Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-16

B. That we prefer Willard Fillmore as candidate for
the Presidency, all other persons who have been
proposed for that high station; and he shall be nominal
ed by the Wing National Convention, the Wings of vr-
gnia will give him their cordial support
That the Wings of Virginia will give the like cordial
support to any,other true Wing, who may become the
nominee of that Convention who has stood BY and does
stand by the compromise and out and regards and
stands by It, with unaerabe determination final
Element and adjustment of the measures involved in it.
s. That the wise maxHss of Washington respecting
the foreign policy of this sosnry which have been prac
ticay illustrated in the administration of President Fill
more, ought guide the Federal Government in its
intercourse with foreign nations.
g. That the Public Lands the common property of
all the Statesthat such disposition should be made of
them as will nure equally to the benefit of ALL and that
an equitable apporonmen of them in kind, like dspo
on of the proceeds of their sales among all the States
is not only clearly within the constitutional power of Con
gress but is the wisest and ghtfu disposition that
can be made of that common fund
- That whilst we are opposed as to Tariff to an ex
cessve rate of duties and Internal improvements to
lavish appropriations, are content by uicious ar
rangemento of duties necessary for economical admins
tration ofthe Government to encourage Domestic
dustry and provide in time peace for such improve.
ment of harbours and principal rivers may be ne
cessary to strength within and our safety with.
g. That we hold the Union of the States to be primary
object opatrioc DESIRE and the Federal Cove to
belndispensabe to efficiency and permanency, this
sprang only from compromise and mutual concession be-
tween diverse interests we believe it can only be sue
cesstuy admnsteredin the concilatory spirit which
gave BIRTH and consider respect for its Just authority
and aeqescenee in its constitutional measures duties
required by the panest considerations of National State
and individual welfare
Reports were also submitted from the Dis
trlct Deegations-al of which were approved.
Many able and interesting addresses were then
delivered, to which we have not room barely to
allude; the Convention then adjourned sine die
amidst the most gratifying demonstrations of en-
thusiasm for the cause.
THE CLAY FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK
On MONDAY, the 18th of April, the seventy fifth
anniversary of the birth of Henry Clay, was cele-
brated in New York, by grand festival at the
Apollo Rooms.
The Hall was admirably decorated with flags
and banners. Back of the Presidents chair was
bust OF CLAY enclosed in heart of evergreen
and with the inscription below-"Ik know no North
no South, no East, no West, nothing but my coun.
| try
Hon. Joseph L. White presided.
Alta quartertpast eight, the company, number
sumptuous dinner. Five tables were laid the full
length of the Hail. and at the head of the
room upon dais for the invited guests, among
whom were Ex-Governor Jones, of Tennessee
Hon. Presly Ewing of Kentucky, N. B. Blunt,
ESQ., Willis Hall, Esq, Rev. E. H. Chaplin, Col
Peyton and Col. Pryers.
! After an hour had been spent in discussing the
dinner, Mr.. White, the chairman, called the meet
ing to order for the regular toasts. The first reg
ular toast was
/ l. The 18th Of April, 1777.-The Birthday of
a man who 'sis not for day, but for all time.'
MUsIc-"Of in the stilly Night"
This toast received with twelve cheers
and was followed by the singing of an original song
by w. G. Mickle, Esq, in the chorus of which the
whole company joined.
2. The Nan anhose Birth makes this dag glori-
| Gus.
ssHe has outliyed detraction; and disturbed by no
dreams Of ambition-removed from the storm of
political conhict-animated by no desire but the
good Of his country, he still survives the noble
embodiment of Democratic Wing principles
But oh, could we love thee more deeply than now r.
| MUsIc-"Heres to you, Harry Clay''
After the reading of the second regular toast
| the following letter read from the Hon.
Henry Clay amid the most frantic enthusiasm of
the audience:
WASHINGTON, April 5, 1852.
Gentlemen: have the honor to acknowledge
| the receipt Of your friendly note inviting me to
attend the celebration of my birth day, by the
"City Festival Association on the 10Th instant
in the city of New York. If there were that inn
provementin the condition Of my health, on which
you kindly congratulate me, it might have been
possible tor me to accept your invitation. But l
am sorry to say that during the last three months
with occasional alterations there has been no ma
terial change in the state of my health, and it is
utterly impractcable for me to proceed to New
York. and to unite in the contemplated festivities
of the 18th.
The commemoration- of my birthday on this
and former occasions, chiefly confined to the city
| OF New York, l have regarded as being
prompted by the hearts of ardent and enthusiasts
tic friends, by their devoted attachment to me-
and by their generous and unbounded confidence
Inever conceived that it would pass the limits of
their circle OR that it would partake in the small
lest degree of a National character. Our coun-
try has been blessed by Providence with but one
man whose birthday ought to be and hope ever
will be- celebrated as great national anniversary
! In all times to come. But gentlemen l owe an
expression of my profound acknowledgment, and
my deep obligation for this distinguished and re-
newed testimony of the esteem and regard, which
| the Clay Festival Association does me the honor
to entertain. And l implore, upon the heads of
all its members, the blessings of Providence of
healtn, happiness ana prosperity, and all other
blessings.
| am, with the highest respect,
Your true and faithful friend,
HENRY CLAY.
Messrs. Bradford, White, Brewer, Wood and
Hanover.
Letters were read from President Fillmore.
Hon. Daniel Webster, Hon. c.. M. Conrad, and
other distinguished citizens who were invited,
but unable to be present. We select the follow
ing:
WAsHINGToN, April 9TH, 1852
Gentlemen Il received in the course of mail
your obging letter of the 18th March, to which
circumstances have prevented me from returning
an earlier answer; and | am now obliged to say
with much regret, that my public duties will not