Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1842-06-25

he Clay Festival.

At hail past IL o CLOCK. parry oi hGf1' cJo'
repaired to the College lawn, where the portrait
of our tied Harrison was presented 10 the Ia
dies Of Kentucky, by the Wings of Ohio. IN full
fiIlment Of pledge long since gwen. The COM
mittee on behalf Of Ohio Col. 4. J. Me
Doweil. &. Stewart and w. Wacutt Of Col9m
bus; NJ jpr ]. Rdenour of Pfebie county, md
PIatt Evans and J. G. Alvord Of Cincinnati
The presentation was an imposing scene. A
committee Of ladies' headed by Mrs. Governor
Letcher acted on behalf Of Kentucky; Col, Nc
! Dowel for Ohio. The Col. on presenting the
banner made the following remarks:
Ladies' Of hentuchy,-I have now the honor Of
presenting to YOU, on behalf OF the lIppecanoe
Straightouts Of the city of Columbus, Oaio, the
full SIZE portrait If our late ilIustrous and deeply
mourned fsIlowciizen WILLIAM HENRY
HARRISON, President Of The United States, So
nobly won by Kentucky, aud which has a35ed 10
her other titlcs Of Ttno"n, that Of the "BaHner
Staie''
Although the payment has not been rs prompt
could have desired, aud the time and place
som what questionable, according to strict ell
quettr. yet we pray you 10 accept II, from your
neghbors, friends and colaborers. IN the gfeat
cause in which we so glorIously ftnmphcd III I'D,
and TO receive their insurance that III l. II they
they iii remember the sncriice which you made
of your favorite Son, 10 the claims O! our best
beloved fellow citizen.
To this address Col. Combs replied in a brief.
yet eloquent manner, aliudtog to Con. Harrison
obtain 4 copy IN time for the mail. which regret,
for il drew tears from the gathered multitude. and
made them feel more keen,y than ever the MAJ
tou's loss.
The portrait which was painted by Mr. Wal
cutt, is most excellent enc, aud to be preserv
cd IN the Capitol Of the State.
After this the procession was formed under the
direction Of Col. 4. Stevens, assisted by Messrs.
DELPHI ]. ]. Dudley, r. \. Dudley. aud Nelson
and proceeded to haxweIIs Spring, a lovely
woodland spot, and fiji for tho continuing Of pa
triotc men, the place selected for the festival.
twas near | o'clock before The last Of the process
sion reached the ground; but as soon rs they did,
The tables loaded with kentuckey's best;
| never saw finer meats, or a greater variety Of
there the repast being bountfll IN the extreme
Tho dinner over, Mr.. Clay, accompanied by Gov.
I.otcher. President, and 1t. Gov. ThomPsou and
Judge Robertson, proceeded to Il stand, where n
mone others the following toasts were proposed:
Tie late and IGmcntei ITa. Henry Harrison
An honest man, pure patriot, and the peoples
friend: May his memory never cease to be en-
shrned in the grateful remembrance Of On admi-
ring Posterity.
Orr Country--Tho PATRIOTS heart beats with
gratitude at the festive board, swel!s with pride
in tho forum, and burns with fire in the field.
The JIuivn.-Cemented by the purost blood
of patriotism. md consecrated by the undivided
devotion Of free people: Woe botido the hand
that would sacrilcgiously touch it with dismem
boring violence.
Our I'oreig1a Relations While war should be
avoided ioug as it is possible TO preserve &C.
cure and ar honorable peace, 1t should never be
forgotten that peace can never be secure, nor
honorable. when nation betsays pusanimous
aversion war
Tie Wig Manifesto ,-Fearloss and indepcu.
dent in spirit. wise and patriotic in principle.
Bel, Badger, Ewi1g. Granger. Crittenden,--
Fearless true; neither the Establishments of pow
6 I'LL e
porous npostacy could sedGce them from the
principles which elevated them to office.
HENRY CLay.-Farmer Of Ashland. Patriot
and neutrality-suspicious. AMERICAN Statesman,
and unriral3ed Orator Of the 4ee-ilIustrious a.
broad. beloved at home In long career of en-
nent public service. often like Aristides he breHs
ted The raging Storm Of passion and delusion aud
by Offering himself sacrifice, saved the Repub, I
lie; and now, like Cincianatus and Washington. /
has ing voluntarily retired to the tranquil walks !
Of private tfe the grateful hearts Of his country +
men will do him ample justice: but what
may, Kentucky 'ciN stand By him, and still con-
tInue 10 cherish and defend her own, the fame
Of son who has embazoned her Escutcheon
with immortal renown.
Before announcing tho last toast the President /
made brief and eloquent address,; but when it /
was announced the we'kin rang again with the I
shouts OF multitude Of twenty thousand men /
Up rose, then, that old man eloquent; and fer two
hours spoke, | never heard any mortal speak /
before; 80 plain, yet so eloquent. full Of feeling,
vet full of common sense. Ga, how | wish me
chancs and farmers, and manufacturers could I
have listened to him. | felt for once III my life |
as ii there stood before me true man. as if | .
had heard enc statesman utter his thoughts with {
out reserve or qualification, and as If that man .
and that statesman the great hope OF this /
land. Honesty is implanted in his look; fearless
ness ana truth in all has acts; and after,
# not before. he passes away. the name Of Henry .
Clay, whenever or wherever spoken, will .hr.
every American heart.
The day was cloudy, and before nicht-faH the
rain began Had il not been for The ,hreate asa-
appearance Of the weather, believe 81 900 souls /
would have attended this grand festival! Bat ]
must close to the mail. Adiea.