The New York Herald Newspaper, March 8, 1848, Page 1

so fn Whole Re, 5038, —_— THE GRAND RECEPTION oF THE @ON. HUNRY CLAY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, 8014 Seen, S60 Many an anxious goa! wos turned heavenward at an early hour yesterdey morning, to see whether the ap pearance of the sky portended fair or fou! weather; and as mary an gased were satisfied thet the elements at any rate were propitious, and that sofar os wind aud weather were concerned, the reception of Henry Clay by tbe Common Council and citizens ef New York might be al; that bis friends desired At a little past eight o’clock Broadway, towards its lower extremity, begen to present amore than ususily active appearance; the ompibuses were filled, aud the side-walks were crowded with pedestrians, making towards the steamboat C, Vander- bilt, at pier No. 1, North River, this boat having been selected bythe eommittees of the Common Council to bring Mr. Clay from Perth Amboy to the city. Buta limited number of invitations bad been given out, and it is said that as high as $80 were bid for tickets on Mon- dry eveniog. Here is a copy of the invitation and ticket foxgwhteh this sum was repe tedly offered :— ‘0200001 Tae Conponation or THe City or Naw York, (Acws of the City J Respectfully solicit the pleasure of your compayy on Tuesday, th 7th inst ,to gry og l them + aad an excursion to Amboy, for the purpose o: reoriving THE HON. HENRY CLAY, upon bis onatemplated visit to this eity. The boat will leave the barf, pier No. 1,N.R., at0 i snolosed toksé at the entrance | rien present the eno! | : 3 | the boat. New Yorx, March 7, 1843 ALDERMEN, #mith, Lawrence, Meserole, Purser, Maynard, Morris Franklin, res’t B’d of Ald, Committee of the Board of Aldermen. {17 ALDRAMEN Mek sie Hatfield, LW. Stevens, Pres’t B’d Ae'ts Committeo of the Board of Assistents. 20 980900000000000000000000000090009000000000000 ,” 1©20000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000,, Fy RRCR: TION CF THE HON HENRY CLAY Admit th MM. Maywanp, Jr. rer on Board the Steamboat. NOT TRANSFERABLE A.R LAWRENCE, *0009000000000000900000000000000800000000000000000" ‘At half past 8, a large number of persons had assem- bled on board the magnificent boat named above, nda much larger concourse were assombied on the wharf at which she lay. Nine o’elock saw about 500 on board, as it had been given out that the depar- ture would be promptiy at nine. All were anxious to 2 eff, but for ten minutes we lingered, aud were finally obliged to leave abruptly, ag one or two attempts were mads by the crowd on shore to rush on board in spite of the polioe. Just before the lines were cast off, Horace Gresley, of the Tribune,cams along and was about +> pass oa board when a policeman hailed him with—‘Got a tick” ott?) “No,” says Greeley; at the same time referring the Captain of Police to Alderman McElrath. “ That won't do” replied the policeman. ‘ My orders are to willow no one to pass without @ ticket, and you can’t go on board. waless you san produce one.” To get outof this diBulty, it was necessary for Greeley to procure the wid of Alderman McElrath, who looked about for # ticket, which he } resented to the applicant at the gang- y, and by which the sturdy policeman was at lergth overcome. Duty first, and courtesy after wards, was his motto, Bat mountaiss of difficulty are overcome by perseveranos, aad the excursion to Amboy was, of course, mors prised by those who had to pay well for th> whistle than by those who merely went through the ususl formalities of receiving and presenting their invitations et the proper times and pines, The crowd having been repulsed, eud the lines cast off, the Venderbilt left her berth; and derting out into the North River, made # graceful sweep, and, flokl'y peinting ber nese towards Siaten Island, made for her pont of deetiaation, Andnow tl was an opportu nity to observe who were on board. Prominent among the 600 passengers, were some twenty-five or thirty po- Moomen, each earrying a heavy oak stick, about four feet tu lewgth, with an aecra turmed on each end, o decided improvement, by the way, on the old gilt topped staves. ‘The offlgers were effloient, and main- tained, ss far as possible, good order. The Chici was there im person, with several of the captains, aod detachments irom ceveral wards, Next after the policemen, the persons méxt easily distinguished were the members of the Common Council ; they wore A.vall rosettes of ribbon, ia place of the metal stare which adorned the breasts of the usefal ofloers of ihe city. ‘The sliermen were attended by their arrgeants-at-arme; and other cfftsers of the two boards, ‘The remainder 0, the eompony was fndiecriminately made up, there being but few eminent men on boord. The papers, generally, weve represented by their reporters; the beneb had but ove or two representatives; and, in short, the most of those ou beard were politiclams, thoroughly used to the harnes. Oa the way down, some little family diMculty occurred among the members of the committees, High words passed, and some members (not of the committee) got a Gingerinthe ple. What the satject ef discussion was, rumor only icforms that it \ related to tbe manner of reoriving Mr. Clay from the hands of the Philadelphia committ Amboy Assis. gry debste, left going away somo dis- Nituls sirel* of debatants, an tanoe, declared they were gentlemen.” Atter re- Leving himeclf of this expression of indignation, he returned to the still wounanimous circle, und the dis- cussion was renewed. How things were settled. or what the di-oord was about, may appear in some fature meet- ing of the board ; na yet it is known only to those en- geged in tt One hour and fifty-five minutes after leav- ing pier No. 1, North River, we threw a line shore at Porch Am-oy. ilers @ little confusion arose Many of the pertengers wanted to wo ashore, and rushed towards away, when Ald, Franblin grined an eminence, Genuemen, wo wish it to be distinctly un- derstood, thy yal ofthe will nid in carrying out this, their resolution. [Cries and cheers. A voice far back im the crowd— “Hello! let me come; if there’s any stump speaking molvg On, [ want to hear ic.’ Another yoies—"You're too Jate. old boy; its on'y Franklin making a epeech, and bes dons now —* O, was that ali?’’) Preasaat sayings, and fer quent applicarious at the bar- Ket shaved, consumed three quate: av hour «t whieh tim whistle cf the engine ed (he wpproseb of the train, Ar no one to go on shore, the next five minutes were prsred Dreeihless woxiety by the presen; on board the ct °- @morg Whom might be sem standing oa the weper deck, wed overlooning the gsagwey, Horace vcle,@ fice prominent among tho moss prominent, complagentiy looking Yeon the psrsags below, aad awalc- fom the appreeoh of Mr lay Presentiy, cries of “Mere he gomes 7 Where?) © Which way? * Which fa be? “O, yes, thet's him? “Give three ohvers "— “Welt till weeew him’? “Vhere he is.27 “Come on; avd various oth Passed as the crowd On rhore was 5 At last he appeared, © isi) figure, bat in one hand fa the er When he wa coguiaed, three deafening ebe Awbvy; three more followed ; three more; and then rendom cries and cheers end “hurrab’s,” wore aulivts for a number of minutes. All thie timo, Horace Creeley had maintained his pesition on the upper deok, whence he }oked down calmly upon the people helow, wulil the great man, the veritable Henry Clay, np- peared, at whieh Greeley, with a qaick motion turned to bis ie t, gra ly the hand of the man deride bim, ave th lately made his way to the regio: below Men: wh Mr Clay, who, a8 al! observed, 1 serkebly well, was led by the committee through iwe lines, iormed by the police, to the saioon, where the oratorical ceremonies were performed, dariog nearly aii of whieh time Greeley was quietly reposing upon @ rots in another quarter of the bow, reading a volume of Fourier, or the Bible—we dou’e know which. ‘Tue membero of che committee of the Common Coun- oil, wcoompanied by their guest, Mr. Clay, bere with cifftoulty made thuir way, amid loud and re pe: ted oheers, to tay saloon, whem & rush was made, both “ore and aft, end some one bundred and titty persons, including & Veral members of the Common Couseil who were in tendance, completely jammed up tbe place where Mr. Clay bed taken his tend, The confusion aud baste thet bare peevaiied smougst many wou were muking Gxertions (Oo procure some spot within hearing, were heightened @ good desl by the effurta made by tue com- mittes, to proeu @ admission for she Philadelphia aye Ration; When, Alor rome little delay, they Auccsesded io Hakiog tbete way through rhe crowd; when Bx ober! Mo Miewane, of th of the delegation from that city, who accompanied Mr. Clay on board the boat, bers came forward and agid, that on bebali Of the people of Fhiadelphia, both bimseil aud associa +s wore deputed to trauster to (heir care, the jliustrious citizen, (heir honored guest, who came amongot them im no publi capacity, but ine private oa- pacity as one who wished to move, during his sojourn smonget (uem, in quiet, social enjoyment. He came eancaget his (riends iu Puiledelphie ase private friend, nd bougnet nm and fully re- rent the air of chairman NEW YORK, WEDNESD AY MORNING. MARCH 8, 1848. and wae apxious thet all ceremony and parade should be | mark or reply for almost every one whom he addevased, eregrination ; in lett aside, so that ho would be able to enjoy am inver- view with bis friends there, in a quiet way. In this wish, if it were possible, they felt anxious that he abould ratified; but their hearts rebelled; and 4, both men, wouen and children rushed forward into the streets, in which moving masses of human be- ir ge were to be seen in all directions—so that one would hyve thought that the very windows spoke—(interrup- tiem) that the very walls were alive with the masses of human beings (Applauce,) All said “Jeu preserve welcome, Henry Clay” (Anplause) These demon etration® wero ths same the very next dey, aod again the day following. (Applause) He newd not say that such demoortrations as these were spontaneous real and rapturous on the part of all clas ‘wore totally unconnected with party mot: Chey sprang from what he might be allo spiritual inetinct of their nature, which on all occasions promptedthem to revere and honor whatever was great or noble in the humen character. Capelenss ) Ic was for these reasons, and the macy high qualfties that distinguished their filustrious guest, that they had extended to him their warm and cordiyl hoppitality. All his life was a lite of self suori- Ode—one whose tongue was never stained with talsehood. (epplause,) and while the mea of hisown party could hovor bim, and speak of him es one of a never wavering faith—the man of ail parties—and still those who dif- fered from him onguestions of public policy, may «i! look to bim and say to the world, “ This is a man”? (Ve- hement applause) They felt great psin to separate trom their bonored gues'; but at the seme time it afforded them great happiness ia separating from him, to resign him into such hauds as theirs in New York. that always extended a cordial welcome to their friends; and from such hands none would reselve @ mora warm or cordia! welcome than Mr Ciay. (Vehement applause) Mr