Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-04-06
MR.. LOMlS' SPEECH.

Mr.. CLAY-In the name, and on behalf of
the thousands here assembled bid you a sim
cere and cordial welcome.
We desire, without distinction of party, TO
render appropriate lionors 10 an eminent statcs-
man. We wish to mingIe our grauaions with
those Of the thousands of all parties, who have
united in the most harmonious manifestations of
regard. We are anxious to signalize our admi-
ration of devoted patriotism and successful SER
vice in the cause of humanity and liberty. We
hail with delight the liberal spirit which is abroad
Departed worth has long been the sacred OBJ
Ject OF posthumous honorS-Livng merit is now,
by the generous acquiescence of all parties, the
thome of united admiration. The portals of
the grave are no longer interposed as barriers
between the devoted statesman and his Just re.
ward. Even here he is permitted TO listen to
the swelling notes of that trumpet which shall,
in after ages, proclaim the full measure of his
fame.
Can the Greek, amid the wonders ofart which
have survived the liberties of his native land.
forget that voice whose tsrilling tones awaken
ed sympathy in behalf Of his country?
Can the emancipated citizens Of the Southern
Hemisphere forget the eloquent tongue which
cheered on his counrymen TO effort and to free
doml
Can the warm and generous hearted Irishman
ever forget that spontaneous sympathy, whose
persuasive and impassioned appeal awakened a
nations charities in behalf of the perishing
children of unfortunate Ireland!
Can ace forget your efforts in the cause of hu.
mainly, of liberty, Of your countryl Nerer!
The Influence of our liberal institutions will
ho narnot,,l &c
and tho crowns of the old world are crumbIing
TO dust, and perishing from tho earth Tho
sceptres of princes are falling from the relaxing
hands Of power. The Continent is moved and
agtated by the rising tempest Of warning opin-
ions.
Rome, the 'IonG mother Of dead empires. is
awaking from the sIumber orcenturics. France
amidst the throeS and convulsions ofreyoluIion,
points to ours as the model government. Fear
less anarchy and lawess violence we deprecatc
and deplore; but enlightened freedom and req.
ulaed liberty, though they come out of great
'ribuIalion, we fondy hope may pervade the
whole earth.
In difiuslng the influences Of our institutions,
no agency has been more effective than YOUR
own.
we hail you, sir, as the friend of man. and
the benelaclor oi our race. We bid YOU cor.
dial welcome to this theatre, so full Of nterost
in the early history of our Republic.
The youthful eye Of WASHINGTON once rcs.
ted upon the hills, and Wales, and streams before
and around you. Then the curling smoke as.
cended from the humble abode Of The Indian:
ms Iraii bark gided over the peaceful surface of
the quiet waters. Nature, in her beauty, repo-
sed IN solitude and silence save when the still
ness oil The scene was broken by the shouts of
rcvelry and the echoes of the chase. The eve
OF Henry Clay nor behold, the results of in.
dusIry and enserprise,--the PRINCIPLES and poIi.
cy OF your public life mingled with the eIe.
ments and impulses of our prosperity and now.
er. They have invgoraseJ and sustained ,hose
efforts which, combining with the influences Of
capital, have covered our hills and filled mr. v,J.
lies with wealth and Improvement.
If the most illuslrous Thoban could in his
dying moments, paint to those fair daughters
the battles Of Llclrl and MIntania to ,ransmi,
hls Fonown to future ages, surely you may relv
Tor more enduring FAM upon th3 efforts of a
glorious life d.YOttl - til. sacr1I cals, of lin.