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


RECEPTION OF MR.. CLAY.
We present our readers with an extract or
two from different papers Of the north in re-
htion to the demonstrations Of public senti-
ment in favor Of Henry Clay. The open and
generous reception which this cstimable man
has everywhere met with. must be source of
far greater enjoyment than al the honors of
Office or pride Of place could bestow. The
position he occupies in the hearts Of the no.
nest portion Of his countrymen Of all parties,
is indeed an elevated one, and certainly no
man more truly merits it. His long and faith
full service to this republic amid the trying
scenes it has passed, are gratefully remem-
bered--and those in connection with the
/. sterling republican spirit he has ever eyinced,
to say nothing of his bold and manly defence
Of all the great leading interests Of his coun-
try, agricultural, commercial and mechani-
caD give him higher niche in the temple Of
his country's fame than any other living indi-
vidual. What a contrast is furnished between
the meeting Of Mr.. Van Buren, and Mr.. Clay,
with the people. The latter is greeted with
one widespread spontaneous burst of affec-
ton, while the former exhibits more the
movement Of an oriental chief among his
yassals, than the travelings of republican
President.
From the NJ Y, Courier q Enquirer.
RECEPTION OF MR. CLAY
The reception. yesterday, Of The distinguished Wes-
tern Statesman enthusiastic than his
friends could have anticipated II we measure il BY
his distinguished deserts by the gratitude and aec
ton OF the people, all that even those deserts
could have demanded and all that the heartiest affection
and the sincerest gratitude could have desired Never
have we witnessed such spontaneous and irrepressble
ouburst Of popular feeling Never before have we seen
whole community rising up and pressing forward to
pay an unbought tribute to citizen who has no claim
upon them but that OF eminent servceno official po-
slton to summon official parade and pageantry--no
place aud patronage for the reward Of voluntary
homage The memory Of this eventful occasion must
ever be cherished BY Mr., Clay among the proudest
Iecollec'ions Of his life. Come what may he can never
forget the generous and enthusiastic welcome which he
received Yesterday from the citizens of this vast metro
Po'is we 90 not believe that annals Of the world
record purely CIVIC triumph combining SO much that
was gratifying and honorable 70 its object with 40
much that was dsinerested sincere and hcar fel, i;
the multitude assembled to swell and share ts dis
play.
Mr. Clay landed at between three and four in tho
AFTERNOON at the foot Of Hammond street. Greenwich
from tne steamboat James Madison attended BY large
number OF citizens, collected from various points along
the river, and Earty which had left New York the
day previous TO visit him at Newburph An immense
multitude was assembled to greet his arrival and as he
slept on the wharf the air rent with acclanations
ron myriad Of voices The day was most propiiious
haay all ,Hf
lad the dust and cooled the atmosphere, and eyerv
thing IN nature was most favorable to the great occa-
son AT Greenwlch the procession was formed headed
by ROBERT G. WETMoRE as Marshal in Chief aided by
'Ae flowing gentlemen as Assistant Marshals
Gen, DANIEL LEE,
Maj II q STEBDNs
Mai K II. WINSTON,
SAM r. CHLDs,
ALFRED CARHARr,
JAMES KELLY,
NosERr F. WiNsLow,
JOHN G. BRANT
HeNRY w. Ravens, .#n
JOHN F. RAYMOND
foHo"ng The Marshals numerous cayalcade
o. cIlHens many hundreds of them, chiefly Young
me collected bya spontaneous impulse to render honor
" we guest Of The PGopLE 4 band Of music preced-
co The open barouche Of Mr.. Clay who was accomp,
med by Mr.. Selden Committees from the river coun
'fs' The two Wing General Committees of the city and
county and vast concourse Of citizens followed in
rahages. VI these the number cannot be estimated
Every thing in the city, in the shape Of four wheeled
vehicle, was IN attendance and great was the crowd
ana PRESSURE that the carriages frequently driven
'nree and four abreast In Greenwich at the starting
pace there more than hundred carts drawn up
'sehet to fall in the PROFESSIONALISM tens Of thou.
"ods OF citizens on foot and when the head Of the
Fcesslon reached the Astor House, the rear had not
!" formed in line. Through the whole extent from
epont OF landing, through Hudson street, up Four
Vtmh street to Union Place, and down Broadway to
M t@k, distance Of nearly three miles, il was one
Suo Inc same time dense moving mass Of horsemen,
la"tages cartmen and citizens. Every window
'''e SIDE OF the way occupied, and acclamations
nom every house. and the waving Of handkerchiefs
ana cordial sautation greeted the iustrious States
|an as he passed. At Constitution Hail. at Masonic
na'' and at every place Of public resort and amuse-
men', Gags were displayed and bands of music were
stationed, to hail his approach.
on reaching the Astor House, the Cavacade under
me direction Of the Msrshals wheeled round through
alham street to the upper entrance Of the Park At
"'s point the progress Of Mr. Clay for some mi
9e arrested by the dense pressure OF the assembled
"'atlndcs-aud long, loud and hearty cheers from the
W's OF thousands who thronged the Park the windows
a'u roofs OF the surrounding edi6ces, the adjacent
'e'' and the large open space the junction Of Chat
"a'" Sieet aud Broadway. Numbered out the mighty
m'pome OF grateful people to the gallant. generous,
enumerated and undetermined citizen whose life has
wen devoted to their service
GLOWING the lead Of the Chief Marshal, Mr. Clay
roeeeaed TO the Park, where he was formally wecom
low York by Mr.. Dudley Selden, in behalf Of the