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 we're,
the day before yesterday, by the non
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, Ibe
expected that a second attempt would
be on a scale Of equal magni6cence
Still atan 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 enthu-
siasm TO give TO our promised visitant,
that cordial greeting which was due to
an individual so celebrated in our
counlry's history, and one so nearly
and deeply identified in bis 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
10 the streets, in their neat and tasteful
uniforms, indicating their readiness to
do the honors oftbe day, with all the
ardOr end spirit that could have been
shown on the day previous, had our
guest arrived: AiteF 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 a coltege 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 OFcers Ofthe Ash and
49lh Regiments, were soon formed
in line, and proceeded to the spot des-
gnated as the place Of reception. The
wharf was thronged by the mullitudes
an hour, at least before the arrival. |
Carriages Of all descriptions rolled in
md the streets were blocked % in
every direction by moving and living
masses, eagerl to get a view, or hear
he voice Of Henry Clay.
At about eleven O'Clock, the Creole
With its attendant convey Of boats
'ame 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
gave forth their voices Of
7elcome, in thunder tones, thai made
he firm earth tremble, aud 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 /
az Of every true American, were then I
eating proudly in the breeze. After
assing the city, the boats wheeled and ,
le Creole, with our city's guest on a
Oard, came back TO the place appoin-
d for the landing. As she touched the 4
harf, loud cheer was given from +
le assembled thousands, 10 Harry Of
e West. He was met by the Chair Il
an ofths Committee ofArangements y
ID conducted to the stand, which bad &
ZEN erected for the purpose, where 0
ov Gayle, in an eloquent and appro- s
late address welcomed him TO Mobile o
d Alabama. To this salutation, Mr.. a
in bis usual happy and al
pressive language. These cere- re
,nies over, Mr.. G, was conducted to "
elegant barouche, drawn by four ir
lutifUl and well caparisoned grey Pi
rses, and Immediately took his 70
ice in the procession, as previously P'
II the programme. The fe
,wd was 50 immense, aud there was OF
ID a confused murmur Of many vol tr.
J, that very few persons could hear Pr
her the address Of Gov, GayIe,or the NJ
ponse of Mr.. Clay. We arc told m
wever, they were both Of them rich pa
and felicitous in diction. lei
e were promised reports Of both, Of
at a late hour last evening they had U
come to hand. dii
The procession having organized, 60
be utmost harmony and good order, gu
we'd on, ia its destined course; oI'
ough the city. Every where the ne
'ets were thronged, As might be
Iected, in 50 vast a multitude, hun
ds we're anxious 10 get a glimpse ths
be great lion Of the day, and ac- cit
dinghy crowded the street in the VIZ biz
ty Of the carriage in which Mr.. dia
y was seated, during its hole passage the
ugh the city. The windows, bal he
les and doors Of the houses along be,
streets where the procession pas an
were filled to overlooking, with by