The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-07-27
From he Ner YoR Times

pairia Senator, are full Of the eloquence OF the
Asan. The enthusiasm with which he was received
must indeed have reminded Mr.. Clay Of cestsrH
\ welcome. How dignifed, how manly, how simple,
how nnselhsh, how thoroughly and purely democra-
lie are the views and sentiments embodied 10 the
speech oil The statesman OF Kentucky. Contrast them
With the elecloneerng ciaplrap Of our perapaleiic
Presidents and contrast too, the results PJpuiari-
~ rushes In upon Nc. Clay whethe. he will or MOI
while Martin Van Burehs hunt for II Is as bootless
and as moriying the tour OF Dr. Syntax in search
OF the picturesque.
Reception Of Mr.. Clav--Below nre the addresses
OF Hon. H. J. Stow IN behalf OF the city, and the re-
ply Of the distinguished Senator al the Park the
occasion Of his visit, on "Wednesday last u = due
TO Mr. Stow 10 say that The report oil his remarks oy
no does justice 10 his really able and eloquent
address
Mn. Clay:
Sir-The Municipal authorities and people ofthis
city, ever ready 10 extend courtesy and hospitality
10 strangers, have made u my pleasant duty, on Ibis
OCCASION 10 express their sentiments and feelings to-
wards a statesman whom they as men, as freemen,
as Americans, have been accustomed TO honor and
respect; ,.., g. cal. ..,o,., :.
day when we could assure him personally Of the re-
gard tor one whom, though separated by distance,
has been und TO us by ties sacred as those that
gather round our homes. For such are the emo
lions difused by generous patriotism that we feel
friendship towards, an attachment ioT nay, almost
an intimacy with those who have rendered service
i 10 our country.
We say that we have anticipated that day, because
we believe that IL there be any part Of our wide
spread country more peculiarly than any other de.
serving the curiosity OF even stranger, II will be
found in our immediate vicinity. We think that,
perhaps In no part OF all the earth has the creator
impressed upon his work such evidences Of his be-
nefcence and power. But, TO an American, there
are connected with these recollections scarce
ly less attractive than are The works OF nature to
! foreigner and stranger.
Were we not justified, sir, in our anicipaiionsf
Had we not rightto expect that the .eoquence,
which had so ofien reverberated alike on the Mis-
sissippi and Niagara, wenld have drawn fresh in
spirdlion from " these mighty scenes Of Natures
morning made r.
Could we have supposed that you would have so
long forborne the qualification Of viewing those fields
rendered memorable 10 that conflict, the successful
progress and termination Of which owed so much TO
your own exertons7
/ We will not, however, speak OF past disappoint-
ments. We now, with warm hearts and ready hands,
greet your visit 10 onr city and trust you will here
| find reception which shall remind you Of pesiern
welcome and happy home Bur, sir, gratitude
must not be lost in the gratulalions oft day. We
| must recur, Tor one moment, 10 the past We must
alude TO the time when all there was Of this city, all
there remained on this frontier Of mans works, be-
came the spoils Of war; And though IL is with pain
we call TO your attention our past suferings il is
with gratitude we now seize the hand which was
1 raised for relief; il is with pride and pleasure
we hear the voice which invoked for US assistance
| in the day Of our distress
We cannot, sir. contemplate with pride, as we do
oar rising city, lis increasing population It's spread
/ ing commerce. and It's excellent though 10 a great
extent, artificial harbor. without being often remind
ed Of the distinguished advocate Of the of do
nestle industry and internal Improvements.
Nor can we, sir, speak of The prosperity of the
new states, on which so much OF our own future
greatness must depend, without expressing our APP
probation OF the system in regard 10 the public do
nam, which you have proposed.
| As citizens Of an old state and one of the states,
too which contributed largely to The national do
main, we have witnessed, with peculiar qualification,
the disnterested patriotism which induced you,
resident Of western and comparatively new state,
| to guard the common property OF all.
II is 10 the same patriotic spirit, however we may
differ as to expediency, We attribute your exer-
tons TO compromise the two differences which have
threatened the integrity of our Union.
! Il is the same magnanimity Of mind which has
induced you, sir, TO sustain The cause OF suffering
humanity in every quarter of the globe-which gave
courage and countenance TO reyvng freedom on
the plains OF Marathon and Platea-which has
caused your voice to be heard wherever liberty has
needed aid from the country OF her birth, 70 where
/" Corez and Pizarro's arrow few
Here this spot, two years ago this day, we re-
ceived and welcomed your great compatriot, the
/" defender of The Constitution" And, sir il is fit
| ting thai we thus honor those who have done so
much 10 honor US. For the sake Of our children,
for the benefit Of our whole community as an exam
pie for representatives. as friends as feemen, We
welcome Henry Clay.
Mr. Recorder and Fslio,c. Citizens.
The journey, which has brought me in the midst of
you, undertaken 10 afford opportunity which
had long desired but never before enjoyed, Of view
ing Of the lakes the country bordering upon Them
the wonderful cataract your neghborhood and the
Canadas-l have no WISH during its performance, to
attract public attention be the object of any public
demonstrations. l expected indeed TO meet, aud |
take great pleasure in acknowledging that have every
where met with individual kindness, personal respect
and friendly consideration. But although it my wish
to pass on quietly without display or parade, ! am
penetrated with sentiments of gratitude Tor the mani
festations OF attachment and confidence with which
am honored in this beautiful city Of the lakes thank
you most cordially thank you. for them ALL
| ] am happy to learn that the public measures to
which, IN the national councils, nave rendered my
humble support--here have commanded your approba-
ton. The first Of these la time and importance
the last war with Great Britain. Upon It's causes and
upon its results, may look back with entire salts
faction. In surveying this theatre of gallant Deeds
upon the lakes and pon their Shores have felt my bo
som swell with patriotic pride Nor any fail
to iecolect the Of Brown, and Scott, and Por
ter. and Harrison, and Shelby, and Perry, and their
brave comrades, who noby sustained the honor and
added to the glory Of our country. And it is most
/ gratifying 10 behold the immense augmentation this
frontier, Of its military strength and security, since the
last war. The satisfaction which is derived from wit
Messing the tranquility which prevails bor-
der would be complete, il we forced to reco
lect that the violation of territorial jurisdiction in
the Of the Caroline, remains to be satisfactorily
aloned for.
During the progress Of that war, in the Of the
Revolution cut off from the usual supplies Of European
fsbrics armies aud population generally were
subjected to extreme prvatons and suffeiings 1t APP
peared me- upon it's tcmination that the wisdom Of
Cover nment called upon guard against the recur
Of the evil and to place the security and pros
perity Of the country upon sure basis Hence con-
CURED, heartily in the policy Of protecting Anne
rcan manufactures, for limited time, against foreign
competition Whatever diversity Of opinion may have
existed to the propriey Of that policy originally,
think that all candid admit that Ii has
placed this country at least half century in advance
Of the position in which il would have been without
/ 10 of ho,p or