Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-08-25
FROM THE NORTH AMERICAN.
HENRY CLAY IN PHILADELPHIA.


Political sympathy, and the strong sense of graft
stude which the services OF pure-hearted and no
ole minded statesman awaken in those who derive ,
the benefit of the services given, had NOBLE an
unusual, and an eXating illustration on SATURDAY. ,
The man to whom the iealty of tho Wings of the !
nation has been unreservedly given--tho states
'man to whom, in peril peace, in defeat or victo-
ny, millions OF hearts have turned with unalterng
'confidence-came into the midst of our community, |
which has ever been foremost in testimonies OF at
tachment To his fortunes, in endeavors build up
his greatness and to reward his deservings. HEN
sr 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 uncertain and dubious character that
many disbeeved the information while they regret
ted the absence Of opportunity to make expression
ofpersonal respect and political sympathy. The
fear that no 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 cars to satisfy a hope that he might favor us
with visit The mass awaited the arrival OF the
train in silence but the signal that he was pas
senger was no sooner given than enthusiasm arose
at 10 its pitch and deaening cheers rolled forth
in almost endless succession. The crowd poured
into the depot and filled it completely, while on the
broad street there remained goodly number await
ing his coming FORTH
Mr.. CLAWS appearance on the platform of the
cars stirred the enthusiasm to double strength and
the crowd struggled forward to shake his hands and
bid him fervent welcome Borne along by, not
through the mass, he reached ut length,
the carriage of Henry WHIrE, Esq, whose
guest no was, and departed for that gen
tleman's residence amid the unceasing cheers of
the thousands of Wings who were congregated SO
suddenly to welcome him.
1t 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 Were bat few, but at late hour in
the evening Walnut street. from Broad to Schuyl-
kill Sixth street, was densely packed with people
who impatieptly called for Mr.. Clay, and answer
ed every cry for cheers with tremendous bursts of
sound. To this vast number added a process
sop of Wings, preceded by powerful band, which
with extreme difficulty made its way to the resi-
dence of Mr. White
The sweet and eloquent harmony hoated on the
air, and tho vast crowd silent while it was
poured forth but when it ceased there came again
and again the surging of sound and the cries
tor the appearance Of Mr.. Clay were louder and
deeper than before. The band played again, with
intervals OF passionate outburss, until the enhusi-
asnI, overlapping itself, became ungovernable, and
the sound of the music was utterly lost in the tre
raendous voice of demand for the appearance of the
idol ofevery Wing heart. 1t represented that
MIR. Clay had retired to sleep at an early hour in
consequence of the tatigues of his journey and that
nc should be excused from presenting himself be-
lore his friends because he was suffering under re-
cent and heavy affection but it was of no avail
AT length MIR. Clay appeared upon the balcony and
the scene at that moment such il is impossible
TO describe There was perfect abandonment to the
FEELING or the momentum intense desire to testify
attachment Tor 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
Mr.. Clay spoke in full and distinct voice in an
swer to the call made made upon him. briefly but TO
the and with oil no
and aptness which the distinguishing characte-
rstlcs OF his Oratory, mingled with grateful feeling
which the peculiar circumstances of the moment
could not fail to create
lie had como to this city without any intention
certainly without any desire--of causing such a
public manifestation. He had left his home for the
purpose Of escaping from af1liction and perpet uay
recurring feelings. in the hope of finding among the
friends whom he might meet during his travels a
portion OF consolation for the heaviest ailiction
providence has ever visited upon him; but under
whatever circumstances he might have come among
rs, he would Devoid of gratitude, he would be
destitute of all the finer feelings of nature if he fail
ed In thankfulness for the kindness so manifested
mo city OF Philadelphia, he proud to say. had,
during all the trials, difficulties. and vicisstudes of
ms cheluered career, been his and steadfast
friend.
But, If even the occasion was no: unfit the feel
ings under which he !abored would prevent him
irom seiZing upon it for the purpose of max
my ecI Spccch, ana III parting ne would
only add, as the day which ushers in the
Sabbath that all men should respect was nearly
spent, that they would unite with him in the express
sion that to our country, whether it is directed in
its public measures by good government bad
one-whether 1t is in prosperity advers;y-in
peace or at war, should always give our hearts,
our hands, and our hopes.
MIR. Clay babe farewell to his fellow citizens and
retired amid the reawakened storm of enthusiastic
feeling and the vast 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
Wing party, but there is little need The warm
feelings which Turk around every Wing heart and
leap into action at tho mention of his name, arc
better than words and turn from this scene in
the spirit 1t was eminently calculated to excite
that of pride in him for whom this outpouring
was made, and in country that she has son
worthy OF such broad spread fame that Of Hen
ry Clay
MIR. CLAY AT BALTIMORE.
The correspondent of the National Integencer
Gays:
1.-The arrival of the Hon. IENRy CLAY in our