The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-01


| has given much satisfaction to his numerous
friends and relatives in this city
PHILADELPHIA, Feb %, l848.
Movements Of Mr.. Clay-The Democratic State
Convention.
AT noon to-day, Mr.. Clay was entertained by
the merchants of the city in their " commercial
room," at the Exchange, and was warmly well
| coined by Abram r. Perkins, Esq, in very APP
lowing excellent hit alluding to the cident that
occurred at Mayor Swift's house the ght after
his arrival here, when, by the Ignorance of ser
want In blowing out gas light, instead OF turning
escapes nd notw thstanding you had barely
reached our city's limits before you were seized
| upon and literally dragged before the Mayor,
who has had you in close custody ever since,
and Notwithstanding his vile attempt to smo-
Their you In your. bed, yet we trust you
Will overlook and forgive our partiality
and that your visit may be made as agree
able to yourself as it has been highly graft
tying to your many friends, as We are prepared
TO offer ample Indemnity for the past and secu-
rty for the future " Mr. Clay returned thanks
Tor the cordial reception extended to him by the
merchants, among whom were numbered his
staunchest friends
BY invitation of the operators of the New
York and Washington Telegraph office, Mr.. Clay
visited the upper floor OF the exchange, and paid
ais respects 10 those gentlemen. The operators
1T Jersey City, learning that he was W thin hear
ing, sent their respects, and desired to know
whether he intended TO visit New York. Mr.
Clay, In his reply, stated that he had written 10
Alderman Lawrence on that subject.
Mr.. Clay Will pass short time in the Museum
quilting this evening, which is to be the scene of
ball tor the benefit of the st. Josephs Orphan
Asy um. Both saloons are engaged, and will be
crammed with the dancers, accommodating about
six thousand persons, though, of course, all can
aot expect TO have room to dance. This is the
fourth ball given, during as many years, TOR the
benefit OF this benevolent society, and on every
occasion the attendance has been immense.
1t Is thought that the democratic State conven-
ton, to meet at Harrisburg, on Saturday next,
will be the scene of much confusion, on account
fthe conflicting interests of Mr.. Dallas and Mr.
Buchanan.
Political Intelligence.
GEN. TAYLOR AND THE VIRGINIA WING STATE Con-
vRNrIoNln this convention the 25th February the
resolution of the committee, recommending Gen. Tay
lor candidate for the Presidency to the people Of
Virginia being under consideration, Mr.. Bolts made
remarks against the adoption of the resolution and
concluded by Offering as substitute, preamble and
solution setting forth the nexp sdcnoy OF the coPven
ton expressing for either OF the indv
duals whose names had been presented candidates
and that the members pledge themselves to their
best exerons to the Of whomsoever may
be the nominee Of the national convention.
ADJOURNMENT THE MISSISSIPPI LEGsLATURE The
Legislature of Mississippi was to adjourn about the
10th of February.
APPOINTMENTS by THE GovERNoR.- Suffolk county
J. Calvin Wells Of Southold, to be notary public
vice Oliver Corey Harvey M. VAIL of Ielip, notary
public vice Henry Brewster Richard M Conklin, Of
Rowland Of somers, in the couu-
ty OF Westcheeter, notary public vice said Howsnd
Kings--Garret L Martense, of Fls.bush, and James
Walters OF Brooklyn to be be commissioners tor loan
ing certain moneys of the United States" vice Thomas
~ Tallmsdgs and Jacob Rapelje. Harmon G. Wester-
velt Of Brooklyn, notary public, vice John Bachelor