Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-13

| itlHu dnu the 1eeDleness OF IT'S now emacIateC
and shaken tenement Yet the eye still gilt
| tered with unsubdued lustre, and Mt times the
| tones of his voice rose into an emphasis which
| reminded one of ancient days.
| The manuscript having been laid aside, Mr.
Clay proceeded to more minute examination
| OF the Medal at which he had previous to re.
plying, cursorily glanced. 1t is of pure Cali
tornia gold, massive and weighty, and is en-
closed IN silver case, which opens with a hinge
IN the manner of hunting watch. On the
face of the medal is n fine head of Mr. CLAY,
most felicitous in the likeness, and conveying the
characteristic impression of his features in 8
higher degree than any of the busts or medal
lions usually seen. The relief is very high, and
| must have required pressure of immense pow
er to give it its fulness, sharpness and delicacy
OF outline. The reverse exhibits the following
inscription
SENATE,
1906.
SPEAKER 1911.
WAR OF 1912 WITH GREAT BRITAIN.
GHENT 1914.
SPANISH AMERICA 1929.
MISSOURI COMPROMISE 1921
AMERICAN System 1924.
GREECE 1924.
SECRETARY OF STATE 1925.
PANAMA INSTRUCTIONS 1926.
TARIFF COMPROMISE
1888
PUBLIC DOMAIN lS33-184l,
PEACE WITH FRANCE PRESERVED 1885.
COMPROMISE 1850.
The lines are supported on either hand by
tasteful wreaths, in which the six chief Amer
lean staples, wheat, corn, cotton, tobacco, rice,
and hemp, are very happily interwined
On the silver case is represented on one side
view OF the Capitol, with its contemplated
additional wings fully displayed J and on the
othef, In two distinct compartments above, an
elevation ofthe great commemorative monument
on the Cumberland road below, view of Ash
land and its mansion.
MIR. Clay expressed favorable opinion of the
head, as giving his features with great truth
fulness, but playfully remarked that he did not
know before that his nose was quite so proni-
nent; and then added, in allusion to the
great intrinsic value of the medal from its
material, " Who can tell but, fifty or a
hundred years hence, some Goth NAV get hold
OF this and say the nose of this old dead fellow
VIII serve to buy me a great many things that
want, and may carry it off! However, it is q
capital likeness, [ think" The artists, said Mr..
O., have not generally succeeded we'll in taking
my features, but that has been in great mea-
sure my own fault; for my face never retains
ioiiS 'iho odilio CApIeSSiOl, anu especially when
l am under any excitement, it changes every
moment. John Randolph once paid me ahieh
compliment, not Intentionally he seldom
complementary man--but, without intending
it he paid me what | esteem one of the highest
compliments [ ever received. He said that
whenever a debate is coming on, if can get a
sight of Mr.. Clay face, l can always tellwhich
side he is going to take.
This transition from the grave to the CAV is
so characteristic of Mr.. Clay, that no one who
has seen him in his hours of confidence can fail
to be reminded by it Of many an association that,
while 1t kindles a smile, will be followed but
too soon by sigh.
The medal does the highest honor to the ta-
Tents and skill Of the artist, who, we under
stand, is Mr.. Wright, of New ork
The President Of the United States honored
the interview with his presence, and was an at
tentive and apparently gratifed auditor of both
addresses There were present, besides. the
following gentlemen Hon. James c. Jones,
Hon. Mr.. Uderwood, Hon. Presy Ewing, DR..
Hall, Gov. Fish, Hon. James Brooks, Hon. Geo.
Briggs, all the members OF the New York Com
mittee, viz Daniel Ullmann, Joseph M. Price,
Charles M. Leupp, A. G. Peckham, Levi East
man, Esqs.; d. l.. Pettee, Nicholas Carroll, C.
B. Calvert Frank Taylor Fl. Clay Boudinot, P.
X. Fendall and A. j. Stansbury National H.
teLloencer