Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-07-30
HENRY CLAY.

4 correspondent ofthc Rochester Democrat gives
iic following arcoui of Mr. CLAWS remarks al, Bul-
ialo from which VIII We seen thar he - tlte same
frank, open hearted, fearless self sacrificing friend
10 his country and institutions that ho has ever
been Even ld, political opponents cannot bat adj
Inirc him ior these honorable characteristics.
Ia reply 10 iho brief address OF the Recorder of
the city, Mr.. Clay said
Fellow Chlzcus--'lhc Journey which has placed
me among yea. was commenced 10 afford me an OPP
poriunity | have never enjoyed but whicl | have
long wished for, to visit tins interesting portion of
or common country. II was begun with no desire
ON my part 10 excite public feeling. or attract pub
hc attention, be tho cause OF any public demon
slratioRS anticipated, It Is true and take pleas
IRE here Ia acknowledge it, 60 meet with indications
OF friendship and iaiicnng consideration vet al
though IL was nav wish 10 have passed on quietly,
without parade any osieniaiioBs display, my
heart cannot bu, appreciate the manifestation of re-
gard which has been eyinCcd towards me in this
beautiful city of the Lakes. thank YOU, fellow cit
i1cns, thank You heartily for them all.
Mr.. g. then proceeded 10 detail the events which
have succeeded the last war-alluded 20 the pros
pcriiy OF the couniry-its present tranquility, &c
and closed this division ol his remarks 10y saying,
that his satisfaction would bc complete, if we
not compelled to remember, that there ye, remained
violation OF our territory, the destruction of the
Caroline, yet unaioncd for.
At This remark, tho thousands present broke out
In ono universal huZza-clc1rly demonstrating that
however the government viii neglect lis defence Of
the honor OF the country, the people VIII not.
In closing the very few remarks which he made
on politics he said. Those who opposed 10 the
alarming and cNtrayegant expenses ofihe public of
iicers-and who arc alarmed at the fearful rapldity
with which things IN this country arc ycrging to-
wards ars,ocracy and monarchy--conslitutc a large
majority Of the people OF the United States. II, in
The coming contest, they arc defeated they will not
he defeated by tho virtue OF the principles of those
who oppose them II disaster and defeat rest upon
our cause will be because of our divisions. Our
divisions constitute our weakness, and form the
strength and hopes of our opponents. And If we
have been con,cndng cor principles principles
which are eternal, which ou,-liye short lived beings
should We not deserve eternal roproach II, III our
contest for mon, sacrifice cur country, ITS con
s,iiuiion and it's liberties Fellow citizens, II the
individual who addresses You'll am an OBJ
s,aqAr in the way OF perfect harmony and union, a.
wal with me, and fix upon some individual more
hk1y 20 consolidate the friends OF the Union.
have long expressed desire to retire from public
life. | stall entertain that desire, and shall carry
1t ont when can do with honor TO myself and N
consistency with the duties which owe my coun-
Try. No veteran soldier, covered with scars and
and wounds ever received his discharge with more
pleasure than should mine We're permitted 10 re-
lire. liu, think that like him. am entitled TO an
honorable discharge