The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-08

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met the hish.eopstable tn. stairs. A gentleman
handed him letter" What s it?n said the sage of
honor were wei. rsc.ived and did not fail to create
hearty laugh. Ga the passage up. the steamer J E
Coffee, which bad come out for the purpose met the
Vanderbilt and cheers and sslutcs exchanged -
Just a. tbs stssmer passed Fort Hamilton. large
6ird-soms said 1t was eagle, while others Thought
1t q sull-wm sesn lowering overhead, and &C.
tuslly accompanied the floating palace nearly
up to the city As the boat neared the wharves ssutes
were hr.d from Jersey City, and from pilot boat No
The Battery and wharves seemed to be completely
covered with people as the steamer approached hsgs
When finally the Vanderbilt came along side tho
wharf passenger Dried out from board. We've
counted cheers from the uncounted multitudes on
shore 1t was with some difh,ul'y that Mr. Clay made
his way through the danss crowd to the carriage which
was In waiting to convey him to Castle Garden. He
finally sucoesded however, In this and reached his
destination.
TINE RECEPTION IN CASTLE aARDKN--THR SPEECH
OF MR. CLAY
The time announced for the arrival OF Mr Clay at
Castle Garden, two O'Clock; but early half past
twelve, there goodly number Of people congre
gated inside aud the CHOICE places all oocupisd ladies
and gentlemen, while at the same time a continued
stream of people was pouring in from Broadway. On
looking at the preparations which had been made
for the OCCASION we found them most admirable and
convenient. Immediately in front Of the stage
neatly carpsted, and on which placed sufficient
number Of chairs to the members Of the
Common Council, the Committee Of Arrangements, and
guard Of honor consisting of hundred Of Mr. Csys
friend. from Philadelphia Behind this platform there
suspended from the dome large sheet OF canvass,
on which there painted q tranquil country scene,
with rivuet msande,pg through the centre at either
aide of which grscsfoy displayed the national flag
The arrangements judioous tasteful and bsauti
fu psrtio ularly in respect to those made for the
press Messrs French & Hsiser not behind any
propreto-s of public PLACES In the admirable manner In
wh'oh they aeoommNdste the press rhs whole OF the
Interior OF this beautiful place locked really splendid
The on the outer promenade just as
rood as those inside The melting snow from the root
settled in cavities and holows; but lest Mr. Clay
any in attendance him, should wet his feet
these were all covered with plank The landing place
tast-fuy decorated with tho natioua flag nd pre-
scented interesting aud imposing appearance In hnc,
nothing appeared to have left undons by the pro-
pristors and the for the occasion
warmly praised by all who saw them.
% looking the beautiful bay, the inte
resting The hills Of Staten leland and the fields Of
Jersey, man led with snow, which last fading
before the rays OF the gentle breess blew
teitits influence Graft Of various sz % sad tonnsgs
scudding soma up and some down the rivers and
hsrbor, and all trimming their rails, and ticking aud
veerng catch the of heaven. and reach their
points Of for all the world ths poll
toians OF Nav York tack and veer to catch the bres
Of popular opinion to reach the on for which they
contDu lily struggling.
Shortly before ons o'clock, deschment Of the muni
selves, under the direction Of Captain WHY In df
ferent places around for the purpose OF prsssrvir
order and OF assisting the COMMITTEES Of in
As rs the chimes OF Trinity Church had struck
one O'Clock the blsd thous nds looked ut their
t,mepieoes and various iatmatiOns given that
the ought be nearly u sight. Every eye
directed towards the Lower Bay but smoke pipe
could be seen The multitude assembled vt this time
vas very larSe, aud among them We observed many
bssuu ladies' under the protection of their huebande
md fathers
Tn Minutes Past One-Twe steamboats in sight pre.
suu,ed to be the Vanderbilt and Cof.s.
