Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-08-13


by Mr. J. Baker Henry Clay--For thirty years
the defender of our countrys srghts--May kind
providence preserve his health and life. to consum-
the grand and patriotic projects IN which he has
performed so conspicuous part
BY Mr.. o. Farnsworth, Vice President. The good
ship America--She has been recently " s;ked by
Executive cetocs III cioent gaze from the South--
but her patriotic CREW will thoroughly repair her in
1888, with strong cement of the purest western
CLAY.
BY C. L Merrick. Oar Federal Union. 1t can
perPetus'ed only by the extension of Roads, Ca
mails, and Home Industry
BY Mr.. Thos A, Jones. The next Presidential
Election-The SONS of the West will then evince
their approboton ofie talents and services of the
able supporter of the American System, by an over
whelming majority of their votes.
By Guest. The State of Omo-Althoush the
trd in population, may she rank FIRST in patriotism,
inproyement, intelligence and education.
by Stephen Fales, Esq Daniel Webs.er.
BY Mr. ID. w Ifigbee The sons of Kentucky
Brave, hospitable, and generous-al;hough at one
time politically wrong they will on The 4,h of March,
1888 prove to the world that Kentucky is herself
gain.
variety Of other volunteers were given, Which /
have not teen able TO obtain.
On the evening previous to the dinner Mr. Farms
worth who resides within few hundred yards of he
Springs, and has very handsome and rural situation,
gave partvto AIR Clay, and invited nearly all of the
ladies and gentlemen at that place The extensive
yard OF Mr.. Farnsworth filled with sbrubbery was
| elegantly Illuminated and the gateway was
front and rear. Henry Clay and The american SyS
tenn" and on each end, sFourth Of .lfnrch 1882
The cottage of Mr. f. was covered with wreaths nf
Evergreen, and table filed with Champa gne and
iotier wines occupied place in corner Of the
yard The night clear and pleasant and the
whole scene was highly picturesqu, and eminently
beautiful.
On Wednesday morning, Mr. Clay left the Springs
for Dayton, in company with several carriages
filled with gentlemen. Three four miles from
Dayton, he was met by about hundred and TWEEN
In, r,y,tIo,
Tiages crowded with Citizens. The horsenen formed
in front of Mr.. Claws barouche, and the carriages
took their station IN Ae in which order the whole
proceeded 10 the town. On Mr. G s arrival at the
Canal Basin, the citizens commented firing
tonal salute, and as he proceeded through the town
the streets were thronged with men and boys the
latter constantly vocferating 'Et=@a for Leary
Clay. Even the cannon seemed TO tch the sound,
and reiteratc IN voice of thunder UuZza for Hen
| ~ Clay a large concourse OF people had Assem-
b!ed at the hotel, to see him. and welcome him.
! While at The Springs, Committee appointed by
| the citzens of Dayton waited on MIR. Clay with an
invitation for him to psrtak- of public dinner,
| Which he politely declined. The citizens, however
were determined to draw q speech from him. and they
therefore prepared few toasts which were drank
the table Mr.. Clay sat down to the dinner like any
other gentleman, yet it quasi public dinner
Two three hundred persons had collected to par
tohe OF 1t, but the table sufficiently large &C
com modee only about one hundred persons, at time
AL these preparations and all these honors were Ell
tTciy unexpected aud unsought by MIR. Clay. In
deed he did every thing he could reprcss the enthu
siasm end attentions of the people, that consist
cut with pn.ltcneSs and property. But the people
would not suffer him travel be wished See and
universe with him they must, ard see and converse
With hin, they lcould
fhe subloned toasts were drank at the duner at
Dayton When the one complimentary TO Mr. CLAY
was read, the most enthusiastic demonstrations Of
the peoples affection ensued The applause contn-
ued long and loud. After the noise had subsidized
Mr. Clay rose and addressed the company for one
lU m var han tctra &c
overpoweTing eoquence. 1T the end of almost ev-
cry ence, he interrupted with the heart
felt cheers and cries If bravo" In the peroratiou
of bis speech, he spoke most cloguenty of COL Pat
terson, Of the pioneers of the West and ho had
distinguished himself, not only in tho Legislature of
Kentucky bat in his numerous and brave conflicts
With the savages Col Patterson had, few years
ago, removed to Dayton, and his remains now repose
10 the grave yard of that town, his memory covered
with aurcIs. Mr. G. after paying handsome tribute
to his talents and services and stating that he was
long tried personal friend. concluded by giving the
following toast:
The memory Of the late Col. r.. Patterson.
When Mr.. Clay left the table the company gave
him three cheers During the whole time he was
speaking the room literally c,an,nred with peo-
pie. No steam bath could be efjcacious in pro-
ducng free perspiration than the air of that apart
ment during the time Mr. c. speaking.
The gentlemen of Dayton distinguished themselves
by their attention and politeness, not only to Mr..
Clay but to the gentlemen strangers who were at
tracied there by Mr. C.'s visit The dinner cable
being entirely too small to accommodate more than
maor portion OF the crowd at one tine nearly all the
citizens of the town relnqushed their seats to The
strsngers-whils the resident gentlemen gave their
personal attentions to the company at the table
TOASTS.
I. The Constitution of the United States: The
embodied wisdom of the Nation, which has secured
the freedom Of one portion of our hemisphere aad
promulgated those principles which have emancipated
the other.
@ The Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road-and the
CueSa ndd
of Eastern and Western Union.
g The town of Dayton, with population almost
doubled in two years, through the influence of Inter
nal Improvement. The citizens know how to appre-
ciate the system and its friends.
d. Henry Clay. Both the friends and enemies of
the American System connect it with his name
s. Fhe Union: The work of freemcn, it must be
preserved by the practice of virtue. by Justice by
moderation, by magnanimtY. by grantness of soul