The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-28

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comparatively few were enabled hear The address Of
Mr. Seden. OF the reply of Mr. Clay The latter gem
tleman spoke from The open bsrouche briefly, and in
lsrupssd psrpeioally BY the cheers Of the people AZ
he finished the csvsIcade ia part again formed and
corsed Mr. Clay 10 his lodgings At the Astor House.
where he was again received with new enthusiasm BY
the sl renewing aud increasing multitude.
There are many points Ia this reception OF Mr. Clay
which distinguish IL from any other similar reception
that ever fell under observation. Il was purely
civic. There was military parade 10 draw the crowd
There splendid display, excite idle curiosity
and attract the public gaze. Every Thing onoslen
taious. republican, consistent with the character Of the
man whom the people had assembled 20 honor becon-
ing the character Of tho institutions under which we
live and not unworthy the descendants OF those great
mon by whose vsler snd wisdom those Institutions
established And again. purely popular recep-
ton. II not group, official pageant, where the
people exhibit their gratitude by invitation OF the
Common Council, and display certain amount Of en-
hasasm duly provided for by the resolves and ordi-
nances Of the Corporation Il was no dgment
Of favors had and received-a debt OF gratitude to be-
adjusted bys per contra Of gun-powder and accama-
tions. Il was homage Of office to Office of turtle
padded aldermen. made great men by election, and
mixing merry at the expense Of the peopleextending
heaftless and unmeanlng congrausiion abstrac-
ton aud not TO manio station and not to indi-
yidualbut il was the voluntary, unbought, unbidden
movement Of the people. 10 greet the arrival among
them Of who has ever been sminenily the Man Of
The people!
Il would be easy to accumulate superlatives in the
description Of this great popular ovation; bu, for
bear For those who Witnessed il, no description 10
necessary. To those at distance, no language can
convey adequate idea Of the houndess enthusiasm.
the eager participation Of our citizens in the welcome Of
their illuslrious guest. And how richly no merits at
their hands oil tkehonots that they bestow Does
lung public service entitle TO popular gratitude
Il i now nearly half century since Henry Clay has
shared in the councils Of his country. Does thrling
subdung, and persuadng eloquence win upon popular
admiration. Let the living man be named in this
country or in any country who may take the palm Of
eloquence from Henry Clay. Does the clear sighted
sagacty OF the promptness IN decision and
6nnness Of aclongain for him the popular confidence!
Point TO the statesman whose career Is made Illus
trious by such series OF civic trumphs, as will per-
petuate to after ages, the name Of Henry Clay Does
uniform sincere, and ardent love Of country establish
the patriot in the popular affections Not reads
our soil whose whole heart is more sngly AMERICAN,
whose whole hopes, feelings, interests, attachments,
have been singy his counlrys than are those Of
Henry Clay As public servant--as an oiator--as
statesman as parot--he possesses eminen,ly oil the
qualifications which command the affections, the conf
dence, and the grateful admiration of the people, and
than all this he has lree fearless, generous and
noble natures heart alive to all the humanities, soul
sympaihzing with the universal soul of man. Well
deserved then, is this tribute Of the people 70 the Man
I, 81 The people!
MR. CLAY AT PHILADELPHIA
, The procession which attended Mr.. Clay from the
railroad depot Kensington to the Marshall House,
Of the largest witnessed IN this city, ex-
tending are informed, about mile and half
Il consisted Of all trades and occupations merchants,
mechanics lawyers labores, physicians,
public officers. every body. A strong feeling pervaded
the whole, procIaiming the popularity Of Mr.. Clay at
least in Philadelphia. The procession moved from the
depot, down Fourth street 70 Mulberry, up Mulberry 10
Thirteenth, down Thirteenth 10 Chestnut and down
Il Ma kali rra cI
had collected front Of the State House. and also in
front Of the Marshall House. consisting Of not less
than twenty thousand persons. The waving OF hand
kerchefs by ladies' at the windows Mr.. Clay passed
along. was incessant There cheering in
front Of the Marshall House, but the general depor
menl Of the citizens who assembled TO welcome Mr.
Clay, quiet, dgni6ed and manly showing that they
not, like thoughtless mob TO show but like
body Of sober intelligent citizens TO welcome public
servant whom they respected On arriving at the Mar
shall House, be Immediately retired, quite overcome
with fatigue and sickness. As he was loudly called
for, Mr. Nayor and apologised for him; but
the call still continued, Mr. Clay came out, and
though actually staggering from weakness, made short
address, saying that he exceedingly gated by his
Aat,erng reception and that he wished say MORE but
that sickness must be his apology.
We are told that the feeling Of manly respect
hbited by the mechanics towards Mr.. Clay, par
,iculary ardent We never Join in the absurd appeals
made by demagogues TO working men" because we
have exclusive right TO this title. But such de-
magogues have said that Mr. Clay supported only
by the "sk stocking gentry, and was no favorte with
the hardy sons Of toll mention the decided mani
estaons Of Saturday rather inconsistent with such
| trumpery. World
From the Baltimore Chronicle.
VISIT OF HENRY CLAY
The announcement that Mr.. CLAY would arrive
al Canton at one o'clock to day, called TO that point
although at some distance from the city, large
concourse OF citizens, in carriages and on horse
Oack, by whom his appearance was greeted with the
most enthusiastic and long continued cheers.
Mr.. CLAY was accompanied from Philadelphia by
committee Of the wings Of that city and Of those
OF Baltimore All every point on the road where the
railroad cars were in the habit OF stopping, crowds
OF persons had assembled, who pressed TO take him
the demonstrations Of respect and affection which he
received were far more enthusiastic and cordial
man the presence of any other public man OF the
present day could have called forth AT Whining
ton populations waited upon him, pressing him to
larry DAY in that beautiful town-but his engage
ments Obliged him to deny himself the pleasure AT
Havre de Grace, Elkton and other p aces the same
marks OF evident attachment were exhibited AT the
iauer place. Mr.. Clay at the request Of the assem-
oied citizens alighted for a few moments, and was
presented 10 many Of the people by Gen. Sewell.
| When the cars arrived at Canton, Mr.. Clay and
| me gentlemen accompanying him got out and re-
| paired 70 The hotel at Canton, where he was vel
coined 10 the city by The Mayor in short address
ana by Zen. Medtart as Chairman of the commit
lee OF reception, TO which Mr.. CLAY replied in very
lew words procession then formed, under
| the charge of Col. Samuel McClellen, as Chief
Marshall, assisted by the following gentlemen as
aids -
Samuel Q. Owens, William Fl. Watson,
Washington Booth, John FL. O'Donne
James Murray, Franklin Sullivan,