MoMichael pereupon bowed, and pre- nted Mr. Clay to tae New Yi ommitiee of the jowrds of Common Council, the most deafening applause; upon which, on silence being restored, AvperMan Francis delivered the following ad- drove Oa behalf of the Common Counoil of oer city, and of the assembled thousands who are now awaiting your ar- rival in suxioas expectation, 1am the honored instru- ment of teadering to you a sincere and cordial welcome to their hospitality, and to assure you of a warm and heart-felt reception in the commercial metropolis of our country; for in the anticipation of this your visit, every al prejudice and party feeling has been forgotton, and we are united as with the heart of one man. inex tenaing the right hand of fellowship to no distioguisbed illustrious @ stranger; for you bave come amongst us, sir, not with the gilded trappings of mm litary rplen- dor, or the bugle notesof a victorious chiutaia—with no public patronage with which to reward your followers — but msrely as @ private citis-n; yet weariog upon your brow as proud a civic wreath as could be entwined by the aff-ettons of the American people for one of their noblest and most honored sous it is therefore ia the sincerity four hearts that we anticipate with pleasure the oppor- tunliy which you have afforded us of prese: to our constituents one whom ail will delight to Pr a who, in the enthusias n of their feeliags, will hai h Jeasure that hour when you hall have beeome their joomed @nd theic honored and they shall have en the person and heard the voice of him who, for so many years. has been associated in their recollections with the darkest and brightest days of our country’s history; for whether at foreign courts, in the domescic cabinet, orin the halis of legislation, your servioss will ever be appreciated by a grateful and eontding peope; aud when this age, with all its parttalitivs and p-rjadi- orsshall have passed away, ead the fature historian sball sketch a faithful picture of the past, your name will eppear in bold relief among its noblest and its purest sons. (Applause, with some confusion) We the more folly appreciats youc vieit, sir, becauss we know that you bave yielded to our invitation not to gratify any ymbition of your own, or to build up orestablish preeent or posthumous fams, but togsatity the people of our city and to respond (o the wish unxnimousiy expressed, that onee again they might be permitted to welcome, #6 their gust. the statesman whom they bonor. and the citisen whom they love; for had you corsulted only your own feelings, and the dictut+s ot your ewa judg- ment, you would bave avoided the multitude whien you are vbout toencounter; for, arean snthusiastic eople, end while we shall x to coprult your bes, #0 as to rend«r your visit plewsant aud agceeadle. yet it would be too much for us to promise, aud you to expect, that quiet and repose which we know t! decir 4 which three score years and ten dems wail might we undertake to lll tne raging tempest, aud say to the winds, be atill, as to covtrol tuv excitement of our people when the sage ef Ashiuad treads upon their soli, and walke withia their midst; but we cau and do commend you to Him who eontrols the destinies of na- tious, to protect you as ia tue hollow of his hand, wbil tirom your hone, and ayein restore you to those ic arsoeiations, where, in the family circle, # so recently reduced. in retrospsoting upon the past, o: looking forward to ths fu‘ure, you oi-y realise the fact, thar however situated, whstber in public o- private, up- Op the classic sho..sof Greve, or among the republics of South Awerica; whether pleading tie cause of dir membered Poland, or oppressed wud uchsppy Ireland, the nawe cf Henry Clay wil romain os ® meaneeat of devoted patiovia®, from which we aud our enildres way derive Isesons of inatruotion worthy of the philan- tbropist and the echo ar, thy statesmau and tbe mao Again we weloome you. on bosrd this noble steamer; the Mayor will respond to it upos our arrival, and ail the people wili join ta oay harmonious shout of hi 8 gd toour homes (Applauss, aad calls Ole Me. Cuav hereupoa replied: Mr. President and gen- tlemen of ths Couacils of New York —I thaak you mo: heartily ou this occasion, and [ thank you most sinoers- Ay. Lateure you, fr the sentiments towards me, which you have done me the honer to express (Applaurs ) Dwieh, iudeeu, that 1 could find lavgusge sufficiently capable of conveying to you the feelings of gracitadsex- cited by what you ali are witnesses to— but the truth is and Lown it, thaticl ever had any precensions to elo quence, it can’t be excited on this ocoasion, ard for two reatons; the one is, that my heart is too full, amt the other is, [am myself the autject upon which I should address you (Vooifercus sppia If | have any powers of elequence in publie speakivg, they bave bear sxerted, not tor mynelf, but for my country. (Renewed applause) You bave stated my present visit was not according to my own wishes, [left my residences on private and professional business, which ws to ocoapy portion of my time at Washington and Philadelphia; it was my fotention to have covfined myreif to these ; but whe { recollected the many obligations | been unger to the citiaens of New York~ whee | recollected their many acts ot #iodly regar!, their gsae- rous feelings—and party feeling blended with only one in common ~ (tremendous appiause) —whrn, thers fore, | had beea Invited by your Common Couonil, I gave to my Lead the natural impulse of myhoart (Vehement applause) I hope, gentlemen, | shall have frequent o; portunities of a g you daciog my sjoarn amotcst you ; wad you