The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-07-03

'EHenry Clay and Father Mathew
The IodissilIs codrier gives the Follow
ing account Of the tour of Father Mathew
to AshlandI to sisit Henry Clay:
On the 2d May, Father Mathew
Proceeded byfthescars to. Lexington. The
news Of his arrival was ,ushered in by a
merry peal from the CHURCH bells, He was
met at the depot by his kind friend aud rel
alive, Major Haniey, who escorted him 10
the PheHix Hotei, where congratulatory
depuiations from the citizens. The Sons OF
Temperance aud other public bodies, await
ell his arrival. In the afternoon, he pro-
ceeded TO Ashland, ,the,sesidence ofthe Hon.
Henry, Clay. who received him in ihe Kind
est and most afectionate manner, inquired
infinitely into the state Of bis health, vel
coined him to the aireat w est % regretted
he MAS antic pated by hislfriend M ajor Ii an
ley, in the pleasure he would. derive from
having him as his guest, stated that he had
watched his labors through the country with
intense interest, that the effects already pro-
dnced hy his benevolent sxertions were graf
flying to humanity, and that he bad no doubt
but that from the descendants Of bis regeu-
Grated countrymen would yet spring many
worthy citizens, destined to play an impor-
taut part en- the future destinies Of this great
Republic. ia.a tsN tsfs srsr
Father Mathew felt deeply affected, ex-
pressed his most grateful thanks for this
warm appreciation of his humble labors,
and introduced his friend, the Very Rev.
Dr. SPaulding, who was most kindly receiv.
by MIR. Clays who remarked that he had
the pleasure OF knowing several members
of his family personally, and all by cbarat-
ter. The Reverend gentleman then pre-
sented his Secretaries, Messrs Mahony and
O'Mara, both Of whom were cordially wei
coined by Mr.. Clay Mr.. Mahony remark
ed, "Since we have had the. pleasure Of see
ing you IN New York, we have, sir, TO use
your own beautiful metaphor, crossed the
vestIbule of the temple, and are now engag-
ed in admiring the beauties of the Interior -
Sand hopes" said Mr.. Clay, ssyou have
not been disappointed. '"No, sir The re-
ality has far exceeded our most sanguine
expectations" t ...
"Were ~ said Father Mathew, "to Sc
lect State whose fertility, beauty and pic
turesque scenery, remind me more forciiIy
OF the green fields of my poor old cout-
try it would be the delightful region tliro'
which have travelled for the last few days.
have heard," continued the Reverend
Father, 'that even you paid us the high
compliment of designating Kentucky 'ihe
Ireland of America.'" /,
"The compliment" replied Mr.. CLAY, eis
mutuaf; nor is the analogy confined merely
to physical resemblance. There are many
traits OF character which we possess in com
mon with your counti ynen. Our people
like your, are good-hearted, generous and
chivaIrous, thoushtiess and heedless, some
times, if you will, but aboundiBg in noble
manly, and benevolent Impulses"
Father Mathew expressed his high ap-
probation of this eloquent tribute TO the
character Of his countrymen, and, on his re-
firing, promised he would spend day at
Ashiand' on his return TO Louisville. IssI.
The. reverend gentleman proceeded the
next morning to Cliff Cottage. eighteen
miles from Lexington, the hospitabIe resi-
dence Of his friend and relative, Major
Hanley. BIhis delightful villageis situated
on most romantic spot of high table land,
nearly on the margin of the Kentucky river,
ITS elevation from the bed of the stream. be-
ing abont one thousand feet, aud The ascent
almost perpendicular. ,ssaitf ~ s6- r >
The good father enjoyed the tranquil and
soothing repose of this delightful rural re-
treat until last Tuesday, when the Major
accompanie,thim and his suite to Lexnlg-
ton. The whole party dned ON that eve
ming with Mr.. Clay, and enjoyed in the, So
ciety of that distinguished statesman an in
tellectual treat Of the highest order. The
fiashes Of playful h,i,nor, the rich fund OF
.racy anecdote, mingled with the bfilIiant
coruscatiens of genius, were listened to with
rapture by, his distinguished guest, and fully
justified the high estimate he had previous
!y formed Of one -'"fa'' ~ q 's|'' =
"Whose eloquence, Frightening whatever il tried
rg Whether reason or fancy, the gay the grave
Was as brilliant, as deep, ard as rapid n tide
As esertbore freedom aloft on its wave.
Father Mathew visited Georgetown on
"Wednesday, at the invitation OF his respect
ell friend Gen. Fiourney. He was politely
escorted 10y his Jealous disciples, CIV.
Smith and Mr.. J. S. Dooley, of Louisville.
He returned to Georgetown in the after
noon, and during bis brief stay in that city,
administered the pledge to over 500 persons.
On Thursday he took his final leave of Mr..
Clayi his estimable lady and The other mem
bers Of bis family. ,ts.e 49,, r., ,...,
INTRIGUE AND ASSASSINATION IN MAD
RID.-The Madrid correspondent Of the
Lon,ion Times says :--sAn awiiallv tragic
event occurred here within these few days
A general officer is supposed to have de,ec.
ted his better half in an amorous intrigue
with a rev verend gentleman holding high
clerical appointment, who, an finding him
seifaat the potnt Of being run through the
body by the husbaud's sword, fred a pistol
at the gal liant officer, which, however, mis-
sing its aim, had only the effect OF further
irriraring hiH,, and The consequence was that
the Clergyman was conveyed 10 his own
horne in a very dangerous state. The
wound proved mortal, and he was, as Gus
to,nary in these climates, buried within "a
hours. Suspicious were Immediately after
entertained as, 10 the cause, of death, and
his body was ordered TO be dug up again by
the Patriarch h'sorders. A, private invesli.
gaiion was The consequence, but the corpse
was Once more consigned ltoolthe earth by
his exceilency's directions; considering, no
doubt, that IL was better for the reputation
of the church not to stir in the matter. %
" The writer. in subsequent communica-
tion, adds.-ssThc particulars connected
with the mysterious murder tf tbe hi,vh