Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-04-29
Birthday of Henry Clay.


been the best in town.
Birthday of Henry Clay.
The anniversary Of Mr.. Clay's birthday
was celebrated in New York on Monday,
by a brilliant festival in tho Apollo Saloon,
which entertainment was given by the
" Clay Festival Association. The Herald
says there were some five hundred persons
present, aud the most intense aud enthus-
astc regard for that eminent patriot and
statesman was manifested by the company.
The principal speaker was Ex-Governor
Jones, of Tennessee who delivered a most
eloquent and impressive speech, panegyriz-
ing the character, patriotism, and political
career Of Henry Clay, aud denouncing all
demagogues, North aud South, who create
dissenson between the two sections of the
country, to subserye their own base ends
In concluding his remarks he said
=" As live, had the power, | would
hang every man--liyes he North or South
that should dare to invade the integrity
of the Union. lie who breaches dssolu-
ton of this Union ought to be hung; and
| would desire to have no higher Office than
hangman to those who would sow the seed
of discord over this great aud glorious
country"
The following are the regular toasts
drank on the occasion
|. The l2th Of April, I777-The birth
day of the man who " is not for day, but
for all time" Music" Of in the Silly
Night"
This toast was received with twelve
cheers and was followed by the singing
of IN original song, in the chorus Of which
the whole company jDined. Letters we're
read from Henry Gay, hon. ntns@ro Tm-
more, Hon. Daniel Webster, Hon. William
IT, Graham, Hon. c. NJ. Conrad, and Hon.
Washington Hunt.
,. The man whose birth makes this day
glorious" lie has ouiliyed deiracuon, and ,
disturbed by no dreams of ambition, reno
we'd from the storm of political conllict, an
mated by no desire but the good of his
country, he still survives, the noble embodl-
ment of Democratic Wing principles"
We might hail thee Pcsidoo, with huppiar brow,
But oh! could We love thee more deeply than Cow"
Aiusic--' Here's 10 you, Harry Clay.
The third toast was
3 Oar country" We know no North,
no South. no East, no West-nothng but
our country"
"The hottest spot, a smiling sun
l'ef shed his genial rays upon,
l. that which gave Washington
The dropping world 10 cherr."
Music" Hll Caiamba."
1t was to this toast that Mr.. Jones SO cl-
oquentiy and periodically responded.
4. WASHINGTON
- Heirs OF an immortal sire,
May his words our heats inspire
Music" Drge."
>. The President of The United States.
Music" Presidents March"
The toast TO the President was received
with three cheers
g. The Clergy-The Enlightened Jurists
of the Highest Laws" they teach that
we owe no dividend allegiance but that
our duties TO our Country, to the Union,
and TO that Constitution which binds to-
geiher this sisterhood of States, are also
part of the duties enjoined upon as by the
laws of Heaven" Music" Sound the
Trumpet "-Sacred Opera.
Z. The American Sysiem.-Let il fall
when 1t may, like the strong man of Israel
it will bury its enemies beneath the ele-
ments of its own dissolution, and the name
ofHenry Clay become more deeply engrav-
ed upon the hearts of his countrymen." -
Music" Yankee Doodle"
:. The Compromise of 1850" Ii came
as a trusted messenger Of glad tidings, IN
an hour of trouble to every homestead and
every heart in the Republc-cheering up
with words of faithfulness and hopes of de-
liyerance and peace. 1t dispeled in mo-
ment deepening gloom which hung upon
the Union. Music" Hail Columbia"
Q. The War OF 1872, and Henry Clay.
"The colors that float from the masthead
are the credentials of our seamen."
"Ihe Flag that masthead floats, in triumph 10
The sta Stripes grow brighter still, sustained BY Hem,
IMusie--s s,ar SpmsIea Banner"
10. The Governor Of the State of New
York. Music" Governors March"
IL. The Press" Its freedom is the sur.
est guarantee Of constitutional liberty
Music" Marseiaise Hymn"
IL. Our annual oflering--the violet and
the cedar" The first flower OF Spring
and the changeless leaf that deiies the frost:
and storms of winter-emblems of hope and
faith-they whisper Forget me not
| ., yisioa. bIgb, and cheering a. the boy
That spans the thunder cloud thfuss OF ight
A early hopes hrst dreaming and bright
Music-'' Thsa de i0ast Do Dear WOman."
The following is an extract from letter
which Mr.. Clay has written to the Commit
tee, and read to the festival
IF there were that Improvement in the
condition Of my health, on which you kind
ly congratulate me, it might have been pos
sible for me to accept your invitation. Blu
| am sorry to say that during the last three
months, with occasional alteration, there ha'
been no material change in the state of M
| health, and it is utterly imPracticable TO