New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-11-22
Rev Dr ,I,,nor and Henry Clay.

The late beloved Rector Of St. Georges Church
in this City was a member Of the Philadelphia
Bar early in life and represented that city three
year. in Congress during the Administration Of M.
Madison Mr. Clay was Speaker Of the House OF Rep.
resentahves when Mr.. Minor was a member OF IL
Some Misunderstanding between these two gentlemen
resulted from heated debate, and a challenge was
sent BY the Speaker 10 Mr.. NJ. which declined
The matter was soon amicsbly adjusted through the
Intervention Of friends but the parties Themselves
never met In private, until many years sitor~ard
when Dr. Minor had entered the Ministry. We are
permitted 10 make the following extract. descriptive
of this interview, from the deeply interesting Ne
moir by Rev Mr. stone, soon to be published BY the
American Tract Society. II was scene character
stlc Of the heads snd hearts Of these two good and
great men The extract, doubt not, will be read
with equal delight by the friends Of the gifted States
man and accomplished Divine. Rev. Mr. Ridgely,
mentioned below is now the agent Of the Tract soci-
ETY. In Philadelphia and ne envrons among the Epls
copal Churches.
"Whie Mr. Clay was Secretary OF state, says the
memoir, DR.. Minor had occasion, IN common with
several other clergy Of Church 20 visit washing
ton His friend, Rev. q. w Ridgley formerly a
student of the law In the Office Of Mr. Clay was one Of
their number. During call which Mr. kidgely made
upon his old patron, Mr.. Clay inquired VINO Of DIS
clerical brethren were with him at the Capital In
reply the names of several were mentioned particular
ly that of Dr. Minor Of New York MI cay lmme,
diately expressed a high regard for Dr. Minor, and
asked Mr. Ridgsly whether he thought the Doctor
would come and dine with him assigning As reason
for his inquiry, the unpleasant circumstances under
which, several years before, they had parted MI.
Ridgely replied he had doubt Of DR. Minors willing
mess 10 meet Mr. Clay again on friendly terms, snd Al
once offered to open the way for the acceptance OF an
invitation. An Invitation was accordingly sent and
a opted Others OF the clergy were guests AZ the
dinner which followed and were, OF course highly
pleased with their entertainment But Mr.. Ndsely
being aware Of the circumstances under which the two
principal gentlemen met felt deep interest IN silently
Observing their manner toward each other Il was
that of the utmost irankncss and high bearing NOT
word was said not the shadow OF look passed over
the counteuance of either o. indicate that the past was
remembered Tho manner of Mr. Clay showed That tre
highest respect for Dr. Minor had buried that past
away from his feelings while that Of Dr Minor made
IL perfectly evident that be- knew how l. meet the ID
vAnces OF Mr. Clay. lie not man 20 say ~ either
his actions OF HE looks. sir Christian wlingly
forgive what A. gentleman, do but civily forget -
On the part of both there warm open hearted.
ness which pledged mutual respect Tor The present and
put the past Ia effect where each wished u mgh have
been IN iac,--oui Of existence The conduct OF BON
was such as to raise them higher than ever IN the est
nation OF their silently obscrvant TREND.
In s,ill later years Or. Minor voted for his former
opponent as a candidate for the Presidency lie had a
high admiration for that gentleman abilities -nd pat
SlAesmans public visit 10 New Nork. when splendid
civic honor awarded him. Or. VIM Minor De-
marks IN his Rccol,ec shall never forgot my
fsthers enthusiasm as the procession passed our door
during Sir Clay memorable VISIT O. or city he ior
got for the moment his ecclesiastical position aud ~
hs thoughts ded back ~ the past MS youthful ardoI
returned and he shouted with The loudest his welcome
a the cit,