Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-06-20

on il.
That was what was now attempting to DC done
on the very question before this House, and he
believed it was the peculiar province of this House
to decide this, he hoped It would resist every at
tempt to encroach on its powers the representa-
tive Of the People.
From the Lexington (ky ~ Int iscncer June 10.
THE GREAT CLAY FESTIVAL.
Amid the noise and hustle occasioned by the re
turn Of hundreds OF carriages and thousands OF PEG
pie from the Festival this day, held in honor of our
illustrious fellow citizen, HENRY CLAY, we sit down
10 write some faint account of what we have this day
seen and heard. Such scene we have never before
witnessed and such one never has been presented
in our city. Notwithstanding the unfavorable state
of the weather for several days previous the crowd
in attendance from all parts of this and adjoining
States, was larger than even VIC had anticipated
great as were our expectations.
Immense numbers OF persons from a distance ar.
rived on the evening previous 10 the Festival, and
on Thursday morning, from an early hour, the va.
rous thoroughfares leading the city were crowded
with persons foot, IN vehicles OF every descrip-
ton, and on horseback. BY half past 10 O'Clock,
the College lawn, where the portrait OF Gen. Hari
son was presented 10 the ladies of Kentucky, by
the Wings OF Ohio, through Committee sent on for
that purpose, was filled with gentlemen and ladies'
After the ceremonies Of presentation an account OF
which will be found 10 another place, the procession
was formed under the direction of Col. A Stevens
Chief Marshal, and Messrs DELPHI, ( A Dudley
Dudley, and Nelson, Assistant Marshals,
and repaired TO the grounds selected for the festival
Maxwers Spring, q beautiful woodland pasture,
short distance from the city, spot consecraied by
various patriotic celebrations now owned by II NJ
Winsow, Esq, and which was proffered by Is gen
erous proprietor for this occasion. Horses were
excluded from the procession by the order OF the
Marshas OF the day, and il consisted Of foomen aud
carriages only. In front were the Lexington Ii. hi
Infantry, a gallant band of soldiers, who never
withhold their services in war or peace,-the Lex
lngton Grenadlers, newly organized corps, pre-
senting very sodier-llke appearance, and an i'm
mense concourse OF citizens on foot. Then came
n Barouche drawn by four noble greys, in which
vas seated Mr. CLAY Gov. r. p. Le'cher 1t. Gov
thompson, and Judge Robertson, President of the
day.
Following this were the Committee OF gentlemen
from Ohio and invited guests. Then came the por-
trait Of General Harrison, drawn upon n car, follow
ed by the Committee of Arrangements and a .ong
train of carriages, from to 500 IN number. A fine
band of music also accom- panied the procession
The last OF the procession reached the ground at
half past - O'Clock. Dinner was served upon the
tables at about O'Clock, and a most bountiiuI
repast it was, consisting OF every Variety OF meats
and vegetables, In great profusion. kentucky's
choicest beef was on the tables, portion OF which
wssa fine Durham COW, imported by Col Powell,
and presented by Capt. S Bergman. After din
ner the President and Vice Presidents of the dav,
whose names have been heretofore announced, &C.
companied Mr. Clay TO a stand, prepared for the
purpose, where the following toasts were announc-
ed:
!. The late and lamen,ed VIM. Henry Harrison
An honest man, pure patriot, and he peoples
friend: May his memory never cease TO be enshria-
ed IN the grateful remembrance Of an admiring pos
teniy.
2. Our Countrywide patriots heart beats with
gratitude at the festive hoard, swels with pride in
the forum, and burns with fire in the field.
;. The Union-Cemented by the purest blood
Of patriotism" and consecrated by the undivided de-
votion Of free people. Woe belde the hand that
would sacreligiously touch it with dsmembering
violence.
Our Foreign Relations-whie war should be
avoided as long it is possible to preserve a secure
and an honorable peace It should never be forgotten
that peace can never be secure nor honorable
when nation betrays pusanimous aversion to
war.
g. The Tariff-whiIe oil acknowledge the ne.
cessty Of an increase OF duties to meet the expen
dhures Of government it is the part of enlightened
policy, to afford that degree OF protection to home
industry which shall ensure the permanent prospe
rlty OF the country.
6. The Distribution of the Proceeds Of the Public
Lands-An act Of justice to the States, which. tho
frequently demanded and ns often rejected. was
passed the first moment the Wings came into pow
err law so wise and unques,iorably just, Con-
gress has no moral power 10 repeal.
Z. a National Bank-Indispensabl TO the safe
keeping and disbursement Of the public revenue, to
the separation Of the purse from the sword and the
restoration ola sound currency.
s. The Wing Manifesio-Fearless and indepen
dent IN spirit, wise and patriotic IN principle
g. Bel, Badger, Ewing, Granger and Crittenderf
Fearless, true; neither the Establishments Of pow
er, nor the prospects Of brilliant career Of pros
porous aposiacy could seduce them from the princi-
pies which elevated them to Office.
10. The Senate Of the United Ststes-The EN-
I'D n r.
may It continue 70 vndicate rs rights, agains, un-
Just eneIoachmcnis with stcadfsst inhexibilty.
H. Inc wing House Of Representaiiyes-Libo
raj and enlightened IN It's policy, its measures de-
serve and viii receive the patriotic support Of the
American people.
~. Gen. winfield Scott-The accomplished ,,l.
der his services will be rewarded bya grateful
country.
-. HENRY CLAr-Farmcr of Ashland, Patio,
and Philanthropist-tho American Statesman and
unriyalled Orator Of the Age-ius,rious abroad.
beloved OF home: In a long career Of eminent pub.
lie service, oiten like Aristdes, he breasted the
raging storm Of passion and deluson, and ny offer
ing himself Sacrifice saved the Republic; and now
hks Cincinnatus and Washington, having volunta-
ry retired to the tranquil walks Of private life the
grateful hearts Of his eounirymen will do him am
pie Justice; but come what may, Kentucky will
stand by him, ond still continue 10 cherish and dc
lend, as her own, the fame OF son who has en- %
bazoBed her Escutcheon with immortal renOwn
the day with some happy and eloquent remarks.
Mr. CLAY rose m response, and for more than two
hours enchanted that vast audience by tho exercise
Of those mighty powers Of oratory with which he
is so eninonuy gifted. With an case peculiar 70
himself he swayed the feelings Of his auditory az will;
at one time conVulsed with laughter again filled With
Indignation, and anon the glis,ening tear betrayed
tho deep emotions Of the heart But II needs not
that should attempt descrirtion Of the eloqusnce
Of such a man,-to say that HEHRT Car spoks.
would be sufficient. We shall, at the earliest Oh
poruniiy, present TO our readers the two speeches
IN full.
The number upon the ground was varously IS
tmoted at from 10 10 $4,000. From 10 1000 Of
this number we're ladies'.
Had the weather proved favorable, this number,
large ~ u was, We doubt not, would have been
doubled. The rain Tor day or two previous, and
~hleh fell IN occasional showers during the day yes.
'efday' prevented the aueodsnco Of many from a
distance and deferred many even in the neighbour
hood from participating in the festivities.
Ho,"Ihslandng tho vast Assem- blage, the day
passed on without accident which gratifying cir
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