New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-04-13


freedom when opportunity as afforded them.
The doors Of the supper room were opened at
about o'clock, when toe invited guests and Off
GERS Of the evening first took therplaces, followed
by some four hundred Of our citizens. The follow
ing gentlemen acted as officers:
Pr,s,d>nt
n BOWDlTCH BLUNT
Vlce Prcstdsnfs,
NICHOLAS DEAs Jos,rH fKIcE'
VIII "2 S2sE " sons f 7 boDes
DAVID WEB. SMITH , tasihAN'
" RA x ERt taIIAS' nKssDicI LFwIs, }.
After the abundant and well arranged supper
had been sufficiently discussed, the President, Mr.
BLUsT rose and SAID
GENTLEMEN Before hlng for the frs, regular toa't
ssk your indulgence for few moments.
And first, allow me TO return TO you my heartfelt
thanks for the high honor conferred upon me, in my
selection your presiding officer this evening Under
any circumstances should have felt il su honor under
the present / feel 1t TO be distinction which the
psoudest In our City might covet, and which when
forget may my right hand forgeti,s cunning what
glorious associations are connected With the day OF
which this the anniversary Looking back throughthe
long vista Of the past attention hrst attracted 10
that halowed time when In the Slsshes OF Hanover,
~ yesrs sgo, Henry Clay sppause was usherod into
existence. The son Of clergyman distinguished Tor
exemplary virtue and that vgor of character and nice
Of honor which have descended to the SON. step
By step we trace him rst in the schoolhouse Of ogs
ss far ss Practice :. next "a the 81 NIL Boy OF ths
sa,hes s,tfde his beg Of meal sgsin in the village
store then, rugged out in bic "hgging scerk IN the
Office Of the High Court Of Chsncery Of Virginia the
smanuensis of Chancellor wytbe student at law
with Attorney General Brooke; until in l7y7, while
Ia a.. bo adj
Virginia Court Of Appeals.
We follow him next to the State OF Kentucky, the
land Of "the dark and bloody ground" that State
which In comforting honor upon him hiss honored her
self and which amid all his trials and all bis triumphs
has thrown her broad and npenetrsble shield around
him and bearing him sof, In her courageous arms, re-
PEELED the posoned shafts that aimed for bis de
struction and vindicated his good name from every
false and upfounded ssperson." Loud applause
shsll pursue bis history through his long public
this Bar the eloquent, Advocateinl the House
Of Representatives the arden; and incorporating
friend of Free Trade and Sailors Rights" and the
accomplished presiding officer in the field Of DipIoms-
cy the able negotsor Of the Treaty OF Client In the
senate the fearless champion OF his counys rights,
and the Indignant opponent OF those who would have
sought 10 trsnpe under foot the dearest Interests OF
our country men--the pscihcatof Of domestic dscord,
and the efficient Secretary Of State 10 each and every
capacity he has loft the impress OF bis mastery mind
upon the Institutions Of his country Applause
He seems to have been specially raised up by
Providence o guide country amid the struggles Of
her childhood until she stands preemiuent among the
nations Of the earth. Applause
will not pursue the theme farther. lie lives and
will live In the hearts Of his countrymen and among
future generations the classic shores of Greece,
smd the snow clad hills and sunny plsins Of the repub
lies OF the South Wherever Freedom has planted her
standard or perched her eagles, he nsmo OF Henry
Clay will be hailed tina, of the great champion OF
human liberty throughout the world
Posterity at least will do him justice and will not fail
70 remember with indignation the ingrs,udc Of his
compeers-to him, who fer 30 many years has bee
the sentinel the watch tower, guarding the liberties
Of HE country and pouring out the treasures Of his
area, aud mighty mind in her service" prolonged
applause
Mr. BLUNT then read tho 6rs, toss, follows which
was received with three times three
J. TAs nesVrh ~ 7T7we ocans"or.s as the b't
Muss. Here 81 yoa Hauy Clay
The second toast was then read
snry Clay TO you sincerity and d.asresiedoes-
Nu.r, Aud Lang ssO..'
Ae soon as silence was RESTORED, tue ioioNlng
ters to aud from Mr.. CLAY were read and received
with enthusiastic delight
Letter 10 Hon. Henry Clay.
NKw.YohK March s6, 1919.
SiR: A few OF your friends the 18th day Of
April next 10 celebrate your 72d birthday Most
daily do congratulate yeu on this Joyful occasion.
We cons ra.ulste the couniy the prolongaiion OF
lite every year OF which has been marked by some
slsnal service 10 the nsiion. Long may You live 10
gladden. the hearts OF your cOuDtfymenl Long may
YOU live enjoy the blessings which the wisdom OF
your counssls has produced Long may you live 10
prove the world how much better IL 10 10 deserve
than to enjoy
In rendering to you M Invitation to be presen,
that aston II s not much in the expectation that
our wishes be grsed In tia, respect In the de-
seize the opportunity 10 express cur Increased
confidence and admiration.
Calmly. cheerully have you sequiesced 10 the dec-
slon OF the people snd ST the moment that Interior
minds stung with sense OF injury. might have re-
tired from puohc service you have been seorng with
the ieaesness aud energy of youth and the wisdom Of
age for the advancement OF your beloved country
how arden,bo~ inex,ing uishsbe 10 tbs love OF coun
try In q Patriots bosom
Accep, the cordial good wishes of few of your
friends and be assured they find echo In the hearts
OF mlions of your grateful eountrymen-
In behalf OF the meeting.
Hon. hKNKY CLAY Signed by the Committed
Response Of Mr.. Gay.
ASHLAND, 9th April ls49.
GENTLEMEN received last evening your official
letter stating the purpose OF few of my frisnds in
Nsw-Nork 10 celebrate my approaching birihdsy, AMI
inviting my attendance on the occasion
Feeling that this honor tar tsnseends any merit
possess. the value of any public services ever
performed am. nevertheless. deeply Affected by it.
and recognize In proof OF friendship which exciics
in my breast sentiments Of profound gratitude and
thsnkiansss | pray You, gentlemen, TO accept your
ssases and 10 tender your associates assurance
etay great obligations, and OF my cordial snd respect
| WI scksswledg cement
Wsis1ng ctasr considerations. - have jast ternl
| hssed 'ass voyage ard long absence from home u
ess ~ my pouer, you anticipated, 10 accept your
aeesroc salns. Win III my hear. your obsing wishe.
o. my health snd hspv.ness | am, mos, truly ana
faAsAnly. yosr grstsssl sriesS " CLAY
NO. g. nAlsi WA Aal -. D...s p NJ r.. 70,
A ~ ~ ~-e''~''''-
rhss " sO'le~iss Ode prepared Cor the occasion
ssAs ne ar hafe : 70 yos. Harry Clay" By
he sssAor. Ma. ". n A,cxlE,
Zen - oar OLE Couussdsr
Oar s,orsoas HAaxS CiAx.
I'll oace pscre wisa hoarsfels ualru,s
We greet h's ass>i dsy.