will excuse me for referriug for a mo ment, to Philadelphia, for the maaaer in which I kad been received thera om the occasion of entering that sity, aud up to the present. The oralor, tha or, tha’ meeting which recsived ume et Philedelphi only briefly depleted the circumstances tog {6 (Applause) Ard I have hed, at time attachment of my friends at Philadelphia; but never upou any occasion had | felt it eo intensely as on the reeent occasion of my viritto that city. (Appleuse.) seemed tome as if the whole city, houses and every ha. bitable spot, had discharged their population, and that they had all sssombled into the streete; and the cordial hospitality extended to me fcom all clasi-s of citigens, and of all parties, was # touching testimony to me from all (Applause) No from all parties, and all sexes, and suns, | nay, but from sil colors too, (Immense laughter, hement spplanes) I trast the gentlemen of the eom- mittee wi of my deep gratitude crash of the flooring of the deck. immedist-ly uoder- Qeath where ihe crowd bad collected, oue of the piilars viog broken wader the pressure of the great weight that was ou it ot the time. This osussd some litle alarm, umid cries of “silence.” ‘go o Mr. continued - By patient. tient, | always like to know the stand. (Icmoderate laughser.) 1 would, | feiends in to» city of Philadelphia, that whil throb remsins in my heert, | will recollect these pro of their regard ana their devotion, and I feel that u few days | remained amongst them oonsticate an epoca, a gloticus @pooh, in my life, ami never ebull | coase to ‘eel gratefu: tor theic bospite ity, extended to ms on that occasion (Vehement applause) Allow me. vow Mir President, {1 eonelusion, to shake you warmly by thehand (Mr. C, here concluded amid vociferous ap- plause, when rush was made from all quariera by his frisvds, who were anxlows to shake bauds eith him J Mr Cuay continued—{ have one word more ta nay ; I must make # compromiae with you, as | am food of compromises. You will permit me to do the shaking hands pert myreif (Load laughter.) Mr. Clay and friends here retized from the saloon. The speochos in the main elon beiag consiuded, Mr Clay wes ocaducted to thy ladies’ paicon, where those who desired to be presented to him were gratified in this respect By this time all hands had become tol and as «long table had bean set out on either side vf the main deck, loaded down with sandwiches, crackers, chense, and ether little delicacies, with liquors to wash ail down, these same tables and their eontents proved to be the chief objects of attraction, ans the crowds around on became dense, decidedly past comiort. Eager longing eyes, impatiant glances, were cast towards the victuals; aud when at length the word was given, to ‘tall to”——~no, it cannot be desorbed Hungry me» away from home are very muoh like hungcy boys, wad Noah Webster suys in his spelling book, that" Hangry boys sre spt to fast; like the pigs,’’ but the spriling book don’t ray any thiug avout hungry boys getting in chains by climbing over their weighbors beads and shoulders nor about thatr elbowing and suoulder oh other abows in order to get the beac bits on the table. nor about their making hideous noises and outories wile they are at their repast.oxd bence the spelling book, ip its ivtson to boys, dors vot furpieh a parallel case to the one we have todo with now Well bred men may #0 tar forget themselves as to behave as did those who nitacked those tables and thei: comtente yesterday. They m indeed; but it adinits of argament wh ther they wil but never mind they eat aad probably ware filed. Fire and fail back,” was the ory, and tho cry was continually repeated Whi ably sharp st, city. This iuvitation Mr Clay politely but positively declined, After remaining in the ladies’ osbin a abore time, he waiked out and wade the entire circuit of tae deok, bowing and receiving the congratuiations and | Joy, and gladness, other and very different feelings must f of throng, Mr, Clay bad ® humorous re- | Us exeited, Sir, the contemplation of that seene—the berahidhc adnate rn cha laie. Neste ocension to feel grateful for the fidelity end | i | carry beck to Philads!phia these expressions ( (Here there was a frightiul | or towhom he» replied, during this fact, he established aright to the ¢! “ What do you want of me O!d Hi a it wage Is it @ bill-you due?” These Jittle bits of well received, and did uot fall to create « hearty laugh. Ou the passage up. the steamer J E Coffer, which had come out tor the purpose, met the Vanderbilt, and chrera and salutes were exchanged — Just a+ the steamer paseed Fort Hawliton. a large bird—some said it was an eagle, whlie others thought it @ guil—was seen hovermg overhead, and ac- tually accompanied the floating pal: nearly up to the city. As the boat neared the wh: elutes were fired from Jersey City, and from pliot beat No. 4, lying off the Battery. The Battery and wharves seemed to be completely covered with people as the steamer approached ; flags Were displayed and cheers arose from several points. When fiosily the Vanderbilt eame along side the wharf, @ passerger oried out from on board. “ We've got him,” whion sunouncement was received with un- counted cheers from the uncounted multitudes on shore. It was with some difficul'y that Mr. Clay made his wey through the dense crowd to the carri which was in waiting to oouvey bimto Castle Garden. He tinally sacoveded, however, in this, and soon reached bis destioation, ‘THE RECKPTION IN CASTLE GARDEN—THE SPEECH OF MR. CLAY. The time announced for the arrival of Mr. Clay at Castle Garden, was two o'clock; but as early as half-past