The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-11-21

Movements of the Hon. Henry Clay-Inte-
resting Interview with Father Mathew
Visit to the Custom House, the Iron Works
ana the Historical society's Lecture.
The Hon. gentleman quite refreshed yesterday
morning after his journey and enjoyed hearty break
fast He appeared to be in excellent health and spirits
About 10 o'clock. the Mayor waited on him, at Mr..
Bensons, and invited him to an entertainment from
the city, in the Of himself and the Corporation
The Hon. gentleman thanked the Mayor, but respect
fully declined any public honor during his stay in New
York which entirely Of private nature. While
he did So he could but feel the full force of the
compliment of ell the cities he had visited in the
United States, none had been attentive to him
none more cordial in its hosptalites-than the Em-
pire City
In the forenoon Captain Williams of the Third Ward
Police at the request of Mr.. Clay waited Father
Mathew to ask him what time 1t would be convenient
for the reverend gentleman to receive visit Father
Mathew having sent word that he ready to receive
Mr. Clay Immediately at whatever time 1t suited
hi, own arrangements, the Hon gentleman proceeded,
at IL o'clock to the Irving House accompanied by Mr.
Benson who introduced him to Father Mathew in his
bedroom where he is still confined. Mr.. Clay express
cd the honor and qualification he felt at seeing the
great Apostle Of Temperance. Father Mathew replied
that it he who honored in being visited by the
greatest man Of the age Mr. Clay madea profound bow
IN acknowledgment Of the fattering compliment, but
humbly the idea of such promne
Both gentlemen appeared to be deeply affected and to
conceive a strong attachment for each other. Mr.
Clay congratulated Father Mathew his safe arriva
in this country and thanked him, In the of the
people, for the good he effecting Father Mathew
then dlated the greatness Of the country aud of
the people lie had read and heard much Of both but
what he bad seen with his own eyes had far transcend
thing he could imagine. There is parallel cent?
nued Father Mathew, between the youth of this
country and OF Of the great countries OF which we
read in history They the result OF slow progress;
but you have suddenly from infancy into the
full maturity Of without passing through the
intermediate stages And for your scenery it has
wonderful grandeur, peculiar to itself
Mr.. CLAY said he hoped Father Mathew would not
confre bis visit to this part Of the Union which is
merely the portico.
Father M,THsw-A magnificent one
MIR. CLar-but You must cross the Alleghanies be.
fore you enter the building itself Then indeed you
will be delighted The Hon gentleman then earnestly
urged upon the apostle of the necessity OF
outstanding his strength and advised him not TO
work himself in his present delicate state of health In
conclusion he hoped that Father Mathew would waive
the ceremony Of returning his visit and he hoped h
would see him with recruited health and strength
In the fruitful valley of the Mississippi. The great
Harry of the West then took aectionate leave of
the iiustrious stranger from the Old World.
We should mention that Nr. Howard. having received
intimaon Of the visit Of MI Clay to the Irving House
had the flag bosted to do hi honor and kept 1t ahoat
for the rest Of the day MIR Howard invited him to
look at the house MIR Clay replied that he had heard
much OF It, would have great pleasure in seeing It,
Mir. Howard then took Mr. Clay through the rooms,
when he expressed his admiration at the extent aud
magniasence Of the establishment, and observed upon
the construction Of the great dining halls that they
arranged (by means Of folding DOORS that the
gentlemen ought to be well satisfied for they were in
close proximity to the ladies' and had them within
their view.
Mr. Clay then visited the custom house, where he
bad interview with MIR. Maxwel the Collector. On
being recognised as he passed In and out, he was
loudly cheered He also visited the Exchange Messrs
Grinneu Minturn Il Co, the Novelty Works, and the
iron establishment Of Secor 4 Co. with the shipyard
adjoining. He expressed himself much gratided with
ali he saw 1t was his intention, understand. TO
have visited the Navy Yard Brooklyn and the Croton
Water Works, but he was too fatiaued
the evening he attended the lecture given before
the Historical Society, In the University chapel Wash
ipgton Square.
The Hon gentleman viii renain In town till Saturday