Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-02
MIR CLAY,

Mr. Clay LEFT New \ OK Oh the 24lh nitlho' AS
he passed through New jersey, he received many
demons,rations Of public legard; al all the stop
n,po places on the railroad, vast crowds being col
leetel 10 greet him DIS he passed lie arrived in
PHILADELPHIA on the same day, where he eulhu
siasticaily received. Leaving Philadelphia the
o6lh. in The afternoon of the same day he reached
Baltimore, in the midst OF an immense aSsemblage
olhis fellow cit zers Who after listening to elo
quen, speech from him, in reply 10 an address Of
welcome. escorted him to h qnarers.
Tho Alexandria Gazette of August 90, says that
Dir. Clay passed through hat place the afternoon
Of the preceding day, his way to Warenton, Va.
We presume he took the Fauquier Springs in his
route, in compliance with The formal invitation Of
the ysiters that watering place, "without dsinc
ton of party"
la the speech delivered by Mr.. Clay al New York,
that gentleman took occasion 10 advert 10 the cen
sures when had been bestowed upon hun by certain
Simon Pures, for dariog discuss The poIilicaques
tons which are before the county. We copy
his remarks and we are that all caudd aud I'M
prejudiced minds will assent to the opinion that he
ills done nothing, which, an American citizen, aud
a conspicuous ac or in the TO which lie refer,
it did mol become himto do--nay, which, il not
his solemn duly, as fearless ali ut, 10 To- MI clay
said
I" la scussing the gIeat questions which a
eale the People, | assume The night which | lfus
every freeman viii assume, Of speaking my
scientious opinions, however they may fer from
those of many whom have The honor 10 address
While acting in the councils OF the nation, have
deemed ii my duiy 10 resist many Oh the leading
OF the Adm nislration. | have sincerely be-
lieve thai the tendency OF those measures
settle the constitutional relations If the various depart
menis ofihe Government that those powers which
vested in the Legislature IN the way OF
being surrendered that the public money in all free
counties subject to the vigilance OF the Peoples
mediate representatives, had been illegally Sc zed by
the Executive; that The public domain, he rich ln-
hertauce Of uuborn generations is exposed 10
in the struggle to retain the political poaer; that the
patronage of the Government instead of beng the
reward OF merit, is employed IN the purchase OF mer
cenary craftsmanship; that the project of the sub
Treasury, while il deranged the business Of the
country, was calculated, II not intended 10 place in
the hands OF the President the means Of corruption.
On these grounds ta,e been found for YEATS past
IN opposition 10 the Executive. | have struggled
with zeal, If not with success, rouse the ntry
of It's difficulties and perils having the
fullest confidence Ia the justice OF my views shall
continue that Struggle mhie retain seat our
national councils, uUder every embarrassment. op.
position every difficulty. with perfect conviction
that my fellow viii ultimately Understand
and overcome those difficulties and pcrlls. ! may
be charged with improper motives; with being ac-
'ua'ed by ambition; IN be assalled by the pub
aic press; but While have strength raise my
voice will send forth the words Of warning. and
whether Their effect produce change III the man
aeement oil our public affairs, chan Of oui pub
lac m H. in either the fine country vii
be promoted"