The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-03
Our Usaoa Oorrespondonos.
Our Ueacs OerresPondenes.
UrroA, July 81. 1919.
Movements Of the Hon. Henry Clay The Hu~ker
oad Bar~bw~ev Oowvention = )istis guished Ar-

At an early hour this morning. teiegraphic des
patch was received here from Syracuse, aanounc
ing that the Hon Henry Clay would leave Osweso
In the six O'Clock train, and arrive in this city at
10 A. M. The news flew like whiriwind from
one end Of TIE city to the other, which apparently
appeared 10 electr.fy the people Of Utica, as, long
before the hour for the train To arrive, several
hundred persons, OF all classes, sexes and ages,
were at the railrond depot, anxIously awaiting the
arrival of the cars to get a birds eye" glimpse
Of the distinguished statesman. About half past
10 the whistle Of the engine was heard for somo
distance, and In \ few moments the train was In
the depot. No sooner had the ears stopped than
the rush commenced, each aud every oae Of the
il was soon made Known by Mr.. Vandervoor,
the conductor, that Mr.. Clay was in tho forward
car when al this moment he made his appearance
upon the platform of the car, and was cordially
met by John Bryan, Esq, one OF our extensive
merchants and a prominent wing OF Oneida county.
He was then introduced by Mr.. b. to VIM. Tracy,
leading Taylor Wing of this Guy, who took his
hand with such a hearty "grp," that Mr.. G. wi1
obliged to complain of being, quite feeble and
could not stand having bis hand squeezed quite 80
hard, whereupon Mr., Tracy apologized by saying
that it came from his heart, as ha was SO glad to
see him. This was succeeded by the following gen
tlemen of notorlety receiving an introduction to
the great statesman:-Hon o b. Matteson, member
OF Congress elect; Hon. I. X. Walker; the
Mayor; Joseph A. Sherman, post master Free
derrick IIallister; Alderman McQusde, together
with several other distinguished citizens OF Utica
who carried Mr.. Clay almost bodily to the steps of
Baggs hotel. for the purpose. to use his own
tenn, Of beng looked At He was placed upoa
the highest part of the stoOp front of massive
pillar, and bowed with smile TO the Immense
crowd that stood gazing upon him. Nine cheers
were then given, and followed by clapping of hands
for some minutes. MIR. Clay then spoke IN the
following comprehensi style:-
you all for the kind reception you have shown mo
upon this occasion and trust | may visit you again
when have more time; but | have nothing to say to
you and If you have any thing to say to nae go on
AT the conclusion Of these few words, roars of
laughter and nine more cheers were given. AT
this time Mr. Clay was urged by Joshua A. Spen-
Ger, MIR, Bryan. General storms, and otner emil
nent citizens, 70 remain over till morning; but
MIR. c.. said he was In company with his family,
and one Of his grand children being unwell, he
must proceed Immediately to Schenectady, route
his side, and very courteously asked the crowd TO
make way that Mr. Clay might walk 10 the East
ern cars; this being done he was escorted to the
depot by those to whom he had an Introduction,
when he resumed his seat In the car, and IN the
space Of two minutes he was again surrounded,
both and outside of the car, all anxious to get
shake Of the hand with him In few moments
the word was given, all aboard" the train - oil
which caused scattering among the crowd, and
the CARS started under good headway, amidst the
cheers and tossing Cf hats.
This was truly an enthusiastic reception, and
one that !, appeared 70 be unanimous among the
classes Of politicians-for there were number pre-
sent Of various political creeds; but all appeared
glad and oveDoyed to see the American orator
and statesman" Mr.. Clay, although rather fee
Bile, appears in fine spirits and good health, and
does not seem to have altered or changed much
since he last visited New York he Is accompl-
MED ON this tour by his son and several grand
children, and hs: five servants with him. He
thence by railroad to this city, and will probably
arrive at Saratoga thus afternoon about three
O'Clock, where he intends TO remain for number
Of days, when he will proceed at once to the White
tor the balance of the next month.
