Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-09-09
Mr.. CLAWS SPEECH.

,rA OEiIE,NRY .CLAY.

SPEECH Oh II. WI VIA
-ps,;vsrei al ,he Mechanics Collation., IN the
Z Apollonian Garden, IN this cry, on me ID OF
August, 1880.
p,gh,b ,oa.,.-OuR VALUED GUEST. Il
= hi. highest elogium, that the name Of HEN
Nv Gay is inspparably associated with the
80, interests Of the country, as their asserter
and advocate.
Wan the enthusiastic cheering which fol-
loved the readiag Of this toast mad snbs'ded, Mr.
Cf.y rose and addressed The company as toI-
lows -
Al President and F.iioV Cdisens:0
Il rising 10 make the aGkn1w Judgements
.bicb ar. due from me, for the sentiment which
h.s been lust drank and for thu hon0rs which
ne,p been spontan rendered 10 me, on
nv approach and during my Visll TO this city,
1 feel more than ever, the incompe'ency OF "
Ianyuaee adequately 10 express the grateful
frelines of my heart. OF these distinguished
,,nors crowned heads themselves might we'll be
,snpd They indeed possess value Gar surpass.
iovtbaj of any similar estimonles which could he
a,.,sd TO the chief Of An absolute Government.
-1h.re they arr, not unfrequenily, rendered by
-slnctant subjects ,ased b, a sense OF tsrror, or
,nnelled by spirit oil seIVlltiy Here, IN
t,i. hand OF equal laws and equal liberty, they
.re presented 10 n private ieilo" citizen, pos
,sssing neither office power, nor ENJOY ing
any rlsits or privileges which arr not co"Inon
20 every nPmb-T at the omndniy. Power
could not bn, nor deter them Aud, what con-
,er.ar in .st,mab yala. upon them 20 me what
makes them alone worthy of You ar more ac-
r.ulnble 10 lheir object, ~ thai they are ".ier-
"A not 10 the man, hut to the public prlnct-
les,ol uahiic interests which you are pleas
=, D, associate with his name. On this occa
ION tao they emuBate from que oi those great
.r.4tuctiye classes, which form the main pillars
If nubic liberty and public prosperity.
thank you fellow cilizf0s, most cordially, tor
Thea. end .aring proofs Of our friendly aaach.
man, They have made an impression of
Gratitude on nv heart Whrch ca never be el-
faced during the residue OF my ne. avail
myself ftnis iast opportunity al beng present
AT any lsree colIecti u Of NV fellow cItzrns OF
Ohia, during my present visii, 10 express my
yesorctful acknowledg nents for the ho9pltai-
tv and kindness with which have been every
where received and entertained. Throughout
N, iournsy undertaken solely ier private pur-
mes there has been a Constant tstpit ON my
side 10 r-press ,ad On thai of my fellow cui-
Ems or ONO, 10 exhibit public manifestations
Il tbeir affection aud confidence. II has zen
marked by a succession Of CIVIC tTIumphS. /
have been escorted from village 10 village,
and have every where found myself surround
"A nv large concourses oi my fellow citizens,
.,hen of both sexce greeting and welcoming me.
No, shonld do Justice 10 any feelings, II Con
Geed the EXPIRE sion Of my Obligations 10 those
only with whom had the happiness I" agree,
an late public event. They are equally due
Ia the candla and liberal OF those from whom
n was nv misfortune TO differ on that occasion,
for their exercise towards me OF all the rites ut
hospitality and ueighbourly courtesy II Is
trpp that IN one or lwo of The owns through
which passed, was informed that attempts
were made, by few political zealos, TO aus
snAde portions Of nv fellow cliziens from Wis
ting and sauting me. These zealo's seemed
10 apprehend that nm invading army was ABOUT
10 enter the town; that II was necessary Ia
sound the bells, 80 beat the drans 10 POM the
cannon, and to make ali needinl preparations
fur a resolute assault aud a gallant q 'tence.
They were accordingly seen in The streets aud
nj public places beating up for recruits, and
eudpeyourin inc 10 drill their men But ! believe
there were only few who were awed hy their
threats or seduced by their bounty, 10 enlist IN
such cause. The great bodyot those VINO
thought differently from me- ID the instance
referred to, remained hrn and lnmosaoe
They could MT comprehend that It was wrong
In extend To a stranger from neighoontins
State the cvIiiies which belong TO social lite.
They could not comprehend thai ii was right
transform political differences into deadly
ahtmoslhes. Seeing that varieties III the mode
Of worshinimc the great Ruler of the Universe
did not disturb the harmony of private inter-
course, they could mol cnmps ehend The peopre.
y OF extending To mortal man sacrifice, which
Is not offered to our immortal Father. OF all
the friendly and social feelings % our nature,
because we could no, all agree as TO the pa,tcu
taf exercise oIhe elective franchise. IS
independent aud Intelligent freenIrn, tnry
NhG6 u0i consent 10 submit 10 an arrogant
h2hrpaiion which assumed the rig ia Conroi
'Aeif actons To regulate the feelings OF iheir
etTis, and they scorned, with indignation, TO
Yield obedience to the mandates Of Would-be
aciatorS. 10 quiet the apprehensious OF these
1ealo's, | assure them that douo march nj The
hsai Of any military force lba, | have neither
horse, foot nor drasoon: nnd that travel with
ny frleud Charles, Ia black boy residing ia my
lamily, tor whom leel the same sort Of at
'aahmeht thati do for my own children with
ottt sword, pistol, or muskcf. Another species
II attempted embarrassment has been practis-
Cd by an individual oi this city. About an
bo"f before left my lodgings for this spot, he
caused packet 10 he left in my room by lit
Tie BOY, who soon made his exit. Upon opening
looked AZ The signature and tIai was enough
Tor nc. II contained long list Of interroga-
torres which was reqnned publicity 10 answer.
read only one or two oil them. There are
some men whose contact is pollution. | can
recognise no right in the person la question 10
caiechse me. can have no intercourse with
""e' who Is a disgrace to the gallant and
generous nation from which he sprang. | can.
"o' s'oop 10 be thus Intercepted by a man
"I"se nomination to paltry office WAS rejec-
"' oy nearly The unanimous vote OF the Sen
",e must he excused it,when addressing my
"'ep"S, me mechanics of Cincinnati, will not
SPEAK from ms notes. On HE renewal OF the
E"d'''r OF The present Bank of the United
''a'es' winch believe formed the subject Of
oneor Two OF these in,errogatories, | will
esY lew words Tor your, not his sake.
' observe IN the fist place, that | am
~. " 'a'onr OF such a Bank as was re.
commended in the MESSAGE al NJ. pros;dan, :,