twelve, there were a goodly number of people congre- gated inside, aud the obolee places all occupied by ladies end gentlemen, while at the same time a continued stream of people was pouring in from Broadwey. On looking around at the preparations which had been made for the occasion, we found them most admirable and convenient. Immediately in front of the stage was an elevated platform, made for the purpose, which was neatly carpeted, and on which was placed » sufficient number of chairs to accommodate the membars of the Common Counsil, the Committee of Arrangements, and tbe guard of honor, consisting of a hundred of Mr. Clay’s friend: from Philadelphia, Bebind this platform, the wassuspended fromthe dome a large sheet of canvara, on which there was painted a tranquil country sceno, with a rivulet meandering through the centre, at either side of which was gracefally displayed the national flag The erraogements were judicious, tastefuland beauti- fal, partioularly soim respect to those made for the French & Hei are not behind any proprietors of pubiio places, ia the sdmirable manner in whioh they seccomm date the prers. The whole of the interior of this beautiful place lcoked really splendid -- ‘The arrangements on the outer promenade were just as good as those inside. The melting snow from the root setiled in osvities and hollows; bat lest Mr. Clay, or any person in attendance on him, should wat bis feet, these were all covered with plaak. The lauding place was tastefully decorated. with the natioual fiez, »pd pre- ted am interesting and imposing appearsnes. In finr, othing appeared to have been left undone by the pr prietors, and the arrangements for the occasion we: warmly praised by all who saw them, Oa looking over the beautiful bay, the scene waa inte- resting. The hille of Staten Ieland, and the fields of Jersey, were man Jed with snow, which was fast fading befora thersya ofthe sun A gentle breess blew from the south west, imparting a spring like feeling to ull who teltits influence. Craft of various sizss wad tounsge were scudding, some up and some down the rivers aud harbor, and all trimming their eails, and t-cking and veering to catch the breeses of heaven, and reach their poluts of desti — just for all the world as the poli- ticians of New York tack and veer to catch the breezes of popular opinion, to reach the offizes for which they are contiou lly atruggling. Shortiy before one o’clock, a detachment of the muni selves, under the direction of Captain Wyiy, ia dif. ferent places around, for the purpose of preserving order. and of assisting the committes of arrangements iD carrying out their p ogramme As soon ws the chimes of Trinity Church had struck anticipation of the arrival of those venerable remains— tho reoollection of his services to his country, at home and abroad—bislong and glorious career, and the pos!- tion to which b finally oame, and to which we must ali g0, have tended to repress the feolings ef joy I otherwise would have felt on an occasion so bighly honorab!e to myself, And, sir, ought not the contrast between this day afd to-morrow—the oontfast between joy aud glsdnes which has this day been presented om account of the arrival ef an humble individual, whose services and merits are much too greatly Appreciated—ooght not the contrast between the Scenes of to-day, and those which are to come to-me: Tow, inspire us with feelings of moderation and forsoar- anee, teach us how small is the strifs into which we aro thrown, v@press ths acdor of party contention, and teach us that the moment is wear when we must all be laid in the low and narrow space which is our destiny’ [In- tense stillness.) I hope, Mr. Mayer and fellow-citisens, here assembled, that we shall profit by the contrast, and that we shall hereefter entertain towards each other less embittered feelings, restrala our ardor, and learn to bow to Him who governs all, and who, sooner or later, wili bring us all to the dust. Sir, I beg pardon tor these al- lusions, called for, an I thought, by the words of the Pre. sident of the Councils. If [ had limited myeelf to the occasion, | should have thanked you aad the Common Counoli for the splendor of my reception, for the kind- ness of your wéivome, and the hospitality which | am Sathoriged to anticipate from what I have witnessed on this occasion, As soon as Mr. Clay had concluded, a number of gen- tlemea rushed on the platform to shake hands with him; ‘and lest that structure might fall with the weight, it was tuought necessary for the committee to prevent their example being followed by others. ‘he band then play- ed, * See the conquering bero comes,’ and the ascem- biage, which numbered sbout four thousand, preceded by the committee of arrangements, made for the doors. THE PROCES 710N. After the ceremony of therecsption, Mr. Clay, acoom- panied by his honor the Mayor, the members of the Common Counoil, and one hundred gentlemen from Poiladelpbia, left the ball of Casti deafening shouts of the people, and pr gate of the Gsrden; a barouche was in waiting tor him, ted by Dingle’s brass band, playing * Hail to the Chief.” The crowd immense, and @ generol rush was m for Mr. Clay; ever and anon. sowe one crying out, “give me bold of bis hand.” Having reeched ihe gate, Mr, Clay was placed in the carriaze, the Mayor aud Al- derwan Franklia taking seats with him. The barouche vas drawn by aix white borses, beautifully capsrisvoed., wita s groom at the bridle of each of them. Lhe word carriage was svoppe when the whole line of procession was formed. Au escort of about oue honored, on hor lowed immediately nfver the baud; and the which