Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-03-09
HENRY CLAY'S TRIPTo PHILADELPHIA

The reception of Henry Clay at Philadel phia,
on Thursday oflast week, was one of the most
enthusiastic affairs Of the age. He was met at
Elkton by large deputation from Philadel-
phia. When the cars from Baltimore arrived
with Mr.. Clay, the whole population of the
town were present, and the loud and prolonged
cheering afforded strong evidence of their love
for the man. The Philadelphia North Amsri-
can says:
Mr.. Clay spent about half an hour at Elk
ton In exchanging salutations; and a more beau
tltul sight than this was never witnessed.
There was an evidence of unaffected, sincere
and devoted respect and affection which the
monarch of the mightiest realm on earth might
have coveted.
The special Car with Mr. Clay and the Com
nittees, took its departure from Elkton amid
load and oft-repeated huzzas, at half past II
O'Clock; and, after passage the agreeabene. s
OF which was never exceeded, arrived, in fifty
minutes, at the circular depot at Wilmingtony
which was gaily dressed in flags.
The scene at Wilmington was one. the like
of which was never witnessed in this or any
other &C untry. The inhabitants of this patriot
lc metropolis OF the glorious little Wing State of
Delaware, had poured out en- masSe, and, all
distinctions being forgotten, in one heterogene-
Gus, solid mass of old and young, rich and
poor, male and female, decrepid manhood and
infancy, old womanhood and maiden loneliness
pressed with an eagerness that would take no
| refusal, TO obtain single grasp of the hand of
the man who had, thus, to such an extraordi-
nary and wonderful drgree, won their FICTION
ate and devoted regards. The enthusiasm man
Tested exceeded the descriptive powers of the
most graphic pen. 1t was beautiful stir
rlng-a grand-a sublime spectacle The
| throng extended full square or more
! At Philadelphia thousands met him at the
depot, amidst the greatest enthusiasm, while
banners and flags streamed from every eminence
IN honor of the distinguished guest A process
sion, mounted and on foot, was formed, and
Mr.. Clay escorted to the mayors residence.
The Inquirer says:
AS soon as the great statesman was ushered
In the parlor, he was presented with a large
and exceedingly beautiful bouquet ofthe choic-
est quits OF Flora by an interesting little girl
the daughter of Isaac Elliot, Esq.
Mayor Swift appeared at one of the windows
OF the lower story. and having obtained silence
Expressed hope, that his fellow citizens would
excuse Mr.. Clay from addressing them that
evening. The Mayor observed that the Hon.
Henry Clay would remain in Philade phia for
eight or ten days, and that all would have an
opportunity of taking him by the hand, at such
times and places as the committee had arrang-
ed. As Mr.. Clay must be much fatigu d, he
was sure that the immense number of friends
he (the Mayor was addressing would cheerful
ly admit the excuse.
Still the great assemblage of citizens would
not disperse, but seemed resolute in their de-
termination to hear few words from Harry
of the West"
AT length, and after repeated cheers and
calls OF Clay!-Clay Mr.. Clay made his ap-
pearance at second story window, with a
bouquet in his hand. whereupon shout arose
which made the very ''welkin ring"
AT last, however, silence was obtained, when
Mr. Clay good humoredly said
"You are the most unreasonable set of peo-
pie ever met. (Laughter.) You want some
thing TO come out of my mouth. and want to
put some hing into it. Laughter) Will you
agree with me on this point? That is-to go
home and get your suppers, and let me get my
dinner" CHEERS and laughter)
The crowd then dispersed, after giving three
times three for Henry Clay!
The demonstration throughout was most en-
lhuslastic. 1t was confined to no branch of
the Wing party. Clay Wings, Taylor Wings
Sc"tt Wings, National Convention Whigs-all
were there-all alike anxious and Jealous to
do honor to gallant Harry of the West