Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-03

MI. CLAY AT HAVANA

Tbs new Orleans PicaygHe Of tho ssd utmo has tia
following interest ng article:
Quite an interesting interview took place between MIR
Cay Mho came passenger in The steamship Georgia as
Tar as havana, and Tue Captain General of Cuba Den
Jose de la Concha, the 18th inst. large number Of
distinguished Americans being present.
MIR. Clay having sienfied when he transmitted his
passport, that was his desire in common with MANY
othis ccuntrymen, to pay their respects to the Captain
General At such time as he might be pleased to suggest
his lixceliency appointed the following day at u o.
clock as Inc hour when he would be happy receive
them. At that tire Mr. Clay accompanied by his
friend, DIR. Merter, and also by Senator Downs ofths
State, Senator Clemens OF alabama, Senator Jones OF
Iowa, and the Hon. Messrs LaSere and Penn, Repre-
senatlves in Congress from this State and Hon Messrs
Volney r. Howard of Texas, Stanton of Tennessee.
and Holmes oil South Carolina, with Col. Van A lien
OF New ork, Coils. Jennings and Stewart and D. c.
Labatt Esq OF this city, repaired TO the residence of
his excellency. Mr. LaSere at the request of Mr. CLAY
French.
On reaching the palace, the party was ushered into
neegant apartment where the Captain General plainly
but tasy aled in citizens Dress entered the no ON
and greeted Mr.. Clay with much cordially The lat
ter then introduced his friends and begged Mr. LaSere
to say to his xcellency thai, he was glad TO have the
opportunity OF thanking him. in person. for the courtesy
with which both himself and companions had been al
lowed 10 land.
Tie Captain General replied that he was most hap
py TO extend to him the coureses 9th. island during
his stay and desired to know how long he and his
friends purposed remaining in Havana. Mr.. Clay an
swered that he desired to remain about weeks pa
rent hesisng, with great good TASTE with your Excel
lencys PERMISSION lie went say that his friends
were returning to their respective homes with the ex
cepion Of Mr. Holmes, who, on account Of his extreme
youth, was on his way TO California. This was said
with Mr. Clays customary smile of dry aud quaint hui
mour, and occasioned nota little mirth among those
who could see that Mr.. H. had arrived at full years of
maturity. Mr. Clay continued that he now visited
anoher to meet his old friend Dr. Merer, burning
gracefully to that genteman and the third 10 pay his
respects TO his ExcelIeney in person.
The Captain General then remarked, that the Gov
eminent OF Spain had always been the friend OF the
United States from the day of their independence and
that he trusted their amicable relations would be
strengthened by the visit Of the distinguished gentlemen
he around him. Mr.. Clay replied that the Govern
nient OF the United States far he informed,
was extremely anxious to maintain, uninterrupted those
friendly feelings which had ever existed and that what
ever might be done by individuals, to threaten the
tnuance OF these relations, he was sure the Govern
ment would depore, and do all in its power to avert
The Captain General here alluded to rumor that an
other expedition was being fitted out from the United
States against Cuba, and in the course of his remarks
ntlmaed Il at the Island felt strong enough to defend
itself in such an event After Mr. Clay had assured him
that, IN his oplon, there little foundation for such
rumor the Captain General invited him, and such OF
ms companions as might remain in Havana, to dine at
the palace on the Sunday following, at the same time
stating that he sorry their short visit prevented him
from entertaining them as he desired He however in
vited them to bring their ladies' in the evening" TO pro
n,enade through the palace and listen TO the music
| the plaza, and thus ended this interview.
In the evening, which beautifully brilliant, a
number oil American ladies' elegantly attried visited
| the Captain General and his anliabe lady. Among
| them were Mrs. General Ashly and Mrs. Cox, of ST
Louis Mrs. and Mlss Scott, of Iowa. Mrs. Volney E.
Howard, of Texas; Miss McCaleb OF Louisiana; Miss
Louisa G. Reid OF New York; Mrs. Eckles, of Ten
nessee; and Mrs Capt. D. d. Porter, and nothing
could exceed the cordially and deicacy with which
they were entertained. Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Por-
ter conve!sed with the lady OF the Captain General in
with ar hosp aHl affa
bity. Several Cas.ilan ladies were also present who
spoke English fuenty, while all the Americans were
delighted with their reception, they were taken
through the spacious and goregeousy furnished apart
| bands, for which Havana has been long celebrated
We're giving oil their choicest music ia the plaza in
front, the square literally crowded with citizens and
strangers.
Such is the report of the reception OF Mr.. Clay and
his friends in the capital Of Cuba have received
it from gentleman who was present.