New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-08-17
Henry Clay In philadelphia.

Political sympathy and the strong sense Of graft
tude which the services OF purehesrted and noble
minded statesman awaken IN those who derive the
benefit Of the services siven-had noble. an I'M
usual and exalting Illustration 90 Saturday.
The man 70 whom the fealty OF the Wings Of the
nation has been unreservedly given,-the states
70 whom, in peril or peace, IN defeat or victo-
~, millions OF hearts have turned with unfaltering
confidence came into the midst OF our community.
which has ever been foremost in testimonies Of at
tachment to his fortunes in endesvoFs 20 build Up
his greatness and to reward his deservinGs HES-
RY CLAY arrived ia Philadelphia on Saturday, and
his coming stirred feelings 10 expression thar have
been deeply cherished.
There had been bat little note Of bis coming. and
that OF such an uncertain and dubious character,
that many disbelieved the information While they
regretted the absence Of ppOTtunity to make ex-
preston Of personal pect and political sy mPathy
The ieaf that he would not come seemed 10 In-
crease the general desire for bis presence. aud
thousands went TO the depot ut the time appointed
for the arrival OF the cars, 70 satisfy hope tnat he
might favor Us with visit The mass awaited the
arrival Of the train in silence bat the signal that
he was a passenger was no sooner given than en-.
ihusiasm arose az once % its highest pitch and
deaening cheers rolled forth in almost endless sue
cession The crowd poured into the depot and filled
it completely, while on the broad street there re-
mained eOOdly number awaiting his coming forth
Mr. Claws appearance on the platform OF the cars
stirred the enthusiasm to double strength, aud the
crowd struggled forw ard TO shake his hands and
bid him fervent welcome. Borne along by, not
through the mass, be reached at length the carriage
q Henry White Esq whose guest he was and
departed for that gentieman's residence amid the
uaceasng cheers Of the thousands OF Wings who
were congregated So suddenly to welcome him.
IL was soon known IN every quarter that Mr..
CLAY was in the city. and preparations for sere-
made were promptly made. The announcements
OF this intention but few, but at late hour IN
IL m
sixth.st was densely packed with people who i'm
patiently called for Mr. Clay and answered every
cry for cheers with tremendous bursts OF sound
To this vast number was added procession OF
Wings preceded by powerful band winch Win
extreme difficulty made It's way to the residence OF
Mr. white.
The sweet and eloquent harmony foated on the
air and The vast crowd was silent while it was
poured forth; bat when il ceased. there came again
and again the surglns waves OF sound and the
cries for the appearance OF Mr. Clay were louder
and deeper than before. Tue band play ed again
with intervals of passionate Outbursts. until the
enthusiasm overlapping itself, became ungoyern-
able aud the sound Of the music was utterly lost
ia the tremendous voice Of demand for the appear
ance Of the idol Of every Wing heart. IL was re-
presented that Mr.. Clay had retired to sleep at an
early hour in consequence OF the iatigues OF his
Journey, and that he should be excused from pre-
sentng himself before his friends, because he was
suffering under n recent and heavy atfiiction-but
II was OF no avail.
At length NJ Clay appeared upon the balcony,
and the scene at that moment was such as II IS I'M
possible to describe. There was a perfect aban'
donment to the feeling Of the momentum intense
desire 10 testify attachment for the venerable
Statesman that passed all bounds and as he stood
before them il was spectacle which spoke to the
heart and stirred the pulse with an unusual and
most elevating feeling.
Silence was after many minutes restored, and
L. lox m in a In
swer to the call made upon him. briefly but to the
purpose and with all the terseness, elegance and
aptness which are the distinguishing Characters
tics Of his oratory-mineled with grateful feeling
which the peculiar circumstances Of the moment
could not fail 10 create.
He had come 10 this City without any intention
certainly without any desire-oi causing such pub
lie manifestation He had left his home for the pur-
pose Of escaping from affecting and perpetoaly re
curing feelings In the hope Of finding among the
friends whom he might meet during bis travels, a
portion Of consolation for the heaviest affection Pro
violence had ever visited upon him but under what
ever circumstances be might have come among as,
be would be void of gratitude. he would be desti-
tute of all the finer feelings OF Nature II he ialed
10 thankfulness for the kindness so manifested The
City OF Philadelphia, he was proud to say had du'
ring all the trials difficulties and vicissitudes OF bis
chequered career, been has warm and steadiast
friend.
But IL even the occasion was not unfit. the feel
/ ings under which he labored would prevent him
from seizng upon it for the purpose OF making set
speech. and in parting be would only adds the
day which ushers in the Sabbath that ali men should
respect, was nearly spent-that they would unite
with him in the expression that to our country
whether il is directed in its public measures by a
| good government or a bad one-whether 1t is IN
prosperity or adversity-in peace or at war we
should always give our hearts, our hands and our
hopes
Mr. Clay babe farewell to his fellow citizens and
retired amid the reawskened storm of enthusiastic
feeling and the vast mass quietly dispersed
| We had intended to give expression to feelings
! which were excited by this unusual and honorable
testimony Of attachment to the great leader OF the
| Whig party-but there is little need The warm
| feelings which Turk around every Wing heart and
! leap into action at the mention OF his name, are
better than words and We turn from this scene IN
the spirit it was so eminently calculated to exile
/ that Of pride in him for whom this o1tpouring was
made-and in our country that she has son worthy
OF such broad spread fame as that OF Henry Clay
Hos Henry CLAY.-Ths geptleman leaves our
city this morning at half past for Cape May where he
will remain for short time TO enjoy seabathing He
will leave the residence OF his hOst Mr. Henry While
aud proceed down WsnutsL tn the Exchange
thence 10 the boat the feet OF Dockst Dr. Mercer
Of New Orleans bis friend and fellow traveller proceeds
10 NegYork. and will re5in Mr. Ciay on the return OF
/ the latter from the Capo lPhii Amer. Aug. rs.
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