The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-02
Lexington, Ky.
Correspondence Of the Herald. ]


LEXINGTON, May IS, 1872
Grand Entrfe Of Mr.. Fan Buren, into lexington
Colonel Disk Johnson-Van Bmens Reception By
Cay-Van's Tiat 10 Astiand-Visit to the Race
Course-Love, Politics and Religion.
]. G.. Bennett
For some time past, our citizens have been
anxlously expecting visit from Mr.. Van Buren,.
Nor have they been disappointed. On Friday morn
ing last, intelligence reached us that his Majesty
would exhibit himseli-Deo Tolente-he same day
at five O'Clock, p. NJ In accordance with his
wonted punctuality, he made his appearance in an
open barouche under the protection of the vencra-
BILE Col r. Nj. Johnson, the most extensive wool
grower and the most amiable man in all Kentucky.
The kind reception which the Ex- President has met
with from old Fayette must have proved very CRATE
full to his feelings. Escorted by several military
companies In splendid uniform, and several thou
sand citizens OF this and the adjoining counties, Of
both sexes including wings, conservatives, and To-
cofocos, all delighted at the opportunity of doing
honor TO the man who had filled with much dignity
the highest Office within the gift of a free people
The well disciplined and elegant looking company
of grenaders, under the command of the distin-
gulslef Captain Mem. c. distinguished for the in
vention of a new bear skin cap much longer than
the bodies OF some OF his menu drew the especial
notice of MIR. Van Buren, What pity the spirit of
Frederick w liam could not be called up ge,
gle peep at them what rapture and bliss would
pany were sent out by government TO England, in
one OF our steam irlgaes and ushered into the pre-
sence of the British ministry, our negotiations
would be brought TO speedy and happy terminal
ton--but this Is DEPRESSION.
Mr. Van Buren, Was escorted down Main street
| to the Dudley House, where preparations were
made for his reception Here he ,cns ,cony greeted
by M. Clay 'rao tras realty to rcceirc ,eith oJrn
arms and a cordial limitation TO accompany him TO
AStlana which he did on the toliowing day. In
cool, calm, shady delicious retreats of Ashland,
these two distinguished men enjoyed themselves
much, evidently delighted with each others So
ciety. Whether they both slept in the same bed |
don't know-but they eat from the dish, and drank
of the same bottle. Their appearance on the race
track added much to the sports OF the occasion, and
delighted every body. They themselves anticipate
much more Interesting race IN 1874, though it is
extremely doubtful whether eitherof them will live
to see that period, they are evidently much bro
ken in constitution, look old and care-worn. Such
| are the effects of political ambition.
| On Mon3ay Mr. Van Buren, called on one of our
most eccentric citizens DR.: G. w. c., who was
thrown into such an ec,asy Of bliss by this mark of
| condescensiop that he considers the millennium has
| begun.
| Notwithstanding the efforts made to conceal it,
| the friends OF Mr.. Clay cannot avoid exhibiting
| symptoms of alarm at the visit of Van to Kentucky
and appear anxious for his departure, which win
take place Thursday, for the residence of Col.
Johnson, IN Scott county. Much speculation has
been made respecting this visit Some say it is foi
pleasure, others for electioneerlng purposes. On
this point Mr.. Clay and myself say, nothing. The
ladies' declare he is hunting up wife One of oul
| lovely buxom widows, Mrs. Ne, made most
powerful impression his heart, and had she not
completely lost the power of speech in his presence
| would ere this have been led 10 the altar.
Thursday, June 9th, is the day appointed for the
| Clay barbecue; multiiudes, without distinction OF
party, expected as the invitation is general. il
would be unSnd in the locos to fail in recprocatina
the favor received from the wings, manifested il
the attention shown their chief on his late visit tc
| Kentucky. IL is likely to prove very interesting
l all no a he ted IN
| full for the Herald, in order that both parties may
have fair shake at the next election. The friendly
meeting OF the two chiefs has given afriendly tone
| TO their partiZans.
On Sabbath next, the NEW Methodist Church viii
be consecrated by II. II. Bascom, through hose in
strnmentalty thousands are expected to be CONVEX
ted to the Methodistical faith. A desperate strug
sgle-Saan himself being neutral is likely to ensu
between them and the Complexities, who are prod
giousy jealous of each other. The weather an
water has been entirely too cold as yet forthe opera
lians and Catholics, are in aatu quo Priest Mem
appears TO be distressed at the large amount of
eat on Fridays, eggs and fish being plenty, and a
the small numbers of ladies who attend at COMES
sion. Who would not like to be well fed Prizes
among pretty woman! How sweet TO grant induI
gences, confess and administer absolution 7 Thu
old Baptists are getting along in their usual quie
way. Their kind shepherd gets very comfortable
subsistence by preaching, entertaining boarders, ant
teaching number oil young ladies, whose musca
voices electriiy the whole neighborhood In which
they prosecute their studies
Business Of all kinds il very dull and were il no
for the scores of eastern duns who are prowlins
about us our innkeepers would starve, regardless 0
their reduced prices TO suit the times The dune
poor fellows, they bring more money into the STATE
than they viii carry out.
Iregret to say that Morrison College is likely t.
sink, regardless of the efforts made by the Metho
dsts, with President Magma Viscera' at thei
head. The valuable library belonging to the nstitu
ton is now advertised for sale. Shame. shame! oil
the Hcrafi of Lexington. The ladies of Lexington
especially tho members Of the Venom Club, will b.
most happy see Mr.. Bennett at the Clay barbecue
Thousands of our citizens taking the benef
of the cursed bankrupt law, which makes our wor
thy brokers grin like many bears with sore heads
| SAM PATcII.