The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-02-16
From the Mobile Advertiser.
ARRIVAL OF HENRY CLAY
IN MOBILE.

Disappointed as our citizens were,
the day before yesterday, by the nom
arrival Of our distinguished guest, ow-
ing to the accident that happened the
boat on which he was embarked, after
the gorgeous display made by our
Military and by the Fire Department
on that occasion, il could hsrcl, gbe
expected that a second attempt would
be on a scale Of equal magnifcence
Still at an early hour yesterday, as soon
as the steamboat Fashion brought the
intelligence that the Creole, with Hen
ry Clay on board, was down the bay,
within six miles of the City, the town
Immediately became alive with Cnthu-
siasm to give to our promised visitant,
that cordial greeting which was due to
an individual so celebrated in our
country's history, and one so nearly
and deeply identified in his feelings
and principles, with the interests OF the
South. The steamboats, in port, at
once lighted their fires, and made pre-
parations TO proceed down to form an
escort. The military also, before the
hour Of nine, made their appearance
in the streets, in their neat and tasteful
uniforms, indicating their readiness to
do the honors of the day, with all the
ardor and spirit that could have been
shown on the day previous, had our
guest arrived: After the firing OF the
signal gun, our citizen soldiers rallied
like magic. The boats, the Jefferson,
the New York albany and the Formo-
sa, swept down the stream, on their
way 10 form coItege TO the Creole.
The Military, the first regiment of AL
ALBANIA Volunteers, the Major General
and his Staff, Brigadier General and
his Staff, Officers Of the Army and
Navy, and the Officers Of the 4Slh and
49th Regiments, were soon formed
in line, and proceeded to the spot des-
ignated as the placesof reception. The
wharf was thronged by the multitudes,
an hour, at least before the arrival.
Carriages Of all descriptions rolled in
and the streets were blocked up in
svery direction by moving and living
masses, eagerl TO get view, or hear
he voice Of Henry Clay.
AT about eleven o'clock, the Creole
With its attendant convey Of boats
came up. A gun from the Creole,
vas the signal to the State Artillery to
a salute-and the beautiful
ield pieces ofthis gallant and spirited
ompany, gave forth their voices of
Velcome, in thunder tones, that made
be firm earth tremble, and the far off
ills reveberate their notes. The ap-
earance Of the boats, as they sped
long past the city, was imposing in
e highest degree. Their decks were |
rowded with passengers, and their
anners, the stars and stripes" the idol
ag Of every true American, were then
Dating proudly in the breeze. After
assing the city, the boats wheeled ,a1d
Ie Creole, with our city's guest on
bard, came back TO the place appoin-
d for the landing. AS she touched the
harf, loud cheer was given from
e assembled thousands, 70 Harry Of
e West. He was met by the Chair
an ofths Committee ofArrangements
d conducted to the stand, which had
en- erected for the purpose, where
" Gayle, in an eloquent. and appro- $
ate address welcomed him TO mobile {
d Alabama. To this saIutation, Mr.. a
ay.responded in his usual happy and a
pressive language. These cere- r
mics over Mr.. c., was conducted to v
elegant barouche, drawn by four #
lnti(ul and well caparisoned grey P
'ses, and Immediately took his u
&c in the procession. as previously p
'ignated 10 the programme. The fc
wd was SO immense, and there was o
h confused murmur Of many vol. IT
. that very few persons could hear p
Ter the address Of Gov, Gayle or the N
ponse Of Mr.. Clay. We are told m
vever, they were both Of them rich pr
and felicitous in diction. te
were promised reports Of both, OF
at a late hour last evening they had Y
come to hand. di
The procession having organized, Cd
ne utmost harmony and good order, o.
red on, ia lis destined course; Oh
ugh the city, Every where the ne
ets were thrOnged. As might be
ecled. IN 30 vast a multitude. hun
= We're anxious 70 gel q glimpse thi
q great lion Of the day, and ac- cit
llngiy crowded the street in the vi BIT
Y ct the carriage IN which Mr.. dia
was seated during ils hole passage the
ugh The city. The windows, bal he
- and doors Of the houses along be-
streets where the procession pas an
were flled 70 Overlooking. With b.