New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-01

Movements In Regard TO Funeral Okss,-s.-
In NIL Parts OF the Country-rac Tar. -
the Nation.

the funeral rites Of the Great Statesman.
Various Societies, however, are passing appra.
pirate resolutions, and signs Of mourning ara
everywhere prevalent.
THE COMMON COUNCIL.
BOARD OF ALDERNES-Speeiai Sessios--I,n,
3O.-Richard 5. Compton, Esq, in the Chair and
a quorum present. The President announced the
following Message, which was read and ordered I.
be placed on tho pninutes;
MAYORS OFFICE June IN lssa
To tie Hon he Censnon Council:
GESTLEMEN-The nation Is called on 10 mourn m.
loss OF OF her wsest and best soma HKxRy q, Az
the devoted Patriot toe enlightened State mAn the eo
quent Orator Is TO more. Altar lingering and psnfl
Illness, be closed yesterday long and eveatfaI liza
leaving behind name which will be- cherished and M,
mired wherever the English tongue is spoken AZ Tia
champion OF freedom, the defender OF the oporeswJ
His death 10 not merely ionsl loss but hrogshoui
the world the friends of freedom will mourn IL lons
years Of devotion to his cOuntrys welfare and uIess
efforts for her advancement have secured him tho
gratitude and affection Of bs countymen and mend,
warm and true could ever Claim Ia, 1 peai
not spesk OF Mr.. CLAWS character or services TAey
are inscribed In letters Of mpeishsbls glory on ,hs
pages Of our countrys history make the oihcss al.
nouncement of his de-th. assured that the Representa-
ves OF the first commercial city of the Western WoJ
will testify their regard for the memory OF departed
patriot and sage, by such measures Z. adapted "a
the mournlul occasion A. c. kINGsLAYD, Mayor
Aid Cornell offered the following which was adoptef
and Aida Cornell Smith, Brisley, Tweed, Bard, Ward
and Boyce were appointed Committes
Whasas The melancholy and affecting inieligsncs
has been officially communicated TO this u ard, that
death has closed the mortal Of the iustioas
HENRY CLAY, Z. 8. Senator, the renowned Statesman,
the accomplished Diplomatst and the eloquent Orator;
and whereas II s b,fing US as great and free nston
possessing and ardent appreciation OF tue viz.
tues and patriotic services Of the usrous men of.hs
Republic while living and that when all wise Prod.
dence In his Infinite wisdom, deems II necessary to call
from his earthly pilgrimage one OF its eminent per.
sonages, deeply feel the expressing sadness that
surrounds us ana that. in the demise of HENn Cray.
we fully realize a nations bereavement Not only have
his virtues and talents endeared him to the People Of
the United States, but tothe whole world who will With
melancholy cheerfulness render to bis memory their
un unanimous tribute oirespect
The Justly renowned but lsmented HENRY CLAY has
from bis indomitsble energy, his accomplished ssiss-
manship and his diplomatic s9ity, occupied 10 the
councils of the nation the highest positions Of honor
more than half century Ills heroic conduct through
long and useful life entirely devoted to the service of
his country, WILL for the presentsnd ioreyeT serve
bright example for the present and future genespons
His noble and dispterested love OF country has stamped
him emphaticaly one Of the greatest men OF hi, une
His glowing seDthnents OF patriotism knew no Soah,
no North TO East no West He was generous without
ostentatioa, thoroughly republican In his sentiments
and smple !: his mannors w'"".,s respe,I 90 saiA.
opinions everywhere among ths virtaous aud good
by the calm dignity aud urbauity OF his department;
dearly beloved In hs family circle and by all who had
daily occasional Intercourse with him, he has le
behind him name that future generations viii revere
and bless When the somber clouds Of fsnsc.tcisn
with their dareiorebodn aspect threatened our coua.
