The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-16


hr dntsnt future. henry Clay, before any other wise
Statesman OF his day, soresaw that If the hour was
be recognized by this country, they would fall
within the influence of British commerce and br-
nsb power. de forewarned US and had we list
ened to that warning voice in season. would have
the of Spanish America, which, through
and now Great Britain moDsposss that Commerce. ana
the spans American States little than append
ages Of England. Had We taken that warning in time,
rbe m&rter would have been otherwise. By this same
sort OF procrastinaon which lost the large benefits
likely 70 few from extensive intercourse
with these States, had nearly lost Texas forever In
six months from the time OF her Annexation she too
would have been British province, had We not agreed
70 admit her Now, let me say one word - TO what
consider the most feature of this assembly and
II s thus that items from all parts Of the country
here 70 do honor to the memory Of that great
mere acuated by common desire to offer betting no.
mage 20 one whose me mory will live for all time TO
,. S no" conclude BY rendering my grateful scknov
kindness IN selecting me TO respond the toast which
has been offered til compliment by which feel fat
The next regular toast
The state Of Ken;ueky-vrGDias favored daughters like
bs.x blood her parent amply, xevsr hss repaid The
E ana ." s. sa eca
Mr.. CR1rxsDEN after repeated calls and said
thank Mr. President for the honor which has been
zone my native state BY the toast that has just been an
Dounced She MI President proud OF her pAren.age
and looks back to OLD Virginia with the affection Of
chih However difference OF public opinion may have
cDe feeling all the WHILE and that OF family kindness and
hhAl affection TO you (Appause kno~ that it would
compliment which has been paid to Kensucky could
not presume to do But allow 20 state and think
necessaryfor The fact win be acknowledged by
AL familiar with her history-that she is daughter
unworthy OF Old Virginia. If ycu furnish the materials
sut OF which to elaborate, we win give you in return
current CON- II was old Kentucky that put the stamp
upon the ilus.rous Clay and rendered him great and
powerful a. he but to old Hanover is dus his birth
say, therefore thar you ought to be proud Of having
XIV tn hap a,ivpn
the bullion and will return You tho polished coin
nba not be ungraeful for the honor you have done
ne az 20 detain you by speech It would be next TO
treason, with all these empty bottles and dishes before
me, 70 deliver speech, and am for treason
or ftrstagem and spois. WILL however, make . few
remarks and in little graver spirit ! knew Henry
clay well IN pubic and in private, snd stand here 10
bear me cisinteressec testimony Of wtness who did
know. never knew can say /. before Gcd and
nan-l never knew more intrepid vndication of the
peoples rights than Henry Clay. never knew gentle
man Of more boldnes and patriotic dsnteresedness and
Independence in all his pubic acts. he intended nothing
but right and in pursuit OF that he feared nothing.
know what his leadng;princpes werevhat ne has said
And written to Politicians, said he, do not put
confidence enough in the intelligence Of the people, Put
confidence IN them and ne (Ar ay) eid put confidence
IN their intelligence; and when lie did right. there
Tore ne felt assured that he had the people with him.
BE was most complete and faithful representative,
Ne wac presented TO my mind OF republican govern
men.. Take him altogether with a his faults Henry
Clay was the most perfect representative OF our
inoxa &c had soSies and bis freaks; % has your
government its freaks and foi5es Bat then there
.grandenr an honor and integrity that redeemed all
these hus and hid them In the sunshine OF their spen
dsr Mr.. Clay WAS 4 man who had always stood forward
IN his place. and maintained the rights Of the people,
he understood them with courage that nothing could
daunt IN The midst Of clamor and of STRIFE he stood
mp IN all The majesty of his form to maintain what he
sseved TO be the truth convinced that truth mighty
and will prevail. that said he, il nv confidence that
my hope, and thereon ] am wiling to stand, sick or
vim. Now Mr.; President permit ms 70 return my
rom al parts OF the hsL) We have been talsn, about
Kentucky and Virginia Iw!sh It 10 be understood that
Legs here. Was born in the heart OF KENTUCKY when
Kentucky was county Of Virginia. and have right,
speak when please and stop when please Mr.. Crtten
Gen took his seat amdvocerous cheers BY the assembly
The next regular tosa was
TIE susie Of portion Of the territory Of the
san he notne. which brought her INTO eTlse
Senator DOUGLAS arose amid ihunders of ap.
pause, snd sad-Mr President There Is con-
sicesa,ion on earth that would be more proud to
eyery uincisan than the eons.;ousness that shs
Always proved worthy OF her ancient mother.
