The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-19

Movements OF Ex-Presidcnt Fillmore.
VISIT OF THE HKNRY CLAY CLUB.
Yesterday the exI resident permitted to rest un-
til evening when he agan put him self in the hands Of
his friends During tbs day he received a. his hotel
(the ST. Nchoa the attentions svetal Of his person
al acquaintances-the Chevaier Hulsemann, among
Others, leaving his card
During the day it was arranged between the exPresi-
dent and special committee from the Henry Clay Yes.
val As ocation that he receive the members Of
this Society at the St. Echoa O'Clock in the even
ing Accordingly, invitations were issued to every
Der to mble at the hotel of Broadway and
Howard street. at O'Clock to prepare for the reception
At this hour large majority of e Old Clay Guard
hand anxousy waiting to pay their respects to the
steadfast friend Of the statesman whose memory they
were organized to perpetuate.
But while this party collecting together the Com
mee from the Board Of Councilman apparently anxious
TO have the exPresident all to themselves called
him, and took him of with them to Nihios theatre
This to the of the Clay when the
hour for the reception and to settle matters special
committee appointed to go to the st Nicholas to
learn and report the facts OF the This committee
returned in few minutes, aud reported rs follows
through its chairman
EoRGE PEcKuAM, Esq.-Your committee have ma Il thu
visit you requested, and learn that the xPresidcn u
charge OF the Committee from the Boari Of Council neu
il in Niblo's theatre Not willing to allow this
poiunty Of shaking by the hant the tried Of
Ii, Clay, and OF expressing him regard Tor his
services to that ilustrious Statesman to pass we
appointed subcommittee to visit him there aud
irg him again to his hotel where We hope shortly to
see him.
This report was accepted the committee discharged
and the Association took Of half an hour at the
end of which they proceeded in body the st Nicholas
After brief delay here they received by the ex
President in of the paIlors where Of other
gentlemen were waiting upon him. Among those in at
tendance noticed Daniel Uman George Peckham Mar
vim II. Brewer, james Webb Sheriff Carnley, Mr. wor.
RAIL- Mr. Reynolds, Councilmen Kimbark Wild, and Nc,
| Intyre, Robert S. Lyons, and Joseph 8 Taylor.
After the President had been = the com
pany,
Mr. BROOKS addressed him follows in behalf Of the
Henry Clay Festival Association
Mr. FIMoRE-I have the pleasure to introduce to YOU
the officers and members Of the Henry Clay Festival
socation is source of profound regret with us that
formal manner reception such you have met with in
distant parts of the country among those who
paratvely strangers Returning to your native
State after an absence of months and receiving
honors from others which made your little less than
that Of victorious cheftain it would have been source
Of profound qualification to had been permitted
in public manner to tender respects personally and
to show that you have friends at home who would have
been VI with hers an a S extending
Clay Association which founded in 1874 in the days
Of Mr. clay's political adversely It Is perpetuaed to
remember you sir, his adviser his counsellor his as
socate and dear friend whether acting with him the
high duties Of President Of the United States and asso
ciatpg sir the Of the living and the dead remem
beriDg that principles never die we beg to tender you
sir, cordial and united wishes for your health happ
ness, and future prosperity.
To this Mr. Fni MORE responded as follows
Mr. CHARxAN-This address behalf of the Clay Asso
ciaton takes me wholly by surprise During the long
journey which have made and which has exhaus ted
m FOR myc
try bave seen many who ready to their high
esteem fer tie character of MIR. Clay, who did
it while he In ed am there Il person present
that con feel greater devotion for his memory thau I
do. It was rart melancholy part, OF the duties of
my journey to visit his tomb ana drop tear the
grave OF patriot saw, for the hrst time, the resi-
oence which will be sacred forever, because 1t
| place Of burial he had chosen for himself aud
/ am happy to in my State an association that
continues TO live while he is dead, for the pur.
should feel deep regret If the resolution which was
compelled to make to receive public aemonstr ,ton
might feel in extending any civilities 10 me- can a.
you though have received the hosptaies OF the
whole South through which have passed, and which
have been bestowed with lAvishness Of which had no
conception yet there is something in my heart that
makes il TO receive the appreciation Of
my fellow citizens of the Empire City, than OF those
have never seen before confess that, although in the
discharge Of public duty would know sectional
ciple Tor the most unfortunate man that dwells
in the farthest part of Texas, that woald for
greatest ana most wealthy nabob OF the
Empire City Of the Empire State yet, when 1t comes
to matter Of affection, feel proud of my native
State, and love it with feeling of deep affection. cap
pause) | return you and this association a thous nd
thanks for the honor they have done me this
,ening, and wish this matter may be regarded Of
private character but desire TO say, that If have
nothing which wish to make known publicly, have
also nothing to conceal (Applause) am only afraid
that may something OF political character
which is farthcst from my thoughts. / have passed
through the highest Office known in this country and
think in the world, and only wish to return my
adj
your good will and affection for
At the conclusion of this brief reply Mr. Fillmore
maned talking for few minutes with his numerous
friends after which lie retired for the night Today he
will visit the public institutions, in company with the
Rmttee Of the Common Council.