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

tion to which finally and to which must all
co. have tended to rsprsss the feelings Fl Joy otherwise
would have felt on an occasion so highly honorable to
myself And, sir, ought not the contrast between
this day ard to.morrcw-ths contrast between joy
aud eadnsss which has this day bean presented
on account OF the arrival Of an humble individual
whose services and merits much too greatly
appreciated Ought not the contrast bstween the
scenes of to-day, snd those which to oomo TONER
row inspire us with feelings Of moderation and for
anss teach us how small is ths strife into which
thrown spres tbs ardor Of party contention and teach
us that the moment is when must all be laid In
the low and narrow space which Is destiny lin
tense ssiness hope, Mr.. Mayer and feow-citizsns
here assembled that shall profit by the contrast and
that shall hereafter entertain towards each other less
embitterec feelings restrain srdor and learn to bow
to Him who governs all, and Who later, will
bring us all to the dust Sir, beg pardon tor these al
lusons called for a. thought by the words of the Pre-
sidsnt of the Councils II had limited myself to the
occasion, should hsva thanked you and the Common
Council for the splsndor Of my reception for the kind
ness OF your welcome, and the hospitality which am
authorised to anticipate from what have Witnessed
this occasion.
As soon as MIR. Clay had concluded number Of gem
tlemen rushed the platform to shake hands with him.
and lest that structure might fail with the weight it
thought for the committee to prevent their
example being followed by others. The band then play
ed Sac the eonqusring hero comes" and the asseI-
bags which numbered about four thousand, preceded by
the committee of arrangements made for the doors.
TnK PROOFS Jon.
After the ceremony of the ptioD, Mr. Clay accom-
Common Council and one hundred gentlemen from
Philadelphia left the hall of Castle Garden, amid the
deafening shouts Of the people and proceeded to the
gate Of The ,rdep bsrouche was IN waiting Tor him.
led by Dnsles band playing" Hall TO the Chief
The crowd was immense and a general rush was ma4s
for Mr. Clay; ever and anon soue one crying out
give hold OF bis hand" Having reached The gsts
Mr.. Cisy placed In the carriage the Mayor aud Al
derm an Franklia taking seats with him The barouche
drawn by white horses beautifully caparisonsd
with groom ut the bride OF each Of them The word
was given and the way bsiug cleared as beat IL could
the line Of procession far formed moved
when another general shout burst upon tho air Tbs
carriage wao stopped In front OF tho Battery gate,
when the whole Inns OF procession was formed
An escort Of about Que hunored on horseback, fol-
lowed immediately afer the bsad; and tbs carriage In
which MIR Clay was SEATED, followed next. The com-
mites rsoep tiop composed hvs -mbers from
board OF the Common Council, then followed In oar
ia tho o. and we're followed by the CO mites of one
hundred gentlemen from Philadelphia.
handsome chariot drawn by twelve spirited bay
ready, the march wao taken up
From every window could BIS seen ladies' who waved TO
the venerable statesman with handkerchiefs hearty
welcome while hus1as rupg from stoop and housstop
AT Judson's Hotel and Pages Globe Hotel opposite to
each other, more than two bundled Of the fair
sh.ers of the city who waved their welcome, and
beautiful bouquet OF and choice flowers hurled
from one OF the windows and shted In the lap of Mr.
Clay who upon his feet, and bowed to them. Pro-
cesdng up Broadway, the houses wers crowded from
basement to top, with anxious spectators who, he
passed their in tae oudsst cheer
ing An inc,dent occurred opposite the City Hotel
which, while, held in Jeopardy tbs life OF little
boy, who in the rush thrown into pool Of mud
about inches deep, and it with difficulty the
ts fellow could bs relieved from his perileus situation
ne was recovered wsver, and was indeed TO every
appearance clay boy bsog literally covered, from
he ad 10 foot, With mud
Opposite shs City Hotel, the carriage stopped, and
snolh burnt Of applause went from those who
the buains, ana echoed by the Thousands oil
voices OF those VINO throased the sidewalk
AT Ra,hburns the Aston House, Frsuklin House, the
st Cherries and Fiorenoe's the windows lod with
lsdiss, VINO lent their aid in shouting the welcome ct
Henry Clsy
The Broadway House was handsomely decorated, and
weieome IN isrs go!a-R letters psintsa on its front
The line Of fevzsi Tins tho
ana Mr. Clay scversi time presented Win beautiful
bouq .de the iar hands OF the ladies the city
rxpreo.y Tor him; some Of which bore inso pous; but
so great WAS the crowd that it impot sibs fine
out what those Inscriptions The whole length u
Broadway from the Battery To the hotel Of his dsains
one body O. moving beings closely packed who
kept up continual shout
Having I. cached the New York Hotel, Mr. Clay was
hin ana In tnsr proper order the committees followed
when guard was placed at the door to prevent the
further lugrese Of the crowd.
la q few minutes Mr.. Clay appeared the balcony
in front of the houss when rupg from the
made u bow ana retired
Clay Cls,,n then uttered by q thousand
voices when J. Hoxie Esq appeared and ssid that Mr.
Clay had been much iatgu.d that he haa to rstte
to 6is +. ON for rest But tuat did not satisfy aud
thousand voots again burst forth calling for Clay; and
full ao hour elapsed curing ell OK which time the cali
for Clay went forth.
Mir. Clay again appeared and after general shout,
the almost stiffness OF death prevailed, to hear what he
mad to say He took oil his hat bowed and said -
"GeDtl-men-Y You have brought me here, and after a
route at the Battery, and through this long street
s.mos great hat of the immortal Washington in
The days OF the uiion am here Mt the New York
Hotel know that youio me, and more than appre-
ciste sl that have done; but am tired hungry and
have had no dinner, and so must bid you good bye"
Mr. Clay then lsf the bslcopy while cheers
he
friends make me run-a thing my cnsnes never did,
The vensra bic Jacob Hays, high constable In the
crowd Knocked down AZ the OF Lisp nard street
but sustained 40 injury.
The several band, music played several airs but It
was almost impossible to hear in ths noise and hustle
siogle strain but after tbs proceedings had ended
Here's to Henry CRY" play al in foe style, and
The hsgsof the pubic buildings and hotels DIS
Played at IN early hour in tne mornog aud continued
so'oat In the breezs until the going down Of the sun
TnE DINNER
At half past 1--WE O'Clock, Mr.. Clay, with the COM
Inittee Of the Common Council and invited guests
credit
caterer Of the New York Hotel, and to WHOM ample
justice was done the Mayor taking the heed the table
and immsdis tey to bis right sat Mr.. Clay The cloth
being removed ths sparkling wine went round and the
following sentiment were offered -:
BY Alderman FEGKs-" Good health and long life to
Henry Clay, living specimen CT repu o,sn nobility
By Alderman JAcKsoS-"The lady OF Henry Clay
Goa bless herr
BY Alderman PuRsER-" The health of Henry Clay,
ihe aad welcome guest or Philadelphia and
NeT Yorkn
By Aldermen KoHLIR-" Henry Clsy--his locks ere
gray, bur bis laurels are evergreen
BY Alderman DopoE-" Or invited guerts-nay the
the same spirit ever exist That msnifss iself here TO-
ooe Of Moors's best pieces Farewell but when ever"
Was then sung by joseph Hoxie, Esq
By Russ, Esq =" The eagle, the emblem OF NO.
restrained hbsrty-msy its f-aIn never be rufisd
whs IL builds lie nest Ia the forests Of America "
Aljerman MEnxRoLr rose and said Mr. Clay
nope you will net consider ne burdensoms, for am