Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-10-29

'sNorfolk House. in first rate s,ye and vas attended
by the officers Of the other volunteer
OF "Norfok Light Drdgoons which was Of the
pleasure OF joining the parade being
uniformed The officers. however in the uniform Of
the corps winch Is the most splendid have
ihe entertainment passed Oft with the greatest harmony
aud good humor.-we have seen the convvisl
board better chastened by good order, at the time
that was envened TO the utmost by hill ,ry amd social
rth Not having time to give the ,o,sts aud other par
our next
The Junior Volunteers par,ook of supper, in honor OF
the OCCASION which also provided by Mr.. johnson, in
MS usual handsome and which learn passed of
win great satisfaction to the company.-Herdid
MR.. CLAY-AT PROVIDENCE
Without any show OF military parade, says the Prov.
dence Journal. without any expectation Of public enter
tanment OF any sort-he entry Of this private ri
zen upon the shores Of city, hailed will. cord
atty and delight, such has before been witness
ed here on any similar occasion.
large concourse assembled In front Of the CITY Hotel
waiting Tor his presence in the balcony He did not sp
pear Tor long time. until he with great culiy
prevailed upon. when the call emphatic and per-
severng to be denied He just stepped the 'front.'
Q" and retired The welkin rung with cheers aud the
inenseness Of public curiosity, respect and admiration has
oeeh uenonstraed Notwithstanding his great aim has OBJ
vousy been throughout his journey avoid all
on and display Dnring the forenoon he waited upon
numbers Of the most respectable citizens OF Pro-
violence, and among others who solicited introduction
wero the President and Professor of Brown University
latter with the Orator Of the West is spoken of Of
character to indicate that statesmen may
nave enough OF magnanimiiy differ single point OF
national policy without mourning personal animosity
After visiting several Of The manufacturing establish
ments In the aiternoonpassing through the Streets and
University. and examined the library philosophical ap
paratus, and other Interesting apartments Of the nstu
on all OF which he appeared TO notice with much plea
sure and many complimentary remarks Before leaving
the University, he presented, Dr. Way land, tho
Students who were assembled in the Chapel. and who
spect After o'clock in the evening, Mr.. and Mrs. Clay
received the SITUATIONS Of great number Of gentlemen
and ladies at their drawing He Attended church
sunday forenoon wi his family, the first Baptist Meet
ing Rouse; but owing 20 the inclemency OF the weather
did not go out in the afternoon.
AT the City Hotel, Mr. Clay was met by Committee
from Boston, who tended him the warm wishes and hos
pitsity Of that city Mr. Sullivan. the chairman is said
cate mannsr a~% ,ha, A. eonpmmem mary .n. mei
reply.
Mr.. Clay to breakfast at Pawtucket on hi. way to
furnishing village.
The following correspondence passed between Mr.
Clay and the Chairman Of the Committee appointed to in
vite and receive him at Providence.
Letter OF the Chairman enclosing the proceedings Of the
Citizens Meeting.
PROVIDENCE, X. l. Oct IL, 1888.
DEAR SRA large number OF our citizens seeing il
stated in the newspapers that you will probably
your present journey as far as New England and de-
string to evince TO you personally their sentiments in
gard to your patriotic character and services this
day pursuant TO public notice, and unanimously passed
the resolutions OF which have the honor send
yon enclosed, copy.
BE assured, sir that their are in their ac-that
amongst the most pleasant incidents OF their lives they
would estimate an opportunity to tender, in person, their
SITUATIONS their hospitality and testimonials Of their sim
cere respect, to gentleman whom they have been
customed TO regard the early, eloquent able advo
cate Of the true system Of American policy; as Pstr
OF and Statesman whose public acts fostering the
sources OF American power, contributing to the honor
the American character, and endearing the American
name TO the friends OF rational freedom and of good govern
ment in both hemisPheres. will forever form admired
and distinguished portion Of the history Of country
Permit u.s. then. with fellow ciiiaens, whom we re-
present, and in whose sentiments cordially par
elpa'e to hope that your Journey be arranged as
to lead TO the State Of Rhode Island and enable you
to visit the city OF Provdence;-in which hope,
specially request the favor OF your company Public
Dinner in this city, on such day az win best suit vour
convenience; Of which aud of the probable time Of your
arrival here you will have the kindness advise by
letter, In the mean time, accept our assurances Of
the pleasure with which the members Of this Committee
enter the gratifying duties assigned them and OF
their individual and unfegned personal respect.
By order and in behalf OF the members OF the Commit.
tee named in the enclosed resolutions.
JOSEPH l.. TILLINGHAST.
Chairman OF the Committee.
To the Hon. HENRY CLAY,1
Philadelphia.
MR.. cLAY's ANSWER
DEAR SIR received al New York on The IL IA in.
stant both the original and dupcae letters which You had
done the honor add to me at that CITY and Phil.
adelphs respectively, transmitting copy of the
tons adop ed at meeting of the citizens Providence
by which was invited 10 visit this city Not having an
entire control OF my time and movements thought il
bet TO postpone werng your rsndi comm unic alton
until my arrival here. And has en- to express my
ioT VIC cObsiuefalOn oil me, which
ced the meeting, OF whom you the organ, give
proof distinguished Of their esteem and confidence
for the enthusiast hch has marked my and
for the cordial hospitality which has been extended nv
family and myself. Nor suppress expresso OF
the gra ifcaoD which have derived, from a survey, ia
this prosperous place. OF the rich and abundant fruits Of
true policy Of government which incucates reliance
upon ample and undoubted skill rather
than dependence upon foreign supplies II had ever
doubted the wisdom OF that policy the MANY
proofs which have OF it, effects, during my present
journey, would have banished my doubts
request sir, that you will communicate your
sIuens my grateful Acknowledgements for the warm
hearted manner with which, in numerous ways, and by
all classes ages and parties, my arrival in Prov
dence has been welcomed Iregret that restrained
by several considerations, from accepting the honor OF
public dinner, by which they DESTROYS Of further
testifying their kind feelings towards me.
Aud also request that, for the polite and delicate
ner in which you have conveyed the sentiments OF the
meeting you represent, will accept my cordial
knowedgmeDts, and with them, assurances Of the high
| respect and regard with which | am, most truly,
Your friend and obedent servant, H. CLAY.
JOSEPH L. TILLINGHAsr, Esq &C., SC.
Providence, 10Th Oct, 1888.
MIR. Clay arrived at Boston on Monday. We have not
received the papers of Tuesday but the annexed letter to
the New York Journal of Commerce furnishes a brief ac
count OF the reception
BosToN October Fl, 1888
The weather has been exceedingly bad all day. the
rain falling constantly and the wind blowing from that
quarter which always seals up bermeucalIy. Ne.
veriheless, we have treated Mr. Clay we'll He was met
al the lines OF the city this afternoon by large Committee
oil The young men In carriages accom- anied by maras,
anu other gentlemen, constituting csvacade, and by
these escorted into town in handsome STYLE and landed At
been provided for him by the General Committee OF Ci
Zens, and TO their charge cd