Mr Clay was arated, followed next. mittes of :e0*ption, composed of five members from each bourd of the Common Council, then followed in oar riages. The members of the council were toen brougt.t into the line, and were followed by the cvamittes of one hundred gentlemen from Philadelphia, ‘A handsome chariot, drawn by twelva spirited bay horses, brought up the rear of the line~ and everything ready, the maroh was taken up From every window coy!d bs ssen ladies, who waved to the venerabie statesman, with handkerchiefs, a hearty rom stoop wud housetop Globe Hotel, opposite to oh other, were more than two hundced of the fair ghters of the city, who waved thelr welcome, and » beautiful bouquet of rare and choice flowers was hurled trom one of the windows, and alighted fa the lap of Mr Clay, who ross upon bis feet, and bowed to th-m. Pro- ceeding up Broadway, the houses wera crowded. from dusement to top, with anxious epeotatora, who, as he passed. expressed their enthusiasm in tue loudest cheer- mg, An focident occurred opposite the City Hotel, whioh, tor a while, held in Jeopardy tho life of a little boy, who, in the rpsh, was thrown into # pool of mud "clock, the assembled thousands looked at their 8, and various istimations were given out that boats ought to be nearly iu sight, Every eye rected towards the Lower Bay; but no amoke pipe beseen. Fhe multitude assembied wt this time was very larze, and among them we observed many bseutiful ladies, under the protection of their husbands ond fathers Zon Minutes Past One—Two steamboats in sight, pre- eumedto te the Vanderbilt and Coff-e. Twenty Miawies Past One—A gun Ged from one— no doubt now, Tw nty-Five Winutes Past One--Another gun, and the steainers coms up the Bay. At teeuty tiniies to.nwo o'sloak, three loud cheers were given by those on the outer ;comenades, whi were responded to by those within the Garden, and i mediately thereafter, Meyor Brady, xosompanied by Hon Poiliip Hone,’ ascended the piatform, to be in readiness tu receive Mr. Clay, when the boat, which was now Very neor, arrived at the landing Dwicg tufs time tre booming of cannon cama over the water trom Jeisey city, the ipbabitants of which fred a na- tional salute in boner of the fllusirious statesman. Quarter to Twe-—The boat very close—the people on the promenad+s and balconies rush jato the tutecior of tue Garden to get places. The Philed-Ipbia committee, with Mr. Clay in their midet, dis»mbarked immediately, end proceeded to the garden. As soon es Mr Clay was virtble to the thousauds in the Gerden, three vociferous cheers wore given him, wud with & firm step he ascendal the platform. amid the most rapturous applause With @ bouquet ia one hand, bis cane end hat ju the other, he stood on the platform for a minute or (wo, bowing ac- for the enthusiasm of the sesembioge; nat down, three more vehement on to him. then stepped up, and introduced Mr yor Brady Afcer the furm of introduction Mr, Clay pat down, aad Philip Hone, Esq . walked up to and conversed with him. While he and Mr. Hone werr obatting, a gentleman proferced Mr, Clay his snoff box. which the grest statesman of Keutuoky nocepted, and took therefeom @ hoerty pinch of enuff This ast caused touch amusement, and 9 scon a Mr. Clay bad disposed of the pinch, three hearty cheera were given bim, Ex-Sheriff Mc Vicnar., of Philadelphia, then intro: duced Mr. Clay to Mayor Brady, and raid—| have the Pleasure of committing to your custedy and sate keep- ing the body of our distinguished Clay, of Kentucky. (Tremendous applause ) Mr. Buapy then shook hauds with Nir. Ciay, dressed him as fotlows: —Mr. Clay, the pleasing duty bas bron assigued to me, as the representative of the eon- stituted author ties of the oityof New York, to tender to you its hospitalities—to extend to you a cordial wel- come. Itisnot neeessary for ie. ir, it would aot breome 2 Ku Occasion lke the present—to ad- vert to your many and valued public services, Th whole conntzy gratefully acknowledges the seal, the de- votion, with which a whole lite has been passed in up- holding her interests, in defending ber honor, in sug- menting her prosperity; and wo, air, citisens of the great commeroial metropolis of this western world, re- jvion that we are permitted to testify to you psrsonelly ont appreciation of the worth, the talents, the states- monship,aud the pure patriotiem which bh to surround with » halo of imperishabl enry Clay. Our weloom vice; but from the abundance of our hearts the fpenks. We reveive you, sir, as the honored, the cher- ished guest of this grest city. Ite inbabitants, without reference to creeds, or sects, or parties, have come forth to greet yon, and in their name, sir, with sll the warmth whioh words, fresh from the heart, can convey, | bid you weicome. Mr, Cray replied :—Mr. Meyor—I wish I could find Sd quate Innguage to express to you the feelings of my grateful heart—feelings excited by the eplondid recep: tion with whieh I am this day honored. You, Mr. May- or, very weil know, from eorrespondense, and from your information from others, that my visit to this grea aity isan exception from the rule whieh I slopted wn my doparture from my own residence. Called from thence by business, to the cities of Washington end Philadelphia, I bad prosoribad to myself as aruie which | [thought intlexible, that I would not deviate from my direst Ine of businers,on any consideration ; that | would particulsriy ovoid throwing myrelf into the our- rent of public mestings, and of the affections which | | had enough of reasou to suppose exirted in the bosoms of my countrymen, But, sir, there were in the euter- prize, and