Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-03-10

MN, ne viii take Inn by the neck aud shake ham
out Of the window. Altogether, there waI prOs-
pect OF some rare fun
The following addrs,, by the Hon S Prenlis.
TO Mr. Clay on his arrival at Yicksburgh. is Que Of
the most Thrilling specimens Of eloquence We have
ever read.
ADDRESS OF HON s. S. PRENTISs.
Ma. CLAY; On behalf oCrhs public authorities
and citizens of Vicksburg. bad You a hearty wei
come 10 our city. We are much gratifed that on
your return home, you have afforded US the oppor-
tuniiy Of exchanging salutaons and Oe ring TO Won
these assurances Of respect and regard which We
were able, only in part, to tender. ON the occaso
OF your former momentary wit No potion of your
fellow citizens have higher admiration Of YOUR
character, or uuer appreciation Of your public
services, than those in whose name SIdresS
you. We behold in your equation one of the
rio hest Jew els ~ - on, which needs no settiny
Of vf". > exhibit ITS brllliancy and value YouT
philanthropy has embraced ~ its benevolent era.n
the cause Of human happiness throughout th, world
your eloquent breath f'nned the flame Of liberty
asst bsrst forh simultaneously, a. two continap,.
Along the classic shores OF Greece, the yolary Of
Freedom "
'Sul! mingles in his grateful Law.
Bozzaris sith the name of CLAY
ana among The mighty volcanoes o the new world
even IN the tops OF the Andes your Gnme has mn n,
Tor liselia nest by the side ofIhe Eagles
but your philanthropy has not DESTROYED your
PATRIOTISM. You have never forgotten in your re-.
gard for other lands, that you had country of your
own IL Is your true and patriotic deyuiiun to that
country, which more than aueht else cbaII.pgas
our esteem and admiration. Beyond any other
statesman you have discarded local preiudiceA and
sectional feelings Your heart entirely and thor.
oughly American. and your aim has ever been the
OF the interests and glory Of the whole
republic
II would, perhaps be out Of place, on hi, occa.
sion 10 go INTO recital OF the eminent public servI-
ces you have rendered in the councils of the ma
tioH during your long and splendid career ButI
cannot refrain from saying that ] Consider one of
me greatest benefits you have conferred upon The
county, TO be the example you have furnished of
"haI may be achieved under institutions nv The
exercise of n patriotic aud honorable ambition.
1oung men, as they read your history, and Trace
YOU from the poor boy leaving his Viraiuia home
TO seek fame aud fortune in the fore,t, ,C Nh. g.,
10 he mighty Statesman, upon Whsse words "li,-
tening Senates hang eutranced." will feel their
breasts swell with new aud strange emotions, aud
noble emulation will urge them thenceforWard 10
Initiate the example Of Henry Clay.
The highest reward of the Patriot is the esteen,
aud regard OF his countrymen this reward vou ara
now enjoying-siation Cannot cummand il: vycaI,I,
cannot purchase a. The sIonIansOus tr bure which
has just been rendered 10 your character bv men M
all parties fills the meaIure Of public honor r.
ven that high seat which millions eagerly desire Won
to occupy would not add cubiI 10 the stature of
your fame.
Think not this is ajuation. II 10 no les, The il, .
lefest Than the duty uf every Country In scknnyv
ledge Pusiic worth, and are proud IN nre.eptin0
Henry Clay TO our brnIhers and Sons "a IN e1annle
iO' +heIr lnliaiinn, AMI 10 the world ns a ncb. 80,
clEe!A Oi all American Sialesman,
large portion OF those who surround Won. trus,
your pubic services are not yet cumpleted; and
'ha' Us The frst man in their regard you may soon
occupy the first place in their giG. They ,i,II or.
claim with hope and confidence.
AYE stand erect. the cloud IL broken
Above thee bends The rain bow token:
The shadow Of thy onward way
Is frightening into perfect day
And thou arr STILL as thou hast been.
The hope and trust OF patriot men"
Kermit me now. SIR TO conclude nv pleasant du
~ and IN the name OF that portion Of your fellow
'iuLens WIN have dePuted me- to bid You again
cordial welcome. and know express the sentiment
d this entire nsseu blngs m adding our united wish
mat your days may be- long - the and end that
serene and tapPy Did age may crown your useful
and honorable lite.