The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-09
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MS SPEECH IN NEW ORLEANS.
The Attack on Mr.. Clay Renewed.
Opinions Of the New Orleans Press,
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GENTLEMEN Having the honor to be the guest
OF the Crescent City, feel reminded of the circum-
stance that with that people which bears the cres-
cent upon its banners, the word hospitality is equi-
valent to protection against mischief and injustice.
There to receive guest is much to pledge word
and deco to protect that guest, who by crossing the
threshold of his guest, becomes sacred to him. /
hope, gentlemen, that the citizens of the Crescent
City will not refuse to grant the same protection
against injustice TO man who did not intrude him.
self upon your hospitality, but became your guest
because you have been pleased to invite him to be-
come your guest
Upon this ground, claim here, in the face of high
Heaven your protection not against private msfor-
tune-that can bear-but against public injustice
/ have TO complain of.
Though am in my conscience convinced that the
views and principles ] fdyocate are not only well
founded and true and if sanctioned by the people Of
the United States, would be highly beneficial to my
own beloved nation, to all oppressed nations in
Europe and in general to the Of national free
dom, Independence and republican self government;
but though also in my conscience convinced
that the acknowledgment of my principles is ad-
yantageous and necessary to the most vital interests
Of the United States themselves. and especially to
the Southern Statcs-whereas, the reputation of
my principles am convinced viii and must bring
home to the United States manifold dangers, COM
plieatons, political as well rs commercial nay, even
war--still do not complain Of seeing my views OPP
poscd-that is necessary consequence of the nature
and Of the fragiliios of man. There yet never
q truth which would not haze been opposed. The
divine doctrines of our Saviour were opposed. and
himself crucifod for preaching them and | am
sorry to say it. to-day, again if he would come to
the world, he would be cruciGed again.
therefore do not complain for sharing for my doe
trines and for my own self the common doom of all
humanity. Let me be opposed-let my opponents
attack my logic-let them upset my arguments if
they can--let them calumuiate my character--rely-
ing upon truth and the impartial Judgment of his
tory will stand the blow. Nay, if the cause which
Ipead be not just, may lit perish. and together with
il. ] would rather this hand of mine were wther-
ing. and my tongue dying out, than to defend
unjust
No, ii is not opposition that ! claim your protee-
Gon against, but the foul play of gross misrcprescn
taton Of my principles, and Justification of facts, by
which my enemies continue to mislead public
opinion, and to divert the generous instinct Of the
peopewhch. if not msled by Justification of facts
could not but support my course, because that great
noble, and interrupted heart which is throbbing
in the peoples breast, never fails to be with the
right.
believe, gentlemen that it is contrary to the re-
spec due to the sovereign people of this country
misead its judgment and it, affections by submitting
10 it facts in false light That is no fair play,
gentlemen That is not only unmerited injury
to me, but disregard of almost an offence to your
self Falsehood is an habitual vice of dcspotism
Let kings. and empcrors. and czars like to en-
ploy it but republicans, to whatever party they
belong, should feel too proud out of party consi-
aerations, of resorting to the low means Of f4ls-
flying facts.
1t is against such a stratagem of my enemies
that protest before God and the people publicly
here's and being your invited guest--having crossed
upon your invitation the threshold of your hospi-
tahty--l claim the protection of your coAgenal
generosity.
Gentlemen-There is nothing nobler in the char
acter OF free people than the susceptibility about
the honor of its distinguished citizens who have
well merited of their fatherland. Woe to the people
which does not honor its great men woe to the
people which does not feel an offence given to its
great men, as i it had been offended itself. The
honor of good and great citizens is 10 party CUES
Hon--it is and should be always considered as n
common national property. people which would
not consider it thus, would never honor great men,
because il would not deserve to have them.
IL was this truly republican sentiment. upon
which some enemies Of mine played disgraceful
trick with the design Of preventing warm, cordial
welcome to the poor exile whom You ought. if your
songenal sympathy for the noble cause of his coun-
try, invited to enjoy the public honors Of your citys
hospitality.
Give me the privilege to close that matter before
the great tribunal which have the honor to address
] claim that privilege, because ] am wronged
When in Washington city, ] had the honor to see
Mr.. Henry Clay. The distinguished gentleman,
understand, holds high place in the affections and
the regards of this community. and nobody on earth
more heartily join in these, your sentiments.
than myself. fear nobody but the Almighty God
therefore, this tongue of mine will never be sui
lied by fattering mortal man. 1t is therefore not
with the purpose to gain your or his favor, but
because il is time, that say that spoke with full
heart in your affections and your regards for Henry
Clay-God preserve his lite--we have met. The
memory OF our meeting remains deeply engraved on
my mind 1t melancholy one on account Of
tfe condition Of HE hea''h Whon eLcrt 20 lo-,r.
he, sJal.tLng e4CCt, With the youthful energy OF
his mind neither broken 10y sickness nor the burden
OF age, laid his hands upon my head and gave Inc
the blessing Gas he said with melancholy)-the
blessings Of kingdom--ior myself and for my
bleeding fatherland, and We parted both with afec-
ton, trust--and hope besides, with deep respect.
In the course of our interesting interview, be en-
tered with wonted energy upon politics, and adj
vanced some views with which do not agree but
SO great and sincere is the respect bear to him.
that would not for the world have spoken single
word capable 10 cause him the least excitement,
which might have added some injury to his condi-
ton of health. did not, therefore, answer him:
the more because considered our interview to be a
private one-as it was, indeed. | believe every one
having claim to the character Of a gentleman.
would have acted on that occasion just as did.
But somebody of those few present on that occa-
sion q, indeed don't know who, but certainly not
Mr. Clay-of this am sure) considered matters
not with the same delicacy have done, and made a
public report IN some newspapers about our private
interview; and therefore | stood before the public
Of this great republic in the light if were not
able to answer view opposed to me, and had
avowed silent acquiescenee to plead a bad course.
Now, gentlemen, the course which ] plead is not
my private course 1t s the course of my brave UNI
happy country, and Of the many millions of oppress-
ed natives besides; nay of all the nations, comprised
within the boundaries Of Christian civilization. and
therefore of your great republic also. To be an adj
yocate Of such great and sacred cause, is position
connected with the high and sacred duty not to
abandon II so long as we are convinced Of its righ-
teousness justice and truth. Mr.. Clay himself is
too distinguished, too Just a man to claim the pri-
yilege of nfallbilitya quality reserved to the Al
mighty himself, and not given TO any mortal man
on earth He has in his brilliant career often met
men with opinions different from his own, but he
would not be great as he is had he felt offended
at it, Nay, remember when America lost one Of
itsgreat satesmen-very often opposed to the views
Of Mr.. Clay--it was he--Mr. Clay himsef--who paid
the noblest tribute to the character and patriotism
Of his deceased opponent. Thus, ] saw myself
obliged in honor, duty and conscience, to answer
publicly, with some modest, respectful remarks that
could BARN my great and sacred cause did so in
Louisville, Kentucky. am sure every man would
have done the same nay, would have done IL with
far more skill; but so much, dare say nobody
could have done with more delieacy. more LOYALTY
and with more personal regard
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