Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-12-23
From The Lexington (Ry) Reporter.
MR.. CLAY.

According 70 promise present 10 readers 10 day
as address Of the kentucky Elecurs 10 Mr. Clay. aud
lat genteman's response. We doubt they will be
Fad win profound mtcres. by every lover Of liberty
America.
We attempted heretofore to give an accurate account
# the imposing scene, feeling all tho while hw mpss.
bic was f words alune 10 exhibit II 10 thV,e who did
nul witness il.
To thai venerable man standing al his own ihresh
hod-bercft Of power and place, by the ylest mactna
tiuns and most unreenng persecution surrounded in
aners silence sad salemnliy by the chosen aud
taos gifted men u his adopted Stately his nearest
neiehbors and oldest ifends-was impressive and over
powering fond description. To hear the onipouriac
u their bruised hearts, and his calm yet deeply fell
saanseto behold his moist eye and quvenng lip, and
their manly tears, excited unulerable emotions.
But we will not dwell upon lh,s subject; We never
expect to BE- called upon 10 chronicle such another
renee. live though We may beyond tho ordinary life Of
man.
Upon reaching the door Of Mr.. Clay's dwelling Mr..
Underwood. surrounded by the other Electors by the
Governor, aud the Governors Melcale aud Leieher,
aud people who attended, read the following address to
Mr Clay:
Ma GLAr.--f have been selected hy the members Of
the Electoral College. 10 say 10 YOU for each OF u.s..
that we have to ter you the homage personal
regard and profound respect. IN this work Of The hear
many of your beghbofs have likewise come 10 unite
with US. On yesterday, At Frankfort. we performed
official duty IN obedience 10 The will o the people of
y
odore Freiughuysen oil the Offices of President aud
Vice President Of The United States
The Vaccinations ui your enemies, their frauds upon
the elective franchise. and their dupcy with the peo-
pie in promnls'tng opposite principles in different
,ous, have defeated your election.
We have no hope Of preierment at your hands which
can tempt us 10 flaer the pen Of pioscr pion
inmidaie vs. in speaking the truth. Under existing
circumstances gRifes take you by the hand and
To unite, as We do most codially. IN expressing tho
sentiments OF hearts and Of those represent in 10
gard 10 your personal character aud political prnci-
pies.
Your past services are 50 interviewer with the history
ol our country TOT the last forty years. that malice and
envy eanno, prevent succeeding generations dwelling
Your name with admiration and gratitude Your ex'
ample will illuminate tho path Of future Statesmen
when those who hate and reve you are furgeuen o.
only remembered like the ncendary who burnt III,
temple, lor the evil that they have done
Ioyou The election has terminated without persona
loss, but TO the nation, IN Judgement the injury il
incalculable. God grant that the coniedcacy may no
hereafter mourn over the result 10 dlsmembeted lfay
nenls.
Whilst your enemies have not attempted 10 dc,rac
from your Intellectual character, they have with uni
ring malice attacked your moral reputation aud endeavur
ed to destroy it. The verbal ISLANDERS aud printed libel
employed as means 10 accomplish political objects, hay
stained the character Of country and its institution
more than they have injured yours.
IL your high personal character in your political prn
cpes and anrlvsed zeal and ability 10 carry them out
may be iound the strong motives for anxioes euri
10 secure your election. The Protection Of Labor,
National Currency connected with fiscal agent for II,
Government, he Distribution amung the States Of tn
proceeds of the sales of the Publc Lands further CON
sttutonai restrictions upon Exec,ve power aud pairu
age ard limitation upon thu eligibility OF the Presden
tor srcood term, were measures, which, urdsr yuu
administration we hoped 10 and bring into prac
''csl operation. BY your defeat they have been eada
gered, II not forever lost
But We will 40, speculate coming events Ifthinu
work well. we shall find CONSOLATION the general pros
peniy. II spPehehded evils coao, We are not respons
Bile: and retaining principles shall enjoy the hay
ny fsArction Of having cone duty.
In The shades OF Ashland may you long continue
enjoy peace, quiet AID the possession OF those preat Ia,
u,es which have rendered you tho admiration .i you
friends and the beneiac,or OF your country And VIII,
NJ last, death shall demand its victim. while Ken,nck
viii coaaia your ashes, rest assured that old and ,t
fol fFeads-lhose who knowing you longest loved yu
beat-wi cherish yoar memory and defend your rep,
tslion.