Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-07-05
Rcnsa.h sach banner. proud 20 stand
i,i.ad nm IN. noblest Of the land.
.Bere lie, their dlseord with them die.
rni ..arck HE land Of living men,
III, hon find their like again!'

.I,.a L., their disc ord with them die.
snsaE rot iur those Il separate COON
" tt ~. .. rel, he he and OF living men,
Where wilt thou find their IKE asa"' E
,tryENABEE of North Carolina saio mr. spsaker,
trust tina, shall be padoned Tor aaoinH
this sad occasion. The lie OF Inc linst'iouH M s
which h,s inst terminated is interviewer WIN our so
and Inc ustrc of his great so prouse sheu
lis pages that simple admiration OF MS hlsn I -
we'll DC my excuse. But il rs sacreu Pits' T. - ~,
contemplate the end OF the great ana he eooI NJ
f,ablr as we'll as purifying look upon ana stah@e wy
ice death in removing oil that can eScite RI.
,uce distrust, and TO gaze upon the virtues
ie,els have survived his powers Of destruction !"c
which radiaes from the life of great and natrlolc
man is oi.cn dimmed by the miss which party conHc,S
throw around il. But the olast which strikes MN eo
ii.s The atmosphere which surrounded him in llr, ana
shines forth in bright examples and ~searned Eeno"n'
is IN that we the sincere ledgHent Oh
i,nde by people who having enjoyed me dement's
irnn, III. services OF eminen! statesman enoaln NJ
] in ,be:f memory mud hearts We Should cherish suc
recnectilns as well from patriotism as serespec oul
sir is now the duty, 10 The ndst Oh sauhess' ~ ''a NJ
mace in the face republic, and before inc "oiii
nay This tribute BY acknowledging The merits Oh our co"
League whose has ornamsned the Journals OF
for nearly half century. Few, very lew nave eyer Go'
"A The high intellectual powers ard distinguished gus
dis liustrjou. senator Cast in the finest mould vi S"u
he more than fulfilled the antcpaons when were '"uus
by those who looked distinguished career as e
result Of that jealous pursuit o fame and usefulness
which he entered in early lie. OF the incidents OF ta ~
il is unnecessary for 10 speak iney are as ianlal
household words md must DC equally iamliar 10 hose
recurrence Of the events which marHea MS ta ee
We know air. that there s much that IS 10 common III lux
histories Of distinguished The elements when con
sttue greatness the same IN oil times; hence muse
have been the admiration of their generations present ~
their lives much which, although really great, ceas.
to be remarkable because illustrated BY such numerous en-
ainples--
..Bu, there are deeds which should not pass away
And names wither."
or such deed, the life OF Henry Clay affords many and
brinht examples His and those with whom 1T
dui,o yp N
pair and shine with brightness which passing years can
not dim His advent into public life was as remarkable io
the circumstances as IL was brilliant IN lis elect "s
time in which genius and learning, craftsmanship anu ru
n,cncp made the American Congress The most august po"!
in he world lie .hc contemporary OF race OF states
men, some OF whom then administering The government
and others retiring and retired from Office presented an array
o! ability unsurpassed in our history The elder Adams
Jefferson Madison Clinton, and Monroe, stood teioe INC
reuu5,c in the maturity their fame whilst Calhoun J"l
Quincy Adams Lowntes Crawford, Castor, and Cheves
with host Others bright galaxy upon our hoiizo
He ao won his spurs in such field earned his Hnlghtnooo
Distinction amidst such competition was tue renown-
THE fame which man wins for himself Is eest-
That may call his own
II was such fame that he made for himself in that most
cgonu era in our history To mo, sir the recollection o!
that ay and the which distinguish IT, is filled with
an forget my enIhusss
tic admiration OF the bodness the ccGuence and the pat
olism OF Henry Clay during the war OF Sl2 In the bright
array Of talent which adorned the Congress of the United
Satcsn the conflict growing out OF the political events o
that te-in the struggles OF party and amidst the gloom
aud disasters which depressed the spirits o most men, ana
well nigh parayzed the energies OF the administration. his
cheerful face high bearing commanding cOlucnce ana iron
will gave strength and consistency these elements which
finally gave not oniv success but glory the country
When dark clouds lowered us and there was little To
save from despair the country looked with hope 10 Clay ana
Calhoun to L0wndes and Crawford and Chcres anu oosed
not in vain The unbending WILL the mistaken nerve and
the burning euquence Of Henry CLAY did much To COM
nand confidence and sustain hope even the news 81 our
first victory succession of defeats Those great names
arc now canonZcd in history he has passed TO Join Them
,, atrl n the
usltiuus Calhoun, he survived him but two years Many
Of m heard his eloquent tribute his memory in the Senate
chamber on the annuncaion of his deah And we this day
in similar manifestation OF reverental regard 10 n
whose voice shall charm the ear whose burning
thoughts borne on mat medium shai 10 more ho'c c
hearts o. listening assemblies.
