Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1848-04-21
nIRrm-pAY OF HENRY CLAY

The list anniversary of the birthday
Of Mr. Clay, was celebrated at Philadel-
phia on Wednesday evening week, by an
entertainment, at which more than one
Thousand persons were present VIM S.
Price, Esq, presided, assisted BY twenty
Vice Presidents. After the cloth was re-
moved, the following toasts were given
& 1. ouR CoUSrRr-In the anchorage Of Iibcr,y
and order, she is secure and happy, when all the
world is heaving around her. ESQ perpetual
Hail Cottnibla.s
3. The BlRrH-DAY or Henry CLAY.-It gave
the nation son. every day ofwhose life, forhear-
ly half century has reflected glory upon his
country. Second TO no living being in genius,
wisdom and public virtue, he is " first in the
hearts ofhis countrymen. "--AEld Lang SINE.
3. IN MEMORY OF JOHN @. ADAMs.-His life,
was sun-like, beautiful in its morning, brilliant
in its meridian, and glorious and gorgeous In
its setting. nation wcePs above his tomb
Dead lNIrct in Saul
4. The TARIFr of '42-The Declaration ofthe
Independence Of American industry, based upon
the principles Of IS it secured protection to the
poor and prosperity to all. Tho BETRAYED not
lost--thoi scotched not killed-we look with CON
fidence % rs e-eslablishment.- Pennsylvania
Grand March. ut
5. GEN Scorr.-The hero ofthe wars of near.
y
ter his life, but cannot wifAer his laurels, His
country the world and posterty will do Justice 10
the Conqueror of Mexico-HaI 10 ne Chef
6. GEN. TAYLoR-The Soldier and lie sSaon
who never shrunk from fee, and never lost j
battle. Lofty, heroic and unselish, he has won
proud place among the foremost Captains and
pnrest patriots Of the ge.-Sse The Conqaeriag
Hero Comes.
Z. THE ARMY-Its achievements miracles lis
moderation an example to the world Immortal
honor to the dead gratitude and glory to the liy-
ing.-,Star SpangLsd Banner
3. The NAyY.-ln peace or war, in storm or
battle ever prompt to protect the rights ever rea
dy 70 avenge the wrongs Of the republic May
the striped bunting" always float over hearts as
gallant and true as those which now uphold IT,
Columbia The Gem ofthe Ocean.
9. The FRENCH REvoLurIoN "A fire kindled
from the altar Of American liberty MAY It
spread throughout the world arscilies Hmm
10. The CAUSE or FREE PRINcIPEgs. Born in
Light, It's course is sunward its triumph desti-
ny. Let its motto be "Peace on earth and good
willto men. La Payisienae.
IL. THE Wine Parry. The Atlas that sus-
tains the Constitution framed by the Sages of the
Revolution. Preferfing Observation-Disclosures, il will
not sacrifice one jot or one title Of lis principles
70 win the momentary sunshine Of dubious ri
umph--Heayy GAYS Grdnd March.
s ~, The NATIONAL CoNyENTfoN The embGdi-
nent Of the party: its voice. lis choice, its coun-
CHS shall eours- Wisdom toitsdelib eratioHs--
triumph to their result lsosiH ~ Bon.
-. WoMAN.-Hcrss d health 10 al god IaSses
meeting, concluding With q sentiment com
plimenfaTy - She Hon. John N. Bolts, Of
Virginia.
Mr. Bolts assembled the speakers stand
and occupied the attention Of the meeting
for the space Of two hours and half, 10
speech Of great power and eloquence He
forcibly urged the claims Of Mr.. Clay for
the Presidency, and contended that he
was the most available man that the part1
could nominate for that high Office
Horace Greedy, Esq, Of New York, and
z. G. Lee, Esq, Of Baltimore, we're pre-
sent, and participated in the proceedings
ca q W. DuReld offered the follow
Rz1Eved, That we, the young wings 81 The
city and county Of Philadelphia assembled 10
commemorate ihe list anniversary OF Tie birth
day of the pure patriot add statesman. Henry
Clay believing that he > fse .an foF the crisis
now Thai the people are ripe Tor change in tie
q b our choice, first last and only for The Pre-
sidency Of The United Siales<
Rs1llpef That in The words n fke sentiment
delifered ffpm he chair, sihe voice choice and
councilsH of The National Convention shall e
ours, being confident that none Other thar frlllls
Whig principles viii characterize their deIibsrs-
ions a Y
TIE rs5olutions were unaninao5slv i
dopted. Il
TIE meeting was extremely enthusiast
tie, and i adjourned with hearty and Vi.
cifsrous cheering for Henry Clay IS The
Wing candidate for President, and for de
success 81 the Wing cause.
The birth day of Mr.. Clay WAS also
celebrated in New York