Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-30
From the Lexington (Ky.) Intelligcnccr, June 10.
I'll e G Il EAT CLAY FESTIVAL

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i From the Lexington (Ky.) Intelligcnccr June 10.
/ TIE GREAT CLAY FESTIVAL
Amid the noise and hustle accustomed bx
the return OF hundreds of carriages, and thou.
sands OF people from the Festival this dav
neld IN honor of our illustrious fellow-citizen
HENRY CLAY, we sit down to write some
iaint account OF what we have this dav seen
ana heard. Such scene we never before
Witnessed, and such an one never has been
presented III our city. Notwithstanding the
uhia'oraoie state oil the weather, for several
Jays previous, the crowd in attendance from
an parts OF this and adjoining States, was
larger man even we had anticipated, great as
were our expectations.
| Immense numbers Of persons from, \ die
lance arrived on the evening previous TO the
Festival, and on Thursday morning. from an
early hour, the various tliorough-fares LEADING
TO the city were crowded with persons ON fool.
IN vehicles OF every description, and on horse
back. BY halfpast 10 O'Clock, the College
lawn, where the portrait of Gen. HARRIsoN
was presented to the Ladies of Kentucky. by
the Wings OF Ohio, through Committee sent
on ior mat purpose, was filled with gentlemen
and ladies. After the ceremonies of presenta
tIon, all account Of which will be found in a.
nother place, the procession was formed un-
DER the direction of Col. A. Stevens. Chief
Marshal, and Messrs. J. DELPHI, L. A. Dudley,
~: Dudiy SEC. Nelson, Assistant Marshais.
and repaired TO the grounds selected for the fes
hval, Maxwel's Spring, beautiful woodland
pasture, short distance from the city. a snot
consecrated by various patriotic celebrations.
now ownedby ii. M. Winslow, ESQ.,, andwhich
was profiered by its generous proprietor for
t,,is occasion. Horses were excluded from
r lns eoss,sd k sslssson
Light Infantry, gallant band Of soldiers, who
never withhold their services in war or peace,
the Lexington Grenadiers, a newly organized
corps, presenting very soldier-like appear
ance, and an immense concourse of citizens on
foot. Then came Barouche drawn by four
noble greys, IN which were seated Mr.. CLAY,
Gov. Il. p. LETCHER, 1t. Gov. THOMPSON,
and Judge ROBERTSON, President of the day.
Following this were the Committee of gen.
tlemen from Ohio and invited guests. Then
came the portrait of Gen. Harrison, drawn up
on car, followed by the Committee of Ar
engagements and long train Of carriages, from
3 to 500 in number. A fine band Of music al
SO accompanied the procession The last Of
the procession reached the ground at half past
II O'Clock. Dinner was served upon the
tables at about one O'Clock, and most boun-
tiul rePast 1t was, consisting of every variety
of meats and vegetables, in great profusion.
Kentucky's choicest beef was on the tables, a
portion Of which wis a fine Durham Cow,
imported by Col. Powell, and presented bv
Capt. J. S. Bergman. After dinner, the Pres
iGent and Vice Presidents of the day; whose
names have been heretofore announced, &C
companied MIR. Clay to stand prepared for the
purpose, where the following toasts were an
nounceG:
THE LATE AND LAMENTED WM. HENRY HAIR
RisoN.--An honest man., pure patriot, and the
peoples friend May his memory never cease
to be ensbrihed in the grateful REMEMBRANCE of an
admiring posterity.
2. Qua COUNTRY. patriots heart beats
with gratitude at the festive board, swells with
pride iii Tie forum; and burns with FIRE in the
| field:
| 3. THE UNIoN--Cemented by the purest blood
Of patriotism, and consecrated BY The undivided
devotion Of free people. ouMGo ff IT h viii dsmem
Being violence.
| 4. OUR FoREreN Relationships war should
be avoided as long as it is possible to preserve a
secure and an honorable peace, it should never be
forgotten that peace can never be secure, hon
orabe, when nation betrays pusillanimous a.
version to war.
5. TIE TARIfr--Wbile all acknowledge the
expenditures Of government, il is the part Of en-.
lghtened policy, to afford that degree Of protection
to home industry which shall ensure the peTmdncn
prosperity Of he country.
6. The DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF
, THE PUBLic LANDs.-An act of justice 10 thu
States, which, though frequently demanded anC
, as often rejected, passed the first moment tn,
Wings came into power; a law so wise and un
questionaby just, Congress- has no moral powc
to repeal.
2 IA NATIONAL DANK.-Indispcnsa5e TO tn
: safekceping and disbursement Of the public re
{, venue, to the separation of the purse from tn
sword, and the restoration Of sound currency.
ri 6. The Vine MANiFEsro.-Fearless and IL
dependent in spirit, wise and patriotic in principl,
:. 8. Bell. BADGER, Ew1so, GRANGER AND Car
TENDgN.-Fearless, true /; neither the blaudisf
menis OF power, nor the prospects of a brilliar
career OF prosperous apostacy could seduce ther
i from the principles which elevated them to o
V flee.
:. 10. The SENATE OF TIE USirED STATgs.-
:, The embodied wisdom Of 2G confederated States
> may it continue to vindicaie its rights, agan
}, unjust encroachments with steadfast inflexibil
q ty.
/ II. THE WnIe HoUsg OF RepREsEHTATIvEs.-
Liberal and enlightened in Its policy, it's me