinions, and therefore are
~ ways appropriate and pleasing. Over his voice
he has the most perfect command, being capable
Il. moduating ii to every degree of force empha'
h. necessary TO give effect to his language and Sc
.st tment.
nj We may sum up the character of this illustrio
w. American, by saying, that as patriot no man h
"a. ever evinced more sincerity as statesman, no
fl more sagacity and promptitude; as philanthrop
,is none has been more importantly active and usetu
~ and as an orator, it would be difficult to find one
/ any country by whom soundness, brilliancy, a
at force have been happily united or more efe
ed lively displayed.