T~sn'y Minutss Pass Ons-A gun assd from one
Tw my Fss. Minutes Pas. Ons-AnOther gun, and
the steamers eoKns up the Bay.
Asteen,y roia es to o'closk, three loud cheers
responded to by those within the Garden add i'm
mediateiy thereafter, Mayor Brady, accompanied By
readiness to rsce,vs Mr.. Clay when the boat, which
Was now very near, arrived at the landing Duieg
this time the booming OF cannon came over tue water
from jersey city, tue inhabitants OF which nred
tiona salute In honor of the ilusrious statesmsn.
Quarter to Tws-Ths boat very cosc-the people or
the prouenads aud balconies into t5e interior OF
the GARDEN to get places.
The Phils d-lphis mittes with Mr.. Clay in their
miiet, dsem bari sd immediately, and proceeded to
the Thousands In the rden three voeferous cheers
were given him. and with firm step he ascendsi the
platform. amid the most rapturou, applause With
bouquet Ia hand his and hat In the other he
stood the platform for a minute or two bowling
acknowledgements for the enthusiasm OF the sssenb.ags;
and jas as he sat down. three more vehement onserS
were given to him.
Aioermsn KELLY then slapped up, and introduced Mr.
Clay TO Mayor Brady After the form Of Introduction
MIR. Clay Bat dowp aod Philip Hone Esq walked up TO
and copversed with him While he and Mr.. Hone
chatting, gentleman preferred Mr. Clay his snuff box
wh CHI tue great statesman Of Kentucky accepted and
took ths efom hesrty pinch of snu This sot CAUSED
much amusement and es as Mr. Clay had disposed
Of the pinch, three hesrty cheers were given him.
Elk sheriff Nc MICHAEL, of Philadelphia then intro
duced Mr. Clay to Mayor Brady, seit-l have tn.
pleasure OF committing your custcdy and safe keep
the body of dtsn gushed fellow cits IN, Henry
Clay, OF Kentucky. Tremendous applause
Mr.. BRADY then shook hand with Mr. Clay and ad-
dIessed HIM foows MIR. Clay the pls s.ng duty has
assigned to me- the representative Of the con-
sttuted author ties Of the city of New York. to tender
to you its hospitsitiesto extend tn you cordial vel
come 1t not necessary for meindsed sir, it would
not b. come nae, occasion ike tho pre.ent-to sd-
vert to your many and valued public services The
whole country gratefully the ZEAL the de-
votion with which whole lite has been passed in up
holding her interests in defending her honor in aug
nentiDg her property; aud air. ctiseps OF the
great commercial metropolis Of this western world
appreciation Of the worth, the talents the states
IN onshp aud the pure patriotism which have combined
TO surround With halo Of impershable glory ths name
Of Henry Clay. Our welcome, sir lie not mere lip ser
vice. but from the abundance Of hearts the mouth
'peass We receive you sir, the honored the cher
shed guest OF this great city. Its inbsbtants without
srence to oresds secs parties have come forth
greet yon and in their name with all the warmth
which words fresh from che heart can convey, bid you
welcome.
Mr.. CLAY replied MIR Mayor wish | could find
quate language to express you the feelings of my
.rat, heartsings excited by the splendid recep
ion with which am this day honorsd You, Mr.. May
Dr. very well know, from correspondence, and from your
nf,rmasion from Others that my visit to this great
'ity Is exception from the rule which adopted on
ny departure from my own residence. Called from
hence By business, to the cities Of Washington end
had prescribed to myself rule which
thought infexihe, that would not dsviats nom my
iirect line Of business, any consideration that
would particularly avoid throsng myself into the our
emit Of public meetings. snd OF the affections which
lad enough of to suppose existed in the bo'oms
Il my countrymsn. But, sir, there In the enter
riss and growth and growing greatns" Of this cast
metropolis, and in its intelligence, and In the invitation
from all parties, as you say, smother
confederation, which seemed TO ms to demand that
houd make exception to the rule aud present my.