The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-13

lelegraphic despatch from Maysyille on W,d..
day last informed US that Mr.. Clay had lelt tha, ~
that morning, and might be expected in Lexington op N
esens o. s Iane aa ne e. arrived about nine e
bors aud friends. and escorted 10 the PhGnix Hor
large bonfire had been kndled at the junction q, H.
stone and Main streets, which shed full blaze OF s
on and around The hotel, aud made every thing smo
visible as IN broad daylight The crowd had eyldsa
resolved to have view OF the veteran state smans ~
to see how he bore up under the accumulated weigh,
years and laSGi VS. a,s happy TO tina, he
Gus, however, that the assembage would moi resi s.
ed with seeing merely but that they must hear from h
public servant also To the porch the porch shou',
the lhrong and accordingly MIR Clay appeared upon Il,
poco. through the second story windows OF the Phrn
in The full blaze OF light from the bonfire He bowsI
the people, and was greeted with hearty cheers ~
were surprised TO see him looking so well :"
As favorable point OF observation, we had ,ak., !,
position IN second-story window of our Office. immsS
aely opposite the porco upon which Mr. Clay stood \
saw he was about TO make few obsefva,io.
we regretted that were not nearer. 40 ,hs, y,
mght-for the first time iifs-calch The sos ~
OF that voice which has often been the theme ~ !.
mralion and praise. But absolutely startlsd
distinct the ringing Of bell We were near rnoaS
TO hear every syllable and inlonation Mr. Clay spoks
substance as follows--lwe report entirely from mem
DRY. 7 80, ,.;..., .;-.,
for this kind reception and greeting, after having been
long separated from you. AT time has my separato
from you been protracted, except when absent
Europe. tried 10 cut you, and to avoid any display ha
the vigilance OF your friendship never TRES never ss
Although have been so long separated from YOU =
gagged in the trying of arduOus session Of Co
CESS, never did return among you with feelinys
higher qualification. The glorious Union my irisnd
which lately threatened with violent dismemh
ment, 1 am happy 10 announce to YOU is SAFE 4,
times felt serious apprehension for lis safey: In,
may hope To transmit il TO successors who'll
and nnmpaired, with the confident expectation thai \,
blessings will continue to the remote st.posteri,y Tpa
longed cheering Mr.. Clay then concluded as follows
IL rejoice to you all again, my friends and neighbo
rejoice To return among you under auspices SO hyon
Bile to our beloved country. But--connued Mr. Civ
pointing his finger in the direction OF Ashland whi ~
crowd set up laugh and cheers'.But there live, !,
old lady about mile and . half from here with whom
have lived for more than fifty years. whom | Womb
rather see than any OF You - And, bowling gracenIIv
he withdrew, while the crowd sent ~ MANY merry ~.
OF laughter, mingled with hearty cheers -"
We venture to that never during the last twpO,v
five years did Mr. Clay return to his constituents whs
there generally more kindly feelings en,ertans
toward him. He has, during the late session Of Can.
gress. displayed in eminent degree those higher Quail
ties of character which he undoubtedly possesses he h
risen above the region Of party into the higher sphere
patriotic statesman; and II is not wonderful therefore
that the feelings OF the community should accoml,any
him We rejoice that it is SO. and we rejoice also iasc
ing justice the patriotic services OF so distinguished
citizen, with whose former political course and opinion,
we have differed. We wish we could say thai core,
pondng spirit was manifested by certain wing ourns,
towards some OF Mr. Clays colaborers in the recent no.
Bile work Of patriotism