The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1852-04-27
Clay Birth-Day Festival.

| and Hon. Presly Ewing, oil Kentucky. Mr..
Peyton, Of Virginia, Rev. L. IL. Chaplin, N.
b. Blnnt, Willis Hall, N. G. Bradford, Erastus
Brooks, Gerard Stuyycsant, Daniel Uilmap,
Col Pryor, and others.
| The company having assembled at The table,
the proceedings commenced win snort invo-
cation by Rev. f. II. Chapin. and then the
supper. That being over
The President gave the first regular toast:
The len Of April l777,
The birth day of man no
lis not for day but for all time"
This was hailed with storm Of cheers, wa
wing Of fhandkerchiefs, and all manner Of ap-
planse.
Mr. Bradford then read letters OF regret from
President Fillmore, Daniel Webster, Secreta-
~ Of State; VIM. A. Graham, Secretary Of the
Navy; c. M. Conrad, Sec'y Of War.
The President then gave the second regular
toast:
The Man ,chose Birth makes this day gio-
rious 'He has outIived detraction, and distur-
bed by no dreams Of ambition--removed from
the storm Of political confl.ct--animated by no
desire but the good Of his country. he still sur
wives. the noble embo dment Of Democratic
Whig principles"
ave might hail thee as President with hnpper brow,
But OH could we love thee more deeply than now !"
perfect abandon. The band played, ''Herc's
TO you. Harry Clay" which was loudly cheer
ed and encored.
Mr.. Bradford read letter from Mr.. Clay,
| regretting his inability TO attend and express
| ing his gratitude 10 his New York friends.--
| Ii was as follows:
Washington, Monday. April 5. 1852.
Gentlemen: II have the hooor to acknowl-
edge the receipt Of your friendly note inviting
me to attend The celebration Of my birthday
by the Clay Festival Assoc ciation," on the 10Th
instant. 10 the city fNew York. Ifthere was
that improvement in the condition fmy health
on which you congratulate me, il might have
Ibeen possible FOR me to accept your invitation.
But am sorry TO say, that during the last three
months, with occasional alterations, there has
been no material change 10 the state Of my
health, and 1t is utterly imprac,cable FOR me to
proceed TO New York, and 10 unite 10 the con-
templated festivities Of the 10Th.
The commemoration Of my birthday on
this and former occasions, chiefly confined 10
city Of New York. | have ever regarded as be-
ing prompted by the hearts Of ardent and en-
thusiastic friends, by their devoted attachment
TO me and by their generous and unbounded
confidence. never conceived that it would
pass the limits OF their circle, or that il would
partake in the smallest degree Of a National
character. Our country has been blessed by
Providence with but one man whose birthday.
ought TO be and hope ever will be celebrated
as a great National Anniversary in all times TO
come. But. gentlemen. owe an expression
OF my profound ackuowlcd gement, and my
deep obligation Of the distinguished and re-
newed testimony OF the esteem and regard
which the CLAY Festival Association" does
me the honor to entertain. And | implore,
upon the heads OF all its members, the blessings
of Providence. of health. happiness and pros
.perity, and all other blessings. l am, with the
highest respect, your true aud faithful fiend.
Messrs. Bradford, White, C,ewer, Wood AID
Carroll.
A song was sung to the air THE Brave old
Oak
The third toast was then given.
Our Country.
1--WE know no North no South,
No East, no West,
Nothing but OUR COUNTRY"
'fThe holiest spot a smiling
Fer shed his genial rays upon,
Is that which gaye Washington
The dropping world to cheer"
(sIusic-"IIail Columbia"
Gov. Jones. Of Tennessee, responded in a
neat, brilliant and eloquent speech.
The President gave the nexttoast:
Washington.
"IIeirs of an immortal sire.
May his words our hearts inspire"
Dirge by the Band.
This was followed by song: hnU
.'Our own Native Land"
Gov, Jones then retired amid the loud cheers
OF the people.
A volunteer toast by Mr.. Carroll was then
given:
Kentucku.-Fmst admitted TO, she has, with
unsurpassed ability aud bravery, in the cabinet
and the field, malntained the interests, the hon
or and glory ofihe Union.
Hon. Presly Ewing, Of kentucky, responded
to this toast.
The President Of The United States.
Music-"Presdsnt's March"
The Ciergy.-"The enlightened Jurists OF
the highest laws.
"They teach, that we owe no divided allegi
| ance: but that our duties TO our country, TO
the Union, and 10 that Constitution which
binds together this sisierhood Of States, are al
so part Of the duties enjoined upon US by the
laws Of Heaven"
Musie-'sound the Trumpet." Opera.
The american System.
"Let il fall when il may, like the strong men
Of Israel, il will bury its enemies beneath the
name OF Henry Clay become more deeply en-
graved upon the hearts Of his countrymeu."
rUe Music-Yankee Doodle.
The eighth toast was then given:
The Compromise Of 1880
alt came as trusted messenger Of glad IL
dings in an hour Of trouble TO every homestead
and every heart ef the Rcpubc-checring up
all with words Of faiIhfuness and hopes Of de-
liverapce and peace. IL dispcled in a moment
the deepening gloom which hang upon the
Union" [
[Music--lIail Columbia.
The ninth regular toast was given as follows:
The War Of 1912, and Henry Clay.
The coors that float from the masthead ARE
The credentials Of our seamen.
The flag that head noats, in triumph
Ell. u seems to say IIT a.Iaa
The Stars and Stripes grow brighter still, sustained
ty Henry Clay.
lode by Miss Beardsey.
The Governor Of he State Of New York.
tf I. [Music--Governor's March.
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