Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-10
From the Wheeling Gassne Of .qpru 3
DINNER TO MR.. CLAY

L.
On Monday last Mr.. Clay was met at the state
line by number of our citizens. and escorted into
town. On Tuesday Dinner was given to him by
the Mechanics and Manufacturers OF Whcenr, at
the Globe Tavern. Upwards ofone hundred rentle-
men sat down TO elegant and plentiful entertain
ment served up in style which reflected much cred
it on the host, Mr.. E. s. Graham. The utmost de-
corum prevailed throughout the whole of the couvi-
vial meeting. Col. nj. w. Chapline presided, and
Mcssrs William Harkins, George Carithers, NJ.
Nelson, and George Daily acted as vice-presidcn,s
After dinner the following toasts were drunk:
/. The Union---Our only safety.
warned US against geographical distinctions and
sectional predictions May his voice sinl, deem
into our hearts.
.. Our distinguished guest Gratitutt : his n, ST
services and hopes for his future excrtons in the
cause of internal improvement and domestic manu-
iacturcs The determination is avowed. the arm &c
uptted to destroy them. May the crisis be met ON
the theatre of attack by their able aud consistent
champion.
This toast was received with great apuIsuso.
Mr. Clay addressed the Company in his usual clio.
quent manner We hope 10 receive conv NJ his
Speech for publication
A.. The constitution of the United States:-IIow
much is 1t reyered by the expositors who will ster
to no Interpretation but their own!
8. The present Administrations MAY il b, ms
united wise ana national III its councils the last
b. Reiorm:-Liberal in its spirt-iust in It's appl.
cation, 1t shall have hearty support
The National Debt-May it be speedily mid
8. The dlfcrcst schemes of destroying or ciying
away the National treasurc:-Nay the national row
eminent never forget TINT its duties are Natou1i and
best discharged by its own direction
o. The Convention: The last hope Of tile State
10. The American Fair.
VOLUNTEERS.
ny Noah Zane, Esq.-Henry Clay-IIis courape
and genius like the lights of St. Elmo, amidst the
gloom OF the tempest will yet guide bis wandering
cOuntrymen home.
BY Alexander Caldwefl..As bad man falls, so be
les not the vrtuous and cnlirhtencd patrio sbe
ever stands erect with courage unsubducd."
10y ne Jacob'-Patuotlsnl: deep stream, not
BY T. p. Robnson.--Thc Republic: never 10 be
dcsPared OF, while the spirit Of hor patriots is un
subdued.
BY NJ. Nelson.--Thc Supreme Court orthe United
states; let hun who can give us u better, cast tho
first stone at IL. VIZ
BY Il. II. Cadwel.-Mr Clay. the HorcuIes of
party may dash him for moment TO the ground; but
Rntnus like, 1t IS only that he may rise with renewed
ygor
BY James Dare.-Hcnry Clay: the injured states
man, the prosecuted patriot, may he yet f,loice
when his enemies may have cause to weep.
By Samuel Atkinson. -The Secretary ofthe NAVY:
mo Branch pilot" but a skf at sea; without sail,
oar, or rudder
BY D. b. Bayless.--Our Manufactures. tho main
pillars Of our independence. May no Temporary cx-
citcment destroy their growth, nor lessen their
BY Samuel M'Callon-IIenry Claw HE pol;,ico1
life, defined not by lingering years but by brilliant nnd
successful efforts for tho good Of his country chal
longes our admiration, and conciiates our rerard-
What he has done is the sure, and to u.s. acceptable
pledge Of what he will be.
Ey j. b. Baylcss.- Names nrc mere bsuhles--tho
tee IS known by It's fruit-Economy--thc povernor
OF Florida's travelling expenses. Retrenchmout-
the new mission to Colombia. Roform-rcmove all
officers against the party in power.
by VIM. r. Potetson.-Farmer Jackson's indi-
ClOuS constitutional patent fi0ht for
ing faithful public servants. TO make room for his po
hlcal parlisans;" "he has set his coulter too
digging"
by yisitor.--Tho Presidents inaugural address:
dons ycrsctur in generalibus, fraud turks in loose
gcncroli,icr.)
by Geo Dulty.-Whocling, the grateful foster
chlld OF the American system.
BY NJ WilsOn.-IIonor TO the man whose stcrlinp
worth has brought him forth from the lions den un.
nrnredi may his days he many and happy; and may