Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-08-27
From the Philadelphia N Americana
Henry Clay in PhiIadeIphia.

Political sympathy and the strong sense of gratitude
which the services Of pure hearted and noble mind
ed statesman awaken in those who derive the benefit
Of the services given, had NOBLE an unusual, and an
exalting illustration on Saturday. The man to whom
the teay OF the Wings OF the nation has been unreser
vedly gven-the statesman to whom, IN peril or
peace, in defeat or victory millions OF hearts have turn
ed with unaitering confdence-came into the midst
of our community, which has ever been foremost in
testimonies OF attachment to his fortunes, in endeavors
20 build up his greatness and TO reward his deservngs
Henry Clay arrived in Philadelphia on Saturday, and
his coming stirred feelings to expression that have
been deeply cherished.
There had been but little note of his coming, and
that OF such an uncertain and dubious character, and
many dlsbelieved the information while they regretted
the absence OF opportunity to make expression vi per-
sonal respect and political sympathy. The fear that
he would not come seemed to increase the general
desire for his presence, and thousands went to the
depot at the time appointed for the arrival OF the
Ia satisfy hope that he might favor with visit.
The mass awaited the arrival OF the train in silence
but the signal that he was passenger
given than enthusiasm arose once to its pitch and
deaiening cheers rolled forth in most endless success
sion. The crowd poured into the depot and filled it
completely, while OH the broad street there remained
gcody number awaiting his coming forth
Mr, Gays appearance on the platform of the cars
stirred the enthusiasm to double strength and the
crowd struggled forward TO shake his hands and bid
hun iervcnt welcome Borne along by not through
the mass, he reached at length the carriage of Henry
White, Esq, whose guest he was, and departed for
that gentleman : residence amid the unceasing cheers
OF the thousands OF Wings who were conpfepated so
suddenly TO welcome him
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| At length Mr. Clay appeared mon the balcony. and
the scene at the moment WINS sth ns il i n,nossihle
TO describe There was periect abandonment 10 the
feeling of the momentum intense desire To testify al
tachnent for the venerable statesman that nassqd all
bounds and MS he stood betore them IL vas n snec
tacle which spoke TO the heart and stirred thp mis-,
with an unusual and rnnst eleyo,ing faeno ~ '4'-0
Silence was after many minutes restored and Mr.
CLAW spoke in iull and distinct voice in ANSWER To tho
call made upon him briefly, hut To tho nprnose and
with all the terseness ceronc. anil op,nsss ,vhich
are the DISTINGUISHING cb9rct.rs,ie 81 bic orator,,
MINGLED with n grafaf t,SIin,, ,,Lih he ao,I;3sr
circumstances of he nomont ro,IJ nn, f; r., create