The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-26

Ihs Vnsea Festival In Aemswchy
great barbecue and Union festival, compliment TO
Mr. Clay. held the Fair Grounds. near Lexington.
Kentucky on the l7th instant Though the day was
rendered very unpTopItogs BY heavy RAM YET large
concourse n people, without DISTINCTION Of party were
Elk Governor Msicas. a. president Of the meeting.
opened the ceremonies by speech appaudlns IN lofty
lately adopted by Congress. $40 assl "a
The following patriotic resolutions were then reported
BY M z johnson. esq from committee appointed Tor
that purpose, and unanimously adopted; aIla XII
found gratitude 10 Almighty God iof his projecting care
owe. o.. beloved eoaoy amid ne lac fpsogs that en-
arrested dissolution of tho Union 80 la raHp
ate Sy the q fsrssn and sss~ssd
sdop.ss * en- - * y's% o.
and based as shsy are apoa hs prasls Of sst non
ervenion by the general goye[nTsRR.-mse. the almost
committee and ne debate consequent thereon. i the
fu and honorable adjustment Of this question
Fourth That 2 ihs aathots q s these there can
great people preserved BY hsir exertionsi yeti well be-
sense gratitude with which their services were regarded
and to assure them q the atiscoa.e Iemembrancs in
Fifth. That severance Of these States could never
have been effected without cly NM attended ~ sscr
nations. and resulting in The Pro..faon q industry IN the
disregard Of law in the misery q Amercans asa people,
Srth That this meeting, composed OF every party and
for the Union and the they and that
kianslovers Of feel an honest pride
the preceps Of Washington. Kentucky viii pc s ia to
give up the Union" aAsaa.eGa 81 u
The following toass prepared BY the committee.
were then announced and received WIN great applause
| l. The Union. I, .nsst be preserved.
Willard Fillmore, President Of the Unted Statess He
faced the pers which threatened the Unop q BECAME his
and the magnitude Of the danger, with moderation
patriotism, and fImness taltt AatosA 81 AG
s. Kennedy geographically the hear, Of the Ua.on,
the Union, the country, and the constitution 81 nS
Daniel Webster Of Massachusetts. Ill., noble con.
motto. : Liberty and Union now and forever one and IN
Henry $ Foots, Of Mis.ssippi The ardent advocate
OF southern rights the Of southern
heart is still large enough % embrace The
g. Daniel Dickinson. of New York fearless states
man, who looks 70 the constitution and 70 reason NOT to
I. Lewi. cass Trammslled BY legislative instructions.
keeping his eye with patriots courage upon the eternal
principles justice and the constitution and armng him
bound him to a section and gave himself his country.
/ 8. Henry Clay: Kentucky, with one heart and one
s haa
and This lofty emnence she proudly presents him
priceless honor the gin not Of party, but Of his country,
his h e .st sea
freedom and Of mankind Nobly has he won the honor
s The Kentucky delegation in the pesen, Congress. In
their united support of The of compromise, they
showed themselves faithful representatives Of the viii of
10 The friends Of the Union in Congress, of whatever
| section party. fs.. Nsl
Major j. c. Breckenridge with speech Of great beauty
and eloqueRce Mr.. Clay's response occupied about
hour and represented to have been truly eloquent and
| admirable in its style and sentiment
| The proceedings wound up. before dinner, with an
animated address from the Hon. G. s. Morehead, re-
Spouse general call for him, which 1.-THE Lexington
inf Vie
eloqueDty and beautifully expressed The Observer
| adds X, - " ~ ss-~"
"Many gentlemen Of distinction were present among
c. Mason the Hon John b. Thompson, Hon. James Har.
Ian, &c and, but for the wretched weather which pre-
vailed during the whole period Of the entertainment.
they would all have been required 10 favor the assembly
iii any proof were needed, this meeting would, be.
yond question, that there 10 but feeling In
Kentucky with regsrd 10 the honorable adjustment Of the
whether from the North or the South win lind favor spon
our soil"
Letters were read to the meeting from the Hon J. r.
Under wood Linn Boyd, Humphrey Marshall, A. Beatty,
A. w Graham, and Thomas b. Stevenson, oil Kentucky;
from General Cass, of Michigan; and Hon. H. g. Fooe,
OF Mississippi We make room for the following let
tes:
a. DKrnoIr. October IA 1850
GKsTLKnKsi have received yout invitation attend
festival be held at Lexington. The I7,h instant in
of the adjustment oil the questions which
have recently sgitsted country, and In honor Of Mr.
Clay and q me Ohsr public men who h,y; aided IN ,h.
be with you upon that occasions but am no, the less
Obliged you Tor this token OF remembrance
who reoices with heartfelt Joy the hope that the action
OF Congress viii ere long. not now be acceptable not TO
country and that Il will that harmony and good
feeling without which this Union could have been
eftablished, and without which u cannot be preserved
lion. Of regard for youi distinguished Mr.
Clay whose and whose services IN
Of his country commend him the respect and TO the graft
tude OF his counrymen Witnessed his esertions during
the past session with feelings OF sdmiratone die
lated by the highest patriotism, and displaying talents and
energy worthy OF the best days ofhs power which will
place his name high on the roll OF public benciac
tors
We ha 70 passed through fearful crsls indeed we are
yet passing hrongh for there elements OF trouble
IN operation both North and 10 the SOUTH which, n
wisely dealt with by man, and mercally overrued by
Providence rsnd asundsr this confederacy ieav
In s fragments tell where; but all can tell
h. they viii be memorable proof. In sherimes similar
Plies oil national folly have been In times thar preceded
how easily human blessings, the highest Indeed sfef
religion OF God. sacrificed human passions,
well by communities by individuals While rejoicing
with you and with every OF his country, East Wesi
North, aud South, that thus far safe permit
that business 10 with the present and future
and with the pastor with the past only far
d.duce u usefnl lessons OF experiences We
only hope heal internal dsensons w bonds Of
and Cancellation by strict determination adhere
provisions and the objects o the constitution
that law which IL high enough any American citizen
In regulation Of his rights aud duties and by spirit OF
when sectional questions arise with no common umpire
but the patriotism of the country. Fortunately, In the
adjustment triumph has been attained pride Of
has been woundedi and this Is as true
together 70 interchange congratulations upon the
sulf II do In that enlarged spirit OF patriotism which
looks each well ALL thanking the God ofour fathers
aud God, that yet cuunty, people,
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