New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-06-07
Henry Clay al Homo.

The following very interesting account OF the
manners and habits of the great Statesman Of the
West, is from the Western Christian Advocate
one of the organs of the Methodist church-the
editor of winch recently visited Mr. CLAY, at his
residence in Ashland -
4 person who sees so many newspapers as an
editors exchange list furnishes, could scarcely
visit Lexington without making some inquiry con-
corning ashland and lis proprietor. 1t happened
that our well tired friend. brother BaScom, was
The long and intimate friend of ilr. Clay. Their
acquaintance was formed when the former ira
ve!ed Danyille circuit in lol6. who by his power
fu eloGucncc, cogent reasoning, and oyerwhcm-
ing scriptura authorities, gave death blow 20
the rife Arianism of that country. which threat
oncd 10 uyerrun <on tucIsy. DOR l.il.d host cor.
yeyed US to Ashland but tic proprietor was not
at home Gin hearing, however, of our VISIT we
received most cordial invitation to dine at Ash
land, OF winch we awaited ourselves, and spent
three fun hours IN very pleasant chat with our en-.
ertaner, and three more agreeable hours We nc
yer spent IN all our life. Mr.. Clay is siXty-tive
years OF age but might pass for fifty, and Will, III
all probability, be well capable OF public business
Till iourscore pass over his head. if God spare hun
that long. HIS manners arc as PLAN and reputi-
can as they are gentlomanly and unaffected.
The moral principle, producing honesty and
conscientious fidelity 10 his trust, seemed 10 Us TO
have taken deep possession OF MS mind, and We
believe governs ms heart he IS NOW closely en-
gagged his duties lawyer and does not forget
ms farm, which is in admirable order. Hishousc
l. pain indeed. and his improvements around IT,
consisting OF grass lawns, and rows OF shade trees
planted by his own hands, arc IN good taste and
IN complete keeping wti, his republican principles
and manner HE And then. Mrs. Clay Is more
than Il pdttcrn--shc Is an exact model for all the
ladies' N The land. She mluutcly superntends all
her household affairs. Her little greenhouse, and
collection OF flowers and shrubs. are most tasty
ana, well selected. Bat her buttcr-ycs her pc-.
rCa for We ate some OF its superior. rom
her DAIRY, conducted under eve, She supplies the
principal hotels Of lexington; and ii Is no Sula
glory to her, that her son Thomas showed the
crher DAY. tie suit winch his mother purchased
for !Um with tie awaits of her butter. Whether
her first name Ia !ucretIa or not, We cannot saw
but then we are sure she deserves 1t. The topics
OF conversation were moral, religious, and mis-
celllncous sua;eclS: and we were glad 10 learn 10
cur satisfaction. that ;lr Clay was firm bcliey-
c. II the Christian religlon--that lie read his b.
lie, ami attended, with his excellent lady and
family. the Protestant Episcopal Church IN Lex
lngion, and frequently hears ministers OF other
Churches
j. The relations existing between the patrons
and readers OF the Evening Journal and ITS Ed
tor. arc about to be suspended for some mouths
BY fis contemplated departure for other and dis
tlnt cimeS.
Ia the hour Of separation, and IN The fulness OF
heart oppressed by the deepest sense OF obliga-
ton. the occasion is seized to render to The friends
by whom he he's been 50 long and 50 generously
sustained and cherished an expression OF sincere
ana lively gratitude. The inind turning back,
hsgtdea> itssf seth reinembranceS Of manifold,
nllnlticeat and unwearying demonstrations OF
personal favor aud pubc fosbearance Ia view
Of tae>e perseyering lundneSseS conferred IN all
the ioTms That friendship could suggest, HEARTFELT
gratitude iplnsleS Nth unteigned regret that his
laborS and efforts have not better deserved such
distinguished rewards.
~ Editorial charge OF the Evening Journal
Is committed to Gen. i,rfrs hISG who has been
Tor the last year associated with us, and between
wileIn and opysc,t the closest friendship and SYM
patty, personal and political, haze subSisted for
mary years We promise, ON hi< behalf the de-
yotlon OF cultivated mind, pure taste and ar
cent patriotism, TO the duties which he has as
slrned.
The Journal VII continue lis advocacy OF Wing
principles and Wing measures, and IN the an.
preaching campaign lis entire faith and It's Ut
most energies are pledged to the election of En-.
Ky CLAY to the hlghes; trust citizen can receive
or q grateful country bestow. Albany E. Jour.
u InG RNNERs have returned, and the lovers
OF Their simple, touching mountain melody VIII
have an opportunity OF hearing them again to-
night at the Society Library. They have ac-
CURED high and enduring popularity, because
their style OF singing IS one tina; never clovs or
becomes dlstasssful We see il announced that
they arc about 10 leave Tor Europe. We trust
that they all favor US with 4 goodly number of
Concerts before their departure. We advise all