Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-09-12

| life. reflect great honor on the State and
country. Chancellor Kent aud Chief Justice
Spencer. They arc not here to day; but
they are with ns, doubt not, IN sympathy
and feeling. foil of the same patriotic pur-
pose. pray God they may long live to see
and enjoy the prosperity and glory Of our
4 common country.
H And now, gentlemen, with my best and
! good wishes for you all, allow me TO take Of
| you most respectful leave.
| Mr.. WEBSTER then retired amidst the en-
'hu>iaslic applause of the assembled multi
/ ,ude.
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/ A grand Wing Mass Convention was
held a, Lancaster, Penn, on the 5lh
inst Among the speakers was the Hon.
JoHN Nj. CLAYTON, of Delaware, whose
capital speech is reported at length in
the United States Gazette. He COM
mences by complimenling the Ladies
for attending these Conyenions-re-
views the Texas question, and the claims
of James X Polk for the Presidency
and closes with a well merited eulogium
on the character of HENRY CLAY. Wo
wish we had room for the speech entire,
but we have room only to-day for the
following exlracts-his opposite refer
encc to the LADIES, and his noble tribute
to MIR. CLAY.
"On such an occasion, and in the midst
Of such a display as this, may we not
pause to inquire why it is that womnD
has condescendcd to leave her tranquil
retreat, and encourage MS IN the present
struggle - Unused to scenes orviolencc,
uuaccustomed TO controversy and strife,
the high and holy instincts OF her nature
have taught her from infancy that tho
strength Of her influence over man is in
The s,ken cords Of love aud affection;
and she now does moi appear upon the
arena as a political gladiator to do baltic
for us, but by her gentle presence to re-
strain the hercer passions OF onr nature,
while inspiring Us with The highest re-
spect for, and the deepcs. devotion to,
| her rights and the rights oi the country.
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the brothers, and the sous of the Repub-
1 lie she may deign 10 appear, she comes
not 10 promote strife, but To incucate the
sentiment Of peace on earth and good
will among men. But while she teach
es this, the American mnlron is not un-
mindful ofihal other maxim, which she
and her brothers, in times now long gone
| k, I,,, Al, Il
/ Revolution that resistance 10 tyrants is
obedience 10 God. She has seen in this,
our later day, The altnrs OF public and
private faith dcscctated by faction
which has denied the validity ofcontracts
when It became incOnyenlent TO comply
with them; and her native good sense has
taught her that, whenever 1t shall be
established as principle that the public
honor can be tramp!ed under foot with
'mpunliy-that a public debt soemnly
contracted by state may by that samo
state be repudialed and annulled-tha;
the faith OF the representatives. Of tho
people, solemny pledged to the corporate
bodies by them created, may be broken
ut pleasure then the distance will not
ton which viii attend the utter abroga-
ton OF The marriage tic itself
She stands devoted TO the faith Of her
fathers, mistaken by all the new doc
irines ol the day, which tend TO the sub
version of sorial order and domestic
happiness, as well as the abolition of all
The conso,ations Of our holy religion.
with an arm weak as infancy in ruilian
battle, and incapable of defence, except
as her innocence is shielded by the stout
hearts and strong hands Of her country
men, who would die To honor and defend
her, she stands now in the van Of our
host, and implores the God "who holds
the hearts of The people in the hollow Of
his hand" to protect and assist those who
aim To yindlcate cause ia which she
has so great stake, and iD which the
dearest interest of her country are so
deeply involved Her presence here
this dav is the snrcst guarantee we could
have that this mighty, this enthusiastic
convention shall be conducted With order
and decorum And observe with Joy
that the meie annonnc ement oi that guar
"hte " ftcelVeu ny you, nv lu-I COM
plimen, and tribute 10 the chivalry of the
American character, which, for us cour-
irsy to woman, has become proverbial
the world Yes. amid all
those offences, with which we can rs
Americans Justly chargc ourselves, there
- still this proud and honorable consola-
ton left US our national reputation for
respect Ia the scx--and he would lose
his name mud character as tue man,
who would dare to IN his hand ~ anger
~ the presence 81 woman. Shall NO
then, NY country men, ! ask you, shall
we suffer the cnunSels Of those io prevail
who seek 10 baniSh woman from the pres
rnrc Of man, while engaged IN consul
lailon, ~ We are this day, on subjects oI
The highest and most executing interest,
both io her aud us' No! We will wei
come her presence on every such Occa-
sion as this, aud Ne vii not only protect