Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-06
STATUE To HENRY CLAY.
W. EDIU d ON = IV,
J. CAROTHERS,
SAMUEL JONES,
Board nj Trade

Agreeably To previous notice, large meeting of tho
ladies' OF Charleston held in the Pesby eran Church
Wednesday, the 22d int for the purpose u making such
arrangement wi a I'd the Ladies OF Kanawha county
the best and readest opportunity parc pang the au
dabe enterprise the par; OF the Wig Ladies OF Vrgns
| Vi erecting at the Capital, a statue TO HENRY CLAY.
On motion, Mrs. G. w. SUMMERS called the Chair
| and A. w. QrARRitR appointed Secretary.
The meeting then addressed by Isaac Read Esar-
He dwelt length upon the character Of Mr. Clay
poTtaying very happily and clearly his audience the
elements that made up that character genius OF the highest
order commanding eloquence, Uawaverng Integrity and
burning patfoSnI-indeed all the noble qualities that
citizen or statesman enabled him discharge successful
" oil the duties botn private and public. Of peace and
|
| Mr.. Read was followed by Rev. s. Robinson vino in
consequence OF indsposon did extend his remarks
so far he had designed He however satisfactorily and
eoquenty answered the question: Why should Ladies
OF virginia erect statue TO Mr.. CLAW token OF
admiration Of his many virtues and talents and of their
gratitude Tor his long continued and patriotic services to
his country" He reoiced that this an ey.
dence OF happy change in public senment-that hereto
FORE that reputation acquired the field Of battle had
crossed too much oil the attention and admiration Of
yihat right and proper that the Ladies should this
period OF the Republic set the example OF according due
honors 20 exalted civil virtues and civil achievements
J. NJ LAipLEy' Esd, with few appropriate remarks, in
behalf OF the Ladies, offered the following preamble and
constitution which were unanimously adopted
The Ladies Of Charleston and of Kanawha county most
cheeripy and cordially respond the call their sisters in
Richmond and other portions of the aid
IN the establishment o some permanent token their
miratiOn OF the public and private worth of Henry Claw
They have not assembled in the spirit Of pay-to pay hon.
TO parzan leader: They will heartily engage in the
noble work because they would show prUstey thew
rightly appreciate the talents aud virtues Of the Statesman
Patriot and Sage, who has reflected honor on this
his native state, the nation, and the age which he lives
CONSTITUTION. .
This Association shall be styled the Kanawha Assoca
ton OF Ladies auxiliary the Virginia Association for
erecting a statue TO Henry Clay.
The officers Of this Association shall Of Presi.
dent, seven Vice Presidents. 40 COLLECTOR to be selected
tom different stciiogs 81 hs county, Secretary and
Treasurer The onccrs Of Secretary aud Treasurer shall
be filled by gentlemen.
The payment OF any sum not exceeding dollar shall
constitute membership of this Association.
The President shall designate five gentlemen TO constj-
tore Board Of III ectur-
Donations .ha be paid to the Treasurer at least
once month, and shah be kept by him subject 10 the
control OF the Directors or maj 'ry Of them.
Meetings OF tins association may at any time be called by
the President aud any FIVE members
The following officers elected:
President-Mrs G.. w. SUMMERS.
VfcE PRESIDENTS.
Mrs. r.. W. Newton, Mrs. Levi Wech
=. lnges, ii. Tucker.
D Patrick, Is. IA. Smith,
Mrs.. J. VI. LaIdey,
A w. Quarter. Secretary. Samuel iIannah Treas.
BOOrd of Nnnagus
Dr. s. Patrick, |. Read, &c. Mcfarland, J. VI. Laidley
f. w