The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-16
~ASHLANDERS- -
oRGANlzED,
JASuARY l5rH, 1647.
PALMAM QUI MERUIT FERAT.

The chair was occupied by Mr.. Robert G. Gwyer, the
following invited guests being seated on either side:--Mr.
Of the Cay Festival Association, and C: c: Egan, Esq: The
Commilte Of Arrangements consisted Of Messrs. VIM. ii.
Draper, A, Lewis Hatchings, VIM, Il. Falconer, J: G.
part in getting up the festival in the best style. Mr.. Gle
ment NJ. Seaman o1lciated as Secretary. or the
the reputation Of the house. when the company had
done full justice " II. the President, in = brief but
appropriate address explained the object of the festival
and expressed the pleasure he felt in presiding on All &C.
Sion like the present. II was peculiarly gratifying to
know that wing principles had not ceased to exist, and
that ~theyfwere imbued with a vitality which would enable
them to endure for many years to come. They had also
seen with pleasure the organization of a democratic wing
General Committee OF the city OF New York, and he was
speaking the belief Of all present when he said that they
occupy the high conservative position they did in the year
lS47. Political revolutions produced no change in them,
for they would always be true to the principles Of the
great statesman.
AT the conclusion of the foregoing remarks, the Presi-
dent gave the following toasts:-
The Day we Cele brate-May each recurring anniversa-
ny unite our hearts more closely, and enSindle in US a
stii more fervent zeal.
The Governor OF the State Of New York.
Our Countrywide beacon light of liberty to the Cypress
ed OF every land. May no dark cloud Of internal dissen-
sion ever obscure its cheering ray.
She Union OF the States and the independent Sovereignty
OF each of the States OF the Union, within its own borders,
so long as these are alike and duly regarded. While the
federal constitution Is sti ictty construed and fully enforced,
New York guarantees the safety and permanence Of
The Secretary, Mr.. CLEMENTS, read the following letters
from Washington Hunt and Millard fillmore, both OF which
were received Win loud CDeers:-
LITTER FROM WASHINGTON HUNT.
locgPoRr, Jan. IL, 1855.
I have received your letter inviting me to be present and
participate in the Eleventh Annual Festival Of the Ash
Lrters Of the city and county Of New YORK. regret that
my epgagements ut hon will not permit me ~ accept
your invitation, Tor it would afford me sincere pleasure to
unite with your association in COMMUNICATING the charac-
ter and services of Henry Clay. While | cannot come in
person, my heart is with You in cherishing his name and
principles af =. and 1id, in yS w5, ssO ss s 70 nssp o S,iSs 10 sh ,o.0i seni ii
the breast Of every true American. Amid the political
confusion which now prevails II rs refreshing u turn from
the spectacle OF Earring and contending sections, stimu-
lated TO angry conflict by party leaders and u defiant
press, and 70 revive the memory Of those respondent
enotts OF ~eioquence and genius in which the great CON-
moner' gave expression to the living spirit OF nationality,
and identiaed his fame with the union and glory Of his
country. WAShlSUroN HUM.
LxrrKR FROM WILLARD FILLMORE.
BurrALo, Jan. Q, 1853.
feel myself especially houored by your invitation TO
attend the Eleventh Annual Festival OF the Ashlsnders on
che 18th inst. and regret exceedingly that II Is out Of my
power TO accept IT, Though your great and gallant leader
slumbers in the dust, yet his spirit still lives " warm the
breast Of patriotism aud nerve the arm OF constitutional
liberty, and / am glad I, see his memory cherished by
those devoted friends who delighted 70 honor him while
living. WILLARD HiA0R
The Memory Of Henry ciay-MAy his last resting place,
in the Sol Of his beloved and grateful Kentucky, be
throughout all time the shrine at which shall be offered
the VOWS Of purest patriotism
Mr. TAxADGk, superintendent OF Ponce, responded.
The National Wing Principles-rhe sheet anchor Of our
~country's safety In The words OF Daniel webster-'ln
che dark and troubled night which "a now upon US, We
sre no star that promises to guide Us TO safety, except
tina, Of the united, Intelligent and the patriotic wing
Responded to by Mr.. DRArKR, the Vice Presiden; Of
The Army and Navy q the United States.
American progress-So wen defined by destiny. that its
brilliancy must not be married by high handed outrage
Responded to by Mr.. Eess, after which the following
letter was read
LETTER FROM MARSHALL o. ROBERTS.
NEw YORK, Jan. IL, 1858.
I should he most happy to Join you a, your fcsuye
-. A. A. as m Al IA hapnf IN npQranfin IA
name OF Henry Clay; but my health W such that, for some
time past. ! have been compelled TO avoid all meet
ings. I am deeply Interested in the success OF your asso-
cistlon, and hope that IL viii be continued; that those who
come after us may learn 10 love one whose whole life
friend. MARSHALL o. ROBERTS.
The Principles Of '7e-Establshcd in patriotism ana
copsecrated by blood. May we never cease to feel their
sacred influence and embcdy them in our action.
Responded 10 by Mr.. DoDcE.
The City Of New York-The best type Of American
greatness.
The Clay Festival AssoCiation-May II long remain a
worthy monument TO the illustrious dead.
The Common school sy stem of New York-rhe sures,
guarantee Of national and political Independence.
The Pulpit and the Press-The fulcrum and the lever
which the ancient sage demanded wherewith to move the
Repooded 10 by Mr.. Cory.
The following letter from Mir. Bond was read
Oswseo, Jan. IL, 1853.
Your letter or 7h inst, inviting me TO be present and
participate In the eleventh annual festival Of the Ashlsnd-
NA. ~
on sccoun, Of absence, until to-day. In order that
my reply may reach you in due season, ] have
barely time 10 say that I exceedingly regret my inability
30 be present on that interesting occasion, and
contribute my mite towards honorng the memory Of one
who vas my beau IDEAL Of a man, OF an orator snd states.
man. and who during a long, useful, honorable and well
spent life, gave character 10 the nation abroad and a tone 10
public sentiment at home. pray you, eli, as President
OF the Ashlander's Association, " accept my best acknow-
Judgements for the very kind and fattering invitation you
have extended TO me; and allow me to offer through you 10
the members thereof, in whose hcartsiI am confident, "a
IN a holy sepuichre the memory of their vcneracd chief.
fian Ia ~enshrtned, the following sentiment
The Ashlandcrs' Association-0ver II may the spirit Of
Henry Clay ever brood, surrounding II with q halo OF
glory. Amongst the faitbless, IL members have ever
been faithful 10 their old party ties, and have
~stesdfsstly adhered 10 oldiashioned, long cherished
ana ever to be remembered whig principles. On the
Presidential battle field In 1890, may their eyes be de
lighted and their hearts cheered byseeng the whig ban
ner, either under the old or some new NATIONAL, conserva-
tive, Union loving organization, waving again, as II did in
30, at the head Of wing columns, and over the stand OF
yhig assemblies. THOS. II. BOND.
Several volunteer toasts were given and speeches made
before The company broke up, which they did sometime
about the 'wee sma' hours"