The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-08-13
THE WATERING PLACES.
Our FashionabIe Correspondence.

NEWPORT, k l., Aug. u 1871
Henry Clay OpiniOns-A6tcfing Northumberland
Accident to a Chiid-Mr. Cdy's Visit to Provi-
derce aud Boiiston, Sc
Henry Clay now moving among the crowds Of
this city, Notwithstanding his long and severe
labors in the Senate is the same brilliant and glo
rious old man, charming all by the matchless
susvty of his personal address, and avishng smiles
asd kisses upon the beautiful creatures that gather
around him, eager to catch from his lips the honey
ed eloquence for which, in his private converse
ton. especially with the gentler sex, he is so
highly distinguished Ex-senator Simmons, of
this State, was closeted with Mr.. Clay last even
ing, in consultation upon re-modihcation Of the
tariff. His opinion, as reported by this gentleman,
wasthat the slavery question should FIRST be settled,
be II sooner or later, unless adjustment could
be effected on the basis OF such re-modhcaron.
An old revolutionary soldier came IN from the
country this morning to see the great paclh-
GATOR He was introduced TO Mr. Clay IN the
presence of large number OF gentlemen, who
were very much affected by The scene. The old
man, with both his trembling hands, seized one OF
Mr. Clay's, and raising II TO his lips, bedewed it
with flood of tears. Having recovered sufficient
ly TO speak, he declared that, like old Simeon, he
was now ready TO die, he had seen the man
whose career he had watched and admired from
his first entrance upon public life.
In the rush of people to the hotel, on Mr. Clay's
arrival here, child was killed by a careless horse
man, who ran over II, in attempting 10 work his
way through the crowd. Mr.. Clay was very much
affected by the sad catastrophe, and Immediately
sent 10 inquire into the circumstances and wants
of the afflicted family.
have been endeavoring to ascertain his future
movements, and | understand from a reliable
source, that he is To leave for Boston on the
l4th, spend day there, and then go to Ballston,
New York, TO attend the anniversary of the Ma
uonsl Law School there, from whence he will 60
70 Saratoga for few days, and then return TO
Washington, or to his home, if Congress, in the
meantime, shall adjourn. B.
NEWPORT, r. L Aug. 9, 1850.
Vistfers al Ntuport-Hs attractions and Enjoy
me"ts-Ths Senate and General Assen,biy-M.
Henry Ciay's Vis,t to the LsRislatue-A Brief
Reason for not being a Democrat.
This il certainly the place, of all Others to enjoy
retreat from the tolls of life, and where are fur
nished new and healthy pleasures to those who
have never known business care or strife. Here
the lover of landscape may luxuriate the mani
fold varieties of the picturesque and the beautiful
It's drives and aquatic excursons-its rural walks,
amid green fields overshadowed by the foliage of
ancient trees And what an assemblage of rank,
beauty and loneliness, at present throngs the scene
Zach neighboriDE State has sent forth its fairest
daughters; and the Bellevue House presents an in
ternsl view" Of "bees." l would not be invi-
dious; and, therefore, cannot particularize Miss A.
b. or G as the very concentration and MONOPOLY
Of all human perfectons; but New York, Albany,
Philadelphia, Boston, Providence and Troy, have
furnished fair quota of lovely rusncators at New
port and there are some amongst them who,
Doubtless, will return the possessors of more hearts
than those they brought TO the Island
In the evenings, an instrumental band attends in
the ladies' saloon of the Bellevue and dancing In
INDUCED IN by the lovers of Terpsichore The gid
dy mszes OF the waltz, and the captivating polka,
were executed last night, by some Of the ladies
and gentlemen Of this house and vsiters from the
other hotels.
There ss most delightful entertainment every
evening, at the Ocean Hall, by Mr.. Whpple and
his con, who are exhibiting their dissolving views,
and will, no doubt remain there during the season.
They comprise large cole ction Of paintings by
eminent European artists, representing scenery in
America, Palestine and Europe, with a splendid
variety Of astronomical diagrams. oxy hydrogen mi
croecope and pyrsmic fires, which are beautifully
rendered. There is also a view OF Professor Web
sters laboratory, and all the apartments of the me-
dics college, in Boston, Together with the furnace
the boiler, and chemical apparatus, rendered inter-
estng by the recent tragic death OF the founder of
that institution. All are admirably well executed
and described by these able artists.
/ virited the Senate and the General Assembly
yesterday. The Governor is the President of the
former, which is held in a room in the City Hall,
inconvepiently small In the General Assembly,
there are some shrewd, intelligent, clear. headed,
though, perhaps, not over polished speakers.
There was discussion on petition from man
undergoing Imprisonment for horse stealing, pray
ing that, IN consequence Of his approaching death
from consumption, he should be relieved from the
remainder Of his time about SIX weeks-n order
that he might die beyond the walls Of Geld, damp
dungeon. The petition was opposed on the ground
that where similar acts of clemency that now
prayed for were granted by the humanity Of the
Assembly, the convicts recovered, and returned 10
their former depredations on society, and were
again convicted. The prayer was negatived, by
erection Of new City Hall and State House, was
brought forward. Mr. Updike, rare specimen Of
the old school Of debaters, spoke upon IL, and |
ndiculed the idea Of modern architecture IN rear
ing A fufed nillars hans IN
with dome, and placing at Its summit lady-he |
hoped she was widow. (Lsughtero They
called her the Goddess Of Liberty, but whether
she was single or not he didn't know. (Laughter)
He admitted the Necessity for the extension OF the
present building, which, he said, could be made
sufficiently accommodating for 5000 instead OF
laying out on new one upwards Of $4,000, the
amount Of the estimates and he would say, from
experience, that an estimate was always just one
half Of what would really be required Mr. Up
dixie was here called 10 order by the Speaker, as
the motion not properly before the House. An
amendment on the motion was read by the Speaker,
that il be referred to committee, and that the
expense should not exceed slSO,0O0.
Mr. Updke rose aud said-"Well, now, sir, |
second that, and my speech Is just a. good as II
made II after the reading Of the amendment"
The business il conducted with great regularity,
and, we should ssy, with due regard to legisla-
torial etiquette, u we could forget that member
keeps cigar in his mouth (not lighted during the
whole sitting. and does every day
About twelve o'clock to-day, Mr. Clay, accom-
panied by ex-senator Simmons, Lieut. Governor
Whipple, Mr. Sheriff Douglass, and George Rivers,
ESQ., visited the Legislature Of this State by invi-
tatiop. They were sitting In grand committee, /
which is composed Of both the Senate and General |
Assembly, his excelleDcy Governor Anthony pre-
siding. Mr. Clay's arrival was announced by Mr.. /
J. Brown Francis, ex-Ubited States Senator, now
Senator in this State. and Immediately Il was re-
solved that recess be taken for half an hour.
The veteran senator Of Kentucky then entered, I
and exchanged greetings with the Governor and /
the French Consul, who was present, and with 4
such we've known to him he was then intro .
duced 10 many Others, amongst whom general .
Conversation commenced, and continued Tor the 4
halt hour, with come little pleasantly. An effort
was made TO draw OBI Harry out, but Il would not
do they were all anxious TO hear him speak, but