growth, and growing greatness of this rast metropolis, and in ita fatelligence,and in the invitation, emanating from all parties, as you tay, snother consideration, whieh seemed to ms to demand that | should make an exoeption to the rule, and present my- self beforeyou. (Raptarous applause) Sir, when | re- esived the command, as I was in some degree obliged to regard it, from the govarnment of New York, although [ henitated some tums, | felt myself obliged to acor pt it, and [now standin ths midst of the government and people of New York. But, Mr. Mayor, the prerident o ‘he Couuoils told you that he had committed my body to your custody and safe keeping. (Appleuse and Isughter ) Sir, the expression could not fail to exvite | ourseof reflection in my mind, the expression of which I feel myself bouad to endeavor to make. This dey ba b wn sigualized by the roar of cannon, the dirpisy oi flags, | the round of musie, the shrats avd cheers of | affectionate multitude, direoted towards me.— i am grateful and thankful for this testimony offered to the living; but, sir, they could not fail to remind me that when to-morrow’s sum comes, other and more ine- aacholy duties await the people of New York. (Intense stil ness) Aad © to-morrow comes, the venerable Femaing of the illustrious ex-prealdent of the United States will be among you; and then, instead of obeers, about ex inches deep, and it was with uifflouliy the litile fellow could bs relieved fcom his perilous situation He wan reaovered h wever, snd was {nded, to every appearance, a clay boy, being literally covered, from ead Lo foot, with mud Opposite tue City Hotel, the carriage stopped, and anocn.r burst of «pplause went up from tho:e who’ were in snd on the builaing, and echoed by the chounande oi voices of those who throaged ihe sidewalk At Rabburn’s, the Astor House, Franklin Housa, the St. Charies, end Fivrenow’s, the windows were filled with leidier, wo lenbibelr aid ia sboullug the Weicome ot y House wa handsomely decorated, and . comgnldea letters painted on its front of fsionacapin eoVeral time Ow ihe route, | tay was e me presented wich beautiful bouquets, made by the fair bunds of the ladies of the oity, expressly tur bim; some of which bore inseriptions; buc 80 gtrat was the crowd, that it was imporsibly \o fing out what those insoripiions wers. The whole length of Beosaway, irom the Battery to the Loiel of his deniou- don, Was one body ct moving beings closely packed, wu0 Kept up # coutinusl shout. Having reached the New York Hotel, Mr. Clay was hascenea in betory the crowd bad a chan Tush upoe bim and in their proper order the commiitees followed, when « guard Was placed at tue door to prevent the further ingress of ths crowd, la a few miautes Mr. Clxy eppeared on the balcony, in front of the house, when cuvers rung from the air, made u bow and retired * Clay, ©) was then uttered by @ thousand voices, when J. Hoxie, Esq appeared, and ssid thec Mr. Clay had been so wuch tutigued that he had to retite to his rom for rest But toat did not natisfy, aud thousand yoiver again burst forth culling for Clay; and full wo hour elspsed, auring ell of which time the oali for Clay went for Mr, Clay again eppei cer a general shout, the simoct stiliness of deaih prevailed, to hear what he aud tosay He took olf his het, bowed, and : “Geni leaen— You have brought me here, and after a route at the Battery, and up through this long street, wlmoni ny great ae (bat of the 1mmortal Washington, in che days of the revo.ution, I am here, at the New York | Hotel” I know that youlove me, more than appre- all that | baye gone; but | am tired, bungry,and had no dinner, aad so must bid you good-bye.” 1c, Clay then eft the balcony, while nine cheers were given, and run to his room, exclaiming as he went, “My ‘iends make me run—a thing my enwmies aever did.’ The venersbiv Jacob Haya, high constable, was in the orewd knocked down at the coraer of Lisp ward street, bac sustained uo injary. ‘Lhe several bands of music played soveral airs, but it was almost impcsrible to hear, in the noise and bostie. wie strain; bat after ths proceedings hed ended. “Here's to Henry Clry,”” was played in fine style, and soamed to give a new impe.us to the desire for cheering. | The fagsof the pubic buildings and hotels were dis- played atan early hour in the morniog, aud contiqued to-float in the broens until the going dowa of thesun. THE DINNeR At half past five o'clock, Mr. Clay, with the com- mittes of the Common Council and invited gaere. repaired to the, dining room, where was prepared ® Most sumptucts repast, reflecting eredit upon the terer of the New York Hotel, and to whioa ample justice was done, the Meyor taking the heed of the tadle, ‘od immedistely to bis right sat Mr. Clay. The cloth botng removed, the sparking wiae went round, and the following sentimente were offered : — By Algerman Fee Good health end long life to Henry Ciay,a living specimen of repudlican nobility.” By Alderman Jacxson—“The lady of Henry Ciay— Goa biess her.” By Alaerman Puasen—“The health of Henry Clay, the distinguished weloome guest of Puiladelphia and « Yor? | By Aldermen Koni Henry Clay—his locks ere | geny, but bis laurels are evergreen ” By Alderman Dovox—" Our invited guestsa—may the thes ame sPitit ever exist that manifess itself here to- aight, One of Moore's bast pieces, “ Farewell, but when ever,’ Waa then sung by Joveph Hoxie, Eq By Aldsrmaa Keser The memory of Silas Wright ” | By HP Rows, Eeq —"T ihe emblem or ne- restrained jiberty—may it er be rufiled waale it builde ic tia the foreata of Ameriow '’ | Aljermaa Mei Le rose and said—Mr Clay—T