Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-13

deep impression on his mind and his regard
Tor Mr. Breckenridge was ever afterwards
warm and earnest. Andnow am expected to
through aside such a man and vote for An
drew jackson Donnelson "Why, fellow
Kentuckians," exclaimed Mr.. Clay, | would
not give John c. Breckenridge for woods
full of Andrew Jackson Donesons"
In this connection, Mr.. Clay referred to
the eloquent, just and noble eulogium pro
nounced by Breckenridge, in the House of
Representatives, on the announcement of his
fathers DEATH
Mr.. Clay then proceeded to urge upon his
old Wing friends, the companions and con-
stituents of his father, to rally around the
banner which he had spent his life IN uPholding
1.-The banner of the Union. He was ready
to follow the Wing standard as the Douglass
followed the heart of Bruce-as long as it
waved. But that flag was no longer to be
seen on the battlefield. 1t might yet be un-
furled. After death there was no resurrec-
ton. But at present there was no Wing Or
gauization, and the only party of the Union
was that of which Buchanan and Brecken-
ridge were the candidates
Mr. Clay referred to the attempt to impli-
cate Mr. Buchanan in the charge of bargain
and corruption On the subject he proposed
to take the testimony of his own father, and
he read from Mr.. Clay's letter to show that
Mr.. Buchanan had conducted himself in that
affair as man of truth and honor; he should
believe what his father said before others
Besides the evidence he had read there was
other testimony bearing on the same point
In feeling and eloquent terms he referred to
the heavy weight of that charge against his
father, aud how gallantly and bravely he had
borne it. Thank God it died before his faith
er; and now, he was proud to say, that there
lived not the man who would whispered it.
But Mr.. Buchanan was free from all connec-
ton with the matter.
Mr.. Clay concluded with an eloquent ap-
peal to his fellow citizens, especially Old-Line
Wings, to give their cordial support to the
Union ticked-to Buchanan and Brecken-
ridge.
lie sat down amid the most boisterous ap-
plause. We have never heard a more effec-
tive speech. Though the third speech ever
made by Mr.. Clay, and the first ever deliver
ed in the open air, it was very impressive,
both in manner and matter With some of
possesses clear, concise diction, much log-
cal force, and manly style. He declared
he was not an orator, and appeared some
what oppressed and restrained by the appre-
hension that too much might be expected
from the son of Henry Clay. His speech,
however, carried conviction to every mind of
his honesty, manliness and patriotism.
QUorING BRITIsH A AUTHoRITIEs.-Br au-
thorties in our courts are considered stand
ard authorities forreference on doubtful points
of law The late Judge Daniels, of Vir-
ginia, used to tell with great glee, how, when
a young man on the circuit he saved a clients
life solely because the opposite counsel quo
ted from British authorities. 1t occurred
during the last war, when the English squad
ron under Admiral Cockburn was ascending
the Potomac river burning and plunderng
the villages along its banks, a negro mal was
arragned for the murder of one of his own
color the offence was clearly proved, and the
only chance for his escape was slight iDior-
maty in the indictment. The prosecuting
attorney, in reply to Mr.. Daniels defence Of
his client quoted from British authorities
showing clearly that the ground taken by
the later was untenable While he was quo
ting and speaking, at intervals, bang bang!
bang! went the cannon from the British
squadron Daniels rose TO answer, and with
great tact seized hold Of the strong point of
his opponents cause, turning it completely
against him.
Gentlemen" said he to the bench, =" the
prosecuting attorney quotes on this occasion
British authorities! British authorities, gen
tlemen! Can there be any one in this court
room, except himself so dead to feelings of
patriotism, as at such a moment to listen to
British authorities when British cannon are
shaking the very walls of this court house to
their foundation? pause for reply?'
Up jumped one Of the justices, highly ex-
cited at this appeal, and thus addressed the
prosecuting attorney: -" Look here, Mr.
A, you had better strike B line from
this court house with your British author
tiles, or III commit youl Prisoner you can
go Crier adjourn the court! British au-
thorities be d--d~
The prosecuting attorney was struck all in
heep at these ertra judicial proceedings,
and resigned his office the very next day.
The Laugh of Woman