The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-13
Grand Banquet at the metropolitan.
Speeches of Daniel s. Dickinson, N. B, Blunt
and Others.
Patriotic Sentimen nts, Banners, Badges,
&c. &c, &c.

table for the President and inv guests In the rear
of this table hung the banner of tire Assocaton support
ed by the American ensign. Under the banner
pended fine portrait of Mr.. Clay.
Ozone side Of the hall the rst banner which ever
bere this inscri ption:--
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o have wished fhe good opinion OF the world but o
defy the Most malignant OF my enemies 10 show
that have attempted to gain it by any low gro
Yelling acts by any mean or unworthy sacrifices, o
by the Violation of any or the obligations Of honor,
or by breach OF any 0! the duties which owed o
to my country. o
90 - 9 c go .
On the other side a banner thus Inscribed
eco 9 c . 90 o 9 .
o., DEMocKI4c cLuB-TENrH WARD, o
ISsIITy1hD y! lS4l-oIIY OF NEW TORI o
'Justice to Harry, the Star of tha West" o
. . : . 9 . . Q : .
The tables presented splendid appearance being laid
out in the best style Of this celebrated establishment
The Presidents chair fanked by beautiful repre-
sentaion of tie Temble Of Liberty supporting view of
Mr.. Clay's mansion house at Ashland, Ky. 49,
Mr. NJ r. BREWER presided. On his right and left we
ticed Hon Daniel S. Dickinson, Hon. T. Butler King Ma.
thanel b. Blunt Esq, District Attorney, Dr. j. w Fran
els, Major spraeue u s Army, James NJ Reynolds Esq
VIM. S. Duke, ESQ., aud Others
At the side tables Dr. James R. Wood, Dr. Benia.
Judge Green ex-Alderman Ingersoll Doctor Rockwell
Charles Mcpougall, ex-Sheritf Thomas Carney N. G.
Bradford, A. g. Peckham, and other well known citizens
Full justice done to the excellent dinner and then
the PRESIDENT announced the first regular toast. The
regular toasts were given as follows
J. The 18th of April, l777-Iet it evsr be celebrated
with Joy and gladness for the birth Of
one of the illustruus men of the world, who
g Let all the ends ha aimed at
Be his country's, his Gods and Truth'sn
Music" Here's to you, Harry Clay.'
2. The Political Principles, Maxims and Actions of the
Man whose birth makes this day memorable-We will
cherish and follow them ever remembering that their
truthfuness and sincerity have been amply illustrated
in his noble deolaration Ewoud rather be right than
be President" Music" The fine Kentucky gentle
man.
g. Our country-Brght are the pages Of her history
her highest are within the reach Of ALL May our
Boy Of the SlashesDo right and trust Providence
for results" Music" Yankee Doodle"
4. The Constitution OF the United states-The great
charter OF national liberty and human rights adopted by
Patriot Fathers-their children win maintain and
defend it, Music" Hail Columbia"
5. Washington. Musc-Dirge.
6. The Memory of Henry Clay
Patriot, Christian husband. father, friend,
Thy work OF LIE achieved glorious end. =
Music" Aud Lang Syne"
T. The Great facifcator, Henry Clay
Conflicting principles-internal strife
Tariff and siavery--disunion rife
All are compromised by his great hand,
And beams Of Joy illuminate the land.''
Music" Star sIanged Banner"
s. Millard Filmore--lke his great examplar and
friend, lie has been the architect OF his fortunen
His administration of the government has been charac.
terised by "unyieding hrmness patriotism and signal
abtyn maintaining the principles of the constitution
We sincerely rejoice that in section of the Union
he is justly appreciated and deservedly ho1ored.
