Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-02
MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF MR.. CLAY
IN CHARLESTON, Sc

Pursuant 10 public notice, meeting of those vile
We're disposed TO pays tribute Of respect 10 tho Hon
HENRY CLAY, took place at Ramos, on Tuesday
evening.
On motion Of D. c. Presley, Esq, the meeting was
organised by calling tho Hon Henry Middleton 10 the
Chair. :. Hurbnt aud Henry C. King E>lrs.,
were requested 10 az Secretaries
Inc Chairman explained the purpose for which the
meeting had been caed-to do honor to a distinguished
citizen who would probably visit this city
George >. Bryan. Esq, Then addressed the meeting
- brle, and pertinent remarks Introductory certain res
slniions he was about 10 propose Tie said thai he com
tci this opportunity amongst The privileges Of his HE.
he stood there not the organ OF party nor with the
Feel ns OF The parzan; he trusted that he had higher
'oler Office to iuh-to gather, if he might, the good
lettings OF the community and pour them forth In one
I'LL time Of welcome 10 Henry Clay The orator and
siacsnan, whose life had been devoted to the country
Aif Clay was not to desire the aduaiion Of party
--he wished the affection Of his courumen lndeppn
dent OF all party irelng and il in order Ia euboIv
sni give fu'm 10 that common feeling of regard which
,nusi be entertained by all American citizens towards
him. thai he begged leave 10 offer the following resou-
tions:
Resofred, 1'ha, whether We regard Mr. Clay as the
statesman and author Of great public measure which
have universally been considered national blessings and
w.n Inc appreciation and gratitude of his fellow citizens
without respect To party section; whether We view
nm as the patriot who, every memorable occasion.
has set an example Of dsnercsted zeal and taught par
Hse TO submit to the elevated law of single minded
dnty,or whether we hold IN him The great orator whose
eiolnence has qulckened and refined national sentiment
conferred dignity and glory on our legislative halls and
contributed to maintain equal rank with the master
states Vi modern tlmes-n whatever light we may re
gard MN. VIC must esteem him of the few whose
Vs. services and character should command for hun
the gratitude admiration, and aiectonac consideration
ei all his fellow c0untrymeu. Governed ~ hse scnti
menis, We have heard with lively aa;in that il
may be in our power to greet him in person II astiona
beHcfactor
Therefore. Resolrcd, That to this en- .iha Chairman
81 This meeting shall appoint Comm IF s,x
y invite Mr. Cay 10 this City his rugFcss 7ta-
ward. and to lender him the attentions rnincn.Hs Il
10 onr whose life has been spent in the serve e MS
cs.i.ry.
James l.. peiigru. Ee, to second the reso uiions
and c'a,ned the attention % the meeting by strain al
re'narks offs 2par queace, force and beauty. liz
was irequeniJ lseTrupted BY enthusiastic bursts Of
Plase. as with RAPID and mastery hand he sketched
sme OF The prominent features in the life Of Henry
Clay.
IN secon1ing the resolution, Mr. Pei CRU hoped that il
would meet toe unanimous support of tbs meeng-no
esy 81 but be entertained strong persuasion that il
xssld receive the hearty concurrence OF our fellow c
srss irrespective Of parry. Could il be possible that ht
liberal <sd hosplabe citizens of Charleston had ~ de
sic 10 sre of the most distinguished Of ou age nd
rnrnts! ~ - there allsag any who had no,
heard Vi lay2 There must be many vito would
MT choose 10 forget the year 1912. When with sur
prixg soqncncc he pleaded the Of the American
TAI tn the House Of Representative, his passionate and
P'weFful appeal To hes feelings against the wrengs OF
the npsesssd and captive seanen answered by Tho
tears and sobs OF the auditory around him. And wher
he burning words. in which he invoked the country
embtafe the detences oil the oppressed with all the risks
Of war; were waited by the press from TO sea, is i
fresh Tue reepeeofs Of ali who partook in those
e.Fnss; Or yefesa lse s.91S days, lla' whel