Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-08-18

ODER nv sincere congratulations 10 ny old clas8
mate upon bis brilliant victory He bad come
70 ODER an open hand to Willard, who, sword IN
hand, would eus Of the head Of Black Repuh
iican, and with it sill resking with blood,
would plunge it through the heart Of a bloody
Kaow-N0thing. They were lowiy In ne, and
Ia death he hoped they would not be parted
In '49 Clay heard the tramp Of the Black Re
publican party, be returned to the senate, and
there aided by Democrats aud Southern Old
LiRe Wings passed the compromise measures
and saved the Union ~
That after returning to Kentucky, the scenes
Of his early triumph, he made his Frankfort
speech, which was a foreshsdowing OF events
IN %, and giving reasons TO bis son and All
Old Lint Wings Why they should join the Dem
ocratie party
In this strain Col. Holt spoke for some min
utes, speaking elOquently OF Mr.. Ciay's par
ueipation 10 the war Of 1872, in which Great
Britain was made to acknowledge that the ere
dentisls Of our seamen should be the stars and
stripes thatrioat from the mast head. In speak
ing Of foreigners. he said that there was not a
battle field from Quebec TO the City OF Next
60 that was rot stained by their blood Col
Holt spoke ably snd welifor some time, but
bis voice began 10 fail him, and he was com
PEELED 70 deelst- He took his seat amidst loud
applause, when the crowd seemed cetefmiGed
70 have a speech from the
sos A. G. TALcoTT,
BY calling for him loudly. He said; | have
known you long, and known you well, and have
never known any ore who did not love YOU.
lLoud ehesrs1 He spoke to them pleasantly
and humorousy for about ftssR minutes, inter
l4rding his address with some apt anecdotes
the application Of which caused perfect storms
OF laughter, aud aroused the crowd from is
WEAKNESS. Amid shoats of " 90 on" he re-
turned them his thanks for the attention that
had been paid him, and congratulated The peo-
pie Of The Ashland District upon the brilliant
victory that had been achieved By their gai-
liant standard bearer
MORE SPEECHES.
Hon. John L. Robinson, Of Indiana, was in
trodueed BY Major Breckinridge, who INDUCED
In some happy and pertinent remarks. EX-
Governor Wichiife made a short address fnii Of
wholesome truth, after which Lieutenant Gov
ernor Hammond, Of Indiana, an old Mig, gave
bis reasons for joining the Democracy, and
elaborated the principles Of the Nebraska bill.
Mr.. Clay then introduced Tom Porter, who
INDUCED in a few happy remarks, eongrstula-
tory OF the old Wings and Democrats.
cANE RESERVATION.
One OF the most interesting features Of the
evening, however, was the presentation to Mr..
Clay Of a beautiful ash cane, with a gold head,
having this inscription:
Presented to the
HON. JAMES B. CLAY,
By the Democrats and old-Liue wings, of the
lsr AND 2SD WARDS, LOUISVILLE, KY,
In honor of his brilliant and gallant triumph,
August srd, 1851"
Mr.. Haldeman being chosen TO present the
cane, after being fatteringly introduced by the
Vice President, said
Ma. CLAY: The pleasant daty has been as
signed me by a number Of the Democrats and
0id-Line Wings OF the First and Second
Wards in the city OF Louisville, of presenting
you with this beautiful ash cane, as a slight
token OF the estimation in which they hold the
distinguished services you have rendered the
country by your bold, manly and patriotic
course during the exciting political campaign
which has Just terminated so auspiciOusly.
The gentlemen who have honored me with
representing them in this presentation, do not
wish to be understood as insinaaling that you
require any other support than that which YOU
have in the proud and noble constituency who
have Just so emphaticaIly declared 10 the
world that you are worthy to represent them
and their interest in the Congress Of the
United States. They only wish to let you
known that while the vile tools Of party were
hunting YOU down; while malice and envy aud
detrsc.ion were doing their utmost to weaken
the confidence reposed in you by your neigh
bors; while Islander was shooting its poisoned
arrows with hendish malignity at your breast.
you had the earnest sympa by Of thousands Of
brave and honest hearts, who were regarding
with admiration the fearless and defiant man
ner with which you met ard fought your IN
serupulous enemies, and WHO Teioiced at the
signal and triumphant manner in which you
put them to flight. Be assured. Mr.. Clay,
that you have not in alt the land more earnest
friends and enthusiastic admirers than the
worthy and true-hearted men who have dele
gated me to present you this.
After the applause had somewhat subsidized,
Mr. Clay returned his thanks in a very neat
and happy manner, for the high honor done
him BY his friends in Louisville. Haupts Cor
net Band then struck up sOld Kentucky Hone,'
after which Col. c. c. S~medley, Of Mercer,
was introduced to the audience by Mr.. Clay.
COL. sMEDLEy's sFEEcH.
The Colonel. speech was full Of fine wit,
genial humor, and rsey suecdote, and was one
entire happy hit. He kept the crowd in almost
one continual roar of laughter for nearly half
an bour. After he bad concluded, Mr.. Clay
thanked his friends kindly for coming to Ash
land 70 break bread and take salt with him,
and then the crowd dispersed.
This has been one Of the hsppiest and mos.
pleasant days that | have ever witnessed. Not
su unpleasant circumstance occurred to mar
the festivities Of the occasion, and an went
Emery az a marriage bell7 UURRI.