Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26
Henry Clay in Philadelphia.

Henry clay in Philadelphia.
Political sympathy, and the strong sense Of
gratitude which the services of pure hearted
and noble minded statesman awaken in ihnse
who derive The benefit of The services given,
had noble, an unusual, and an exaltinS illus.
tralion on Saturday. The man 10 whom the
iealiy OF the Wings OF the nalinn has been
unresetvedly Riven--ihe statesman 10 whom,
in peril or peace, in defeat ar victory, millions
IF hearts have turned with unialcfing conf-
dence-came into The midst Of our community,
which has ever been foremost in testimonies
Of attachment In his fortunes, in enteuvots 10
build up hs greatness and TO reward his de.
servings. Henry Clay arrived in Philadelphia
on Saturday, aud his coming stirred feelings
TO expfessiun that have been deeply cherished.
| There had been but little note of his COM
ing, and that OF such an uncertain aud dubious
character, and many disbeiryrd the iniurma-
ton while they regretted the absence ofoppuf-
tunty To make expression Of personal respect
and political sympathy. Tie fear that he
would not come seemed to increase the pener-
al desire Tor bis presence, and thousands went
To- the depot at the time appointed for the af.
rivalof the cars 10 satisfy hope that he nigh,
favor Us with visit. The mass awaited the
arrival OF the train 10 silence; but the signal
that he was passenger was no sooner given
deaienng cheers rolled forth in almost endless
succession. The crowd pouredinio the depot
and filed il completely, while on the broad
street there remained a goodly number await.
ing his coming forth.
Mr. Clsy's appearance or the platform Of the
carssiirred the enthusiasm 10 double strength
and the crowd struggled forward to shake his
hands and bid him fervent welcome. Borne
along by, mol through, the mass, he reached
al length the carriage Of Henry White, ESQ.,,
whose guest he was, and departed for that
eentleman's residence amid the unceasng
cheers Of the thousands Of Wings who were
congree ated so suddenly to welcome him.
II was soon known in every quarter that
Mr. Clay was in the city, and preparations for
a serenade were promptly made. The an
nouncements OF this intention were but Few,
but al late hour IN the evening WALNUT st.,
from Broad 10 Schuylkil Sixth street, was
densely packed with people who impaiienily
called for Mr. Clay, and answered every cry
for cheers with tremendous burst or sound
To this vast number was added procession
| OF Wings, proceeded BY powerful baud,
which with extreme difficulty made its way to
the residence Of Mr. White.
The sweet and eloquent harmony hoated on
the air, and the vast crowd was silent while
il was poured firth but when il ceased there
came again and again the surging waves OF
sound, and the cries for the appearance of Mr.
Clay were louder and deeper than before. -
The band played again, with intervals Of pas
sionaie ouibursis, until the enthusiasm, over
leapng itself, became ungoveTnsbe, and the
sound OF the music was utterly lost in the tree
mendous voice of demand Tor the appearance
Of the idol OF every Wing heart. II was rep
resented that Mr. Clay had retired 10 sleep al
an early hour in consequence OF the faigues
OF his journey, and that he should be excused
ffom presenting himself brfbre his friends be.
cause he was suffering under a recent and
heavy affection; but IL was Of 10 avail.
A. length Mr. Clay appeared upon the bal
cony, and the scene at that moment was such
as il is impossible to describe. There was n
perfect abandonment TO the feeling vi the mo-
nirni-an intense desire 10 testify attachment
for the venerable statesman that passed all
bounds; and, as he stood before them, il was
speeiacle which spoke TO the heart and stir.
ed the pulse with an unusual and most eleyal.
ing feeling.
Silence was after many minutes restored,
1 and Mr. Clay spoke 10 full and distinct voice
1 IN answer 10 the call made upon him, briefly,
= nut 10 The purpose, and with all the ierseness
\ elegance and aptness, which are the dlslin.
' gushing characteristics Of his oratory, ming.
= led with grateful feeling which The pecula
i circumstances Of the moment could not fail Il
n create.
|. He had come to this city without any in,en
|. iion-eerIainly without any desire--ol CAUSING
such public manifestation. He had Ielt hi
a home lor the purpose of escaping from allirt
: Ing and perpetually recurring feelings, in IN,
o hope of finding among the friends whom h,
might meet during his travels portion icon
ISOLATION Tor the heaviest affection Providenc,
had ever visited upnn him; but under what
ever circumstances he might have come among
US, he would be void Of gratitude, he woul,
be destitute oI all the finer feelings of nature
? II he failed IN than fulness for the kindness 81
manifested. rhe city Of Philadelphia, he wa
' proud 10 say had, during oil the trials, Difficult
D ties, anil vicissitudes Of his chequeTed career
!. been his warm and steadfast friend
4 But, II even the occasion was not unfit, tn
feelings under which he labored would proven
: him from seizing upon it for the purpose O
| making sci speech, and in parting he wouh
1 only add, as the day which nshers in the Sab
;. bath that all mcn should respect was neorl,
I spent, that they would unite with him 10 tn
0 expression that TO our country, whether il j
y directed in its public measures by good gov
II eminent or bad one-whether il is in pros
!, periiy or adversiiy-in peace or at war, W
/ should always give our hearts, our hands, an,
4 our hopes.
4 Mr. Clay babe farewell 10 his fellow citizens
d and retired amid the re-awakened storm of en-
ihusiasiic feeling, and the vast mass qniclll
D. dispersed.
J.. We had intended to give expression 10 feel
4 ings which were excited by this Unusual AM
4 honorable testimony Of attachment 10 the grea
5 leader Of the Wing party, but there is ill
: need. The warm feelings which lufk aroun
o every Wing heart and leap into action at III
' mention Of his name. are better than words
\ and we turn from this scene 10 the spirn il wa
4 so eminenlly calculated 10 exoile-lhat of prid
10 him for WHOM. this ouipouring was made
/. and in our country that she has a son worth
:. Of such broad spread fame as that Of Hasa
n CLAYl
Mn. CLAY--we regret to learn that Mr. Ola
! has signihrd his purpose to return homeward iron