The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-04-15


make the most of itr Such was the bold, defiant
character of the ilIustrious Henry. Well indeed
may Hanover be proud of her distinguished sons;
and it may be, sir, that In after time she VIII have
associated with the names of Patrick Henry and
Henry Clay, others worthy to be ciassed with
them.
Mr.. Butler next spoke of the speeches of Clay and
Calhoun In support Of the war with Great Britain,
aud their effect upon the public mind He remem-
bered their effect upon himself when boy, taking
them from the post Office. He put no faith in what
is called the power of empires composed Of mere
physical force backed by money. country that
could not be reused TO defend its liberties by the
clarion tones of Patrick Henry and Henry Clay.
did not deserve liberty-and country that could
be so reused, could not be conquered, though 1t
might not have what constituted the strength Of
empires
Mr.. Butler complimented Mr.. Bolts upon the
manner in which he had performed his office, and
had he really been invested with the sacerdotal
robes. Mr.. Butler would have considered him y
very divine man indeed. He would stand sponsor
with him for Ashland" but would have suggested
"Clayland as proper name, had not the reverend
gentleman baptised it with the former. (This by
play excited good deal of laughter)
MI. Butler, in conclusion, gave the following
toast:
Tirginia-Fecunda nutrix leonis Like Judah she
has been too long the honswhelp be- like Isachar
the ass between burthens
The next regular toast was drunk as follows
The House Of Representatives. Of the United States
The preparatory school of the nation. Its diploma
passport to national confidence and national fame.
IAir-The Marsellaise Hymn.
MIR. CADwALLADER, of Pennsylvania, after loud
calls responded, he said with cheerfulness to the
compliment to the House of which he was mem
ber. :.
The House of Representatives was the school
In which Henry Clay was nurtered for purposes
of future usefulness to this country What the
effect OF that training was and how for it contri-
buted to the developement of that great genius
whicn distinguished this illustrious statesman, the
history OF his political life can tell will notice
one OF the most memorable incidents of his career
and one which ought to be rescued from that obi.
Won to which no act of Henry Clay's should be
consigned allude to the memorable stand taken
by that great statesman in calling attention to the
Importance of recognizing the independence of
spanish America, then struggling for their free.
dom, against the tyranny of Continental despotism
Mr.. Cadwalader regarded these memorable and
instructive recolectioDs in view of the future
Henry Clay, before other wise statesmen of his
day, foresaw that if the hour was passed when
the independence of these States should be recog.
nised by this country, they would fall within the
innuence OF British Commerce and British power
ne torewarned us, and had we listened to that
warning voice. in season, we would have acquired
tne trade or Spanish America, which through our
procrastinatlon has passed away from us and been
monopohsed by Great Britain, the Spanish Ameri-
can States becoming but little more than append.
ages OF that great power. By the same sort of
procrastlnation we had nearly lost Texas In six
months from her annexation she too would have
fallen under the same influence and her harbors
become free ports for the introduction of British
goods into the u States.
Mr.. Cadwallader considered it the most interest
ing feature of that assembly, that it was composed
of citizens from all parts of the country and rep
resenting all parties, met to do honor to the
ry of that great statesman, Henry Clay. whose
name will live through time and shed lustre upon
his country. Mr. Cadwalader concluded with a
graceful acknowledgment of the compliment paid
MIN IN selecting him to respond to the toast to the
House of Representatives
The next regular toast was as follows:
"1he State Of Kentucky: Vjrginia's favored daugh.
ter, like the progeny of the Pelican she has been
cherished by the hearts blood of her parent Amply
however has she repaid the sacrifice by the glory and
renoWn Whlch cluster around her in Senate Halls
and In battle fields" Air: Old Folks at Home
Mr.. CRITTENDEN, obeying the loud calls for
him, said Mr.. President, I thank YOU for the
honor which has been done Dy native State by
the toast just announced. She, Mr. President, is
proud in her parentage and looks back to Old Vir.
ginia with the affection of a child However, diff.
ference of public opinion may have separated
them in their political action there has been one
feeling all the while. and that of family kindness
and OF fEal ahection to ysu. (Cheers.)
know that It would appear egotism in me to ap-
ply to myself any part of the compliment which
has been paid to Kentucky. could not presume
to do so, but allow me to state, and l think it is
hardly necessary for the fact will be acknowledged
ny al lalulilar Win ler history that She
daughter not unworthy of Old Virginia If YOU
furnish the materials out of which to elaborate we
will give you the current coin. 1t was old Ken
lucky that put the stamp upon the illusfious Clay,
and rendered him great and powerful as he was,
but to old Hanover is due his birth say there
fore, that you ought to be proud of having such a
daughter as old Kentucky to help you. Give us
the bullion and we will furnish you with the pol
ished coin. (Cheers)
shall not be so ungrateful for the honor you
haxyn 10.
would be next to treason, with all these empty
bottles and dishes before me, to deliver a speech,
and am not a man for treason, or strategems and
spoils (Cries of ''go on !" "go onrD will, how
ever. make few remarks and in little graver
spiri;.
/ knew Henry Clay WELL in public life and in
private; and stand here to bear the disinterested
testimony of a witness who did know. / never
knew can say it before God and mani never
knew more intrepid vindicator of the peoples
rights than Henry Clay. never knew gentle
man of more boldness and patriotic disinterested-
ness and independence in all his public acts He
intended nothing but right, and in pursuit of that
he feared nothing know what his leading prin-
ciples were, what he has said and written to me
Politicians" said he, "do not put confidence
enough in the intelligence of the peOple-put con-
idence in them" MIR. Clay did put confidence in
their intelligence, and when he did right therefore,
he felt that he had the people with him He was
a most complete and faithful representative, as he
was presented TO my mind, of our Republican gev-
ernment. Take him altogether, with all his faults
he was the most perfect representative of our Re-
publican government o f any human being j have
ever known. lGreat cheering.l He had his fol
bles and his freaks, SO has your government its
freaks and foibles; but then there was grandeur,
an honor, an integrity in him which redeemed all
these faults and hid them in the sunshine of their
splendour.
Mr.. Clay was man who had always stood for
ward in his place and maintained the rights of the
people, as he understood them, with courage that
nothing could daunt.- In the midst of elamor and
of strife he stood Up In all the majesty of his for
to maintain what hi believed to be the truth, con-
vinced that truth is mighty and will prevail" y
That" said he, is my confidence, that is my hope,
and thereon / am willing to stand sink, or swim. "
Now, Mr.. President, permit me to return my
thanks to you. loud cries of 'go on.') We have
been talking about Kentucky and Virginia. Iwish
1t TO be understood that am yirginian by birth,
and have right to some privileges here. was
born in the heart of Kentucky, when Kentucky
was county of Virginia. and have Alright there
fore, according to the common law OF the Slashes,
to speak when / please and stop when please.
daughter and cheers) Mr. CRITTEsDEN then
took his seat amidst the cheers Of the assembly.
The PRESIDENT next announced the following
toast, which was vociferousy applauded:
The State IF iHirois: Once portlon of the terrific
~ of the OLD Dominion She will never fail in the
hour of trial, to sustain the mother which brought
her into existence. Air: Old Virginia never tire.