Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-29

The following letter from Mr.. CLAY acknowl-
edges the receipt by its distinguished writer, OF
an office chair, with chirographcal appenda-
ges"-lhe gift of the Wings of Auburn, N. Y.
ASHLAND, Sh April, ls47.
My Dear Su:-During my absence from
home, TO which | lately returned from New
Orleans, your official letter of the 22d Feb last
accompanied with the Office chair, and chiro-
graphical appendages, presented 10 me by the
Wings OF Auburn, arrived in safety.
As their selected organ, beg leave 10 ex-
press to you and TO them, from the chair itself,
which they have done me the honor to present
TO me, my hearty thanks and respectful ac-
acknowledgements for testimonial so very ac-
cep'able and valuable II possesses exquisite
beauty, and contains every possible convent
ence for reading and writing, down 10 the mi
nules. object, and all finished with the greatest
taste and elegance which one could imagine or
desire. 1t is quite surprising how SO much ac-
commodaiion and so many articles Of utility
and comfon could be combined in so small a
space. Designed and executed by American
artists, and on that account more highly valued
by me, they extremely credtabe TO their
judgment and skill.
For the friendly motives Of esteem, attach
ment and confidence towards me, entertained
by the Wings of Auburn, and which prompted
the offer of This rich tribute of their Affection
request their acceptance, also, of my cordial
thanks.
You express your regret on account OF the
unexpected issue of the last Presidential cleo
lion. | ough, TO feel none for myself, person
ally. Beside being relieved from vast respon-
siblity, it furnished the occasion of the exhibl.
'ion of testimonials, and the oupouring Of afiec-
ion from The hearts Of my friends, and country
men, of whichl had no previous conception
that ever could be the bonored object Their
spontaneous and disnieresled manifestations
are worth far more than the Presidency itself.
For our common country do regret the is
sue of the contest. Had it been otherwise, we
should have preserved the protective policy,
under which we had made such rapid and en-
couragng advances; the march OF improvement
in our rivers and harbors would no. have been
arrested and above all, we should have avoid
ed this unnecessary war of aggression with
neighbor torn TO pieces by internal dissensions
The brilliant achievements, and The glorious
laurels acquired, during It's prosecution, crafty
ing as they are 10 our national pride and char
acter, can never compensate for the exception
able manner in which it was begun, the brave
and patriotic lives which have been sacrificed,
and the fearful issues which, tremble in con-
may grow out of its termination
But have not now heart 10 dwell on this
painful theme. turn from it with hope and
dutiful submission TO Him, whose no doub, wise
but nscrutable dispensaton has permitted This
awful calamity TO visit our beloved country.
pray you, my dear sir, 10 accep, assurances
of my gratitude for the kind manner in which
you have executed the duty towards me, assign
ed TO you by the Wings of Auburn, and of my
being with perfect esteem and regard,
Your friend and obi servl
II. CLAY.