The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-04-19
The CLAW Monument.

Inc ceremonies OF laying the corner stone Of this
monument, were performed in New Orleans, on
Saturday last. From the Courier we take the fol-
lowing details.
To the mystic and honorable fraternity Of Msons
the duty oflayng the stone was of course as-
signed, in accordance with ancient and venerated
custom-on this occasion oil the more appropriate.
since Clay was brother, and very distinguished
one, Of the honorable order The officers of the G. L.
began the ceremony at one O'Clock by reading the
manual prayer. Nothing can exceed the deep solem-
nifty which pervadcd the assembly, as the symbols
were poured upon the granite block securely impnt
ed In Its bed.
In place scooped out Of the stone, the following
things were put:
Life Of Henry Clay. by George D. Prentice
Life and times Of Henry Clay, by Calvin Cotton /;
Private Correspondence of Henry Clay;
The names Of the President Of the United States
and his cabinet, or the governor or Louisiana and
State Officers Of the Mayor of the City Of New Or
leans and City Officers and the Officers Of the Gus
toms and
also,
Copies of the Daily Papers Of New orlcaus, April
IL, 1856.
A copy Of the Civil Code of louisiana and one of
the several coins Of the United States;
A brass plate bearing the following inscription
'Thls corner stone Of monument erected to the
memory OF Henry Clay, was laid on the 18th day OF
April A. D. 1856. A. L. 1885, by the NJ. w. G. Lodge
OF Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Louis
lana; w. NJ. Perkins, Grand Master; H. H. Dosson,
D. G. NJ, s. O. Scrugs, j. G. W., L. Tcxada, S. G. W.,
B. o. Michel, G. T., Samuel G. Risk, Grand Secretary
After this came Of the most remarkable features
OF the celebration, the singing an Ode by Mcsdamcs
Colson. Gambler and Richer, and Messrs Junca, Del
agraye and Duluc, of the Orleans Opera Troupe in
French, written for the occasion by NJ Dominique
Roquctte, with music composed by N. Provost Of the
Orleans Theatre: The celebrated singers named
were assisted by chorus ofthirty or forty voices
1t was received with warm and universal applause.
The French Ode was followed by the regular ora
ton Of the day by Judge McCalcb.
The Judge had fine and fruitful theme for IN
Grafton indeed, but he handled 1t In manner entire
y satisfactory to all the friends and admirers of the
great man, whose memory 1t was intended In part To
commemorate. He did not enter into on elaborate
review of his political life, but dwelt only on those
portions in which the prominent traits of his menta
and moral character were more conspicuous. Tn.
GRAFTON abonnded with exhibitions of that style Of
P'ic ati cihssc eio1HeHce IOr WHICH the Judge II
distinguished His comparison of Jackson and Clay
his tribute to ancient art and his ausion to the in
flnence in America of the sculptured cfigies of hel
nobest sons were remarkable examples of flowing
rich and vigorous style Of oratory The interest
the audience grew intense as the orator proceeded
and they frequently interrupted him with manifesto
tons of the ardor with which he expressed their owl
feelings
The Grafton was followed by an address prepared
by Madame Octayia Walton lie Vert of Mobile
which was read in an admirable manner by Captain
Drenx, worthy of the graceful, elegant and pathetic
tribute paid to great patriot by a distinguished
daughter of the South.
The interesting ceremonies of the occasion con
cluded with the recitation of an ode by Mr.. NJ. 4
Bigncy, the author.
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