The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-07-09
TRIBUTE TO HON. HENRY CLAY.

CLAY had departed this life, large number
of the citizens of McMinn county assembled at
the Methodist Episcopal Church in Athens, for
the purpose of paying proper tribute of re-
speet to his memory; when, on motion of ~
T. Jarnagin, Esq. T. Nixon VAN DYKE, ESQ.,,
was called to the Chair and on motion of Dr.
James d. Taylor WILLIAM H. BALLEw, ESQ.,,
was requested to act as Secretary.
The Chairman explained the object of the
meeting in brief address, characterized by
deep feeling and fervid eloquence
Thomas J. Campbell, Esq, then offered for
the consideration of the meeting preamble
and series of resolutions which, after few
pertinent remarks, were unanimously adopted
as follows viz
The people of McMinn county, in common
with their brethren of the United States, have
heard with sorrow, the announcement that
"llENRY CLAY IS Dead" The emotions of the
heart upon such an event are not to be uttered
nor transferred to paper, but can alone be ex-
hbited by that indescrbable gloom that over
hangs his countrymen wherever the inteli-
gence Is borne. To say, therefore, that we
mourn were but to express the universal feel
ing that at this moment pervades the Ameri-
can bosom, and we have met, undistinguished
by political divisions, as brethren and citizens
Of the Republic to pay to his memory a slight
tribute of our regard. Eulogy, were it ad.
mssblsu an occasion like this, can add
nothing to the fame of the departed statesman.
Though he was ever the acknowledged leader
and political idol of one of the great parties
OF the Union, yet it has been equally the pride
and boast of that entire Union that his life
was an offering to his country, and his whole
career brilliant sacrifice at her shrine. The
results of his usefulness and greatness are now
felt and enjoyed by the people whose pros
perity, happiness and renown were the dear
est objects of his guardianship and care. The
world has long appreciated the labors of HEN
RY Clay, and have by common consent enroll
ed his name high on the list of the sages, phi
losophers and statesmen whose lives have
been characterized by enlarged patriotism,
pure philanthropy, and unaffected devotion to
the welfare of mankind. His adversaries for
political preferment have united with the
warmest of his devoted followers in according
to him purity of heart and intention, in the
admiration of his noble and chivalrous bear
ing in the enthusiasm for his heroic character
and the manifestations of his exalted genius,
and in adopting freely, gratefully and with
out reserve the sentiment that
"Take him for all in all, we ne'er shall look
upon his like again"
Resolved, That the people of McMnn county
regard the death Of Henry Clay as a National
calamity.
ReSotred, That the world is bereft of its
brightest champion Of human rights and that
universal civil liberty has been deprived of
one of its most distinguished and successful
advocates
Resolved That in deploring his loss, we are
4 consoled alone by the good deeds and bright
examples he has left us; the former of which
will remain rich legacy to all freemen who
initiate the latter.
William F. Keith, Esq. offered the follow
ing resolution which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That committee be appointed to
wait on the Rt. Rev. }. II. Otey, Bishop of the
Protestant Episcopal Church in Tennessee,
who is now on visit to this place, and request
him toteliyer TO the citizens Of Me- iiiun e0srn
ty an Address on the fife and character, and
public services of the distinguished statesman
and lamented patriot in honor of whose memo
ry this assembly has convened.
The Chairman appointed VIM. F. Keith
ESQ.,, and Dr. Jas. b. Taylor said committee,
who after conferrng with the Rt. Rev. Bishop
-Otey reported that he had kindly consented
to deliver an address as requested, at the
Methodist Episcopal Church in Athens, on
Saturday, the Sd day of July, at 81 o'clock,
4 P. NJ, and the committee presented the fol-
lowing resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved That committee consisting of
Messrs r. n. McEwen James B. Cooke and
VIM. NJ Seahorn, be appointed to make all
necessary arrangements relative to the expect
ed proceedings in Athens, on Saturday, the
Sd inst.
On motion of Thomas j. Campbell, Esq, the
following gentlemen were added to said com
mittee:-D. W. Ballew, Esq, Col. A. Ii. Keith,
DIR. Jas B. Taylor, and DR.. J. p. Patton.
James b. Cooke, Esq, offered the following
resolution, which was adopted;
Resolved That the Order Of Free and Ac-
eepted Masons, the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, the Sons of Temperance, the Sunday
Schools and Literary Societies Of this place be
requested to join in the procession on the Sd
inst
On motion of William F. Keith Esq, the
meeting adjourned until tomorrow at 81
o'clock p. NJ.
SATURDAY, July 3, 81 p. NJ.
After the delivery of the Address by ri.
Rev. Bishop Otey, the meeting met pursuant
to adjournment, and the following resolutions
offered by A. D. Reyes, Esq, were unanimous
ly adopted:
Resolved That the heartfelt thanks OF this
>ureetin citizens Mo ipn colSi,y, are
hereby rendered to the RI. Rev. Bishop Otey
for the very eloquent and appropriate address
Just delivered by him.
Pesoired That n Committee of five be APP
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