try's peace, the great Champion Of Human Freedom,
Notwithstanding he had, ke the yenerabls Cincnnau
retired from the turmoils OF public lie came forth
again at bis couDtry's call, backing the
mighty armor of con iliation sacrificing all factions
of party dispelng the aspirations of sectional olsen
lions for the preservation and perpetuity OF our
glorious Constitution and the Union. y And thus
we find him expiring nj the capital OF the
nation, among the Representatives of tiis wlfeen
tended Republic. His powerful and comprehensive
mind, ardenty enlisted in the cause OF hls country, gN
ever ready TO assist In promoting is glory, useiunes
and ind,sOlubility He eInaptured with profound
respect and love for the principles Of repubcaa
and moral Institutions many OF which scknoslesga
with paierDs gratitude numberess fsyors from his iOs
tedng care But the sun OF bis personal usefulness has
forever set and the nation VIII long deplore his loo
His Deeds like the everlasting hills will stand ~ noos
examples t. guide posieriiy In promoting tho besn
terests Of our happy Union. Therefore belt -
ResOIoed, That the chambers OF the respective Boads
OF the Common Council be dressed la mourapg ssi
remain for 90 days that the members the usual
badge Cf mourning for the same period that be earn
esty recommended 10 the citizens 10 close their places
OF business the day Of the fuaera obsequcs that the
propretors Of public places and of ships and
other vessels be requested to hoist their ags at ball
mast during the day.
Resolred, That Committee of Seven from each Bord,
carry out the foregoing preamble and resolutions and
to make all such arrangements as they msJ thiak 3D.
ytssbe and proper.
Rssolc,d, That the Clerk If the Common Council bs
directed to transmit certified copy Of the Foregoing
preamble and resolutions 10 the family Of the deeesSd
patriot
The papers from the Board Of Assistants were ihsd
copcurred in and after brief speech the occason
Of Mr.. CLAY's death, by Aid. Tweed, the Boards.
journed sine die.
po.,n M Aas,sr.Sr Ar cosryoT c,s.Io.
Wednesday June 3O-The President announced thai the
Board had been called together by bis Honor the Mayor
pursuant TO the third Secon Of the amended ehasrs
for the purposeof taking such measures as the mem
bers may deem proper in relation the death Of Hon.
Henry Clay
Observation-Disclosures Aid. Barker then preseasd
the following resolution In doing which he "d,
Mr. President, I feel embarrassed In attemptastssa
any remarks upon The resolutions which have bees E
scented upon this truly mourDful occasion for k~h
competent for the task
We have been onvsned together, this evening a. no
occasion Of the death Of Hon. Henry Clay, wuo ~
long time has been the pride and glory Of the Anens~
Republic.
Henry Clay the n1sn Of the nation who for bali
century has stoOd first In the front rank 5tasce
man, an Orator and PdtriJt Ia nuInbsrrd WIN
the dead. That mighty aud heroic soul, wnies rs
known no impulse but patriotism, has passed swsss
from home.
Upon all the great questions which have agtsed @e
country for nearly bali century bis innursce -
teen felt and aeknOwled sed and however others ~
have ohe RED from him 10 opinion, no one dOusts1
sincerity, ard eli admired biz honesty, bold se" -
ability. lie had preeminepuy the courage sne "
treneth of will, which inspired conhtcbce; aad spoe
II questions involving our National honor. he SscsS
If the poblest Of American paGriots Owing -
yiRcroUs constitution he continued % uticips4 "a ns
active dur go of life until he had arrived at sc she
the bowers Of moot exhausted. He w-s fs!sn
nate in many Of the circumstances Of bis Ire. -
sucb an expression may be- used on 80 melanccY &
occasion, he fortunate In the time Of be 49,
During the closing period Of his days he had wi'ndr.s
from paTty politics, and he had the dying e2Sso.,
that his last energies had been successfully dsso
the preservation Of peace, harmony aud tas Unsa
Resolced, That this Board has received WIZ 49,
OF deep regret the intelligence OF the dean -.
HENRY CLAY, late Senator Ia Congress II I'M W
Of Kentucky. .,,,,,..s md
ResOiucd, Thsi in common with our @ a,s.s mss
the whole nation, we mourn the loss OF tne se "a
who has filed and adorned so many poo.S r -
in whom by happy combination, We" .hs usa-st Il
highest characteristics Of the Ofa'oh INC Pa"~
N md tho