The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-12

| same. Whiskey-No change.
| Bosror, March IL, ls4s -Flour-A good demand,
with sales Of 1900 barrels, including good Western
| brands, at So so So 62K Corn-There WAS bstter
feeling in the market and the sales reach some 1000
bushels, mixed and yellow at SO $50. Rye-No sales
| reported Oats-Saes Of 1000 bushels were made at
$50. Provisions-Pork inactive, and the tendency
| Is downward. Whiskey continued about the same.
| Movements OF Mr.. Clay-ReceptiOn OF the
| Ladies' at the Governors RO0ni-Vlsit to the
High BIidge-The Servant Man, John, disco.
| vered to be a Humbug-VIsit to the Broad
| way Tabernacle.
Yesterday was a beautiful day for the movements Of
Mr. Clay and all advantage taken of its pleasant
ness He at hslfpsst six O'Clock, his usual hour
for rising, and after the necessary preparations took
breakfast at eight o'clock large number of gentle
men called upon him at his lodgings when the servant
nan, John, very attentive in handing round the
Ashland snuff. MIR Clay looked remarkably we'll, hav-
almost entirely recovered from the effects Of the cold
which he took when he first arrived and expressed him
- feeling much better than he had felt for several
| days past
| THE RECEPTION OF THE LADIES.
At ten O'Clock, Alderman Franklin announced to br
CLAW that it was then time to leave for the City Hall
the ladies would expect him to be to the
hour; and they immediately started that h. might have
when he arrived at the City Hail. he conducted to
| q private parlor to await the hour.
At that time, esplanoO0 OF CoulO De
seen fairy forms and smiling faces moving up every
avenue Of the Park towards the Hail. where they e1-
pectsd to see the long looked for come at last"
Governors room, which was crowded In every part with
old and young ladies, waiting to kiss him and shake bis
hand All there resessness and confusion some on
tipoe while others stood upon the sofas and chairs
get first look at him. Alderman Franklin then an
uounced to tho ladies that Mr.. Clay was ready, and
they might come fast they could. A general
rush was then mads some Of whom caught hold OF his
hand and casting up his face arch smile, passed
nm Nh the of others seemed won't
kiss mo-" One lady broke the ground and Pouting out
to Sho would have the next one sd
pressed her way through the crowd held before Mr.
Clay little boy aud said Mr. Clay here is little Henry
Clay; kiss him" Mr.. Clay kissed the boy, bowed and
thanked her for the compliment, after which he bowed
ana kissed the mother Ever and anon little billet
which he would hand ovet to th. charge Of Alderman
Stevens The crowd continued 70 press thus for two
Of no
| tons were shswered upon him Mothers brought up
Mr. cay and sSd
One lady Jealous than the rest, got behind Mr.
Clay and oom%sncsd clipping piecs from bis grey
moving towards his thin and flowing locks
which immediately stopped by Alderman Lawrence,
severed however and several succeeded in Obtaining
small portion which they carefully laid in their card
cases, declaring they would have it in . brsastpn
Several ladies time in the Of
the room occupied by Mr. Clay who were determiped
they would not 30 ssd with one Ss ana S
mGsse and took from two to six each; ali the Will.
placing in his hand neat envelopes some of which con-
tanned very pretty written for and in honor
to MIR. Clay A little girl handed to MIR. Clay an en-
velope which upon being opened presented to view
under which was wrought hope" with the compliments
| Here are some Of the verses:-
| Welcome, Harry of the West
Welcome to our hearts and home
| Welcome to each Patriots breast
| We bid thee here Q loud we'll como
| Soon may our country's grateful hand
| Grant thee her first her greatest gift;
| Soon mayst thou rule our native land,
| And from her sway all errer sift
| To thee we look with longing eyes,
To rid US Of the ills Of war;
| To clear our nations clouded skies,
And reign once more our guiding star"
BYA LADY.
Sy Miss Maria A. Cone, Of Perth Amboy, N. J. It
speaks out the truth Of woman'o soul
TO HENRY CLAY.
| Hero Of Ashland with joy We receive thee,
And on thee warm hearty welcome bsstow;
or nations regard, naught shall ever bereave thee
But betsis gs will follow wherever you go.
| No warriors red wreath Is thy temples adjoining,
No laurel and bay round thy brow are entwined
But the grey hairs of wisdom bright crown are form
Proclsiming thy prowess, 10 that of the mind.
IT'S not of the thousands left dead MANNED and dying
On the red plains Of battle, thy countrymsn boast;
| But while on thy courage and prudence relying,
Their honor in thee they may safely repose.
whsnsver thy couatry thy talents hath nssded,
The seofhng of enemies all we're unheeded,
/ And thy powerful ecqusnce rang through the hall.
Champion Of freedom may Heaven preserve thee
Long thy loved country and kindred to bless;
| MAY age or anxiety never unnerve thee,
Or thy vigorous intellect depress
And when meath the sod thou art camly reposiug,
| And this generation all passed away
Time will still continue thy virtues disclosing,
And the wstchword Of youth ever be Henry Clay -
The following letter, from young lady, given to Mr.
Clay, from her own hand bsspeaks mind and heart in
perfect keeping with her beautiful face which shone
| pre-emiBent In the room
| Hon. II. CLAY
Dear sr,-Permit young lady, although stranger
to you but who is ardent admirer Of your talents
virtue and youc patriotism TO address these few lines
to you, receiving the alteration the fond affection
the strong and abiding love of the czsns Of my native
know that the and person Of Henry Clay IL
entwined around the hesrts of his countrymen and
the women especially, that death itself will never be
able TO his name, his fame and philanthropy,
whether pleading for the oppressed Pole, the suffering
Greek the starving millions Of Ireland; matter,
may say His fame is eternity and his residence
ationn Now, cir know that your tins is taken up
with your ends and your correspondence Is great,
that hope you win pardon me for troubling you. My
plea h that my father and friends strong friends Of
yours and always pleading In your behalf but my prin
oips object IT, TO obtain your autograph, that may
place it in my cabinet of treasures where will chsri'b
It, and hand down to my posterity Ms rich legacy
do not expect you will find time at present but pray you
this with you and when you arrive ut Ashland
you find minutes time to write line, do so
and when you leave us may an a-wss and everything
Providence protect on your journey to your nome
and should you be called from retirement by your fell
low citizens reside at Washington next March may
your administration be peaceful prosperous and happy'
Is the WIKI of your sincere friend, ,S 81 - b.
Here Ia another pretty little stanSa', wncn plainly
tells the rapture Of tbs heart -
| The empire city welcomes thee,
And pours its Thousands out
| To greet thee ihd to tell their love
! In loud sad hearty shout'