The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-11-27
Journey Of Henry Clay from New York to
Philadel phla.

PHILADELrHIA, NOV. 70, lof9.
The suboined description OF Mr.. Clsy's journey will
doubtless possess Sufficient interest for the reader to
claim place In your columns.
At New Brunswick, there could not have been less
than OoO or zoo persons awaiting Mr.. Clsys arrival
in the cars. was told by gentleman Of the place.
that when it became known that Mr. Clay would pass
in the cars courier despatched horseback, to
the different residences, informing the inhabitants
Of the fact, and hence the large gathering On the
arrival Of the cars tremendous rush was made for
them and when the proud and real form Of Harry Of
the West appeared the platform Of the car, such
shout went up never heard before. The
stopped here ten minutes giving hundreds an oppor-
tunity Of speaking to Mr. c. Then the cars left the
depot, and to the engine house to change locomo-
ives, when Mr.. T. remarked, g believe they are
eaviDg me in the lureh,' which brought forth ano-
Their chtsri many running up to him, saying hope
10 God they have; MIR & you with your friends.
YES" rays ofcious gentleman, stepping up, they
are all first rate Clay men here Mr. Clay bat whether
Of shouts of laughter and chagria and II hope
so' from Nr. Clay Many ladies we're introduced to
Mr.. c, and in a very lew moments Afterwards, amid
The Cheering OF the erowa, the train passed on Al
Prr ceton MIR c. received by another body Of true
hearted Wings snd The same scene enacted. At Tren-
tou - crowd large that ut New Brunswick,
awaited hr arrival lie here received With the
same marks CT eDthusissni. III was asked 20 make
spe.ch but declined saving he should like to have
CT the gen tl.men outside say sometAins to him
(Nr G had become weak that he found 1t unaivisA
ole to ave HI seat aud he received the congratuls
soIhsticst.d old sE looking a: Mr. e said TO hin,
"you ARE not alf ugly rs people raid you we're"
they might have said 30 " This considerably absshed
the old farmer. but Mr. c.. with that kind, amiable
manner, 20 peculiar to himself, said, I'VE were only
jokpg come let US shake bands and be friends again.
This pleased the old farmer who shoated "he is good
again tor J2 "convention or no convention shouted
another A laugbsble incident also occurred here Il
patriotic gentleman, in great haste to take Mr. q. by
the hand, made rush at Alderman Benson, heartily
shook his hand. but in moment seeing Mr. C.'s face
nj window
take ~ and came up To MIR 4. When this came to MIR
C's ears he proposed three cheers for Aid Benson,
which were gwen himseli joining in After Few words
spoken to the iBbsbtants by hr. C., in relation to
Their farms with which he seemed much interested,
the again vent their way, amid the cheers Of
the people. IRON Trenton until the time the cars
reached Tscopy where the steamboat takes OF the pas
fepgers, MIR. Clay not ut all we'll he had slight
attack of oiarrboes. which worried him considerably
his threat also and chest were sore, from so much
car, to smoke and ease his chest on the boat t.
rhiladeph many were introduced to him. Before
reaching Phisoeiphia ne called the gentlemen to
little speech, briefly thanked them for their trou
bic, and hoped that their travel had been pleasant
He then took leave OF them separately On striving o.
Philadelphia almost everybody appeared to be dowr
at the wharf awaiting his arrival although there wa
not that enthusiasm which disting New Yorl
Clay sssemblsgss He was placed in the private car
rage of the Hon Richard Byrd, and drove 10 hi
residence, where he intends to remain until Wednes
day when he goes to Baltimore, and will leave Bait
more Saturday morning for Warrington, as he will
then have ample time before the session OF Congress
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delegation from New York Alderman Benson, Marcus
D. Boruck Secretary Clay Festival Association, Mr. III
q. Boudnot, MIR fhalon and others, repaired to thu
United States Hotel where the gentemanly host o
that establishment. Mr. Mitchell provided them with
sumptuous dinner, and they returned home in thu
evening" delighted with their trip.
Gen. Scott also came in the evening train Of
from Philadelphia, in company with his aid MNo
Hamilton lie expected to meet Mr.. Clay In New fork
and was much disappointed vhsn he learned that h.
left Mir Clay In PhiIaoe phia.
On Cen Scotts landing at the wharf In New York
&c
crowd, which inn oiatey surrounded him, but he die
not seem TO relish IL much
There Was also a gentleman the cars, Q mem
Der Of the kentucky legislature who to Mr.
Clay important business but got far Trenton
without knowing that MIR Z. had left New York. HI
told me be should return in the morning train. b.