Report of the committee of arrangements of the Common Council of New York, of the obsequies in memory of the HonHenry Clay . hetic and eloquent manner, to thegreat and irreparable loss the whole nation had sustained,and announced that the object of the present meeting wasmainly to adopt measures suitable to the occasion, and torender a fitting tribute of respect to the memory of thegreat Commoner, Henry Clay. Upon motion, it was unanimously resolved, that a com-mittee be appointed to prepare resolutions, expressive ofthe sentiments and feelings of the Association. It was further resolved that
Report of the committee of arrangements of the Common Council of New York, of the obsequies in memory of the HonHenry Clay . hetic and eloquent manner, to thegreat and irreparable loss the whole nation had sustained,and announced that the object of the present meeting wasmainly to adopt measures suitable to the occasion, and torender a fitting tribute of respect to the memory of thegreat Commoner, Henry Clay. Upon motion, it was unanimously resolved, that a com-mittee be appointed to prepare resolutions, expressive ofthe sentiments and feelings of the Association. It was further resolved that a committee be appointed toconfer with the public authorities; that a deputation pro-ceed to Washington, to meet the remains of Mr. Clay; thatthe room be hung in mourning for the space of six months,and that the members wear the usual badge for thirty days. * This Association was organized iu 1845, for the sole purpose of commemorat-ing the birthday of Henry Clay; and its annual festivals have always beenmarked with the highest enthusiasm, indicative of the love and admiration of themembers for the sage and putriot. 53.
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