The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-18

OF the graduates OF ancient Transylvania in her
palmy days, when Hoey the presiding and
master spirit OF the institution, and before Foot, Da
wilson and others had been allowed by their tinker
ing TO reduce her low, that not the poorest
will do her reverence. While Mr.. nj. was speak
ing, voice from the stand in low tone requested
the crowd 10 open the way; OF course, all eyes
turned IN that dlrectlon,-a single individual was
seen approaching the stand, and upon being invited
upon IT, there stood before the multitude, Harry OF
the West" He was about being seated, when a
hall suppressed capplng OF hands reached his ear,
showing desire TO greet him, yet evidently dsin-
cinauon 10 interrupt the speaker MIR. Clay raised
his stately form, and dofled his beaver 10 the crowd
They could hold IN no longer, one long, enthusiasts
nc and numbering shout, spoke The feelings Of the
crowd towards him. After MIR. NJ hud closed his
speech, Prince Hal was loudly called for; he arose
and good humoredly observed that he hoped TO be
excused from making a speech-he had come there
with others to see the military pageant, shake hands
with old friends, eat some bacon and corn bread
drink the clear crystal liquid from natures TO lntain
with the temperance men, and entire nous take a
glass OF old Bourbon with those who might invite hlm
to do so. He was OF course excused. Let me here
observe that was informed that old Tecumseh was
absent IN Indiana at an elecuoneerng eth OF July
gathering. Governor Letcher, General Combs &C.
neral Dudley, and other distinguished military gen
tiemen were on the ground.
There was also present the magnificent and queen
like Miss A. w. OF Scott. The charming Miss IL.
OF Georgetown, who caused many hearts 10 ache
Miss NJ with her angelic expression circumference
and lustrous eyes; Miss M. ID. of Versailles who was
radiant with beauty and health, and dispersed her
smiles IN her usual graceful, unaffected and winning
manner.
Since my return here, Ihave been informed OF the
Ladies Temperance proceedings here yesterday
The dinner was prepared upon the Clay Festival
ground. am told the proce ssion was brilliant af-
fair to look upon, bu; part of the doings badly ma
naged on the ground. The ladies were at the table
FIRST OF course. Did you the grass fall be-
fore mowers scyhe, or the golden grain fall before
the sickle 1t you have, you may form an idea of
what have been told was the destruction of the
| good things upon the table under the pressure of
their mastcators There was little left tor some OF
the children, and great many got nothing, vet ii
| all the cakes, candies, legs of chicken, raisns &c
that certain ladies slowed away IN their work bags
and handkerchieis, had been left the table, it
would have relieved many hungry child's stomach
have not room Tor full account as detailed to me
suIilce to say, that number OF the lady managers
showed of, no doubt to their entire satisfaction
Two OF them,i Is said, came near fighting about
whether the bacon should be placed upon the table
IN JOINTS or sliced up. j. w. T. Of duel notoriety
took part in this bacon game, with the sisters he
stopped mailing his psnks and became exceeding
mer," and not come back again. 10 b. had long
been looking for an opportunity to distinguish him
self, and by his acts on yesterday, gained and
reputation worthy of himself. He 90 b. took upon
HIMSELF in the exercise of his high prerogative as "A
good baptist to order from the groundth Sisters OF
Charity, and their interesting Catholic charge they
CHE Catholics) beng unworthy suppose, Of stand
Ing IN the same enclosure with this pous disciple.
Well tor HIM the circumstances were not known
until after the meeting dispersedtar and feathers
would certainly have been in requision. Let me
say he is not Kentuckian-he came from some
where toward sunrise, and think he is now fast
going toward sunset.
Brother Deering headed the procession, and here
permit me to say that every perst IN city should
make an acquaintance with this amiabe man he Id
full oil that socability and those fine feelings that
are given us to aud IN making each other happy the
nethodsts should cherish him a bright and spark
ling gem. J. G. B. him with his mild and
happy countenance, pleasant gentleman and al
amiabe man. There some pretty girls upon the
ground--some OF them who have been beautiful are
| fading Look out girls don't lose a chance. want
TO describe one of heavens most megnicen, gitis
| to earth. in the shape Of young lady from -,
but she might consider il aitery, so let it pass
hope your trip to the Springs has done you good
My well wishes towards you. SPOONS"