Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-02-20
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MIR Lay

MIR. CLAY.
Mr. Clay arrived at VI bile The ID inst. lie had
been expected the ls but gale IN the Gull, de-
ayed the Steamer Creole, in which he came, her
passage from New Orleans. The passaee dlsa-
greeable and not free from accident q hazard. The
Creole broke Of her cranks and performed good part
OF the journey with one wheel | pom reaching the
wharf he welcomed by the huzza. Of large multi
ude me, there b, tn. firing OF cannon
&c-aad the presence ol the military with their banners
and music. gave great animation 10 the scene. Mr.. Clay
met by The Chairman Of the Committee Of Arrange
mems. and conducted 10 the stand. Which had been G
erected Tor the purpose, whrle Coy Gayle. IN eo-
quent and appropriate address, Welcomed lnm 10 Mobile
and Alabama. To tins saluatlon. Nj Clay responded
in his usual happy aud impressive laasuspr process
sion then formed and Mr.. { escorted through the
principal streets OF the city the House OF Mr. Led
yard. The reception went ull With great eclat
MR.. CLAWS REPLY
Mr.. Clay said IN substance that he thanked GOV
Gayle and his fellow citizens OF Mobile, the honor
done hun, in their hearty welcome aud cordial reception
on his arrival among them Never having before seen
this city, he had long wished 10 VISIT H. ony because
OF his association witt IT, early aud strenuous cNer
iion, made by him In the Senate ii the | =. to vindi
cafe title, under the Treaty. al LOUISIANA and To
maintain possession lar the redldo alluded
to by the GagernoT but because Il interesting and
rising emporium ut our common country. Hitherto. he
had not been able 10 have that qualification but hen
highly respectable and uumerurs committee had done him
half OF the citizens OF Mobile 10 slstt IT, he tound
himself unable to their invitation and his own in.
cliuation,
In coming here, II wss his wish since his journey a
the South West had been undertaken without the msl
distant conneNOn with any political public object that
reception, here and esewhe should be- quiet on un,t
tended with any parade display OF any KIND HIS fl
low-clzens have otherwise deiernined and he cannot
be lnsensible ohe cannot but feel profoundly grateful
for the manifestation Of their esteem and friendly con
sidp nd hn fsII
and his obligations IT he did advert To The gratifying
act that here as other places where he had recently
been. his ielowclcns, without any distinction Of par
~. have all united IN rendering hun caidal welcome
and generous hospitality.
He regretted thai occasions Of their union w,rc nat
moro frequent they would oitcner meet IN free and
friendly intercourse political aspelty would he sll.ned
party strife and passion would yledlo re,son and we
should make the important discovery, that we are one
people, have one country honor aud thai We aJc Al,
honestly endeavorng find the true rad which lead, I.
the honor, the prosperity and the glory ofouI republic
lGreat and enthusiastic applause
He thanked the Governor and the committee for IN.
liberal view which they had just taken Of s long and ar
dnous public cateer. lie had doubtless. committed MANY
erros lie had often been the subject o otter comment
and severe anmadveTsun Sometimes he thought
disproporonate share OF consure had been applied t. h
occasionally, groundlcss caumnles had bean directed
gansi him. Ills life had been rhequered and fail Of vi
cssliudes. But, during It's whole proaress he has .ps
rheeredby the confidence aud support OF ard ~ and FAM
fol friends IN every partot the mon He sometimes
is perhaps pesunptuously, that Providence designed
to smile on his eNeTuns. Bot tins he knew full Well
hai during the whole course OF his public service amidst
oil the embarassmenis, dangers and difficulties which
sncompassed him, from time 10 time nc honestly and
faithfully and iearlossly sought serve his country to
the utmost OF his ability Great applause
And now, having retired to private HE II is source
Of lnexpressble qualification 10 him 10 find wherever he
goes, the runphs Of truth aud manifestations of pubr
justice, IN lesiyng to the purity motive by which II.
had been acuaed IN the public councils of his country
And he added that he had mu,h less desire ib,, the
world probably generally imagined ever again to emeroe
ron the retirement which he has voluntarily sought
Allow me, sir, in conclusion. Ia request that Won will
convey to such of my fellow citizens OF Mobile as are M,
here present my respectful Judgments for their
Kindness IN inviting here aud for The distinguished
reception which they have given me Assure Them that
WIN carry WIN me back ony residence faithful mem
DRY Of these testimonials, and preserve them IN grateful
recollection ee'"'