The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1844-05-18

tuC uU8U0b W lusObtbOuu Ou inc mUIkbOs OF the
will BE- continued until ordered out, an chsrge
accordingly.
kx. CLAY AND THE MECHANICS.
During Nj. Clay. brief s'journ 10 Co
lusabis, s. c, be was waited on and vel
ao"ed to the city by Mr. Shepherd, . wor.
Thy journsyman Cabinet maker, Who had
been selected by the brethren Of his Graf. I.
perform tina, pleasing duly. After tender,
ing to Mr.. Clay the inequalities Of the cap
i.l Of s0u'h Carolina, the speaker ssid -
Mem. Eng.
"In y"u, sir, We recognize the constant
aud un6inching friend, rot snIy 81 the me.
chanic .rts, but Of oil the o,her great and
varied interests Of our common country. Ia
your patriotism W have entire confidence
and for ysur long and faithful public servi.
css, We owe you debt Of gratitude which
~ are anxious in SEINE measure TO repay,
sn1 shall glory in the opportunity Of further
'estifying our spprobation Is your worth
We pr"miss you our undivided support,
and challenge the appreciation Of our brs,h
~ throughout, the Unisn. A. Cabines
Makers We know you to bs master pork.
nss; and in eIsctiug you ehisf Boss. We
sonfidss,Iy expect 10 see tho best Cab;sss
osrk, s,scs the days Of wsshing'on; and
The people will not 10 ohli. Cd to pay or be
usder the LEES, necessity 70 send 70 France
o. England. - Mr.. Van vussa did, f.r fur
ni,uss to furnish the White Houss.
''In ceeelusion, ws would merely observe
that % glss u ons oe the most essential o..
siclss in our business, 20 Wuss ysu will uss
the very best, TO stick iass and bind forever
together I'll the grss, sad varied Interests Of
our widespread land, And make. our country
ia feet 40 we'll % 10 name free and inde-
pendent"
Mr.. Clay responded in substance ~ FOL
lsws:
"Mr. SuEPaERD II request you 10 &C.
sspt for yourself and the Cabins, makers
Of Columbia ny respectful acknowIedg.
nous for the sentiments, personal to n.y.
aslG walk % expression Of which, 40 their
orgsn, you have jus, honored mo.
"Your friendly address 10 not the lsss
gratifying because il was wholly unexpecs
q, and has taken me entirely by surprise
Ysu hvs pronounced il in . fearless, and
manly tone, worthy If IN American freeman.
ysu a.e ass, probably, aware, Of the con
section existing bstwssa me and the me-
ehanical class to which you belosg. Besides
enjoying, in common with others, tho pleas
urs Il us,ng the beautiful articles Of taste
end convenience constructed BY their labor
and skill, ny ouly full brother was rncs
q very excellent Cabinet Maker, and !
think have remaining 1t Ashland some
articles wrough. by his hands. But have
always felt 10 the success Of the Arts end
Manufactures Of our swn country, q lively
interest, much higher, and Independent Of
any which could arse out Of my personal
connections.
81 have ever ,hought it desirable 10 see
our country enjoying a real and practical
Independence Of the rest Of the world. Az
conducive TO that object, I have believed
that eur ar'izaas ought 70 be protected, =.
gainss the rival productions Of Foreiga srsi.
Fans. ~ system Of policy moderate, rea.
souabls, certain and stable. And TO the
support Of ssch encouragement Of our do
nsstic industry, snd The fostering Of our
swn countrymen, rather than ihs foreigner,
the dictates Of my judgment and The feeiings
q my heart, alike unite 10 prompting my
sxsrtisns. whsther in private or public lie.
@Casry, cir, to your associates, and &C.
esps yourself, my fsrven, wishes for the
success, happiness and prosperity Of yourself
md them L