Extract from private letter to the editor Of the


Chronicle dated
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Extract from private letter to the editor Of the


Chronicle, dated


WASHINGTON, Feb. Z, 1889.


Mr.. Clay has, this day, made the most bril-
liant, the NEST commanding, and the noblest ora
ton that he ever delivered in his life. His sub
jvct was .3boHtion; and never before was it
'reatrd III such manner. He placed the evils
and dangers Of the abolition schemes in strong
and vivid point Of view; cleally demonstrated
that Congress has not the poner to comply with
the prayer of the abolition petitions, and made
A warm glowing and impressive appeal TO the
country, and to the ahnIilonSts themselves,
agains, their parricidal doctrines and movements.
He spoke about two hours, aud to the most
crowded, as well as the most attentive, suditory
that has, this session, been assembled in the Sc
nate. The whole House was present, and the
galleries were thror2ed with ladies. 1t was
known last nigh, HAT Mr.. Clay was to speak on
this subject, and the galleries were thronged to
Overlooking a, an early hour. Every body al
most is warm in praise of this noble and patriotic
rf1n,t. 1t viii produce all impression on the
public mind that cannot easily br ef1aced. Mr..
Calhoun was in extacies, and, as soon as Mr..
Clay flushed, rose and expressed his delight and
admiaio Of the sentiments expressed by him
on this subject, and remarked that he considered
Abolition ncp as completely put doun.