The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19
HENRY CLAY.

HENRY CLAY.
| Mr.. Clay is once more at Ashland. He
is again in the bosom of his long tried and
affectionate constituents. After most
gratifying and triumphal journey through
a large portion of the Union, he is now
enjoying the society Of his old and devot.
ed friends, and all the quiet comfort which
the domestic circle can afford.
What sensations must crowd upon his
mind as he again goes forth to greet those
friends who have stood by him from the
time he was STRIPPING attorney, to the
present hour! What feelings Of friend.
ship-of devout affection-of thankfulness
OF heart for their continued adherence to
him through every scene of prosperity,
affection and trial, and how must his
heart rise in gratitude to Him who con-
trouls the hearts of men and rules the
destinies of nations, for having destined
him to fill SO conspicuous chapter in the
history Of his country and in the world of
! fame. o how must their hearts too swell
with emotion when they reflect upon what
; he was, and is, and is to be'-upon what
he has acc mplished for them and his
country-upon his efforts in the cause of
behalf of Greece and the South American
freedom,an his sympathy for suffering hu-
manity everywhere-upon his labours in
Republics upon his devotion to his
country's constitution. Well may they
say
Twice, when the tempest DER US hung
! And roar'd distinctions wave,
Like light from darkness forth he sprung
/ To guide us and to save"
The manner in which Mr.. Clay has
been received wherever he went during
his late journey, was certainly highly
gratifying to his friends, and could not fail
being SO to himself. He was received
with an enthusiasm which has never been
exhibited toward any public man since
the decease of the Father of his country.
There was nothing constrained nothing
affected, nothing far-fetched and for mere
show. The reclamation which hailed his
progress was the spontaneous outbreakings
of friendly zeal-of admiration for talents
and virtue,-of affection for the man and
regard for his character. His journey has
taken him over most beautiful portion of
our country, and among an intelligent and
interesting population. He has been to
admire the grandeur of Niagara and the
scenic beauty of the Hudson, and we
doubt not, returns with new stores of in
formation, and with his mind refreshed
and invigorated. His course has been
quiet and unobtrusive, seeking not Aattery
and adulation; but avoiding all vain show
and extravaganza. How different has been
the course of Mr.. Van Buren,? His en-
deavour seems to have been, to ape what
was called a triumphal passage of Ro-
man Emperor, during the decline of that
empire. The applause which greeted his
ear, was rather for the office he held. than
for the man-With him all was pomp and
gaudy show. His conquests were of the
eye, rather than Of the heart. Like the
criers of Philip of Macedon, his heralds
and the proclaimers of his fame were paid
from the royal purse. How well had it
been for him that the same solemn pro-
clamation had been sounded in his ear.
The receptions Mr.. Clay and Mr.. Van
Buren, have met with, have exactly cor
responded with their characters. The one
cold, calculating and sel6sh--the other
ardent, generous and noble. The one
has received the service Of the lips-the
other the service of the heart. The friends
of the one are all for salary and hire, -
the friends Of the other acted from the
noble impulses Of their nature.
And now the one retires to the shades
of Ashland to repose upon his laurels, and
enjoy his 'otium cum dignitate.' The
other returns to his democratic throne, to
mingle again in political intrigue and Chi
canery. II
The report that G. T. M. Davis, Esq.
of Alton, ILL.,, had absconded lis totally
false and unfounded. It appears to have
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