Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-09-12
Correspondence Of tho New York Times
MIR. CLAY IN VIRGINIA.
FAuQUIEa WmirE SULPHUR SPRINos, }
e. VIRGINIA, 2Sth August, 1889.


from expericnce of the many advantages IL
possesses naturally. These with the devo-
ted attention Of the managers Of the cstab
lishmcnt render il worthy Of the attention
and patronage of the public. As the inter
csting volume which has been recently pub
lished in New York describing the situation
and properties of the springs, and giving the
general information usually sought for by
those who visit them, is so complete and inn
partial, shall refer all cDqurers to IT, while
at the same time. take great pleasure in
bearing testimony TO every word OF common
du,ion that il contains, respecting all the Off
GERS of the company directing this Immense
establishment. You have probably heard
that The directors had invited Mr. Clay TO
pass day or two here on his way hoine.-
The invitation was accepted, and although
news Of his acceptance only reached US last
night, committee was formed, and arrange.
ments to receive him Immediately planned
and executed; and at ~ o'clock, noon, he
was escorted from WARRENToN, (whiher the
committee had proceeded to meet him. not
with n military covalcade, nor trumpets an
nouncing his approach but by an immense
body Of mounted citiZers, Of this and neigh
boring counties. As he came in sight, our
baud struck up "Hnil Columbia" and on
alighting, he was warmly and enthuslastical-
lly greeted by an nssemblage Of both sexes,
nGmiring and respecting the unprctending,
yet worthy son of the "Old Dominion |"
Three o'clock was the hour appointed for
dinner, but the numbers that flockcd to well
come tho 'honest statesman" were so great,
that they were not oil gratifed until half past
five, when we sat down TO a sumptnous re.
past which, considering the very short no
Itice, twenty four hours, reflects great credit
on all concerned. Judge Sco;t presided
After the removal of the cloth, the following
regular toasts were givcn:-
]. Our Country!-
"Brea,hes iher. n man with soul 20 dead,
Who never to himself hath said
This is my own, my native land y
Music-The Star Spanglcd Banner.
2. The Memory Of WAsHrNGroN. Drank
in silence, standing.
3. The Patriot Statesman, who, OH all oc-
casions, is ready to sacrifice personal or
party advantages for the general peace aud
welfare Of his country.
Music-"Scots wha hae with Wallace bled."
4. The American Union. The best hope
Of human liberty.
Music--Yankec Doodle.
5. Our Distinguished Guest--fIenry Clay
-"The great Pacificator Of the Union" We
welcome cordially to Virginia her own il
lustrious son.
Musc-llail to the Grief.
This toast was enthusiastically received
and responded To by nearly eight hundred OF
his fellow citizens. 1t was prefaced by a
few remarks from Judge Scott, the chairman
of the committee, highly complimentary to
Mr. Clay, and at the same time crcddble
to the Judge. MIR. Clay replied in manner
truly his own-eloqucnt, calm, and yet sin
cerc. His voice, though extremely hoarse
from cold, was strong, and distinctly heard.
After expressing his grateful acknowledge
mcnts 10 the asscmblagc, he said, he bore IN
mind that they were composed OF men OF
different opinions, for which he had too high
respect TO say aught would conflict with
them on such an occasion. This is not the
place." said he, "nor this the occasion, for me
TO discuss the merits Of those questions which
are dstracting our country" Aiier allnding
to his past course, as public man, and oilir.
ming that what steps he had taken and what
causes he had espoused, were the result of
his own conviction, he avowcd his determi-
nation Of bending, as he ever had done, the
whole energies Of his life to the preservation
of the Union. lie concluded by this toast
"Ow social hnsiiiutions-May they never
be surrendered by religious or political dis
sensions."
During the whole Of his speech, which !
cannot attempt to give you in words, he was
repeatedly interrupted by loud and cnthus-
aslc cheers, md must say, and call to wit
ness oil who heard him, that his worst cne-
mics (ll patriot can have onc) could not by
any twisting or turning, give any of his sen.
timcnts political or party feature.
The regular tonsis then proceeded.
6. The memory Of George Wy,he, the
patron and political father Of our guest.
Music.
F, z. The ladies' who now adorn our circle,
Sovcreigns before whom .fitemen may bend
the knee without dishonor.
Loud and repeated cheers.
s. Kentucky, the daughter of Virginia.
Her sons do honor to their ancestry.
Music-In old Kentuck in de afternoon.
9. The Sovereignty Of the States The
king-post that upholds what it seems to load.
Music.
10. The Presidential Chair Of the United
States, the most exalted and honorable sta
ton in the gift Of frecmen. May it ever be
occupied by dignifcd talent and uncomprom.
ising patriotism.
Loud cheering and music-"The conquer
ing hero comes"
II. The good old County of Fauquicr, Bes-
sed in the abundance of her resources, and
cnnobled as the birthplace of MARSHALL
Music-flomc, sweet home.
~ The cords which bind our Union. Con.
rnry to the laws of philosophy, they cannot
be- strengthened by the application of force.
Music and cheers.
And now comes the best Of all /; the last
toast i, was whispered was "the cream Of the
whole"
13. Old Hanover AND HER TwO IIENRYs !!
Associating the names of Patrick Henry and
Henry Clay.
Mr.. Clay could not hear this without emo
ton nine times nine were called for-tcars
rushed TO his eyes, and he sprung to the
floor. On recovering his self. possession, lie
poured forth his gratitude for such compli-
meni, and addressing his audience with deep
felt emotion, they could not but perceive IN
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