Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-04-18

From the Kentucky tLexington) Reporter. April D.
Mr.. CLAY and family arrived on Monday
last. in good health. 4 large numoer OF MS
friends me, him al Bryan's Station and at me
Bourbon line, TO welcome and congratulate MN
on his return to his county and home. IL was
not known tina, he had reached the State more
than % hours before they assembled together
10 testify their affection for him, and 10 snow
him those attentions which his distinguished
public services so Justly merit. Al the bnur-
bon line, James E. Davis, ESQ. In behalf o. the
company, addressed him; and, at b'yan's STA
ton, James b. January, Esq in short speech
EXPRESSED the sentiments of unalterabie attach
ment which animated the hearts oil those oy
whom he was surrounded, and who eagerly
pressed forward, at the instant OF his aiighting,
10 grasp his haad Mr. Clay briefly replied
to these addresses, in feeling manner. afer
par,sklne of a COLLATION. at Bryan's, he proceed
ed with the escort 10 Town.
AS the procession, with Mr.. Clay at It's head,
moved from Bryan's Station towards Le&ing
ton, about midway between them II was STOP,
by an imeres ing scene on the right OF the roao
MIR. Hicks, a most respectable aud SUCCESSFUL
teacher, had arrayed his sc GLARS oil oolh sexes,
in a long line, 10 receive Mr.. Clay, the boys
with their heads uncovered. They formed
most gratifying spectacle, and exhibited much
anxiety TO see him whom they were about 10
honor AS MIR Clay, who was mounted on
horseback, rode up to the fence, he seemed
much affec ted-the more so, probably, as wha'
he Witnessed was unexpected Mr. HICKS came
GU; Of the lie and read the following address,
which had been prepared by master JOHN DuD-
LEY, one Of the scholars:
"Mr. Clay: For myself, and in behalf OF my
teacher and number Of my brother pupils OF
this the Lafayette Seminary, with great plea
sure wei, ONE you home, TO all the friendly and
social enioymens Of your old friends and
neighbors We believe you, sir, The un'iring
friend OF man, and Of human liberty; the able
and faithful advocate OF Domestic Manufactures
and Internal improvement. May thy years
vet be many and healthiul in the land OF the
living, and thy future existence immortality
To which Mr.. Clay, in substance, replied:
"I thank you, sir, and the interesting youths
Of the LAFAYETTE School under your charge, Tor
this manifestation Of their respect, and for the
expression Of friendly sentiments with which
il is accompanied. No testimony could have
more deeply penetrated my hear-none can
be mere gracefully remembered. Under your
guidance may their education rapidly advance,
and may il be instiiled into their little hearts,
that knowle ledge and virtue are the ,ruest sources
of human happiness. And when it comes TO
them, in revolving years, 10 take the places OF
heir srrs, in the business Of life, may the in'e-
gritty Of their principles and the maturity OF
their jud gmer Is unable them 10 fulfil all their
duties with credit 10 themselves, and advan-
tage to their country. Let them never forget
The bright and animaling example OF him
whose name horors your institution From his
noble career; from the per'ls which he has
enc ounteredan Elevator which he has displayed
in he supper, Of liberty. sney may learn how TO
appreciate, and how always 10 devote them.
selves to the unyieldlne defence o. this greatest
blessing"
The rort was arranged and conducted by
Major Robb Considering the brief notice, II
was very large, and evinced the sincerity and
di,in,eres,ed attachment Of Mr.. Claws friends,
which no vi,i,siuGe or accidental circum-
stance can ever change. Several carriages Of
ladies' me, Mrs. Clay al Bryan's Station, and
accompanird her TO town. Our limits Will not
admit Of a more enlarged account of the Incl.
dents Of the day.
Distinguished honors were offered our esti-
IN able frllow oi izer, on his journey from Wash
ington, at every town through which he passed:
in some instances without regard 10 party
Many Jackson men ed in the testimonies Of
respect for his character and services.