We all recognise tbs paternity in our iurispru
dence IN every form IN which the common Law tooK e.
feet IN State in fact in her whole system OF laws.
Illinois once county Of the State o. Virginia Every
the act in citing the Of her laws. Our people
nrm large intermizsure of Vrgnians and of Kentu:k
iane with her This also reminds of pater-
niy and it is matter of pride TO that, any
question affecting he integrity Of the contribution Of
he Cnicn lie concerned Illinois and Virginia have
eparaed APPEAR here to-day for the purpose of uniting
With In paying just tribute of respect 70 the memory
OF Kertuckys great statesman. say Kentussys great
stAtesman for although he born in the Old Dominion
cannot conceal from you the fact that his having
moved 10 Ken lucky in her infant days. and his fsmi ia
~ wi the scenes Of frontier nfe had much TO do in
cul5iDg that stern character that individual indepe
hat although virginia Of .. places on earth, the
soil which TO learn the true theory of constitu
zion, the complex system Of government. and the
peculiar working Of it. it would better in the
Than in the old states where all has been firmly settled
ard fxed BY the trainers Of the constitution themselves
We nave come here to.day-men Of al parties OF all
shaeee Of opinion, or rather men OF all parties and all
shades Of opinion who believe that the constitution is
tfe fumprtme law OF the land-corne here to-day for
The purpose Of contributing testimony OF
respect and vsneraon for the character and public
vices o. Henry Clay am there is American
is an American at neart whs her from the North or
che South from the East the Wes that does feel
proud Of he fame and reputa IN OF Henry Clay and If
he wishes that pride 70 be sveed and excited wild
enthusasm, let hin the waters, and minge with
the lovers Of freedom in the Od World and thsre he viii
End the Of Henry Clay dear 70 him than
once standing and looking at the few solitary
IN the temple OF Jupiter and seeing prostrae
nreDt there The most eloquent Of modern Grecian states
and prominent legislators Of the Grecan Parliament
approached and said that that column fell from It's
position tn. very day that the Of the death Of
Henry Clay reached Athens. No traveller passes from
Mount Hyetus TO the ruins Of the Acropos tat is not
led by cicerones the very rock and informed that the
very instant that the of Henry Clay, death arrived
there very fell its position. The
who took TO the Senate chamber, showed the
resolutions that were adopted and entered upon the re-
their constitution and government exists, token
Of gratuce TO Henry Clay for the services whirh he
rendered in favor Of the Independence Of Greece
when she was struggling against the kusselman for
. national exisNnoe. Go where you will, through
out any portion Of the civilized world, wherever
constitutional government exists, and there the Of
Henry Clay first and dearest in the breast Of every de-
votee CT freedom. Then ask you why should not we,
from tie North and from the South and from the East
from The West wi bout reference 70 party dstinc
and past party diferences-why should not all
who believe 10 the integrity OF the constitution, and that
Union be through constitution,
tremendous sppsuse), here this day TO pay
tribute Of respect 70 the memory Of that great states
who consti utes the admiration Of countrymen,
and who loved by all who knew
him personally Whatever differences of opinion might
have existed between him the majority Of his
trynen certain points Of constitutional construction
and certain other points of expedency upon particular
measures, t1at man does not live, and did i've
that doubted his patriotism his loyalty the country
whenever that country needed his services. rremen-
duous applause. fyou look 70 the time when we're
engaged In foreign you viii fnd has been well
aid that Gay Calhoun led the patrioc f.rces