New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-08-23
VOL. VII. NO. IFS.

to you, also, let me give assurances OF the deep
feeling which these testimonials Of their affection
have excited. and Of the fervent gratitude with
which shall treasure them TO the last moment Of
my life.
Such was in substance, though not in words,
Mr.. Gays response, though we write after the in
tervention Of many excited and vsriOUsly occupied
hours. When he had closed, and few moments
had been allowed for the subsdence Of the general
emotion, the New.Yorkers not already known To
Mr. Clay were seversly introduced to him by Hon
F. A. Tallmadge, and some time spent in
animated and general conversation. Thence. at
half past O'Clock they repaired 10 the drawing
room Of The Columbian, where Mr. Clay had con-
sented TO dine with rs. and where he was pre-
viousy 70 be introduced TO the ladies who were Of
our party, aud others who were staying at the
Cape not already known 10 him. An elegant
Bouquet made up for Mr.. c. by the ladies' was
here presented TO him by one Of their number, and
gracefully acknowledged.
Two hours were then spent ia free and friendly
social intercourse and, a little before 4, the COM
peny about three hundred in number sat down 70
a sumptuous dinner prepared for the occasion by
Mr. Hsrwood the excellent host oiThe Columbian,
whose untiring aud successful exerticns for the
happiness Of his guests cannot be too highly
praised Mr. Clay was Of course at the head OF
the table The would have been If seated anywhere
supported on his right by Hon. F. A. Tallmadge'
Aid. Morris Franklin, Nicholas Dean and Nj. L.
Davis, ESQ. Of York, on his left by Mayor
Swift H. White Esq. and others Of Philadelphia
IL had been settled beforehand that no toass should
/ be given on the occasion, as 1t would have been
impossible else TO repress Political illusions TO the
! Past and Future, which were deemed untimely by
the more considerate Of the company Alter an hour
spent at the table the New Workers repaired once
more 10 the drawing room, and severay babe adleu
to their iustrious friend and then, forming In pro
cession on the green in 'front.' escorted by the
Philadelphians and their Band TO the vicinity oil
their point Of embarkation. Here we were briefly
but warmly addressed by Mayor Swift on behalf
of the Philadelphans who was most eioquently
responded to by Aid. Franklin for the New York
ers and few words were added by Nj. McMlchael'
ESQ of Philadelphia in testimonial to the greatness
and worth of Harry Of the West which elected
nine hearty cheers from the entire assemblage.
During this interchange Of good feelings, some Of
our party had embarked and in three minutes
thereafter three strong and wellmanned surf boats
were engaged in transporting the residue to the
New Haven. This accomplished the boat was got
under weigh about o'clock and, after another de-
Hghtful passage, calm, cool, and rapid, betwixt
mildly moonlit sky and a gently heeving sea, we
were landed at our wharf about o'clock this morn
ing. every one enraptured with our voyage and
visit and rejoicing that he can treasure In bis me
mory and recount to his friends and children the
collection Of DAY WITH Henry CLAY.