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

DOMESTIC ESrELs.GHENGE.
from tie Baltimore Patriot. sept. },
MR.. CLAY IN VIRGINIA.

While the distinguished Stat smaa OF the West
was in this civ. an Tuesday lasi, Committee from
the assembled sisiiels At the Fauquief w HE SUI
phur Springs, called upon HIM WITH an INVITATION 10
ararake Of public dinner Al that place wien lie
sho uid reach H. on iiis bomenard lnnruet. AK
ious To adhere 10 his OH gaal purpose eiraNelng IS
a private citizen. and without parade Of any hlnas
Nj Clay declined the honor OF public dinner, thus
rendered but as the WNrcnioa Springs were nol
outofthc why on his return to The West he YIELDED
10 the Wishes ofthe COMMITTEE, aud adopted that
route. BY express understanding, hoseyer, With the
Committee. he was 10 be received without form OF
parade. like any other citizen. His purpose was 10
dine the Springs. and To remain there unil he iol
lowing day, during which tine there would be al
forded opportunity for friendly communication win
such OF the citizens as should desire IT,
This quiet course, marked out by good TASTE and
personal convenience was, totally frustrated IS Ne
learn from The Waffenion Times OF Saturday, " by
the universal wish which terFades all rauks and all
pares TO do honor TO this most distinguished CHI
xen" The fact of his approach becoming known.
meeting Of The visteis was Immediately held and
arfang emenis made for his public reception. Ae'
cordingly, on his arrival in Warenton, contrary 10
all ptior stipuatious. Mr.. Clay found himself a phi
soncr in the hands of a jealous and united commn-
nifty, determined 10 show him every demonstration
Of lespec, and confidence, even at some expense 10
his personal convenience and dough running coun.
tei 10 his individual shes.
Mr.. Clay had been invited there by ofall rallics.
a. ION his APP roach, says Tie w aTenou hesl tic
vocc OF party WAS nshrd-- IN his presence, lie mem
oty of heated sudloiiye elimination was LOST. One
feeling, one spra, animated tie bfcalbinR mass
that surrounded hint Was feeling Of gait
tude and ,eneiaon Tot The high services lac had
80 often done his oounity-il scene. that doris
credit 10 the human character, and illustrates the
triumphant power Of truth. aud oil exalted worth
numerous escort accompanied Nj. Clay To the
Springs, where his arrival Was hailed Wuh nnthusi-
asiic cheering, by mixed multitude ufssitcrs and
citizens. AtIhe dinner, had on Ibc occdsinn, Judgt
Scott presided. IN announcing The hhh toast. Is
subjoined, the chairman accompanied II with somt
iofe,he and pertinent remarks dcpteeajug party and
party srirn, as the greatest evil Of the day. Iht
toast
=. Our distinguished Gatsi, Henry Clay--th,
great paciGcaluro Of the unon. We welcome cor
dialy 10 Virginia her own Ilustriuns son
Mr.. Clay responded IA a shoti nddtcss. which WI
received with deaiening applause by tho company
In conclusion lac gave, as sentiment; Social IN
tercourse-ma, it never be disturbed by Tell sous o.
political divisions"
The hole character OF this reception 80 CORDIAL
40 enthusiastic, 50 nee irnm panA bitterness, mus
have been highly grateful II the feelings oi The hon.
ored guest, even although the para lie WAS somewhat
ifksome. In 80 universal Il testimonial II tesprc
and aiie elton. aud oonddcHccih he rich result OF bp
public md personal weilt something 81 parade
is necessarily involved. aud somclling OF the pres
sure OF well meant kindness ma, wei be excused
and overlooked. The sueefe aud curdlal welcome
which thus met Mr.. Clay On hs arrival IN The An
Gent Dominion, his native stale. will doubtless At
ford subject OF frequent aud mosi agreeable reed.
lection. Bun II Is, and must confessed 10 be a dis.
uaeaishlug Characteristic IN the people 81 old Nl-
.finia, thai, even REGARDLESS OF parry, they know
how 10 appreciate aud 10 honor disliDg uisAed men.