Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-11-26
MIR CLAY

The Clay Wings OF the 18th Ward in New ork city
gave their idol grand serenade Alderman Bensons
Friday night An unusual crowd assembled in the street.
and Mr. Clay was forced come and address them,
which he did, (the Express reports as follows:
Gentlemen--I come here peacemaker, would l
had the commission in pocket to force you all TO dis
perse and give up this noisy, nocturnal demonstration
laughter but since have not, can only express my
deep and heartfelt gratitude to you Tor this gratifying
exhibition of the warmth OF your feelings towards
Having week of leisure, | thought could not do
better than visit New ork, to take by the hand my old
friends and to your great city as It'll IN all Its various
phases l crossed the mountains some time too early
for the session of Congress- in order to avoid the neon
venence OF an Indictment winters Journey and having
spent few days most pleasantly and prohtaby among
nv old and cherished friends here, am my way to
Washington. Gentlemen, though shall not probably
remain long in the councils OF my country, yet while
am there, you will find me now as 1 ever was UIntlu-
siastc applause.) lind gentlemen, on my return to
Congress, the two great political parties OF the Union IN
state OF equilibrium, IN one OF the houses at least
and among the many interests oil the country over winch
1sall carefully watch will guard none with such zeal
care the preservation OF the Of our States
inuiOlable.
Gentlemen may think that liberty is sufficient, and
that the individual States would be more prosperous II
the Union were dissolved but l tell You that without
unon-perfect liberty will be otbu little avail
Tremendous cheerng) With respect to my prlncl-
pies, and my policy, you all were long ago acquainted
and would only say of them, that they are now the
as they ever were; but did not intend to make
you long address: in mostly any audience, and es-
pecially like this in the Empire City OF the Empire
State, it Is almost impossible not to make mention o.
subjects that may prove disastetu to the public
opinion, but have said to you that only which hoped
would most give you pleasure. *
till morning." interrupted the Speaker, when ne
humorousy remarked, (Which otyou will furnish the
ammunition" this occasloned much laughter, and
voice exclaimed "Three cheers for HENRY CLAY, the
peoples candidate for 1852 convention, and wei put
him in it hardly necessary for us to state that the
cheers that responded to this call were almost deatenng
Mr. Clay continued-Csentlemen, seek but to do my
duty to my country return to the Senate with no per-
sona object personal aim in view no ambition but to
act as may best conduce to the safety OF our Union.
seek higher elevation than now have am satls-
fled, and sincerely grateful for the continued honors with
which my beloved countrymen have overwhelmed me,
and shall do my best to forward their interests IN return
leave you for the seat OF Government, and
as have had little sleep the last two nights propose to
retire early and mean to get some to nght you VIII
let me, GA voice-but won't though > Again,
therefore, gentlemen thank you most sincerely for tins
enthusiastic exhibition Of your feelings III my behalf
bid you iarewel-God bless you all
Mr. Clay, having concluded, then disappeared through
the door, which Immediately closed, the people
thereupon giving him three loud and hearty cheers
STRANGE PRosEcUTIoN.-On Tuesday last the case OF
the State of Maryland Mrs Levin, wife 1.-THE mem
Der of Congress from Philadelphia on before Judge
Purviance, in Baltimore County Court, The offence
charged that the lady made personal assault upon
Mr. Henry Fite in public road, by making her ser
want MCNacKen 0Ou Flts ) llOsc WHist SIG Se''C iii
several cuts with coach-whp, which she did under the
belief that Fife had looked into her carriage three times
in an insulting manner but hsh he denies. On Friday,
the ungallant Judge sentenced Mrs Levin to pay fine
of $50 and costs, and McMaeken fine of $40, and
stenly reproyed her for her indelicate conduct.
The U. S. Circuit Court on Saturday, refused to
grant the application of Sloo the contractor tor carrying
the mails between New York New Orleans and Cha
gres for an injunction against Law, Roberts and Nell
vane Soos assgnees trustees who are now running
the steamers and Tor the appointment OF receiver to
take charge Of them Sloo claims the profits also, but
this point is not decided.
INTELLIGENCE FROM THE BARouE JOHN Z. CoLLEY.-
This vessel which sailed from Norfolk with passengers
for California was at Calao, (Peru the 9th OF DC
tober She did round the Horn, but passed through
the Straits OF Magellan. There had been some sick
ness among the passengers though their general health
good. A number OF the crew deserted at Callao,
but the barque to proceed on her journey mmedl-
ately.-Nortolk Argus.
HoGs-In addition to the $40 hogs that we re-
ported last week, having passed up this Valley on
their way to the East, have to report Tor the last
week 800 This is about 1000 more thar have passed
this way during any one year for the last eight.
charleston (Ra) Republican OF Me2lst.
The Washington correspondent OF the Phi ladelphia
North American says
The Secretary of the Navy has dismissed Purser Ken
non OF Virginia from the service, tor beng defauter
His deficit is stated at ten thousand dollars, which has
been placed the hands of the Solicitor OF the treasury
t,,taIar tta rilaI.