The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-26
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb 10
Henry Clay in PhiiadeIphia.-A Brilliant Reception

Hon Henry Clay, the great exempla OF wing principles
and the iavorte OF thousands and tens OF thousands oil
the American people, expected to arrive in our city,
and all were eager and anxious 10 get glimpse OF so
distinguished citizen. Mr. Clay left Washington on
the afternoon of Wednesday last, and arrived al Bat
more about seven o'clock the same evening He was re-
ceved at the Pratt street depot by immense crowd
As soon as he made his appearance on the platform,
deaienng shouts rent the arr and In response Mr. Clay
bowed his Acknowledgements After the lapse OF a few
minutes, he succeeded in reaching the street, accom-
panied by his FRIEND Christopher Hughes, esq, who had
his private carriage in waiting, when he got IN and drove
Oft, with nine more cheers from the crowd which now
filled the street
Arrived at Mr. Hughes's residence, St Pauls
street, the crowd which had followed congregated
in front OF the dwelling, and amid constant and loud
cheers, called for Mr. Clay TO make his appearance Al
ter short delay an upper window was thrown b open
and Mr.. Clay made his appearance greeted by tremen-
dous cheering When silence was with dheuiiy re-
stored, he said:
''Gentlemen, want 10 know what you are making all
this noise aboutH
| ''We wanted to see you;" and loud cheers the
response
| yet"
Mr. Clay-"Exacty; am that same old coon"
Loud cheers again. and laughter -
Mr.. Clay.-'Gentlemen, now Will make a coinpto-
mise with you If you will let me alone, will let you
alone"
He here withdrew amid the vociferdus cheering,
and the window closed The crowd, satisfied ut
| seeing and hearing ''that same old coon, retired
He left the monumental city al nine o'clock, accomRa-
MED by one or two friends The arrangements that were
|
altogether appropriate and the demonstrations were
highly patriotic and credItable.
But the great point Philadelphia; and our political
friends had made ample preparations Tor brilliant reccp
ton Long before the arrival of the cars crowd OF
many thousands had assembled at Broad and Washing
ton streets The display OF horsemen and vehicles was
indeed extraordinary We heard one gentleman describe
| the scene great town meeting on horseback. The
windows of the houses in the nelghborhood wete
eramnsd with eager faces The tenants OF quite NUN
pride in displaying their carpets and cotton goods as lnd
cative of their devotion to home Industry The comph
ment to the great champion of their interests at
appropriate and graceful MIR. Clay was evidently
pleased
The procession moved on with much order posi-
BILE, Mr. Clay bowling from time to tlme while huZzas
continued 10 thrill and ring upon the air. At Walnut
and Broad Streets tho procession organized in
FORM and moved forward in the following order:
Three mounted marshals
The chief marshal, Ueter Ellmaker, esq with his
aids on horseback
splendid cavacade of horsemen, riding four abreast,
and numbering nearly two hundred sections his lea
An elegant barouche drawn by four white horses,
tanning the Hon HENRY Clay the guest OF Philadelphia
accompanied by Mayor Swift and John Struthes, esq.
Barouches containing the following gentlemen, the
committee of escort from Wilmington
J. M. Coleman, Samuel Allen,
VIM Devne r. w Dutfeld,
George Norton, Anthony Newbod,
James Steel, Samuel Ware,
Henry White Charles Whelan,
| F. Iennig Charles Provost,
A. J. Lewis, Craig Biddle,
| G. w. Bender, VIM S. Price,
| John struthers Samuel Bell, jr.,
J. p Wetherell, Joseph p. Loughead
N. r. Thompson, G. F. GARRISON
M Cartwright, Carleton h. Moore.
Two barouches, each drawn by four horses contain
ing members of committees.
long array OF carriages and other vehicles containing
citizens
The Democratic Wing Young Mems Association on
foot and in great strength headed by the following gen.
| temen marshals:
George Hensz zyI marshal Moo,. and lain
Ward and District Associations, on foot.
The young wings presented strong feature OF the pro-
cession, and contributed not little TO give efect TO the
scene Their hearty cheers at the Inquirer office were
duly appreciated
The streets through which the procession passed
crowded-side- walks, windows and every available
point splendid bouquet was thrown to Mr.. Clay at
Broad and Shipper streets, and dozens OF others as ne
passed along the designated route Flags were displayed
and private dwellings, and the procession reached Col
Swiffs private residence Tenth street, below Walnut at
about o'clock.
and Mr. Strnthers contrived to reach the door OF the
mayors house, after descending from the chariot AT
length, however, they entered the building, which we
great statesman ushered into the parlor, he was
presented with large and exceedingly beautiful bouquet
of the choicest gifts OF Flora by an interesting little GIRL
the daughter of Isaac Elliott, esq.,
Mayor Swift appeared at one of the windows OF the
lower story, and having obtained silence, expressed
hone that his fellow-ciZen would excuse Mr. Clay
from addressing them that evening The mayor observed
that the Hon Henry Clay would remain in Philadelphia or
eight or ten days. and that all would have opportunity
of taking him BY the hand, at such times and places
the committee had arranged AS Mr. Clay must be much
atigued he was sure that the immense number of friends
he Ghe mayoD was addressing, would cheerfuly admit
the excuse ,
Still the great assemblage of citizens would not dis
perse but seemed resoute their determination to hear
a few words from "Harry of the West"
| AT length, and after repeated cheers and calls OF
"Clay! Clay" Mr. Clay appeared at second story win
dew with bouquet in his hand whereupon shout
arose which made the very "welkin ring"
AT last however. silence obtained, when Mr..
Clay good-humeredy said
sYou are the most unreasonable set of people ever
met daughter You want something to come out OF
nv mouth, and want to put something into It, Laugh
teri Will you agree with me on one point That IS
TO 20 home and get your suppers and let get my din
ner" [Cheers and laughter
The crowd then dispersed, after giving three times
three for Henry Clay.
The demonstration throughout was most enthusiastic.
1t was confined to branch of the wing party. Clay
wings Taylor wings, Scott wings, national convention
whgs-a were there-all alike anxious and jealous to
do honor to gallant Harry of the West
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