Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-08-26
Last Moments an DeDorvure 81 Henry
Clay, shs Prince Of Lsafevs.

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Clay, the Prince ef LeafSvs.
These are the last moments of this most nagnif-
loafer, who perhaps might be President Of the
Uaed States, il the wings had enough votes to make
him President. We do not mean his hast dying
speech and but hrs last hours in this City
On Friday night, he left Nibo's Garden about 10
ii o'clock, pretty well show came you So" He
reached the Aston House about III o'clock, and then
tall party Of loafers assembled REUSED him. After
the wine had passed freely round, about midnight,
Mr. Clay rose and took his leave Of his brother
loafers.
He told them he had enjoyed himself very much
here, and should have been much more happy in
New York if he had not been pulled and hauled
and mauled about " However," said he, that's
all over and now let's take stirrup cup at parting"
This was done, three tremendous cheers given,
and the party staggered to their respective beds.
In the morning Mr. Clay rose about 5 o'cloek,
with severe head ache; however, small glass Of
brandy and water, and wash, and clean shirt, set
him pretty nearly straight again. He read and an
swered several letters, put his dirty shirts into the
bottom of his'trunk, like good honest democrat,
as he really is, combed his hair back, washed his
teeth-no, he don't wash his teeth-and brushed Nd
his old hat-that same old hat that he wore when he
left Kentucky, and shocking bad hat it is too.
He then took up the Morning Herald" and read
the account Of his movements Friday. AT this
he laughed heartily called for another glass Of bran
dy, picked his nose, scraped his nails, sat down to
breakfast which he enjoyed most heartily. He
had hardly swallowed his food, before whole batch
of fools and loafers, and gentlemen, and some few
rascas called him, to wish him :" good bye."-
This infection over, he entered elegant barouche,
drawn by four handsome nags, driven in fine style
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hacks followed, containing the committee and hang
and in this order they reached the foot Of
Liberty Street.
Here there halt called till the boat was ready
to start. Then at least 100 oafers and gentle
men, crowded round him to shake hands, until they
nearly shook his hand off The fine old Kentucky
farmer, however, took it all in good part, appeared
pleased, and murmured not though his friends did
One man in the crowd, took his hand, ped it
firmly, and looking him right in the eye, exclaimed,
" Look here, old Harry, God bless you You're .
democrat dyed in the wool know you. Now stick
to your task, old fellow BY God hang on to the
American System You leaving New York, but
she won't forget you. Don't you forget her when
the time comes And when the race is to be run, if
You don't beat that id little Undertook poney
you re gone sucker, and no mistake" Here there
was general laughing and cheering, and the car.
rage drove on to the boat, which Immediately put
off amidst the cheers Of the people the waving of
handkerchief and flags, and the Of cannen from
each side Of the river.
FASHION At new BRIoHros.-The Pavilion at
New Brighton is now full to overfowing Of the
ashton, beauty, and gaiety of the whole country.
Many Of the beau monde just returned from Sarats-
"a, and the Falls, are now enjoying the delicious
moonlight evenings and brilliant days at Staten Is
and. On Friday last celebrated their regular
all, and more brilliant assembage Of beauty, we
AVE not seen since the gay Summer Of 1887, when !
yew Brighton so full Of life and society," as TO
arpass the whole land.
The ball room Of the Pavilion is said TO he the
inest in Europe or America Some travellers think
hat the great ball room in Boston 10 equal to it
others Aot-but all admi. its. aniqSe beauty-the
nlendor CT the apartments, and the style and regua
tions Of the whole establishment.
On Friday last, q large party of gentlemen wen. .
down in the boat at O'clock and retained at one
lighted their watery way, ~ Of the most bril-
liant moonlights that ever blessed this earth The
ball commenced At O'Clock, aud at the company
sa, down TO most elegant srPper, every gentleman
supplying himself with his own w,se, exclusive of
his ticket. The supper table was superior to any
seen at Altering place, and rejected the high
est credit ON the proprietor. Al O'Clock the
dancing broke up, and the gay dancers walked out
the whole length Of the Ionic Piazza to take last
visw ofthe bright scene and breathe the fresh air
from the sea
The fair company who graced the ball with their
presence beautiful in the extreme. Some ol the
most superb women appeared in the waltz and CO.
tilDon The bright particular star OF College
place radiast with beauty and grace. A snew
white dress, with coronet Of roses surrounding
her raven leck0, set of person OF unrivalled ele
gance. Mrs. G. was most beautifully and elegantly
her Waiting, superb. Capt. Fayer's
gay young daughter, now on the ocean, was also
there, together with the whole suite Of LADY West
msrcland. CHARLES kean, like another anlet walked
in the gay scene but did not trip the light fam
tastic toe. Die Vernon a. lively and lovely a.
and her fair sister quiet and pensive. fair
creature from also there giriish
form has, since the summer Of 1887, grown up into
fine young woman with set Of features uarivalIet
in classic beauty. The beautiful young Miss H. was
as gay and joyous ever, and the intellectual Mise
L. OF Boston.
Besides hoste, many distinguished persans OF the
Sther side were pres snt-a veteran general Of the
British ArHy-several other British naval and mill
tary eicers-four members oS the corps dpomafism
from Washngfon-and fnaneicrs, bankers, brokers,
editors fashionables, without number. Altogether il
was splendid evening. the most brilliast at New
Brighton this season.
Since Saturday large company Of fashionable
people haze sojournod there, and intend TO ROMAN
during the present aad next week. On,Ffiday next,
the grand ball Of the will be held. IL 10 pro-
bable also that PIC nic-a tabieauss pipSnas. and
excursion to the soath shsre will all be got up. The
drives Staten Island are beautifsl--the scenery
Is highly pictures qse-and the whole campaign dur.
ring he present week, will be delightful