Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-04

Extensive preparations had been made fof
the occasion, aud about 5000 persons sat
down 10 dinner. Several fossis had been pre-.
pared by the committee OF arrangements, and
when Mr.. Clay VAS toasted, he rose aud ex-
pressed his sense If the honor conferred on
him by his friends, neighbors, aud fellow eli
iZcns, in an eloquent address of one hour aud
thirty five minutes. We cannot undertake
10 give even sketch Of his remarks nj this
time, though we hope 10 he able TO present
them to our readers IN the next number. lie
reeommr nded moderation, calmness, and can
dor In Judging OF the conduct OF men in power,
vindicaled the late Administration from the
charge so often brought against il by lis OPP
ISnenis, oi subsidZng the press, and reward.
ing political iayoritrs ;decIafed thai not an
officer under the Government during the last
four years ending ON tie oh Of March last,
had teen removed from Office on account of
political sentiments that the few changes of
the printers ol the laws of the United States
that took place during The same term, were
nude not so much With reference TO the pOiiii.
cal opinions of the individuals as Tor the pub
lie advantage, aud that IN some cases political
friends had given place to political opponents
when the public interest required the transfer.
lie declared thai the printers Of the laws are
not officers but are viewed IN the sane light
as job printers for individuals aud that the
employment of one for a specific purpose, a
The printing Of the laws of one session, gave
him no claim in Law or Reason, for The next
years job, any more than the printing of an
advertisement of II mechanic by 4. THIS year
gives A. a claim ON the sam, mechanic for his
next years patronage. lie dwet at some
length Oh tho recrnt acis Of the present Al
minisiraion, deprecating the principle which
a
established, that man. n Thinking JIeema1i, is
to be answersble by the loss of office and OF
support Tor his family, for the unbiased exer-
else oihS right of suffrage; nay, mote for
even an abstract preference EXISTING iu his
own breast Of a. over b. when he Is IN such
a situation as prevents bin from giving any
actual effect To that preference as was the cale
with General Harrison, Mr.. Barbour aud o
Their foreign agents. IL showed lhni the con-
sequence Of the establishment OF such princ-
Pile Is dangerous 10 the continued purity Of our
republican institutions.
The appointment ot an Undue proportion of
political editors TO offices Of irus, A. emoumeat
under the Government, has a direct tendency
10 corrupt the fountains of public information :
mere especially wlmn they are taken from Ihe
ranks of the political partzans of ihe Execn-
tive /, that II that prin ciple be adopted a, cor
rect, aud he applied TO practice, we may, IL
deed, have the forms Of free cleo ions ana the
unbiased exercise OF the right of suffrage
while, IN Spirii, IN essence, we shall live under
monarchy a Presidential election will be
but scramble tor Office among unprnciped
parlizans and political questions will not he
questions regarding principles Of public &C.
ton and policy, hut base, a scryie, a gov.
cling, aud Vena selfish preference for MEN.
Partlzan prPsses will then labor during can.
Vass fof the elevation OF man, in The confident
expectation of reap'ng the reward their pros.
iItnion III the loaves and llshes of office VIII lie,
" Is he honest is he capable is he faithful to
the Constitution ~ viii not he inquired in
to.
Mr.. Clay adyerled to the solicitations which
had been pressed upon him from many of his
hiends TO stand as candidate for the House
of Representatives and with his thanks for their
partiallty SO repeatedly aud anxiously mani.
iested--he accompanied the expression OF his
wish 10 feIire, AT least for "A season If not fir
the reminder of his life, TO the peaceful pnr.
suits oi private station. He mentioned a. So
the wish OF many of his fellow citzens, that he
should be a candidate for tie Legislature OF mis-
State and while he asked the indulgence Of at
least short respitf from the Tolls Of public lite
he pronounced the sentiment which he aid he
citizen aud a true patriot when the voice Of
his connirymen calls him 10 their service, has
while HE endnres property no other choice !;
but while one breath remains, il should be
hreathed for them, and as long 10 the lfe blood
vibrales Trough ms heart lis last puIsaiion
should he for his country 300
lie tald thai should such state Of things
preseni itself as would Indicate an opportunity
Tor usefulness III my station 10 which his c0un.
tryInen may call him, he will in accordance
with the sentiment ust expressed, hold h,m-
sell nj their service. That time he did not
think the present. Alter adverting 10 the stale
OF internal Improvement III this Stale as Com.
pared with every conterminOuS State aud OF
the horrid state III the roads, as n source OF the
deepest marti6cation TO him ms citizen of
kentucky, nud recommending as the true poi
icy of the People Of The State the adoption of
a thorough system OF internal improvement 5
he concluded by proposing sentiment in
reference 10 that subject
The unusually large number of persons pres
ent Were entertained by the Committee Of
Arrangements IN a handsome and sunptuous
style and the utmost degree of harmony and
good order prevailed
The following loasis were prepared by the
Committee
Our Countrywide halo of its glory will al.
ways reject the names of Washington, JetTer
SON Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Adams.
Madison and Monroe.
The President aud Heads of Departments .
" Nothing extenale, nor set down az ht in nal.
ice
The Gorernor of Kentucky The well tried
and faithful servant of The Republic.
The american System Identified with the
best Interests and prosperity OF the United
States.
Mr. J:6e' sons Test for those employed in the
serr,ce ofMe Republic Capacity, integrity and
fidelity TO the Constitution.
or distinguished guest, .friend and neighhor,
HENRY CLAY With increased proofs of his
worth, we delight to renew the ASSURANCE of
our confidence in his patriotism, talents, and
mcorrnptibility health and happiness at
tend hlm in retirement, aud a grateful Nation
doJus'ce to his virtues. lRtporier.
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FROM The National HitiEgenecr My 81.