Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-01
Mr.. CLAY ANp THE UNCERTAINTIES

All SUPPER given by the MECHANICS of Hagersown. on
Friday night 20t TO MIR CLAY, then town. hundred
persons down. The following ,oas, being given
Heny Clay: rne enlightened and accomplished
orator. the friend of the aborer aud mechanic Let SIAN
ueres beware! he who strikes the cisa wrong may
cut his fingers.
Amer the of applause which this toas, was recc
ysd had subsidized MIR. Clay and said
Mr. President and Fellow Citizens:
regret thar feel but sensby the want a, this moment,
OF one OF tine qualities which paiany has
me- m the sentiment us drank wish that really possessed
e powers Of an orator. thar might justly describe the grateful
received with the greatest satisfaction the invitation with
which mechanics of Hagersown its vicinity houored
to this supper and the cordial reception
which they have given will be long remembered with the
lvee emotions Testimonies of confidence and aachnen,
from position of fellow highly appreca
ted by me than those which rendered by the which
You belong In tie circle OF society no class is more
useful deserving OF public support encourage
mcnf nation may possess the advantages of genial
Climate and fertile SOIL its ganaries may overflow
II. fields may with finest focks may abound in
all the varied productions of the EARTH but are no,
introduced aud successfully cultivated they suffered
aneuis for the OF due that nation
cannot be comfortable, great and powerful viii add
independent
IL was this reflection that prompted me- long ago. enlist
ider the flag bearing the inscription of Domestic Aanufactu
and Internal improvements which adorns the behind
The nation wisely adopted the policy the nation is
nJw reapns the rich ha wc of the forecast of Congress
TIRE M TINS widespread country patriotic heart that does
not swell with pride at the contemplation of the progress
OF the arts and the high degree Of perfection they have
aIeady attained under the tosterng care of Government
hd yet he must be inexperienced sleeping Mariner who
not see gathering that threatens distant day
destroy that system under which and manac
turing arts have 50 greatly Prospeed IL would folly and
madness shut aud conceal from ourselves fact
great ana lear doubtful struggle just at hand The
Hall Of the House OF Representatives will be theatre and at
tue next session of Congress The ts Of will be there exb
lied.
ihope the American System may survive the impending con.
test sustained as in my humble judgment it is both by
constitution and by the sounde policy, it ought to prevail
But if 10 It's origin had been doubtf if had been even
Edd have suffered the infant make their una ssstei
way. against MISUNDERSTANDING competition pracised
which now presented TOTALLY 81 TSs % me
protection has been soemnly adopted and proclaimed by the
GoseInmen, not once only bu, again and again Under faith
and the industry Of thousands of fellow applied
aa a ie and gos Ss % would
ment IL would nfct the gteaiest injustice and cruelty OH in
sual and be productive Of calamity to the nation In the
affairs OF Government there is vast difference between
tie institution and the abolition Of Of policy
mnsn Ss be 20 the general prosperity first pro-
teI has been carried into practical operation would not
Gel himself justified in voting its repeal
Wshase, fellow. citizens just terminated long arduous
and enbeed contest for the Office Of Chief Magistrate of o
country ragged with violence which ought 10 hope will
be often exhibited During its continuance society wa
shook To Us cene and the most intimate ties
win ofu'e majority should respected In our free ns,it
tons popular elections happily frequent But unless we
toean 10 peTpeuae feuds, and render Immortal aniuoses
excited the heat struggle, should be the wish aud the
ana DIAL TO uauauize society," and its nOy after
ehoE TO heal woanis ava unie brethren who spa
Iaied ny passion or mscoDcepton is perfectly consistent viii
tne ou o. watching IN future over or rulers and Of bringing
haPpy she past Administrations Of country srs sure
pfeets ~ ch'te 20 follow
tive People unerrlng tests by which Judge conduct
rev CABINET if Tie peace Of the nation is preserved with
Foreign Powers whilst s honor and lie are 6plv main
ainedi and nhe d0 nestle policy which hterto MIR
Sied shall be still nned country NAV ha,e no rs ~
tie recent change But should nylved il, mn,
necessary war, of our rights should aanlo. mr. o,,
honor tsTBsheJ; she intere Is Of ,,ou or
gd BE- facfhced or THE prection Of
bs aandoned the improvement Of cUuntry ne,leoed
and the public inisApped those did no, ,
in that change, w hnd of er worst feas realized n
srus shall he accompanied BY spirit Of relentless prosrp
ton, expelg from public empOynents cap,ciy
aud integrity, aud hng their places with the
requisite atanmcnts; and All these evils shall flow from IN,
counses Of socf unsecn SOdy and ponsbc advisers
tcB those vim cO1peraiet IN 6ging about The late event vii
have just cause 10 lanen: their Above all Peott
Of ibis counry anot prera'ed, and God viii never
be prepared 20 set human idol worsbipped no. 2,
consider all tie es of patriotism as comprehended in blind
devotion such IDOL an edct shah be sent forth ren,i
rng that instead If great and enduring principles of liberty and
policy attachment 10 tie Of an individual shall constitute
the sole passod public confidence dat all who do no,
profess shan be- excluded from public situations nv life ,rru
a. such cd ct will be mgfed ia the hearts of Ane
heenen
Fellow citizeus thank yon forn the bottom Of mo heart
T your cnusIsc reception Of this place; and, with
Irrent Wishes for your aud prosperity your various
cations ,equesi lsa offer, as toast,
.sii ut'' n az las been, and as.a ought TO be alw avs
60 pgisf, a'esp fl .'on ~ or arts az gives vgor
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