The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-12


Yesterday, the niustrious Kentuokian, Henry Clay,
took his departure in the Georgia for Havana He had
been aging with Mr. Pho nix In State street and was
vited during the forenoon BY host Of vsiters, most
Of them Clay politicians Among those who called on
MI Clay, were the members Of the two vhig commit
tees lie also visited BY several ~ ntlemen Of the
democratic party. About half past two o'co *, MI
Phonix drove Mr.. Clay in carriage, to the foot Of
warren street, In order TO embark on the eorgia,
which to sail for Havana at three O'Clock. Mr..
Clay was accom- panied by ex.Aldermsn Benson, and
two or three ether gentlemen IL having been known
to the public that Mr. Clay intended to leave in the
Georgia the quay and the wharves covered with
human beings, of both sexes snd all ages.
on the wharf Of the steamer, the multitude we've
den,ey packed even the windows In West street
crowded with ladies Az soon as the carriage arrived
hearty shout vent up for Henry Clay that told thsre
vas man there who possessed the affections of the
people IL vas almost half an hour before Mr.. Clay
able to reach the steamboat owing to the pressure
and the enthusiasm Of his legion Of friends The
process of shaking hands went at the ball at
EibIo's Garden, tni Mr.. Gays arm became
quit. fstigu.d Too many seemed to forget that Mr..
Clay IL nov old, and cannot bear such rough hand
ling ~ in his youthful days. One old CLAY whis
rushed up to him and shook him % hard by the hand
that Mr.. clay exclaimed, vithdraviug his hand Il
beg your pardon, more softly.n
when on the deck, Mr.. Clay said 70 George Law
bsy. one fault to end With th. line Of steam.hsp.u
NJ Lsw-i am glad 70 have the information from
dist guish ed that we may rectlfy whatever II
wrong. What 10 II, Mr. Clay!
MIR. CLay-The fault have to end With the line IL
this-I an net allowed the luxury Of paying for my
passace.
Mr. L.v-we really could not afford to let you psy.
mnediateIy before the steamer sailed Mr. Clay in
vok.d the divine blessing upon the line and the enter
prise which started u into existence
At three clock sxacty. the gallant stssmshIp left
her dock With the Of her gum aud all her fsgs
Heating In the breeze. Hhe vent OF beautifully and
looked both gay and majestic az the ssm. time
rounded the deck. The day va. beautifully ans and
the pAsssngsrs o. whom there we're 40 p,ary all OF
them cabin psssepgsrs appeared to enjoy themelvss
and 10 be full tfspirits
Mr. Clay vsaccompsnrd by Senators Downs Jones
and Clemens; aud By Representatives. y P Stanton
OF Teunsrs.s och sifman OF the Com mites Naval
AHairs Emile La sere. La Penn La Hslm-s 3 c.,
Ilops2d Texas With thi. party we're two ladies, who
attracted IN och notice-botb vitous, from st Louis
enc a them was Mrs Ashley, lady Of fortune snd
sopsl charms besides possessing consilerabs wealth
There ere aeo cf the party MIR. Scott, ana Mas
Scott. MIss Clemens Mise Hcjslor. Mrs Howard Mrs
Aoker cunt Of Mr. Stanton.
Mrs Brsiy. daughter o. Colonel s.svsn,ou, -ss also
On boar ~ to California n join ner husoa III
The lady Of Captain Porter vs' aro on board
Mr. Clay's party all 90 20 Havsna ani from ths
srp.srance ~ the weather there svery pruspect Of
etjo,lDg q dsigstfol pserags Ia one 81 the ansst
tt.sm,hips aaoats sbip that bs' steamed more miles
plisLed BY arg vessel sfost IN sixty hours or trc
dsy.srd . half she made 100 miles which Il an
Of Tx miles hour 9pesd that hA' never
been sqnsll.d on the ocean for the same l.path OF
time We vrsy Ged fpssd the H.orrs sui pressrvs
Der noble freight