The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-11-12
MIR CLAY

large, ahd when he - warmed by his sub.
iect, beam with peculiar animation and fire.
Ais forehead is high; and his mouth, the
feature on which Layater lays such stress
strongly indicates genius and frmness.
The expression Of his countenance is com
manding, his voice clear, deep toned, and
exquisltely modulated. In this respect, as
well as in his figure and manner, he is said
by those who have heard the younger
Pitt speak to resemble very much that Gel
ebrated orator; and the parallel might be
extended to many points OF their characters.
Hi department isdelberate, grave and cour.
tsous and in speaking, sincerity and
earnestnoss mark his whole manner, which
at once enlist The sympathes of his uudi
ance in his favor, and his whole soul seem
TO be thrown into his subject. Ills intel.
lectnal march is rapid and imposing. Dis
daining rhetorical urtllice, be Dours out
masses ofthought with wonderful celenty,
end in magnificent succession. Though
his logic, like that Of Demosthcnes, IS Sc.
we're, he resorts to every topic Of moral it,
lustration which is appropriate to the sub
ject. In the use of the pathetiche has, we
think, never been exeelled'on the floor OF
Congress; 81 the edge ofhs satire is keen
81 resistless. Among the cardinal qualities
of his mind, are its originality, it's reliance
on its own resources, and its 'undecelva-
bic g. undeceving sagacity.' His temper is
warm and generous; and his naunners so
plainly indicate highminded frank and
honorable spirit, that few men, however
awed by his fame, have ever been admitted
to his acquaintance, without imblbng an
attachment to his person, which poll.
ticians very rarely INSPIRE
"In England, where the human mind
fourshes under the protection or literary
institutions, and Of a government in which
the popular principle, is though slightly,
infused, it is uncommon for an individual
who has attained emlnence in one path of
mind, to attempt another with success. Ev
en- Erskine, who, rs forensic orator, WIS
unrivallcd among his countrymen, sunk in
TO relative insignifcance, when brought
into collision with the master spirits OF the
British parliament. In our own country,
examples have indeed existed, and still eX
lists. of men distinguished at the bar, who
could engage in political life without ma
teria decrease of reputation. But the in
stance of mr.. Clay is, wo approhend, tho
only one presented by the history either
of England or tho United States, whore
the highest fame at the bar, in the Son.
ate, and in the Cabinet, distinguishes tho
same individual"
-.e@a-.
From Lo Vassours Voyage OF Lafayette in
America.
Lafayctie's Departure from Ufica-Scene
bet,oeen him and The son QfOUCKCHEXAETA,
en- Indian Chief ,cho had accompanied him
10 Europe after he Revolutionary Udr.
The cannon-signal of departure Of the
National iIost-had already resounded
twcnty-four times; the packet boat, which
wns to conduct him to Schenectady, was
prepared, and the people crowding upon
the wharvos, aud Mt every point teAvcrsed
by the canal, waited in silence his depart
uro. When he had embarked, and our
light vesse, drawn by superb white horses,
had began to glide upon tho watcS, triple
acclamation expressed the last adieus Of
the Inhabitants Of Utica; ard tho children,
standing upon the bridges, covered him
with showers Of flowers az he passed. !
Standing ut the bow of the boat, his head |
uncovered, the General answered by signs |
of gratitude, to the noble testimonies ofes |
tcem from the people. Witnesses Of this
touching scene, his son, and |, stood near
him, partaking in turn the enthusiasm OF
the people. and the happiness Of him who |
was the object Of it: when, all at once, our |
attention was attracted by tho cries Of |
man, who followed the boat, running on
tho shore, and making signs to arrest ii,
his copper colorrd skin, his body half nak !
,I nj hn
was an Indian.-Though his intention was
manifestcdly to board us, our Captain Ma.
jor Swartwout, did not judge it proper to
stop on such account.
The Indian then collecting all his
strength, accelerated his motion with such
that he quickly passed far ahead
of us, and waited on the last bridge beyond
the village. At the moment we passed un.
der the bridge, he leaped upon the vessel, :
and fell on his feet, in tho midst of us with
admirable cquipoise-"On est KGye,cta
Je reur mir Kdw,rla. a."-"W is tho
great white Warrior? | wish to see the
great white Warrior, he exclaimed with
agitation. They showed him the General.
llis phvsiognomy and his countenance, ex.
pressed the highest satisiaction.-"Je suis
f,s de Ouckchekdeid."--"l am the son of
Ouckchekaeta," cried he, in Offering his
hand-"Of him who loved ycn so much,
that he followed You to your country,whcn
you returned after the great war. Ny
father has often spoken to me Of you, and
| atn rejoiced to sec you."
The General had already learned, that
Ouckchekaeta had been dead for some
years, and was very glad TO meet his son,
who appeared to be about twenty four years
of age. He made him sit down, entertain.
ed him some time, and made him very hap
py. by giving him some dollars. at the mo.
ment oi his quitting us. The young Indian