The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-08
From the Philadelphia News Aug O.
Arrival and Rece Ptiom OF Henry Clay.

Arrival and Reception or Henry Clay.
The Hon. Henry Clay reached this city last evening
from Baltimore He came up in the steamboat Robert
Morris from New Castle, and landed at Dock street
wharf at little before eight o'clock Although
not known positively that Mr.. Clay would arrive in the
Norris large number OF citizens congregaed upon the
wharf and in the vicinity, in anticipation of his coming
and when II was known upon the arrival Of the boat.
that he was on board, nothing could restrain their gt
cation, and II broke forth repeated and prolonged
cheers A large number rushed upon the Morris, and
met Mr. Clay upon the deck and again he was cheered
which kept up without intemisson until he reached
the carriage in waiting for hun Nor did here
for he was followed BY crowds and cheered until he
rived at the American Hotel He was accompanied from
the boat BY Col Swift A lady was also in company.
who apassenger in the Morris We walked hastily
up to the american" after the carriage in which Mr.
persons had assembled in front Loud calls were now
made for Mr. Clay, inermIagled with cheers. In few
minutes Col Swift appeared upon the piazza and an
and hoped that order would be restored The great states
man soon made his appearance, and was received with
every possible demonstration OF pleasure But there
no lights upon the piazza, and he could not be seen
Lights called for by the crowd, and FORTH
coming. When the well-knowA and beloved features
and form OF Mr. Clay were fully revealed the delight oil
Order having been restored, Mr.. Clay said
Gentlemen, heartily thank you for this greeting
never to Phiiadephia without pleasure, and
leave IL without regret.
At this point OF Mr. Clays remarks he was interrupted
BY considerable confusion below IN consequence OF the
driver Of omnibus attempting to force his horses and
cried out" stop that omnibus" stop thai omnibus y
Mr. Clays voice was, however, heard above the din.
saying" Gentlemen. you are friends Of mine you will
let the omaibus pass This was received with of
laughter. The omnibus was allowed TO pass, and Mr..
Clay resumed:
would have given pleasure (.ad he) TO have
you upon this occssion had real service been
formed by the body OF which am member--had any.
thing been done to fulfil the hopes people, to
which now prevails Nothng. however. has been done,
and there little prosper that anything will be done
republic. II our duty do all power 10 preserve
this glorious Union. and to hope that he future days
country may be moro glorious than those which have
entemen have left the Capitol for tn. purpose Of re-
service do ee able address you nrher and again
thanking you Tor your hearty greeting. bid you good
night.
Mr. Clay now retired amid the cheers OF the assembly,
and the citizens departed The appearance OF Mr.. Clay
shows that he must have undergone considerable trial
and fatigue since his last visit He looks completely
Frustrated; but, with his vigorous constitution few
weeks oil relaxation may restore hun TO something OF his
former strength and bnoyancy OF spirits.
Much to the qualification OF his friends, Mr. Clay.
though averse TO any display, has consented TO remain
in this city to-day and will leave in The early line TO-
morrow morning for New York and Newport, whittier he
goes for the restoration of his health, after the close and
aborlous application OF all the energies OF his mind, for
the last few months, 10 the exciting question which has
greatly sgated the country He carries with him the
hearty wishes o. The whole people for The speedy REIN
from the national metropolis. will divert from thence to
tie place Of his retreat large share OF public attention
and inquiry.
He received last evening the calls and congratulations
OF many hundreds OF friends. and, though some hal
faded and worn on! by his arduous abors and the fatigue
OF travelling, was in excellent spirits and full o hope
The hotel was surrounded BY an immense crowd until
quite late hour, and al one o'clock this morning Mr.
Clay was handsomely ,serenaded by Becks celebrated
Philadelphia brass band The from first to last
was one Of thrilling interest, and greater degree of
warm. cordial, heartfelt regard never manifested by
afree people towards devoted public servant