The Union Convention, which 10 te be held at
Rome for the purpose Of devising means to unite
the barnbuIners and hunkers, 10 now near at hand,
ii being only fourteen days oil. Ii expected both
parties will be largely represented by delegates
from all ctlons OF the State, and the result Will
be looked for with great anxiety. understand
the freesoilers, IN the western part OF thus State,
have adopted John Van Buren's plan of union, VIZ;
that the hunkers are to be taken In, the same way
the Methodist church take IN their converts
during the protracted meetings, which Is to put
them on the anxious seat, and take them SIX
months on trial, and If not faithful to their creed,
then discard them but whether such a PROPOSE
lion will be accepted BY the bunker portion OF de-
mocracy remains yet &c be seen. The 18th day OF
August will tell the story. The delegates that
have, and will be elected for this on, are
also 10 be members OF the Syracuse convention, on
the 9Th Vt September next
Among the recest arrivals at Bags Hotel, en-
route fcr Trenton end Niagara Falls, notice the
following distinguished gentlemen Gen. Gran
ger, of Csnapdaigua l.. A. Cooley and daughter,
of Philadellh la; Lord Unett, Of London; A H.
Ward, a nipliouoYs OF New York. and several
other persons OF considerable note. Trenton Falls
which are only thirteen miles north OF thus city,
have been doing splendid business for te last two
,,,ptho In 10 .etiptafei that 10 IA A
been there in that time but this IL not TO be Won
dercd at, TOR II magnificent place, and the
most that visit them are only transient, they gong
and returning here the same day.
The Rochester Ansriean. of the 1st inst, speak.
irg OF the arrival oil MIR. Clay AT that place, and OF
the desire Of the people to see him, and his disin.
snaton OF public reception, says'--
be moment the beat touched the wharf the Gro wd
ruahed board, completely Cling her spacious cabins
which they saussd TO rssound again and again with
cheers for the great American patriot Captain Van
C.ve sppeersd, and although extremely reluctant to
dituib the Numbers Of his ustrisus guest consented
to isiorm Mr. Clay 81 the large coocourse whose in
tnse defire to see him could scarcely submit 70 be
disappointed but the state % his health you'd not
permit MT Clay to crafty the wishes 81 his friends
ard reluctant he must have been to decline the tcs
tnobials OF ,tteem aud Animation which they
ssge by bis to the effect thst he must deny hi
cell the pleasure 81 reception at this time from his
felowe tiEens Ct Rochester. MIR. J. B Clay said he
requested by his father TO say th>t had his health
permitted he would have had great pleasure In meet
ing bic friends from Rochester, aud In responding to
the greetings with which they hsuored him. But he
was old man. lie had seen more than seventy
years, and encountered during long life. much ia
tgue and many severe LAHORE by which his constitu
tobs force impaired, well ss BY recent attack
Of tickness At present he was seeking repose aud
relaxation, with hope 10 restore his health Under
such circumstances he begged that he might be ex-
cured from any public demonstrations on the part u
his countryneb which, bc-cver grateful TO his feel
iugs corld not but hazard his safety and he offered
each end sll who had there TO honor him his
sincere apologies aud his be-. wishes for their health
snd hsptineee ON this meseage being communicated
20 the citizens. the concourse brsks up With three
cheers for Henry Clay and quietly departed. Ills
honor the EsJor rent Official communication, ten
dering to sir. Z. the hospitalities of the city
Froa TExss.-A late arrival from Texas fur
nIshss the following ntelhgence;-
Mr.. J.. X. Saunfers, a gentleman who arrived
IN Galveston from Chihuahua on the 1iih instant,
informs the editors OF the Nrs that he met the U.
:. troops bound for II Paso at Los Moros. They
had found good road, aud were all In good health
and rpIrits. Mr. ;. also met several companies OF
citizens the route to the gold region all Of whom
seemed TO be getting on well The Indians DO not
appear TO modest them. He left the ella on the LIST
OF June, and controdicis the reports Of gold having
hee, thete