The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-03-02
From the Vicksburg Wig.
ARRIVAL OF MIR. CLAY.

The steamer Ambassador. commanded By
| that Prince Of steam boat captains G. j. Bren-
ham, landed opp site the city yesterday more
| ming, about 4 O'Clock, and renamed until hall
| past oit HI, when an immense cOncou7se of uii-
izene, the committee Of reception, the delega-
| ton from Jackson, and our two splendid volun.
teer companies paraded on the landing for the
/ purpose Of bidding welcome to the veteran
/ statesman ofthe west. The boat soon got un-
der way, passed up on the opposite side Of the
river, some distance above town, and then
rounded down to receive the deaiening shou's
Of thousands who gave the most enthusiastic
welcome 10 their honored guest. Peal after
peal Of The artillery reverbeTated to the oppo-
site shore as the boat came proudly up 10 her
berth at the wharf
The Joint committee ofreception on the part
Of the citizens and The city authorities procee-
ded on board, when the Hon. S. =. Prentiss, the
chairman Of the committee rendered 10 Mr..
Clay the Inequalities Of the city and briefly IN
formed him Of the intended proceedings OF the
day. Mr.. Clay accompanied byMr. Prentiss and
Mr.. Smith Of Kentucky, took seat in a car
rage and proceeded in the order Of procession
through the various streets Of the city to the
court yard, where the largest conoourss Of
persons we have ever seen in this city were
eoneregated to meet him. The balconies and
windows Of tho court house, were thronged
withadies, whose beaming smiles and waving
handkerchiefs plainly indicated their joyou
and hearty welcome Of the distinguished guest
whom they thronged 10 meet
Mr.. Clay was then conducted 10 the stand,
where the Hon. S. S. Prentss formally vel
coined him in the following beautiful and ap-
proprate address. which was greeted BY the
most enthusiastic shouts Of applause from the
audience.
ADDRESS OF HON. s. s rRENTfss.
Ma Cav: On behalf Of the public author.
ties and citizens Of Viekshurg, ! bid You
hearty welcome 70 our city. we are much
sratiiied that on your return home, you have
afforded " the opportunity Of exchanging sal
utations and Offering 10 you those assurances
Of respect and regard which we were able, on
ly in part, to tender, on the occasion Of your
iormer momentary visit. No portion Of your
lrlow-citizens have a higher admiration for
your character, or q truer appreciation Of your
public services, than those in whose name
now address you. We behold IN yoCr Tepu-
tation one at The richest jewels Of The nationr
which needs no setting Of office TO exhibit is
rare brilliancy AID value. Your philanthropy
has embraced in iis benevolent grasp, the canse
Of human happiness throughout the world
your eloquent breath famed the fame Of libeF-
~ as il burst forth, simultaneously, in two
continents.
Along the classic shores Of Greece, the vo-
lary Of Freedom
"Slill mingles in his grateful lay,
Bozzaris with the name Of Clay"
and among the mighty volcanoes Of The new
word, even in the tops ofihe Andes. your fame
has buit ior iiself a net BY the side Of the Ea-
gle's
But your philanthropy has not destroyed
your patriotism. You have never forgotten
In your regard Tor pther lands, that you had
country Of your own. Il is your true and pat
Hoiic devotion 70 that country which more
than aught else challenges our esteem and
ADMIRATION. beyond any other Statesman,
you have discarded local preiudices and sec.
tional feelings. You heart Is entirely and
thoroughly American, and your aim has ever
been the Advancement Of the interest and 90.
y Of the whole republic.