The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-13
In commemoration of the
BIRTHDAY OF HENRY CLAY


At about seven O'Clock near one hundred gentlemen
net in of the parors Of the hotel pr omenaded
to the dining room, to the air Here's to you Harry
Clay" The tables had been arranged with the good
taste that usually the proprietors Of this
hotel where all the first class public dinners are given
now a-days In the Of the Chair placed bust
of Henry Clay, in bronze, surmounted by wreath Of
white and volets. Near 1t wreath Of ever
green to the emory 4 Nicholas Carroll, who died in
New Granada, October 1856 with the motto "Faithful
unto DEATH" Over the Chair displayed the Ameri-
can flag and tho banner of the association The tables
were arranged with much tasts and smong the orna-
ments were bust of Henry Clay. Indeed, that oele
brated patriot done up in various styles Of confec-
tionery more brilliant than correct The d din
tparkled with delioaces; and afraid that the old
straight wings and the young wings, ard all the other
wings, found their regret ct losing Mr. Clay uch mol
iAed BY terrapin fresh salmon green peas and Mot1
champagne
The chair was taken at seven O'Clock by Mr. E. BROOKE
President of the society, supported the right by
Washington Hunt, Governor Of the State and ths
left by NJ. Putnam, member OF the State Senate There
were also sitting at the table of honor the Rev.
Chaplin, Judge Greene Dr. James r. WOOD ex-Alderman
j. b. franklin, Joseph L. White, David Webb, Henry
Grinneil, Hiram Fuller. Ekq., &C., &c. tt
By invitation Of the Chair
The Rev. f. II. CHAFN implosed the Divine blessipes
After which all the people devoted themselves to dinner
for nearly two hours, and did tremendous executisa.
The CBAR called the attention OF the guests from er
wanuts to few remarks Of his own in which he thank.
ed God great many times, and expressed his
sstisfaconIat being there he also msquoted the lines
in relation to how best those persons who sink to
rest with al their countrys wishes blest and told ths
society how often he (ths Chsr) thought about Mr..
Clay, and then proceeded to announce the regular
toasts.
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Ex-Governor WASHINGTON Hunr responded to thesecsnd
regular toast ard rising greeted with the most
enthusiastic cheer ing When silence restored he
spoke az foIlows:-
Mr.. President and CeptIemen-Your cordial greetings
have eespy touched heart and warmly and sincere
iy thank you ! sm suffering to night under esvsre
would wish, and 70 make the ssw words have TO say
heard by all present. can, therefore, attempt little
With you the Of an event which Is so ip
trestipg to us all. (theers) Wien the storms of
is dsrkened BY 1h.stepirg Clouds it ia one Of the conso
atons Of patriotism to recur to the example Of Henry
Clay to ee, his % words Of truth ~. .ndsrsaom and i'm
upon the people 10 rally the defence and support
tteir free nstituticn. Applsuse) By the universal
place not only the affections OF his cosntrymsn
but in the regards Of the civilized wor. has been as
signed to gton bat In the next place. upon the
isustIious roll OF patie nal benetactors impartial his
tory has already inscribed the Of Henry Clay ana
there IL will remain for (Entbusias c appause)
the pleasure of overruling Providence to raise
up Washington to take the commsnd our armies and
70 achieve the independence Of hespuntry but it WAS
reserved for Henry Clay, du,ing Of half cen.
tury 70 deferd to cherish to maintain and to preserve
that independents from foreign aqgressons ana domestic
dspeers (Applsuse) Ono presided over the formation
of the Union bnt reserved for the other to defend
and cherish snd preserve that Union by the highest
forts OF his patriotism and genius The names Of both
tese departed, these illustrous patriots were bond
OF union during their lives, and that they are no
there s1 rurviveN in the breasts Of the American
people, those sentiments Of frste, nifty, Of mutual
attachment, Of na'iopsl obligation and good faith
which have hitherto const.futed Us one country
sud one people. Perhsps II ought 70 be regard
ed . distinguishing crowning glory OF his
life IL at he enabled sererat drtfnA OCCASIONAL
crisis Of the greatest danger and difficulty whom TO a
common minds it appeared that the country vss
Involved in the worst wills OF civil var, that he WAS
ensbleo by bis hold the eerg of the people pro-
pee the greatest beating measures which terminated