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~ The hatlon is in affiicti0n. Al
mighty God has commissioned the angel
of Death on an important errand, and
that messenger has discharged his duty
with characteristic and faithful prompt
ness. His unerring shat, has been in
PEELED and one Of natures noblemen,
and Ole OF Americas most distinguished
statesmen is his conquered victim -
Henry Clay is dead Although this
melancholy event might have been an.
ticipaled Tor some time past in coDse-
quence Of repeated warnings,-yet none
were fully prepared for the announce
ment, as none were willing to believe
that Henry Clay must die, because all
were So strongly attached 10 him. But
ut last, he has gone from the conflicts ci
earth, to the undis,urbed silence OF the
grave. II we calmly reflect upon the
matter, we should not mourn, for he has
passed the allotted boundary OF human
existence, full Of honors, full Of years,
and completely ripened in all that hu-
manity can bestow upon her most be-
loved and deserving son. But even all
these consultations cannot assuage the
griei which wrings the American heart,
and which pierces the immortal soul o.
man to the very centre Of it's sensitive
ness. We ma philosophise to limit
less extent, bu, humanity is not endowed
with sufficient power Of calm endur-
nnce, to meet and sustain a blow like
. this, with that fortitude and resignation
which is the attribute OF perfected and
Christianised man. Grief rolls its
avalanche waves upon the heart, and
: tears start from the eyes OF millions who
are unused to weeping.
For half a century, Henry Clay has
occupied most commanding position in
the councils Of the nation, and a warm
abiding place in the hearts Of his coun-
trymen. His lfe, his energies and his
peculiarly powerful mind have all been
exerted to the utmost for his country's
good. He has not been President, but
he has occupied more lofty position
he has been placed upon nobler plat
form than this mere Office, high and
honorable as il is, could bestow. There
has been magic in his name, music in
his voice, and a strange fascination
about the man which has gathered the
nation around him with peculiar devo.
ton. At times he has had bitter enc.
mics, while engaged in great political
conflicts, but even his ficrcest enemies,
in cslmer moments, have acknowledged
the immensely Of his power, and render
ed fealty to his greatness. Ho has IN.
variably labored for his country, and not
for himself, and had he been less hon
est and more selfish, he would long ago
have been President. But his name,
his memory and his virtues will live in
perennial fragrance in the hearts of all
Americans, through all coming time
and down TO the remotest period he will
be spoken Of with fervid reverence.
/ Our distinguished statesmen are rap
idly passing away. Two ofthc intclIec.
tual giants Of this age have gone down
TO the quiet repose OF tho tomb. and
the thrd--,he majestic-the splendid
Webster-stands alone above the graves
of his associates, Clay and Calhoun -
At such a time and in this connection,
he stands in solemn splcndor the last
remaining link in that triune band Of
almost more than human greatness.
Again we say, the peerless Clay is no
more His sun has emily descended
lie lived patriot-he died Christian.
He has gone to that pure white throne
to render up an account Of the deeds Of
long lite. O'er him we weep Ior HIM
we mourn; may the brightness OF his life
long llumine the councils Of the nation,
and may his spirit constantly hover DER
us with protecting vigience.
'The Hghtnings may flash and the loud thunder rat
tie.
lie heeds not, he hears not, he's free from all psin;
lie sleeps h last sleep he has fought his last bat.
tie
No sound can awake him to slor, again"
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