The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-06
Notes from tho Watering Places.
UNITED STATES HOTEL, SARATOGA,
Aupust 2 1870


UNITED STATES HOTEL, SARArooA.)
August 2, l6i9
Henry CLay-Ihe Populations from albany, Trov
and Saratoga-7He Replies hreto-Mr. Clay's
HeaAh-His Son and Famky-7hs Banquet,ng
Haa-Gramd BaH-Morning Sources, &c., &c.
This magnificent establishment is now In the
full tide of fashion, elegance, gaiety, festivty,
and prosperity. 1t is, to use an expressive term, a
complete Jam; but the system upon which the
hotel rs conducted is Sc good that no inconveni-
ence Is felt, although the crowd is 80 great. En-
Phatcally, and undoubtedly, this is the resort for
the Distinguished, and the fashionable, the orator,
the poet, and philosopher.
First and foremost among the distinguished
vlsters. Is the orator, statesman and patriot, the
illustrious Henry Clay-not iustrious BY courtesy.
as Lord Broneham once told the present King of
Han9yer In the House OF :. lncuraoes," when he
which IS execrated IN Scotland for the barbarous
atrocities of l7f5,) not lustrous by royal patent
but by the ,eendowments, of his mind the gift Of
Heaven ITSELF [Why did not the silly people make
bin PRESIDENT ed. Herl lie whose fame fills
the world at this moment-he whose magnificent
and oyerpowering eloquence has so often charmed
his eager listenershe at the sound of whose voice
the dungeon has yielded up its victims"-he who
has led in the Senate of his country, when it was
composed OF men W no would have reflected lustre
upon Athens when It was IN tho height and full
spendor OF ITS POLITICAL, national, and literary
glory-he who In the forum convinces juries,
astounds the Judges, and delights the hearers-he
who in foreign countries has with dignity, and
an ability never surpassed, aud very seldom
equaled, represented his own, insisted upon her
rights in all their plenitude, and upheld her pre-
rcgatives-he, say, Is at this queen of watering
places-the magnet which attracts the attention OF
all, and the respect and Difference of all [Why did
not the silly people make him Prssidentl-Ed. Her
Saratoga lie honored with the presence of one of the
greatest men, not only Of this country but of the
age In which he lives. His fame is universal as
the mighty and almost matchIess strength of his
mind is unquestoned and unqueson able 1t Is
not my province to speak now OF his potics--they
have not, IN my opinion, anything to do with hls
coBsummate genius. tWhy did not the silly people
make him President Led Hsr.l Politics, at best,
randi In the affairs Of State, and It is one Of he
highest privileges of mems existence to differ from
each other Why did not the silly people make
HIM President ed Her But pe,tlioggers, trad
ing PATRIOTS designing and selfish politicians queru-
sons, and petulan and disappointed Office seekers,
attempt to argue in opposition TO this view of the
question. Henry Clay is well known; no descrip-
ton OF his person, no praise OF HIM, Is required;
and tor me to compliment hum, or to pronounce
a eulogium upon him, would be like to the tyro IN
sculpture attempting to amend the work of Prax-
titles. tWhy did not the silly people make him Pre-
sident?-Ed. Her. But there is al ways something
to be said about great man-it Is a never-falling
theme. Genius shows itself in SO many ferns that
the notice of it must be frequent. The country is
always anxious to hear Of the movements of such
persons, as il has deep interest in their health and
happiness. why did not the slllypeople make him
Prtsident!-Ed. Her. Henry Clay is the pride and
glory of this land, and think that those who see
matters through different medium, are ready to
admit that ne is so: His genius sahe inheritance of
sixteen millions OF heemen, richer one than even,
according TO himself, he had. 1t Is consoling to
know that thousands can worship at the shrine of
genius, without reference to It's possessors graced
by learning OF the most profound and varied charac-
hui ha yhDcf .t.la
associations. [Why did not the silly people make
him President led. Her.j Henry Clay has his
faults and his fobes, and has lmperfecons, and so
has every great man; it is the lot of human nature.
The late Lord Kenyon was so ardent an adnlrer
OF, and so much attached TO, that accomplished
orator. Lord Erskine, whose speeches are among
the most beautiful and chaste productions of our
language, that when speaking of the imperfections
OF the latter, he Lord kenyon) would say that the
sun Itself had spot upon II; and In that style he
invariably answered the calunnies Of those who
saw in that lustrious man nothing but his faults,
the mvariable conclusion Of treacherous and das-
tardly minds. [Why did not the silly people make
him President Ed. Iir.l This is the first time
have had an opportunity OF seeing Harry OF the
West, as he Is sometimes familiarity desig
nated and such title Is nober and more
honorable than that Of prince, duke, marquis or
earl, because we all know how very many OF those
have been got, yiz:-for the commission OF acts at
which justice stands afinghted and humanity itself
irem5les. [Why did not the silly people max G him
Presldent'- Ed. Her j What ahead Mr.. Clay has
what laboratory ~ thereln-what powers OF
originatlon what facilities for thought-what
scope range and play for ideas, in each of which
comprehended a whole SUBJECT, and with what
kind determination nature assesas the supremacy
Of her work to the last''-for her child, her orna-
ment, her pet still retains his faculties in all their
strength and grandeur. [Whv did not the silly
people make HIM President ED. Hcr.1
Several Populations have waited upon HIM to re-
quest the honor of his presence in their different
locations; but as he has cose here for the benefit
of his health, which ~ in a rather delicate state.
he does not intend 10 incur the fatigrss OF public
life, rru, under the circumstances, think he is
perfectly right This morning d9Putatlon from
Troy, composed OF some OF It's mssi respectable
citizens, waited upon him for the purpose OF ten
deiing to him the hos pitallties Of that city. lie
received them with his usual courtesy and urba-
nifty, and having thanked them mos, cordially for
the honor they had conferred upon hum, declined
To accent the invitation. To the deputaiion from
Albany he returned the same answer. lie says
that he will be most happy To see every one VITO
calls upon him, and II the waters agree with him
he will remain here for a foTlniOt.t. Wherever he
Is a crowd collects roun2 him, and each ono lis
tens with breethless attention TO what falls from
his lips. lie is accompanied by his son, James b.
Clay, and his family, and grandson, fine little
fellow, between twelve and thirteen years of age,
he son Of the late Henry Clay, Junr VINO fell
. I'd with wounds received while CALAMITY
y, 'he service Of his country. The lady Of
Lanes Y. ,av y person OF extremely interesting
appearance, and 0. an.sPie ana rellnpg mlnners'
The great man lodges ct OF I. nue., no dccV I'M
modston being there for HIM on ms t,.iya,' III
boards at his private lodgings. bu. vslts te botel
"a The course of the day. The banqe "'s a...,'
presented brilliant spectacle to-day. THIS IN;
ing there was soirfs in the new ball room, and
this evening there will be grand ball, which a. IL
expected VIII be numerously offended. All the
particulars In my next