In the midst CO The highest specimens Of our race he was
always m equal he man amongst re1 Bold, ski
!u and determined he character 10 the party which ac-
knuwlcdrcd him leader impressed his opinions upon
their uds and attachment 10 himself upon her hearts
No man. sir can DO this, without being cminently great
Whoever aans this position must first overcome the aspl-
ratuns antagonist ambition quiet thc canorS oil rivalry
hold in check the OF jealousy anu overcome The IN
slinc,s of vanity and scloye in the thus suhtutd ~
his control But few attain IT, Very rare are the
ampes Of those whose plastic touch forms the minds and d.
reefs III. purposes OF great political party This lnalhH
indication of superiority belonged 10 Mr. CLAY. HE at eA'
ercis,d That control during long life und now through our
broad land the dngs Of his DEATH borne with electric speed
have opened the fountains Of Every city, town
village and hamlet III be clothed with mournn2 along ON
extended course the commercial and military marine with
fin. rnjplng haii-mast the bereavement STATE
house drspcd in bac, proclaim the cxtngu.mont Z" one
ri the great Lights of Senates; ard minute guns sound Ms
requiem
Sir during the last five yeara have the venerable
John Quincy Adams, JOAN &. Calhoun and HENRY LAY
pass from amongst tho legislators oi our country ~
race Of uiants The Garth in those dnys well
nigh gone Despite their skill, their genius lcr might,
hrv la sunk under The stroke Of time. They were OR
admiration and glory; few llnrer WIN US Tie n'h"'
mrnls former greatness the beacon lights OF past age
The OF HESRY Clay cannot fail Ia su"get ncancn-
~ associations each member of this House lh-sc walls
.y. rc-echoei h. sIvcry of his tewichng voic
listening assemblies have hung upon his lips. The chair
which you fill has been graccd BY his presence Wills! his
commanding person and uncquaiIcd parliamentary a;nin
uens n.pired all with Difference ard respect Chosen by
because Of his high qualifications he sustained
himself before the House and The county In his suprc-
macy with his party and the uninterrupted confidence which
il, euiovcd 10 day Of his DEATH he have Amos
s, redItcd truth of those lines addressed 10 Cesar
Non po.sun,prinirssce omrcs omUi in ismp"rr,
.,I,n,lula at eradunr cIaIi,a'!s vensris,
CuuSIrtts nsrr, rLcItur. guam asecndas cdder
llISzs rRoM LasISrs
.aE can,o, 10 at nil times frs,
T. reach the tnrn!r- sicpni glory; to stand 'Gere
More hard. Evru ,wl'er than fall"
II not all times first he stood equal with the ioemos
and brilliant rapid rise knew decline in the confidence of
those whose Just appreciation ol ms merits haa cohhtcd
his title 10 rfnown.
The citizens nt othtr Countries VIII ueI"Ie ne h, ir
srrrrIirg pauts WHO our own continent were checrcd
~, svu,irthrs. and who must have perceived his innu
enc n The recognition o! their Independence BY Ihs govern
nen, have taught their children TO veneras his He
won the civic crOSn ard the demonstrations oil This hour
own the worth ct civil services
II VA. with great satisfaction that heard my friend from
Kentucky (Mr. BRECHSRIDeE) the Immediate representa-
live Of Mr. CLAY detail conversation Which disclosed The
feelings Of that eminent in relation 10 his Christion
hone These Mr. Speaker rich memorials, precious
n,insccncss A Christian statesman IL the glory OF his
and his memory vii; be glorious in after mes II reflects
vh coming from a which clouds cannot dim,
shadows obscure. Ii my privilege also, short time
.inrr 10 converse with Ibis distinguished eiatesna The
su,r, of his hopes in future state Feeling deep inte
rrs asked him him frankly what his hopes in tie
world "a which he evidently fastening 81 am pleased,
f,,d he nv friend, that you have Introduced the subject
S.on.ri1us that die very soon, love mediate
non he most important OF oil interests. love
ma 10 h.,r Conversations about them The vanity of the
world and its nsuficiency satisfy the soul of has
becn long settled conviction Of my mind Mans inability
In secure By his merits tho appreciation OF God, feel
IN he true trust in the al0nement OF the Saviour OF
al the ground Of my acceptance and my hope OF savnton
y faith is feeble but hope in His mercy, mid trust in His
nromisas To such declarations listened with the deepest
interest ns did another occasion, when he SAID ~
willing TO abide the will of Heaven, and ready die when
that will shall determine IT,
He ia gone sir, protesting the humble hope Of Chris
tim That hope alone, sustnln YOU any uf
1herc is one lonely and crushed heart that has bowed be-
fore this affective event Far away, Ashland,
widowed WIFE, prevented by feeble health from attending
his BE- Isl !c and soothing his painful housShc has thought
even The electric speed Of The intelligence daily transmitted
of his condition TOO slow for her geneng anxious BOSOM
She will find consolation in his Christian submission and