Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-01-19
by bic long and srduous attention to their is-
terssts in the various and distinguished employ

tefesto IN the vaIiouS anu oistinguisueu Employ
men,s. legislative. diplomatic snd ministerial.
with which he has been ca;sustec.
That his eloquenee and power, exertcd in
the Hall Of the National Representatives, La'o
called into. existence anu consideration ate
Manufacturing capital and industry which now
contribute SO largely to The prosperity Of the
country.
That his generous cxertions TO procure tie
recognition, by our government, Of the Inde-
pendsncs of the late Spanish provinces OF
North and South America, have made him just
ly celebrated throughout the world; have con-
ferTed a lasting honour on his country, aud
greatly extended her commerce.
That his preferences at the last election Of
President, of the eipic virtues and grss. talents
and experience Of Mr.. Adams, 10 the military
claims of the opposing candidate, WAS higqly
patriotic and worthy Of the esteem Of his fell
low citizens.
And that we WOW with honest Indignation
the groundless sspersions with y hich his char
acfer, and integrity have been relentlessly but
inefIe ctually assai!ed."
The festivities Of the day, were closed with
a splendid ball. attended BY the fashion, wit
and beauty, Of the village Of Pawtucket, be-
sides stranger guests, from different sections
OF tHe othtt, anu w Ciuect's. IsCIy tuIuS
passed oil with perfect harmony, and TO the
entire satisfa c,ion Of all interested; and the la
dies. seemed to participate in the good feelings
which actuafed the friends oil the a" American
Sys'em,'' and tho advocates of Domestic In
dustry.
The Hall was suitably decorated, with paint
ings Of several of the most distinguished men
Of the nation; among others was n portrait Of
Mr.. CLAY. as well as ono Of the President Of
the United States, THoMAs J%ETrrRsoS, Gov.
MORRIS, CHARLEs CARROLL, Of CdrroIton,
General LAFAYETTE and General BOLIVIAN.
Appropriate mo,tos, such ms " Henry Clay the
great Champion Of Domestic Manufacturers
born in Hanover { oun.y, Virginia, April IL,
It'll" "The Green soil Of Rhode Island
and the CT y Of Kentucky" Internal tn
provements, the Cumberland Road. Com
merce. Agriculture and Manufa %cturss, are but
kindred branches Of the wealth Of q nation,
the one cannot exist without the olher'' &c. Sc.
A splendid supper was served up Ivy Mr. Id
wards, in excellent style, Of which the guests
partook; wit, vino and good humour pervaded
tho whole assemb!age. Mr.. Edwards by tho
manner in which he conducted the various de-
partments Of the festival which wero committed
to his keeping. did himself grea. credit, and
gave ample assurance Of his entire ability to
please, and to be pleased.
The citizens Of Pawiuckst, may no justly
proud for what they have done, and they have
the hear felt satisfaction of kno owing, that they
have done that, " hich will in 10 small degree,
g~ratifyan injured and abused statesman, who has
done 30 much for thoin. and laid ho foundation
ofiha, system Of national policy. under which
they proper Tbsy have the satista ction Of
knowing. ,hn, they have done justice TO a friend
and cham ion of their cause; and with uplfied
| voices, have proclaimed to the world, their en-
tire confidence in the integrity and purify Of
Mr. Clay, at a moment, when he is assailed by
tho whole pack Of political icnegadoess -
They have told the world that they do not be
lieve the malignant sto-y OF his foes that they
deride, and toutcmn the arts that have been
resorted to. TO withdraw their confidence fron
the secretsry. and that hey will no, deseri
| their friend and bcncfi ctor, at an hour, when
he is surrounded by a band ofunprinclpled foes,
who would PROSTATE his fame, and b!ackcn b,
reputation, with the iniqui'y of their osn hearts.
But in doing this, the citizens Of Pawtucke,,
have done nothing more than what was expect
ed Of them; for they have ever been proverbial
| for the warmth Of their alta hmcnts, their SIN
CERTIFY and devotion, to the true interests Of the
country, and the preservation of our republican
institutions 8.
We offer not the incense Of idle i~dolatry, at
tho shrine of map;-at the Jaggcrnaut Of fac
ton Or the altar Of p~artizan zeal. But enter
tanning views, not dissimilar TO those cherished
by our friends Of Pawtucket, and being en-
barked in the same good cause that they are,
we must DO excused, if We give vent TO Our
feelings, perhaps a little excited by the occa-
sion, and beg leave to- congratulate them on
tho events Of the sixteenth day Of January,
eighteen hundred and tweniy-eighs; a day
which will long be remembered by the friends
Of the AMERICAN SYSTEM, the friends OF
National greatness. and tho friends Of Ameri-
can Manufa ctures, and Amerir an Independ-
en- @.
Testimonials of attachment and regard, like
those which were manifested by tho citizens Of
Pawtucket, towards MIR. Clay, cannot fail to
be very grateful 10 his feelings; for It assures
him, that his friends are yet firm and undaunt-