New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-11-23
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slant contains account Of the presentation 70 Mr..
Clay OF the magnificent which had been procured
be made by the ladies Of Tennessee IS present for
him The Observer describes the vase having been
w-ough, with exquisite under the direction Of
Meaars Go,vdy & Peabody 0: Nashville. I, has on il
classic devices and inscriptions suited to its subject and
admirably adapted companion TO the beautiful vase
which had previously been presented Nj Clay By the
Gold and Silver Smiths of New.Yo-k DR.. McNsiry 8
distinguished citizen Nashville accompanied By his
son henry charged by the ladies OF Tennessee with
the Office Of presenting the &c Mr.. Clay This gen
.eman desrous 70 avoid am unnecessary public display
in the deli~ery invited thirty gentlemen
to dine with Dr. McNsry and witness the ceremony. Just
before going dinner Dr. McNairy and addressed
Mr Clay in appropriate and very eloquent speech
To which Mr.. Clay replied as follows
DR.. McNAIRy Il is ordinary occurrence nor any
common mission that honors by your presence To
be deputed a. you have been By large circle of Ten
me- which you have just eloguenty expressed. and
TO deliver TO me the precious testimonial Of their nest-
rnable respect and regard whsh you have b[oughi Is
feelings OF profound gratitude and delight
Ny obligation those ladies is not the less ior the
high opinion OF which they do the honor TO en-
tertain because feel entirely conscious thst owe i
to their generous partially than 10 any merits
possess, the value OF any public services which
have been able TO render
IT, indeed their kind wishes in relation to the issue Of
the last Presidential election had been gratied have
no doubt that should have avoided OF those
public pregnant with the evils to coUn-
try 10 which you have advered We should have pre-
served, undisturbeG and without any hazard peace
with all the world nave had unhappy war with q
neighboring sister Republic and consequently de.
plorable waste OF human lie of which that which has
been sacrificed or impaired in nsalubrious climate,
Is far greater and more lamenabe than what has been
los: in the glorious achievements of brave army com
nanded by skilliul and gallant General
We should have saved the millions OF treasure which
that unnecessary war has and VIII cost-an immense
snount--suicient TO improve every useful hsrbor on
the lakes the ocean the Gulf Of Mexico and in
the interior and 20 Instructions 10 navigation in
all the crca, rivers in the United States
We should have subyerted patriotic system OF
Domestic Protection fostering the industry OF our own
People and the OF country the great
benefits which have been practically demonstrated by
experience tor the visionary promises OF an alien policy
OF free trade fostering the industry OF Foreign people
and the interests OF Foreign Countries. which has
brought in s train, disaster and ruin 10 every Nation
that had the emery to try It. The beneficial Tariff
OF -2 which raised both the People and the Govern
OF The United States out Of condition OF distress
and embarrassment bordering on bankruptcy, 10 a
high financial and general prosperity would
be standing in the statute book instead OF the fatal
Tariff of si6, whose calanitous effects Will appre-
hcud sooner or later, be certainly realized.
All this and OF what has since occurred in the
Public Councils ioreold prior 10 that election. II
was DC lied. dsbeleved, unheeded and now rea!
the unfortunate consequences. pDlOsnpuy
and patriotism cnjoin that should not indulge in un
avang regrets the incurabe past. As part OF his
tory in which il is embodied may derive from in
s,ruciivc lessons for future guidance and ought
10 redoube our excrons 10 prevent their being unpro
htably lost.
receive with the greatest pleasure the splendid and
magnificent OF silver which the Ladies OF Tonnes
sec whom YOU represent have charged yOu present
TO me- Wrought by American artists rendered by my
fair countrywomen and brought 20 by faith
full ardent and distinguished friend comes with triple
title 10 grateful acceptance. request you 10
those ladies respectful and cordial assurances OF my
and heartfelt thanks and Acknowledgements. Tell
them will carefully preserve. during life, and transmit
TO my descendants unfadng recollection OF their sig
nal and generous manifestations OF attachment and con
dcnce. And tell them, also that my cryent prayers
shall be offered up for their happiness and prosperity
and shall be united with theirs that they may live TO be
hold Country emerged from the dark clouds which
encompass it, and once more in better times standing
out bright and cheering example the moral and polit
ca model and guide the hope and the admiration OF the
Nations of the Earth
should entirely fail Dr. McNairy on this interesting
occasion, give uttersnce TO my feelings, if did not
eagerly seize it 10 cxpreSs to yon my good friend
my great obligations for The faithful and uninterrupted
ricnlshir which in prosperous and adverse fortune
and amid all the vicisstudes of my checquered life,
YOU have constantly zeaously and ierlessly displayed.
MAY you yet long live in health happiness and prosper
y and enjoy the choicest blessings OF mercltul and
bounuiul Providence.
The Observer saws After these addresses. the
company adjourned from the drawing TO to the dining
room, where most suinptuous and bountiiul dinner
was served up the best kentucky style TO delighted
guests. among whom were besides the distinguished
guests from Tennessee Mr.. CRIrTENDEN Gov. LETcII-
Err Capt RUSSELL and Maj. STEVENSON of Frankfort,
the Baron BuLow and Capt. BRAuNs OF Germany Judge
ARNOLD OF Canada, Mr.. MIDDLETON of Va. and about
twenty other gentlemen from Lexington
After the desert was removed allusion was made
to the recent Wing victories. and Mr.. Clay remarked
that although i; WAS no, customary al his table to drink
toast he would on this occasion far devate as to
propose one and requested the gentlemen to I'LL their
glasses Several OF them appearing to anticipate that 1t
would relate to those victories he said stop stop gen
,lcnen must propose one ii possible still nearer my
heart l propose The Ladies OF Tennessee" |; was
drunk with the greatest enthusiasm And after suita
bic pause MI Clay observed Now, gentlemen, Will
otter another sentiment which hope will be agreeable
TO you: The recent signal triumphs OF the Wings =
begun may they continue and never end" 1t was re
ceived with general burst OF feeling. The company
then returned TO the drawing ROOM and after coffee