The New York herald., 1844-10-24

In the Esnrk-Attack Ol the EMPIRES Oh
the Procession and the meeting-Scverni
| taken Prisoners-Nleeting In the Evening
ut the TABERNACLE, National Hail, sc.
This immense demonstration, which had been
| sed for yesterday, came off, and the enthusiasm
| II excited amongst the wings Of this city, drew
| forth a strong array of the party, who were kept
| IN continual excitement during the day So early
sunrise the national ensigns were hoisted from
| the different whig head quarters, and national
salute OF one hundred guns hred at o'clock
AT about 10 o'clock, the vicinity OF the Astor
House, where were stationed the Boston delega-
ton, was scene Of much hustle and animation,
and.thence to the place of rendezvous. Battery
place was literally jammed up with other delega-
tons carriages, carts, cabs, omnlbuses and Groves
of spectators, all ocking to the grand centre point,
where the procession was to form. AT 10 O'Clock,
Grand Marshal, AUGUSTUS S. FOSTER, Esq, escort
ed by large cortege, consisting OF the committee OF
arrangements, all well mounted, rode up and halted
at the Bowling Green, and took their places In
front of the procession The Grand Marshal was
dressed in cooked hat and wore a red scarf, sus.
pended from the left shoulder, which distinctive
badge gave him very conspicuous appearance a
the head of The procession. The cavalcade that
accompanied him, consisting Of hisg guard of honor,
all wore Clay badges, and at the head Of the pro
cession they moved along mp Broadway followed by
the first division of the "Young Mems Clay Asso
ciation,' preceded by the Young Guard,' who
carried very superb white silk banner, on which
represented full length portrait Of Mr.. Clay,
| with the inscriptions, "Jusce TO Harry of the
West" This banner was presented to them by the
| ladies' Another banner, which was inscribed
the motto, "Law and Order," Immediately sue
ceeded. The Fourth Ward Clay Club next follow
ed, with very neat silk banner, presenting por-
trait of Mr.. Clay. The Fifth Ward Clay Club, four
abreast, and strong muster, succeeded them -
Next in order appeared an immense cavalcade
consisting of the "Whigs Of the Western Hotel,
Courtlandt street," splendidly mounted, four
abreast In making their appearance opposite the
Express office, in of The windows of which
was placed stuffed figure Of Mr.. Clay, wrapped in
blue cloak, and an admirable likeness about the
face, which must have been cut from some oil
painting, giving almost living appearance to the
6gure--lhe cheering was immense and prolonged
large streamer was here suspended across Broad
way on which inscribed in large letters the
following words Here lie the remains of the la
mented Lawrence remember his last words,
" Don't give up the ship" From the windows OF
one of the club rooms in this vicinity, sus
pended placard with the words 1--WE bid
foreigners welcome to partake of our pudding, but
not TO cook 10 The wings of the Western Hotel
were followed by open carriage drawn by six
horses which contained invit guests and reve-
lutionary heroes Some thirty carriages followed
each drawn by four horses, and were decorated
with flags and banners-the horses being mostly
covered over with the American flag, in the shape
of body cloths. which gave them very imposing
appearance These carriages contained the several |
gentlemen who had been invited as speakers-the |
Wing Genera Committee of the city ot New York, |
Ne, &c A large concourse on toot followed four
abreast. consisting OF the mass OF the wing assocla
nons. Their banners bore the inscription "Protec
ton to American Industry and car followed on
which was printing press, apparently In working
operation.
The Paterson Delegation succeeded tour abreast,
and were preceded by fife and drum They hid
very superb banner, on which was beautifully
painted the Paterson arms, with the words 'make
Wav for the cataract town -
On another was Inscribed the words "Moderp
democracy; free trade for the south"
The Jersey lay club came next in order, with
variety OF banners, representing tine Safe arms,
4 likeness of Mr.. Clay, and many humorous de
vices On one of these were represented a
coon devourng a crow, with the words 'Crow. |
Chapman, crow; how this Jersey coon doth blte."
which excited considerable laughter. Another |
bearing the words .Pedged to oppose all corrupt |
administrations" "Our candidates, Clay and FIRE.
linshuysen - "Crook ed lines made straight"
Next followed the New Brunswick Clay Associa- |
ton, with banner bearing the words "New
Brunswick erect"
They were succeeded by the Pioneer Club ofthe
9Th ward, who carried a superb banner with por-
trait Of Mr. Clay, bearing the words presented BY
the ladies' to the patriotic wings of the 9Th ward"
Aaother banner on which was inscribed "Protect
our own industry "
The Middleton Clay Club followed They were
succeed by the Boston delegation, and were head
ed by superb brass band, who played a very en-
l,venlng air with admirable tone and execution -
The Bostonians must have a soul for music. This
delegation consisted of the Boston Clay Club
tour abreast, and amounting to about 200 They
were preceded by banner which bore the old
Bay State arms. with the attn motto, Ense petu
placidam sub hbertate qiaietCm." "The Old Bay
State calls to the rescne'
The Lowell Clay Club followed. On passing
Park Row, this part OF the procession was attacked
by some OF the empires" who threw Jumps OF
cily at them, evidently in derslon Of their cand'-
date, (Mr Ciay) Some of them were arrest d
investigation took place, when the offenders were
duly committed
The Boston Young Mems Clay Club, next fol-
lowed in order, and were Immediately succeed
ed by the Massachusetts District No. A, with very
superb banner, on which was inscribed the follow
ing words: Cambridge, the Head Quarte-s OF
Washington"
The Lexington Clay Club followed with neat
b,nner, on which was inscribed the following mot
10: 1.-THE policy Of Americans-Liberty to all
Protection TO Industry, the Greatest Blessing
The Rhode Island Delegation followed with
splendid red banner bearing the "Arms Of the
State,' aud another on which was inscribed the
following :-"Prompt to maintain her fundamental
Law against all Federal INVASION" On another,
Union" Anolher went thus:-"That same Old
Coon" On another, "Tdles iof my Grandfather,
with pictures match, for James K. Polk."-
Another, Henry Clay, the farmers Friend
Wnen the head at the procession reached Cro-
ton Hall, halt tor fifteen minutes took place, and
much to the disap continent OF the people IN Eas
Broadway, the procession passed up the Bowerv An
Immense crowd rushed from East Broadway TO-
wards Chatham square, and completely blocked NJ
he passage through K Isl Broadway as TO render
il impossible 10 pass through whilst the PROCESSION
was in mulion. One ot our "uurvalled corps,
who was stationed AT Croton Hall, timed the pro-
cesson II passed along at this point, and the
whole passed through IN about torty mnuts at
slow pace when an experienced eye estimated
the total amount IN the procession al about 5000
The Rhode Island delegation was followed sy
the Greenburgh Clay Club, with splendid clay
banner.