Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-07-12
Must look down on the hate OF those below,
Though far above the snn Of glory glow.


Round him are icy rocks. and loudly blow
Contending tempests on his naked head.
And thus reward the tolls which TO those submits
led"
Calum-y and detracton emptied their vials
upon him. But how glorious the change -
He outlived malice and envy. He lived long
enough to prove 10 the world that his ambi-
ton was no more than holy aspiration to
make his country the greatest, most powerful
and best governed on earth. If he desired
its highest Office, it was because the greater
power and influence resulting from such eleva-
ton. would enable him to do more than he
otherwise could for the progress and advance
mcnt--frst of his own countrymen, then cfhis
whole race. His sympathies embraced all,
the African slave the Creole of Spanish A.
merica, the children Of renovated classic
Greece-all families Of men, without respect
to coloror cline, found in his expanded bosom
and comprehensive intellect, friend Of their
elevation and ameliora,ion. Such ambition as
that. is Gods. implanted in the human heart
for raising the down trodden nations of the
earth, and fitting them for regenerated exis-
tence in politics, in morals an1 religion.
Bold and determined as Mr.. Clay was in all
his actions, he was. nevertheless, conciating.
He did not obstinately adhere to things i'm.
practicable. Ifhe could not accomplish the
best he contcnied himself with the nearest ap-
proach to IL. He has been the great compro-
miser Of those political agitations and oppos-
ing opinions which have, in the belief of thou.
sands. at different times. endangered the per-
petuity Of our Federal Government and Union
Mr.. Clay was no less remarkable for his ad-
mirable social qualities than for bis intellectual
abilities. Asa companion. he was the delight
OF his friends; and no man had better or truer.
They have loved him from the beginning, and
loved him to the last. His hospitable mar
sion at Ashland was always open to their re-
ception. No guest thence departed without
feeling happier for his visit. But, alas! that
hospitable mansion has already been convert
ed into house Of mourning; already has in
telllgence Of his death pessed with electric We
locity to ,hataged and now widowed lady.
who, for more than fifty years, bore to him all
the endcarlng relations of wife. and whose
feeble condition prevented her from joining
him in this city, and soothing the anguisI, Of
life's last scenes by those cndearing attentions
which no one can give so we'll as a woman and
wife. May God infnse into her heart and
mind, the Christian spirit of submission under
her bereavement! 1t cannot be long before
she may expect re. union in heaven. A ma
ton condoles with her and her children on nc.
CONT OF their irreparable loss.
Mr.. Clay. from the nature Of his disease, de-
clined very gradually. He bore his protract.
ed suiferngs with great equanimity and pa
tlence On one occasion he said to me that
when death was inevitable and must soon come,
and when the sufferer was ready TO die, he did
not perceive the wisdom ofpraying TO be "de-
vered from sudden Death" He thought un.
der such circumstances the SOONER suffering
was relieved by death the better. He desir-
ed the termination Of his own sufferings while
he acknowledged the duty Of patiently wait
ing and abiding the pleasure of God Mr.
Clay frequently spoke to me of his hope Of
eternal life. founded on the merits Of Jesus
Christ as a Saviour; who, as he remarked.
came into the world to bring "fe and immor-
tality to light" He was member of the
Episcopalian Church. In one Of our conver-
sations he told me that as his hour of dissolu-
ton approached; he found that bis affections
were concentrating more and more upon his
domestic circle-his wife and children. In
my daily visits, he was in the habit Of asking
me to detail TO him the transactions Of the
Senate. This did, and he manifested much
interest in passing occurrences. His inqui-
rles were less frequent as his end approached
For the week preceding his death he seemed
to be altogether abstracted from the concerns
OF the world. When he became SO low that
he could not converse without being fa,igued,
he frequently requested those around him to
converse. He would then qnietly listep.-
He retained his mental faculties in great per-
lection. His memory remained perfect. He
frequently mentioned events and conversations
OF recent occurrence, showing that he had a
perfect recollection Of what was said and
done. He said to me that he was grateful to
God for c. ntinung to him the blessing of rea-
son, which enabled him to contemplate and
reflect on his situation. He manifested dur.
ing his confinement tho same characteristics
which marked his conduct through the vigor
OF his life. He was exceedingly averse to CIV
ing his friends "trouJle," as lie called it
Some tune before be knew it, we commenced
waiting through the night in an adjoining
room. He said to me. after passing a pain
ful day. 'perhaps some one had better remain
all night in the parlor." From this lime he
knew some friend was contantly at hand ready
to attend to him.
MIR. President, the majestic form Of Mr.. Clay
will no more grace these halls No more shall
we hear that voice which has so often thrilled
and charmed the assembled Representatives Of
the American people. No more shall we see
that waving hand and eye Of light, as when he
was engaged unfolding his policy in regard to
the varied interests Of our growing and mighty
republican empire. His voice is silent on Garth
forever. The darkness Of death has obscured
the lnstre Of his eye. But the memory Of his
services-not only to his beloved Kentucky,
not only 10 the United States, but for The cause
of human freedom and progress throughout
the world-wll live through future ages as a
bright example. stimulating and encouraging
his own countrymen and the people Of all ma
tions in their patriotic devoiiopto country and
humanity.
With christians there is yet a nobler and
higher thought in regard TO Mr.. Clay. They
will think Of him in connexion with eternity
They will contemplate his immortal spirit oc-
cupying its true relative magnitude among the
moral stars Of glory in the presence Of God
They will think Of him as having fulfilled the
duties allotted TO him on earth, having been re
generated by Divine grace, and having passed
through the valley of the shadow Of death,
and reached an everlasting and happy home in
that "house not made with hands, enternal in
the heavens"
On Sunday morning last l was watching d
lone at Mr.. Clay's bedside. For the last hour
he had been unusually quiet. and thou ght lie
was sleeping. In that. however, he told me 1
was mistaken Opcninp his eyes and look;,o