Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-14
Nh cray AT HOME.

i MR.. CLAY AT HOME.
We have heretofore announced the IN
ten,ion Of the citizens Of Fayette County
Kentucky, 10 tender HErRf CLAY pub
lie dinner Of, his retlirii home from Wash
sooton. Tho committee appointed for
,h,s purpose advised MI. Clay of the
i wishes Of lis friends, TO which he replied
as follows:
81 W At% AsHLAaD, Sept. rs, ISL
i GESTLRMES 81 have received your
friendly note, welcoming my arrival al
home, ard transmitting certain resolu.
tons, adopted at meeting Of my fellow
citizens or Fayeiie county ahd the city oil
Lexington, PROPOSING TO distinguish my
return from the recent extra session of
Congress, by manifestations Of their cor
fidencs and esteem towards me. Ac-
cording to one Of these resolutions, you do
The honor to tender me the compliment of
public dinner on the 7lh proximo.
receive, gentlemen, with no ordinary
sensibiliy. these testimonies Of friendly
consideration and public attachment. -
Proceeding from any community, they
my respectful acknowledgements but
emanating, as they do, from my neigh
bors and my friends, affectionate associ-
s,es of forty years duration, or their de.
scendants and connections, | should be
happy to find adequate language to ex-
press the sentiments with which they in
spire me. All can offer, is the convey
ance ofmy cordial thanks, and assurance
of my lasting gratitude.
recognize, with pleasure, your supe-
rlor claims upon me to attend public en-
tertalnment but the very ground on
which you justly place them, encourages
the hope that you will kindly receive the
reasons which compel me with regret, TO
decline accepting your obliging invita-
ton. An arduous session of Congress
has been followed by long and fa,iguing
journey and both make mo intensely
feel the want Of repose. A barbecue,
with public speaking In the open air, and
other usual incidents, would greatly add
to my present exhaustion, if il did not
produce more serious effects. | hope
therefore, that my fellow citizens, in lieu
Of Public Festival, will agree TO sub.
situte that private, Informal and friendly
intercourse, so much more congenial with
my feelings, and compatible with my
health.
the high regard ard constant esteem Of
your faithful friend, and obedient ser.
want, HENRY CLAY.
Messrs. E. Warfeld, Jno. Brand, and
others.
The General Convention Of the Epsco-
pal Cnurch met Wednesday morning al
9 o'clock at ST. Johns Chapel pursuant to
adjournment.
After the usual reading Of the minutes,
&c. and the nomination Of Rev. DR.. Hugh
Smith, as Assistant Secretary, the Pres.
dent announced the several committees
not before named. .....-..
A message from the House Of Bishops
was received expressing their concur
renee in the resolution Of the House to
attend prayers at the opening each day OF
the convention.
The Diocese Of Missouri; was admitted
into the Convention, and the delegates
having presented their credentials, took
their seats accordingly.
The Diocese Of Delaware having pre-
scented their testimonials of the election of
Rev. Alfred Lee, ID. ID. as Bishop there.
of they were referred to committee
who reported the same as correct, and re.
commend that the Convention proceed to
sign the same. After which the Conven-
ton adjourned to meet on Friday morn.
ing at 9 o'clock.
The House of Bishops continued in SEES
sion for some time after.
AS there is some diversity Of opinion
upon this point we would mention that the
House of Bishops sits with closed doors,
and of consequence We will not be able 10
give any Information as to their proceed
ings except rs they transpire through
their reports to the House.
At halt past S P. NJ. the meeting of the
Board of Missions was held at St. Johns
Chapel, when report was received from
a committee previously named, recon-
mending the appointment Of a Bishop for
Texas, and one for Africa. The discus
sion of this subject will probably be re-
stunned at the meeting of the Board this
afternoon at the same hour and place.
The Right Rev. Bishop Kemper deliv.
cred the Triennial sermon before the
Board Of Missions last evening at ST.
Paul's hapel.--New York American.
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