Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-11
MR.. CLAY AT MOBILE.
From the Mobile Advertiser A Chroniele


ARRIVAL OF HENRY CLAY IN Acknowledgements as
were, the day before yesterday, by
rival of distinguished guest owing the accident that
happened the boat on which he embarked, after the
beautiful and gorgeous display made by Military and by
the Fire Department tat occasion, u could hardly be
expected that second attempt would be on scale OF
equal magnihcence. Stall. al early hour yesterday,
the steamboat Fashion brought the intelligence
the Creole, with Henry Clay board down the bay,
within six miles OF the city, the Immediately became
alive with enthusiasm give promised vsiiant that
cordial greeting which due Individual ceebra-
ted in countTys history, and nearly md deeply
identified, in his feelings and principles, with the interests
OF the South The steamboats, port lighted
nros, and made preparations 10 proceed down
The military also, before the hour nine made
their appearance the streets in their and tasteful uni
FORMS indcsng their readiness do the honors OF the
day. with all the ardor and splt that could shown
the day previous, had guest arrived. After the fir
ing OF the signal gun citizen soldiers rallied ike
The boats the Jefferson the New Albany and the Formo.
swept down the st-eanl, their corcge
the Creole. The Military the First Regiment Of Aaba
Volunteers, the Major General and his Staff Brgader
General and his Staff Officers Of the Army and Navy and
the Officers Of the 4Sth and 10Th Regiments were soon
formed in line and proceeded the spot designated the
place OF reception. The wharf thronged BY multi.
udes hour, least before the arrival Carriages OF
all descriptions rolled in, and the streets were blocked I'd
in every direction by moving and living masses eager
10 get n view, or hear the voice Of Henry Clay
At about eleven o'clock, the Creole with attendant
convoy OF boats, came up. from the Creole
signal 10 the State Artillery 10 commence saute-and the
beautiful field pieces OF this gallant and spirited COMPANY
gave forth their voices OF welcome, hundertones that
made the firm earth omb!e and the far on hills reveberat
their notes. The appearance Of the boats i. they sped
along past the city, imposing in the highest degree
Their decks crowded with passenger aud their ban
ners the saEs and stripes, the idol flag Of every A
mercan, were floating proudly in the breeze. Afrer pass
ing the city, the boats wheeled, aud the Creole with our
citys guest board back the place appointed
for the landing. As she touched the wharf loud cheer
gyen from the assembled thousands Harry Of the
West He met by the Chairman Of the Committee Of
Arrangement and conducted the stand which had
erected for the purpose where Gov Gayle eloquent
and appropriate address, welcomed hum Mobile and Ala
bana To this sautaon Mr. Clay responded in his usual
happy ard impressive language. These ceremonies over
Mr.. c. conducted 10 elegant baIouche drawn BIZ
four beautiful and well capsrsoned grey horses and mmr
diatey took bis place IN the procession, previously de-
signed in the programme The crowd immense and
there such confused murmur Of many yoices that
very few persons -,ud hear either the address Governor
Gayle, or the response Of Mr. Clay We told however
they were both Of them ch in sentiment and fectous In
dicuon We were promised reports Of them, but q late
hour last evening they mad come hand.
The procession having organised the utmost harmony
and 60 order, moved on destined course through
toe city. Every where the streets were ihronged A
might be expected, in so vast multitude, hundreds were
anxious % glimpse Of the great lion OF the day and
accordingly crowded the the vicinity Of the car
mage IN which Mr. Clay seated, during whole pas
sage through the city The Window balconies and doors
Of the hoases along the streets where the procession passed
were filled 10 oyerowing, with fair faces and beautiful
forms, giving 70 our guest by their looks Of gadnoss and
other tokens OF regard, endeanng welcome than
~
geaniy OF public parade The ceremonies ended upon
the professions reaching the hou-e of Mr. L.dyard on Go
vernment street Mr. CLAW Teinliuod q moment upon the
into the house. with biz head uncovered and how
ing 10 the assembled rOng. voice called for the cheers.
and Immediately the "yckiu rang with ming ing shouts
-"agdn "-aud once the voices Of that multitude
went up - heaven 10 merry peal Mr. Clay and his
tend1Bt then retired, and the assembly quietly dispersed.
IL was altogether rich aud beautiful plg.uut There was
an enthusiasm and charm throughout the whole, which
words are iinpoen - dcscTHsit seemed like hat eryI
q Nu|U fII|m oh. Id. Q. L.
bOundlcss patriotism and exalted worth
since the above was DO ypc wc have been furnished
with the report OF Governor Gaye'- Address and Mr..
Clays Reply both yi which ore subloncd
ADDRESSyOF GOVERNOR G4YLE.
ME. CLAY-Ths citizon- oil Mobile have a-srred me
tie grateful and pleasing duty ofcorgrouaung you on you
urryal in Alabama, and Of assuring you Of the urfegned
satisfaction your visit affords them bidding you WELDON,
O. our shores. represent the entire body OF our citizens
who ddon on m occasion. 20 be- recognised by any per-
~ designations. Our municipal authorities, fnii1r,
companies rcntnc, toray and professional men, ou
iarmer mechanics and msrchsut-aI, sir OF cyery ide
calling and vocation, unite with voice in the offer %
their cordial valuations, and IN rendering you the hop
taiucs q this ancient city This, sir s the fpontaneou
hgmsge which 90 intelligent, discerning and yirtuous com
muny, ready pay great talents, e. --lfs
worth and 10 eminent public services.
Your connection with public affairs embraces period o
more than thirty year., and when IL s remembered, iha
duunR Che time, you have been called participate in hi
control and management ol almost every department Of m
public service, and that YOU have exered u marked ant
u'."e lnhuchce upon those great measures which hav
oeen proposed a. proper u fix and sete the policy u th
government IL BE- obvious hat the events Of yor life AM
ne history Of The public are blended that the pages whic
"ru 'ne one must include the other During your long
'O u,l ''n-Peiyus career, could be expected, tia
you would escape those angry parry cousous which sr
pafabe ir9mifte government Norcould Il be supposed
'aa' 'no Pudces and passions which these collisions sci
CON ' 20 'Aei, would oXempt your conduct from occa
siona, unjust and ib,bl criticism. But like nil lad lei
ings and pass'ns their duration has boon brief They b,v
vanished before the light Of TRUTH and given way to bos
sehunehU o. Jusuoe aud hberalty which the American
people will always ultimately entertain towards tb, ,,s
fol public servants. Aud now sir when you have with
drawn from the perpe1ites aud Of public business
and sought N retirement the repcse congenal ~ m
evening Of life, cannot but be gratifying 10 behold m
shsspuhss with which ypT e0un'ymsn every where, an