Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-08
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WAsHlsGroN, June 29-l O'Clock.

NAShihSIoNi June GU O'CLOCK.
Sadness pervades the entire COM
munity the bells are ,olling and the
city wears the garb of sorrew.
Mr.. Clay breathed his last at 10 min
utes past eleven the Rev. Mr.. Butler,
his spiritual adviser, being present. He
died with the utmost composure, and
was believed to be perfectly sensible,
though he uttered not word
The executive Offices and other places
oi business are closed, and being array
ed in The habiiments Of mourning.
The flags are flying at hali-n
Judge Crawford Immediately ad-
journed the Criminal Court Oh the re-
ceipt Of the sad intelligence.
The only other persons present at the
death-bed were MIR. Clay's son, x-Gov-
ernor Jones. OF Tennessee, and Mr..
Calvert, OF the National Hotel.
DIR. Hall, his physician. was sent for,
but did not arrive until the great states.
man had expired.
Although Mr.. Clay's death has been
almost momentarily expected for some
time past yet these in attendance did
not even tits morning anticipate that
the sad event was so near.
During yesterday and last night he
seemed TO breathe only with the great
est difficulty, and evidently endeavored
to communicate some wish TO those
about him, but from his utter prostra-
tion, scarcely anything that he said was
satisfactorily understood.
His son has been with him tor some
time, aud is most deeply affected.
Hundreds have already applied to
take their last look upon the remains of
the world.renowned man.
Dispatches have been received from
Piitshurg, Wheeling, Cincinnati and
Louisville, which STATE that the an
nounce ment OF Mr.. Clay's death had
been received with every manifestation
OF sorrow.
AT Louisville, n meeting was called,
and dele CATION appointed to leave i'm
mediateIy for Washington.
Washington, June 90.
Mr.. Graham, in accepting The nom
nation Of Vice President Immediately
sent to Mr.. Fillmore his resignation as
Secretary OF the Navy. He will remain
IN the Cabinet few days in order to
complete some important business, and
then retire 10 North Carolina and await
the result oil the elections.
HARRlsBuRG, June %.
Upon the receipt OF the news of Mr.
Clay's death, the Governor and the Of
icers OF departments closed all the pub
lie Offices until Thursday. in testimony of
respect. Flags are diapIayed at half
mast.
PoUGHKfEPsIE, June %.
Our village is in mourning. Judge
Barcolo has adjourned the Court. The
Clerk g and Shcriil's offices, post Office
banks and every store in town are closed.
The bells are tollng requiem to the
memory OF Henry Clay, the statesman
and patriot.
RoCHEs TER, June 30.
The announcement Of Mr.. Clay's
death has produced profound emotion
Of grief in the whole community. The
bells are rolling and flags are flying at
at half mast. The Supreme Court
now in session, after an eloquent address
by Hon. joshua A. Spencer, in eulogy of
Henry Clay, adjourned.
ALBANY, June 30.
A meeting OF the Common Council is
TO be held tomorrow evening to take in
to consideration the measures proper to
be adopted in consequence OF the death
of the Hon. Henry Clay.
PHILADELPHIA, June 90.
The DEATH OF HENRY CLAY Flags
draped with Grape are displayed at all
points. The church bells are tolling,
as also is the old independence bell in
the State House. The flags Of the ship
ping are also at hall mast.
WAsHIsGToN, June 90.
The announcement of the death oi the
patrio, Clay has thrown gloom over
the whole city. The stores are closed
and the principal streets draped in
mourning. Congress upon the announce
ment Immediately adjourned and the
public Offices were closed. The Cabi-
net held meeting this afternoon and
resolved upon the suspension of public
business until after the funeral The
funeral obsequies, | learn, will take
place on Friday, in the Capitol, after
which the remains will be conveyed TO
the cars Tor removal to Kentucky. Min.
ute guns were fired by Capt Bucking.
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