Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-03-17
Reception of Henry Clay in New York.

,essed more universal and widespread exhi-
,iton Of popular attachment and enthusiasm
han that which has greeted the appearance OF
HENRY CLAY, at the North Ills progress
from Washington to New York was ono contn-
ued Trinmph-not a Triumph voted by an obse-
luious Legislature for deeds of Arms, and at
tended by train of vanqushcd kings and gen.
erals, but one drawn from the willing hearts OF
his countrymen by their admiration and graft
tude towards noble Statesman, in whose illus
trous career, the Arts of Peace aud the arts that
secure Peace and make it as honorable as 1t is
always desirable, every where predominate.-
Henry CLAWS services in the cause of his Coun-
try and humanity, merit the proud distinction
they are daily receiving. lie is securely and
mmovably throncd in The hearts of the people.
The bestowment of no office could add cubit
to his stature. while the whole Country now
groans under the bitter and pcrilous consequen.
ces that have resulted from an unfair and unwise
rejection of his counsels and his guidance.
We copy from the Express and Spectator some
account of Mr.. CLAWS reception in New York.
His speech in reply to the Mayor, which we give
below, is admirable in every respect. The Elk.
press says -
"It is well known it was Mr.. Claws sincere desire
that his visit here should be attended by any par
zan display Whatever but we may be pardoned the
remark that the unresraned and, on every side,
whcmingly enthusiastic greeting, every where meet
ing him, from the thousands OF good wings and honest
Democrats who crowd around to grasp his hand, I'M
presses with the conviction that is pdrt'sdn de-
Onsfration after altor cordial is the manifesto
Al md m m
to us men of every political persuasion, indeed seem TO
be, and for the time, feel that they are all Ciaymen if
not in n political sense, at least in their common admit
ration for HIM, who, grown gray IN the counrys ser
vice, would still rather be right than President"
But to the events and incidents OF
The Day.
Never did sun shine out gloriously,-ncver was
March morn usheed in so bnmy and serene,-so mild,
indeed, the atmosphere and calm the water, in the
bay, as more to resemble morning in May or in June.
All things--evcn the elements-thus seemed to COM
bine render the day fitting to receive the city
lustrous guest AT day break the star spanged BAN
ner flung from ''battement, parapct and dome -
and in many OF the principal streets, flags were hung
/ from the windows OF private dwellings.
AT about nine o'clock, the Municipal Committee o.
getler with large number OF invited guests, dstn
guished strangers and private citizens, embarked on
board the
STEAMER CORNELIUS VANDERBILT,
to proceed to Amboy. This boat by the way, has now
become famous for expeditions OF this kind. il was
in the "Vandcrbt" that President Polk came up from
Amooy 10 New ofk, last spring, ana on several 9TH
occasions, she has conveyed TO the city distinguish
ed individuals. On this occasion the magnificent yes.
sci donned her holiday dress flags tasteiuy
ranged fore and aft, and an efficient band OF music
stationed the hurricane deck, occasionally dscours
ing spirt-strng air, contributed much to cnver
the As she left the wharf, three dcaening
cheers were given by the spectators OH Shore which
were as heartily responded TO by those on board.
THE SCENE IN THE BAY
Was beautiful beyond description Not a ripple dis
rl,pI tbp Inn nj thp md
and anon as the vanderbilt gided past noble vessel
ut anchor shout arose from the honest tais, that
shook me upper AR, ana told more trnthinly than
words mat he VINO bat,ed so long and well for tree
trade and sailors rights, Is not yet forgotten by the
wea'her-"orn SONS VI inc ocean.
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b.,,, a ' 'h n 1n, the hen r,s nj Hundreds of de-
voted friends and admirers.
On entering the unncr saloon Mr. CLAW WINS greeted
with still louder cheers So soon as silence could be
! obtained he was handed over to the New York COM
Inttec BY the Philadelphia deputaton, through their
chairman Mr. NcNichac whose beautiful address
was as follows -
The committee who speak through me have come
hher in the behalf of the people oil Philadelphia, "a
transfer lllustrious who, FOL
some DAYS past has been our honored guest He came
among in no public capacity, and public mis-
sion but in the pursuit OF his own private affairs and
the expectation OF quiet seclusion and enjoyment. he
came among us, anxious to avoid all ceremony and
parade, and DESTROYS only TO meet old, familiar and
valued friends, and with them TO renew the grateful
pleasure OF personal intercourse.
In this wish It was impossible that he should be graf
lhed we tired to submit ourselves to his suggestion
but our hearts rebeled against our purpose and on the
uay Whth lie entered our cry our Whole populatl"n
men and women and children, as by common I'M
pulse poured INTO the streets and thronged the WIN.
dows and even the roofs oil the houses that overlooked
The Streets until they presented mass OF enthusiastic
beings, such as no one IN our city ever saw before
You would have tho't the very windows spoke
SO many greedy looks OF young and old
Darted through easements their desiring eyes
Upon his vsage and that all the walls
Painted with imagery, had SAID aloud,
!esn preserve lhee welcome HENRY GLAY"
J H. ~"s on ' vi, 80 W"s J .f srconn gay
u.s. md 50 much has he tried To- repay onr we'll mrnn
kindness Tor one feared that he would sink uldcr til,
upon his sympathles.
Inc enthusiastic, aHec,onnte reception ne met viii
was na s e r, ne e"na e a sUy ne
condition il spranr from JeepeT ieeIn~s Than ,hose
OF party or political agreement; il sprang from the
beautiful spiritual instincts Of nature, il may SC
speak, which, at all periods OF our existence, promp
as 20 mJ w WIN" mrn nv ar ns" ns e ua c
themselves
Ii, for this reason that We all love and venera,e
Henry Clay loud cheers > hum who has distinguish
ca himself ake py nus diens ad ms services, who's
Jn's stained with Jisbonor Confined annnm r eI ~
Men Of ali parties will admit this All all ook to hin
pattern OF patriotism; all instincvely have turn