Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1829-03-17

epions. as a duty that whilst he IS IN that exate
station. he should be treated with decorum, and hl
official acts be Judged Of, in spirit OF candor' sup
pressing, as far as can, sense Oh my Persoha
wrong, willing even to forgive him, II his own con
science and our common God can acqut him ant
entertaining for the majority which mas eieClea nun
ard for the Office which he fills, all the Difference
which Is due from private citizen, most anxious
" hope that under his guidance, the great inter
ests OF our country, foreign and domestic, may be
upheld our free institutions be unimpared, and the
happiness of the nation be continued and increas
Whilst am prompted by ardent devotion TO
the welfare OF my country, sincerely to express THIS
hope, make no pledges, no promises, no threats,
and, must add, have no confidence. My public
life, trust furnishes the best guaranty OF my faith
fu adherence to those great principles OF internal
and external policy, to which 1t has been hitherto
zeaIously dedicated. Whether shall ever here
after take any part in the public councils or not de-
ponds upon circumstances beyond my control. Hold
ing the principle that citizen, as long as single
pulsation remains, is under obligation to exert
his utmost energies in the service of his country, II
necessary, whether in private or public station, my
friends here and every where, may rest assured
that, in either condition, shall stand erect, with IA
:pirt unconquered whilst life endures, ready to Sc
cond their exertions in the Of liberty, Union,
and the national prosperity.
Before sit down, avail myself with pleasure
ofths opportunity to make my grateful acknowledge
ments for the courtesies and friendly attentions which
| have uniformly experienced from the inhabitants
ofthis City. free and social intercourse with
them, during IA period of more than twenty years,
is about TO terminate, without any recollection on
my part, of single painful collision, and without
leaving behind me, as far as know, solitary per-
sonal enemy. II, in the sentiment with which am
about to conclude, do not give a particular ex
preston of the feelings inspired by the interchange
of cvties and friendly Offices, hope the citizens
of Washington, will be assured that their individual
happiness, and the growth and prosperity of tins CT
ty will ever be objects Of my fervent wishes. In
the sentiment which shall presently offer, they
are indeed comprehended, for the welfare Of this
city is indissouby associated with that OF our I'm
ion, and the preservation OF our liberty.
lrequest permission to propose,
" Let us never despair OF the American Republic. ;"
Mr.. CLAY appeared to be much ndisposed by a
severe cold and retired very after the delivery
of his remarks and toast. The company neverhe-
less, kept together for some time longer and amid
the lively enoyments of social feelings and good hu
mour, unaloyed by any ncture Of party or peroo-
nal luminosity towards any person present or alb
sent, many lively and innocent .jeur despri and
reparees, gave an agreeable animation TO the scene.
Some of these sportve saliies took the shape ofvol
unteer toass and ofthese we have been enabled
10 get together what follow, without being able to
embody the short but plthy speeches by which some
ofthem were preceded
By Mr.. Jno. NJ. M Curly. of Virgnia.- Peo-
Pies will should always be respected, yet some
times reformed.
BY Gen. Waiter Jones-Reform. Like Charity
let ii begin at home.
BY Hon. Mr.. Sergeant, of Pennsylvania The
principles OF the Constitution, administered and APP
piled by those who never practised ausht against
them.
BY Mr. Sergeant. Of New York; A lndicious
taiit'-a tariff the protection Of politicians, not
OF manufacturers.
BY Mr.. j. G. Wright, of Ohio. The present Ad-
mnlstration. May they reform abuses where they
find them. And not pretend to reform where none
are found to exist.
By Mr.. Berkeley Ward, of Virg nia.--Tbe cause
,of domestic industry lnthe Middle States Well
be cloahed by those who II be fed by us and az
Ter while we'll coathc ourselves.
By Mr.. Steenbergen of Virginia. ----IIENRY CLAY
The sterling friend and advocate of civil liberty and
the rights of man the meridian ofwhose life has
been Dedicated to maintain the sound and important
principles Of this Republic. May she, in gratitude
reward him in the evening Of his life.
By Mr.. G. C. Claiborne.-J. G. ADAMS.
He who climbs to mountain tops will find
The oftest peaks most WRAPPED in clouds and snow;
lie who slrpasses, sihducs mankind,
&C. Must look down upon the hale ofthose below"
BY Mr.. p. Thompson Richard Rush The
pure patriot the accomplished scholar, and the per.
feet gentleman.
| BY I'm Prentiss-Gen. P. B. Porter The gal
liant soldier, the able statesman, the undertaking re.
publican, and the honest, nnassuming man.
| BY Major StnH.-Samuel L. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES a
patriot citizen OF the United States though all alien
| in his native State.
! By Mr.. ID. J. Cas,oeN, of Ohio.--Wiliam Writ,
Esq. The learned jurist, the accomplished orator
and finished gentleman
i By w. f. Thornton.--Public sentiment Bette,
inferred from the present scene, than expressed by
i that which has lust been acted