The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1844-05-02
MR.. CLAY AT WILMINGTON.

NIX. CLAY AT WILMINGTON.
From the account Of Mr.. Clay's recep-
ton al Wilmington given in The Fayetie-
vile Observer, we select the following adj
dress Of Gov. Dudley, and Mr.. Gays re-
ply: .~* -.
Gov. Dudley, President Of The Clay
Club OF New Hanover, delivered the fol-
lowing eloquent Address 10 Mr.. clay:.
Nh. CLAy:--We welcome you to our
homes and iresides.--we greet you AZ
the representative Of the great cause we
advocate. We rejoice 10 behold in our
midst, the distinguished citizen who has
50 long shared our symrathies and been
identified with all our hopes and all our
sentiments Of political happiness.
The banner which floats over us, beau
tiful and blaxoaed rs II il, (ihe tribute OF
female patriotism totried integrity, 10 but
faint emblem of the enthusiasm winch
your presence excites, and of The emo
tons Of admiration and respect which
swell our bosoms. But, sir, | must not
attempt either your enlogy or des-
cription OF The excited feelings which
attend you. The one is written in your
long and useful life, ardenlly devoted to
the interest and advancement of your
country; The other, upon the counie.
nances Of those who surround you.
Every important political measure of
the last thirty years, whether in diplo-
macy or Legislation, is but an era in your
history. and bears the impress of your
genius and your patriotism. But, sir, it
is The cool, calm conservation OF your
patriotism. that most endears YOU to us.
Twice you have poured oil upon The
troubled waters of the Republic, and res
cuei her from anarchy and separation.
Ardent, bold and fearless yourself, you
have always been foremost 10 suggest
compromise, which our institutions and
our safety render necessary. And. sir,
| congratulate you tina. the country is
awake to its interest and its duties, and
will not add another instance =" Of the in
gratitude of republics" ~ @@-@ ~ ~
The old thirteen are in The van. Geor-
gia, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Mas
sachusetts, Vernon, none have the har.
dihood TO question. Maryland has wheel
ed into line, and as Of yore, opposi,ioa
sinks before the artlor ofhersterling Wings.
] he land Of steady habits, too, has wash
ed cut her stain, and Connecticut stands
by our side. The Old Dominion speaks
next. and who doubts that she will hug
to her bosom her own Mill Boy of the
Siashes"! j
But why talk of success which all now
see must be as overwhelming as il is
certain. The victory of 1910 will be
forgotten IN The unanimiiy of 1874. In
deed, sir, il could not be otherwise. The
country is harrassed and worn out with
imbecile administration and varying and
uncertain Legislation. ~
Your own glorious West is lighting
her camp-ires, and her thousands will
rush 10 the rescue. and echo back our
Atlantic Shouts of triumph and rejoicing.
Your journey has been triumph. 4
march, more glorious than ever graced a
Roman conquerer, and your fellow-citi-
zens crowd to behold their illus,rious
Statesman. and to listen to the distin-
guished Orator, whose burning words
have always been loudest enrigh. and
liberty were involved. The pending
struggle, sir, is an issue orthat character,
-grea, and fundamental principles are at
sake.
| The Currency aud The Tariff are ques-
tons which are vital to us all, but parti-
cularly to the South. The Limitation ct
Execstive power (for the last sixteen