Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-03-02
LxNCsaBURG, BEAHCI2,isto

This was the greatest affair in its way which
cve' took place in Richmond. Moft ilan bou.
sand persons were present. The most APP
prnrraie Tor the oceasion-tle 'argest ever saw
and was decorated with evergterns, DC in the most
beautiful manner; 10 sustain winch assertion need
only say, that il BY Tie hands Of The Indies
At one end Of the ronm the famous uitct ed
by Mn Wise at the Louisa Dinner" The union
Of Wings, for tie sake Of The Union" in large
lefeis Of evergreen. Under the motto we're national
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b. w. Leigh, Esq presided. assisted by Messrs
Vim. II. Mcfarland J. NJ. Patton. J. Lyons,
Wyndham Robertson. J. b. Haryle. Fleming
james, 5. S. Boxer, w. Lambert, BERNARD Peyton,
l. A. Goddin, J. NJ. Wiekan. Dr. Samuel Pdlleson
Sberwin McRte,anl james r. Bridges.
The tables were arranged in the best manner, and
the position selectedfor Mr.. Clay, was one from
which he could he heard distinctly in every part OF
the room. Before the toasling commenced, large
pyramlal cake wb the name Il enry Clay" IN
setibed upon il, was brought in aud placed before
Mr.. Clay as present from the Ladies Fair the
Cry Hall. lie seemed much pleased with this little
mark OF respect from the ladies', and he was much
cheering as Son as il was placed 3pon the table.
MI Leigh ma1e some prrfilofy remarks, in the
happiest yeIn before reading each Of the three
toasis. winch preceded thai 10 Mr.. Clay. When he
came to HAT, he INDUCED IN few sentences Of the
most chase and pathetic elpqnence we have ever
listened tohe touched the tenderes chords Of the
heart and made the tears chase each other down
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Mr. Clays visit, his present political relations. his
past career, and Of the bref space winch in all
human probability We could calculate upon his
vices OF his existence; bu pointed 10 him faith
/ lul sentinel Of the people, on whom we might
/ RELY so long as God spared him. for VIC liant and ef
fcent guardianship of the ri hts md liberties nf the
people. lie diew admirable moral from NJ
Clay's life, which he held up 10 the emulation of The
! youth of our country.
Mr.. Clay responded in the abes and most eloquent
manner. We know not What degree Of comparison
10 use IN speaking oihis elloft 1t IS the first Tine
ever heard him, aud we cannot therefore compare it
with any other vt his efforts. But II IS unnecessary
al this day in speaking ol Henry Clay. 10 use com.
PARSONS at all HIS name Is enough. In commen-
c:ug his speech, he added tie seusbl!lIes Of the
company already deeply excited by Mr. Leigh
He drew picture OF himself when he left Richmond
lau, lean youth u twenty, with sindy hair and ruiz
DIV complexion, faheiess. hom less, ifieudless and
pr nm less to seek lrs fortunes IN tie "Er West"
He gave Vivid and hurried glance at he changes
winch had since taken place. aud described hls
al the age OF ihree aud upwards, once more to
look upon The hills DER which his Youthful step had
borne HIM and again dtIHk at those fountains,
where ia boy hood he had often slaktd his thirst.
The deep pathos with which he described the feel.
ngs inspired by is ,is-and with which he alluded
10 few companlons Of his youth stlll naming,
with lurfoUed checks, Bonded bodies aud heads sl-
yeied O'el with age. surpassed any thing ever
heard and effected The audience greatly.
After he had completed lhIs branch OF his subject.
he passed on To political topics. He entered INTO
an argument, which we may he permitted 10 STYLE
most able, To show tia, the tendency Of The Fed raj
/ Governments under the present and preceding Adj
mnislfatlnns, was 10 concentration Of power in the
Executive aud the subjrcuon OF Tie Legislature and
Judicial Departments to hls viii and bchcSls. Nj.
{. smoke OF Geucfal Harrison, whom he eulogisfd
highly, and animadyeucd ON yatcus political mat
ters, aud upon tie conduct OF men in power. He
spoke Tor ar hour and hall, supp SCI and con-
! clnded with sentiment.
Mr. Chys Speech called fouh the most en-
thusiastle demonstrations Of applause. Never WIS
audience more cnfaptufed with u speaker.
The President then toasted John Tyler, Esq, W no
arrived after the company had sat d wn 10 dinner.
Nj Tyler said IN substance that lie bad come
soey to contribute in rendering honor the Illus
tranons Guest OF the company, Of "hom he spoke
/ IN warm and animated terms of euloey II avoided
political illusions ms improper IN consideration Of his
p, sti at this llme. He SAID he had the honor of
representing tins District, one OF the counties OF
which, (llanoveD had given birlh 10 Patrick
Henry and Henry Clay. His rea,arks were brlcf
but Appropriate and happily expressed.
Wee President MeFafand was called upon aud
toasted GuyelnprCampbell, preceding the toast with
a well conceived and handsomely expressed cump-
ment 10 Gov. ca Tor his fidelity 10 the Interests Of
the state aud his disregard Of palty interests. lie
read letter from Gov. G. enclosing a sentiment.
Vice President Robertson tolloaed with toast 10
Mr. sr, which he introduced with beautiful po
ctcal metaphor lou hing the ana its scenery
| and lessons Mr.. Wise had mIlbed from survey
ing them from childhood as he advanced in lite
tie SAID Mr.. Nlse's voice WAS oudesl, aud he was
the most active, when 'he political storm tagged the
/ highest.
Mr. Wise commercially sayu that his friend
h1d disposed Of HIM as a for ner Speaker Of the
/ House OF Representatives always did. W: had
heed him upon the Naval Committee. He
SAID he was 10 sailor was nolh 9 bur -" land
iubbet But he assumed nautical metaphor,