The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-01-22

Pursuant to previous notice, large and re-
spectacle meeting of the citizens Of Madison
county was held at the courthouse In Rich
mond on the Sd day Of January, le45.
On motion of Col. w. II. Caperton. the Hon.
William c. Goodloe was called TO the Chair
who in brief and pertinent address explained
the object Of the meeting.
On motion, James NJ. shackleford was APP
pointed Secretary.
Waller Chenault, Esq, submitted the follow
ing preamble and resolutions which were advo-
Gated by Col. w. II. Caperron in few sppro-
pirate and happy remarks, and unanimously
adopted by the meeting:
Whereas: Capt. Cassius NJ. Clay Of the Ken
lucky Cavalry has been delivered from n long
and loathsome Imprisonment in Mexico, and re-
turned TO his own country, his family and
friends, and from the testimony Of his fellow
prisoners, Capt. Clay displayed a courage, forth
iude and generous self-devotion to preserve the
lives and alleviate the sufferings Of his fellow
prisoners Especially the humble SOLDIER highly
honorable TO himself and characteristic Of the
true soldier. Wherefore,
Resolved, That this meeting is proud Of Capt.
Clay as a native son Of old Madison, and cher
ishes sincere sympathy for his suferings. and
admiration for the noble and generous qualities
he displayed under the most trying circum-
stances.
ResOlsed, That this meeting hereby invites
Capt. Clay 10 visit the county Of Madison and
tenders him public reception, and that Waller
Chenault Esq, Col. W. II. Caperton, Col. w
Holloway, Curtis F. Burnam ESQ.,, and Gen.
John Tribble be appointed a committee TO inform
Capt Clay Of this resolution and ascertain the
day il will be convenient TO him to visit his fell
low citizens of Madison in the Town of Rich
mond.
R..oJr.d That said co,,n, a. ri,a nm hI;c M
tice Of the day appointed for the reception and
cause of congratulatory address 10 be made to
Capt Clay N the occasion.
DR.. A. ]. Burnam submitted the following
resolutions which he commended TO the meeting
in few appropriate remarks and which were
unanimously adopted:
ResOiUed, That this meeting hereby tenders
TO Gen1. Worth its thanks for the interest he
manifested in the fate and liberation Of the
Enc arnacion Prisoners.
RsSolped, That these proceedings be signed
by the Chairman and Secretary, and that the
Editors Of the two newspapers printed in Rich
mond be requested to publish the same.
On motion the meeting then adjourned.
w. c. GOODLOE, Chairman.
VI. SHAcKLEFoRD, Sec'y.
RICHMOND, Jan. 5th, lS4s.
DEAR Sra: We inclOse TO you the proceedings
of very numerously attended meeting Of the
citizens of your native county, held in this place
on Monday last. You will perceive by the reso-
lutions that We have appointed n Committee to
communicate Them TO you and TO ascertain from
you on what day it will be convenient to you to
visit your fsllow-citizens Of Madison county In
this place.
We avail ourselves Of the occasion TO assure
you that you will receive at the hands of the cti-
zens Of old Madison a sincere and heartfelt
welcome. Will you Oblige us with an answer al
your earliest convenience.
Wishing you continued prosperity and hap.
piness, We are your ob't serv'ts.,
WALLER CHENAULT,
c. F. BURNAM,
w. II. CAPERTON.
Capt c. VI. CLAY.