The purest treasure mortal times afford
Is srotless reputation"
Music. Hail to the Chief.p
o. The Army and Navy-Alke honoring and honored
by their country; their past 50 glorious gives bright
promise of heroic deeds and splendid achievements in
the future Musc-'Star Spangled Banner"
10. The City of New York-First in population first in
wealth. first in commerce, first in prosperity second to
in liberaiity just appreciation of the patriotic
services of Henry Clay May she be the erect
corresponding monument, to tell to future ages when
and why he lived. Music-"iIome, sweet home"
II. Our Annual OHerng-The ''Forgct me not y and
changeless evergreen.
Yes while pulse breath remains
Will we remember thee.
Music-''stl so gently o'cr me steang'
IL. Our Deceased Associates-Faithful 'fathfu even
unto death.n
Oh friends regretted, scenes forever dear
Remembrance halls you with her warmest tear.
Music-"Oft in the Silly night
10. The Fair Daughters of Columbia-The frmest and
most Instant admirers of the living statesman they
willing to unite with in doing justice to his
mory. Music--"Let the toast be dear woman"
There response to the first toast, the poet
laureate of the Association Mr.. Mickel was i'll.
To the second sentiment Mr. BLUNT, District Attorney,
responded. He said
Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Clay Festival As
sociation-Mos cheerfuly do respond to your toast.
Here at least feel myself to be at home-here at least
and there three days in the political
calendar specially deserving Of commemoration in all
time to come. They arc sir the 22d of February, the
9TH Of July and the 10Th Of April--the first the
birthday lof the Father Of his Country the second,
the birthday of our country ITSELF and the third,
which this night commemorate, the birthday of
the political saviour OF his country. ! asked TO
respond to toast speaking Of the political principles
actions and maxims of him who has made this day
memorable in history. am admonshed also that at
this hour of the evening in Justice to those who to
follow, must be comparatively brief and brief shall
/ hall ntf1a Il, rafarc 10 ffraI
principles those particular act ons Of his life which
have set the stamp Of his and fame upon his
trys anna which part and parcel Of the records Of
his country glory And here again there are three
that mystic Misunderstanding also to the political his
tory Ct him whose birthday celebrate That eventfu
period Of our countrys history, when himself the speaker
in hall Of Congress- presiding over that deberatve
body when from end Of the nation to the other the
war Of contest raised and then raging between
tending factions he alone self reliant and confident
succeeded in queng the angry tempest and went forth
with the proud title Of the Great Pacidcetor (Appause
And the second, sir when the country was again CON
vulsed in the years 1881 and 1892 he calmed the
tempest and stood forth the Great Paclcator Of that
day Third the last but not the least, was when, In
1850 the passions of the sections were again arrayes
against each other he laid down his life in deence OF
the constitution Of our country; and IN. IN concers %
him, and one Of whom is present here to grace
our board, tremendous apphusel he stood forth
constitution and defend the Union against its oppo
and factonists Of every description Sir the he
roes the statesmen and patriots although not altogether
and of political hucksers is approaching-nay, sir is
already az handand glad to contrast the po
ca principles and actions OF Henry Clay with those
who this day CONTROL II they do not entirely wield
the destnies Of republic. shall not make COMPARE
sons between him and those who at this day I'LL your
halls OF legislation at Congress- but may at least
commend to their consideration the reflections and max
inns which guided him through his political life may
at least call attention TO the glorious maxim on his part
/ that he would rather be right than be President
| might also appeal to them patriots, and call to
their attention that sublime definition OF patriot
lam propO uend NJ fha ina
displayed his teachery 20 the party that placed him in
power. What was that definition which our departed
friend then gave of the patriot and OF patrotismY 1t
was that patriotism which, receiving its inspiration from
the immortal gods and leaving at an immeasursbe dis
snce below all lesser motives and base passions devotes
fs deeds TO those Of sacrifice OF yaor and of death
itself. That says Mr.. Clay is public virtuethat the
submest and pobest of public vrtues-and let me add
| was the public virtue Of Henry Clay. (Applause) 1t
important alsoat this day that should cherish the
political principles which he inculcsted. There have
BEEN also, three parts in our countrys history up
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