Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-12-27

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last by the Wing members OF Congress, TO
the Delegates to the Harrisburg Conven-
ton who were in the city
The dinner was prepared al the Indian
Queen Hotel, where ut o'clock between
one and two hundred Wings from every
State in the Union, were seated The
Marine Band ofthe city, n talented company
Of performers, were present, eniyening me
scene with choice selectians OF music. MI.
Crittendcn, oil Kentucky, officiatedas Presi-
dent and the following gentlemen asssted
as Vice Presidcn,s--Mr. Southland OF New
Jersey, Mr. Bell OF Tennessee, MIR Lincoln
of Massac huscits. Mr. Changer OF New
York, Mr. Williams of Tennessee. and Mr.
White Of Kentucky.
Some fifteen or twenty speeches were
smnde BY some Of the mos, distinguished
linen in the land, and all Of them were OF a.
Character far exceling hhediocriiy Mr.
Evans, of Maine opened the ball-and be-
ginning a, Maine, il rolled on to Missouri
Mr. f. after some pertinent and eloquent re-
marks upon the occasion which had brought
the members together---upon the reform
desired in the councils Of the Nation--up-
on the gross outrage upon the Constitution
of the country--introduced the toast Of Mr.
Wise. Of Virginia. "THe Union Of me
IYhigs for the sake Of the Uaion |" The
toast was received with great unanimity,
and called forth Mr. Crit.enden, Of Ken
lucky.
The accidental sentiment which had been
read by the gentleman from Maine, he
said, had become principle with the
Wings. II was piece offering around
which all would bow In giving up the
name Of Henry Clay as the Wing candidate
for the Presidency, he made great sacri.
fee, both as Kentuckian. and as the
friend OF his distinguished colleague. We
have all. who belong to Kentucky, made a
great sacrifice in not having the man of our
choice. but we have no, sacrificed our coun-
try--wc have not yet lost that. The sacri-
Zee we make is made as duty.
We looked to the Harrisburg National
Convention as forming the Wing represen-
tative party Of the Union; and now that
the Convention hrs said that another, AMI
notthe Kentucky Senator, was their choice,
Kentucky would go as lar MS those who
went the farhcst in support Of the nonlina.
ton. Cheerfully do we recognise and con-
form to the proceedings Of the Convention
Rather, indeed, than sacrifice, We feelait
to be duty The hopes ofour adsersaries,
who are rryelling in the spoils OF a distract
cd country. centre first upon our expected
divisions Let our Anniversaries te disap-
pointed Let us unite and conquer those
usurpers Let our young men, MS they val
Ne the good example Of our fathers. unite
ia the support Of the cause which our faith
ers honored The Convention OF Harris
burg was composed OF individuals OF di.tin
guished character, and may the result Of
their deliberations, and the nomination they
have made, unite the Wings OF the Union.
and give success TO the Wing cause through.
out the length and breadth Of the land.
Mr. Boardman OF Connecticut. Chairman
Of the Delegates, thanked the gentlemen
present Tor the kind reception the Delegates
had received, and for the manner in which
their nomination had been received. As
one of the Delegates he could say that he
had never felt his duty to be so great and
responsible as when acting ia his official
capacity as one of the Delegates a, the
Convention. Twenty-Five of the States of
the Union were represented at Harrisburg,
and every delegate seemed to feel deeply
the importance OF right action. No Con-
sen,ion, he thought. since the adoption ofthe
Constitution, had ever assembled for more
important. purposes. and the Delegates could
not but be glad thai their abors had been
so generally responded TO. He thought
that Connecticut preferred Clay TO any 9TH
err man. and he had preferred him himself
Connecticut had known his services at
Client, 10 the councils of the nation, and
she appreciated them. Mr. Boardman con
cluded with the following soast, which, was
responded to with an enthusiasm never be-
fore experienced.
"Henry Clay---In America. his character
will be regarded in proud and grateful recol-
lection"
Mr. Clay rose. and every person in the
room rose with him, and gave him as gener-
Gus welcome us ever conquorer received
just returning from the field Of victory In
q moment. however, all were brealhlessly
.silenl and attentive MIR c. said that al.
though he had accepted the invitation TO
participate in the festivities of the day, he
expected TO remain almost silent spectator.
But he could not remain sien,,--I am,
said he. here TO render honor 10 those who,
after performing most arduous service in
National Convention. are about TO return
10 their Constituents You. gentlemen.
said he. have made great and patriotic
'sscsifce,---you have travelled at an incIe-
ment season Of the year. and some of you
will have thousand miles. TO perform
.whatnay be considered us high and i'm
peftant duty am proud 10 honor thoss.