The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-08-06

PHiLADELruis August 3. 1850.
The Hon Henry clay arrived in philadelphia by the
Baltimore beat few minutes after eight o'clock this
evesiug The only mt Of his approach was
race during the day two or three bulletin
boards yet this quite sufficient to excite the en-
tbasiasm If the people and thus ut he expected hour
crowds were to be wendng their footsteps towards
the steam boat landing at Dock wharf We min
ged with The masses, and found but continent
prevailed enthusiastic admiration of the great states
man of Kentucky and heartfelt gratitude his truly
noble and patriotic Efforts in behalf OF the Union
The moment the steamboat came in sight, the null
titode broke forth with the inspiring cheers.
Thev were continued from time to time. until the dis
tingu.hed American made his appearance, when the
denomination became truly thrilling Hundreds
pressed forward to grasp the gallant Harry by the
hand, while other hundreds manifested the utmost
enRerper to catch a view of his smiling face majes-
tic form Everything spontaneous and i'm pres
No committee bad been arranged aud nothing formal
had been determined upun The movement was truly
OF the popular mind and heart aud hence it was the
mere gratifying and CON pmsntary Immediately
after landing, Mr.. Clay entered private carriage,
that bad been provided by Colonel Swift, and
accompanied by that gentleman and BY Mr.. and
Mrs. Calvert his travelling companions, he was
driven to his lodgings at the American Hotel Chestnut
street Shouts of welcome greeted him all sides as
he passed along and arriving at the hotel he was
again welcomed with the accamatiops Of thousands.
After MIR Clay had assembled to his apartments I'M pa
thence and excitement were manifested by the i'm
mense concourse of citizens BLEED in front
hotel and also by CLOSELY packed throng in all thu
lower rooms The shouts OF Henry Clay! Henry
Clay We must hear him. IL only few words"
were tremendous. At length the eminent statesman
was introduced upon the balcony to the people by
Col. John Swift, and received with . hearty three
TINA tkroo .uA -.
and SO loud that the coldest have
teen that the enthusiasm knew no bounds. Silence
was at length obtained by Col Swift, whs begged his
fellow citizens to listen Mr. Clay No sooner had
Mr. Clay advanced to the front Of the balcony, (Which
BY the way was grsced by the presence Of several
ladies', than there was another outburst from the
vast ssssmblsse and cries of Lights ats we must
see him" Mr. Holmes, the proprietor of the hotel,
Immediately despatched two servants with lights one
being held on each side Of Mr. Clay whsrsupon three
loud cheers we're again given. Mr. Clay then said
Gentlemen-I feel greatly obliged for this friendly
50 utation have visited Philadelphia but With
pleasure, and have always met with quite cordial
welcome (Cheers) rat this moment an omnibus
tried to force its way through the crowd, but was
stopped] Mr.. Clay said, that ON nibus is like
the Omnibus left at Washington. IL didn't get
through loud cheers, and peals Of merry laugh
teri Mr.. Clay resumed-I should have been
much mere happy and should have met you on
this occasion, with pleasure. could have con-
graduated you on the doings OF the body OF which
am member but regret to say they have done
thing abolutey nothing OF the great ques-
ton which has occupied much attention aud Gre
ated deep feeling throughout the country; ferries
true true) bst must despair Of ths republic
Cries or n@ver) Perhaps the best acts OF that
body TO come, and may hope that hereafter
they will redeem aud latter DAYS