The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-03-10
Hon. Henry Clay-Reception mt New York.

The Hon. Henry Clay arrived at New York on Tues.
every demonstration of respect He left Philadelphia in
the morning, accompanied by committee OF one hundred
and, on his arrival at Amboy, he met by the New
Mr. McMichael, in brief address, handed him TO
the New York committee, on whose behalf the Hon.
Morris Franklin eoquenty replied, by saying that 1--WE
might as well undertake to lull the raging tempest and
say to the winds be STILL to control the excitement of
our people, when the sage of Ashland treads upon their
SOIL and walks in their midst" Mr. Clay replied in his
usual eloquent to this address during which,
(says the correspondent of the Philadelphia Evening
News) he remarked
81 hope gentlemen, have frequent opportunities of
seeing YOU and conversing with you during my brief
ourn among you; and trust therefore, that you will
for turning from you for moment to thank the Phil
adelpha committee Tor their manifestations me- not only
on my entry their city, but during my stay and the
present moment Their chairman has not too eoquenty
depicted the of my entry Philadelphia
a have several times my life had occasion be thank
full for the friendship, the aeconate attachments evinced
towards by my friends at Philadelphia. But never
have had such proofs of love and attachment shown
during my last visit 1t seemed TO me as if the whole
city, all the houses had discharged themselves of their
populations greet during my short stay among them
'For such manifestations of hospitality such touching
never before received Aud this, from party
from ALL without distinction of party not from
said, from all colors. Qaugh,er)
Gentlemen, carry back to my friends in your pleasant
for their demonstrations and tell them--[Here was a
warning that the floor was in danger of giving way and
the company requested stand back and spread them
selves over greater surface Mr.. Clay, mstaking the
cause, playfuly remarked that he did them
do so liked have his friends close to him posi-
ble Laughter and cheers Tell them that while single
drop Of blood crcuates in my heart, shall recoect with
profound gratitude their proof of aectionate achent.
My their city constitutes epocha bright cheer
ing glorious epoch-in my life; and never while con.
live, shall cease to be grateful for all these and
former proofs of their attachment and kindness:
said, the occasion one[hcre another Interrupt
ton prevented catching the senence]-and have now
only again express my joy nj seeing my friends from
New York. Ishoud like make compromise with them,
that shall shake their hands, instead OF their shaking
Laughter and repeated cheering]
AS the c. Vanderbilt the bay good omen greet
large eagle poised high in the air and floating
with equal and steady wing sailed majescay before the
boat until within very short distance of Castle Garden
when having duly hefaded Henry Clay's approach it
wheeled off and LETT the people to give him greeting
We reached the pier l o'clock, and regret that my
time will allow speak Of the enthusiastic recep-
ton in detail which greeted Mr.. Clay Such countless
throng never saw, in New York. Broadway
Jam-the procession the most magnificent ever