hope you will uct ooasider me burdeosowe, for iam open to conviction, and at this time I may say | am al- most open to convertion, and in the language of the goo book, “reader unto Carr the things which are bis Wo will render ato you ali honors which ara yours. Me. Cray replied Aldermuu—{ thank you for the | Kiadly feeling which you entertain for me, Imaguage of the rame good boos, | would aay, that you were not only almost, bat entirely converted.” Alderman Avams esid that ing Mr. Clay) as ® mechanio, he had & few wor When the bill was about to pasa through the Congress of the United States, taking off the mejor part of the duty on jeweiry aud gold ond sliver plate, he, as a member of that pro- fearion of artizans, called apon several members of Con- gress to nee if romething could not be done to sustain that braneh in this country, and thereby save that branch of eriigvns; he was told it was too late He in the laet hour called upon Mr Clay, rod he raid be woud avtend to it, and did attend toi; aod from hin efforts the work was accomplished, fur waleh he had the grati- tude of the trade of thi Mr. C.ay ly the cireum- bus it wasoaly a port of his duty, aud was glad (hat bis Lumbie efforts had been productive of N VISIT OF THE WHIG GENERAL COMM(ITBE TO MR. Guay. The whig general committe sesembied at their coun- cil ohamber about right o'clock im the svening. aud shortly afterwards proceeded in # body to the New York Hi tel, to pay their respects to Me. Clay, and weloome him to the ety. Prarie Hons, Eeq.. im addressing Mr. Clay im behalf of the geveral committee, rade a few neat aud appro- priate remarks expressive of the watiefaction it afforded them to fied t mmon Council had incuced bim to visit the oft ven to him #0 cordial # reception, 1m ® favoradle opportunity of personally maniseating thelr ardent, yea, unabated at- tachment, a8 weil as to assare him of their determination ca ee gratifying proof of their dé¥otion to him, and approve! of hie course; that he was perfectly antisied with the vents that have passed. while he felt no ambition what. | ever with regard to the fature; that bis preeent visit to the olty was by no means of # politicsi character MOVEMENTS OF TO-DAY AND TO-MORVOW Mr Cley will, to-day, attond the fuae: a! obrequies of the late Ex President Adams, in company with the yor To-morrow, he will receive the cit/sens of the cit in the Governor's room, at the City Hall, and a t attend the © Grost Clay Ball,” at the Broadway Theatre, given in b: of Mr. Clay, ot which “Hand. Oratorio of Sampson” will bs performed by the New York Muste Society, INVITATION ¥ROM THE FEMALE ACADEMIES BROOKLYN. A letter of invitation was received from @ Indy of Brook'yn, pressing Mr. Clay to visit that city — Hore it is-it came from the Female ‘Academy of that city : or Come to our classic halls, we pray, Come to our classic halls! We tain would greet our country’s triend Within iis peacefal walls. tothe good and brave, tu bom We And pay one tribute to th Shrin’d in our country’s No radiance {sit ours to sued Upon thy brilliant way ; But one approving smile from thee Will in our memory atay ‘Then ere thy footsteps homeward turn, Come—end thy blessing give, Aod treasured desp within our hearte, Forever it will live. Co!umbia’s sdps are pressing on, Thy coming etps to mest, And thronging round thy honor’d form A father now they greet. Her daughters, not leas eager, walt, Slight not our humble call — We fain would greet a father, too, Within our classic hal Brooklyn Fumsle Academy, March 7th, 1848, His Houor the Mayor then’ announced that a com- mittee from Fiehkill were waitiog to see Mr. Clay, and it would now be necessary for him to retire to his pri- parlor. Having reached hia parlor, he was waited ry ho invited him, most pressingly. to visit their village, whioh Mr. Clay very respeotfuily declined, in consequence of his stay being limited, from prerslog business. At ten o’clock, Mr. Clay retired to bis lodging-room No. 182, to seek repose, after a day of fatigue and toil his arm bring sore from ths repeated shake which was given it by those who sougot to look upoa and shake the hand of the venerable statesman. POLICE AKRANGEMENTS ‘The police arrangements, under the direotion of Mr Mataell, the chief of police’ were exocedingly effective yenterday in keeping good order at the reception of Hen- Ty Clay. Polivemen were stationed on the corner of every atreet on Broadway up to the New York Hotel turning the omnibuses and other conveyances into the alts etreets, toon making # elear road for the procession All went off remarkably orderly—not one plokpocket ar- rented; nor did we hear of any person bring robbad; and ‘we hops the anrangements will be as good to day at the funeral procession. Grand Fancy D.ess Ballat the Astor Opera House. One of the most brilliant and superb fancy balls ever got up ia New York, or perhaps in the United Stuies, eae off on Monday evening at the Astor Opera House, under the auspices of the following managers :— OPERA HOUSE FANCY BALL, Monpay Evenina, Mancw 6rm, 1848. Dancing at 9 o'clock. MANAOERS. Mr. Washington Irving Mr. Robert Ray » Bache McEvers “ Thomas E. Davie “ De La Forest Capt F. Kearovy Caroll Livingston - MeCowd “ Ferdinand Suydam,je “De Trobsinnd Fulton Cutting “ David Austin, jr. John A Stevens “ B& Post © George A. Jones « P Calhoun * Albert Gallatin, jr. © © Jobin Sohermerhorn * Woodbury Langdon =“ T. Tileston This grande goiré+ was decidadly the most brilliant event which bas ccourred in New York since tho ball given some eight years ago, by Mra. Brevoort. There wore about a thousand or twelve hundred persons, of both , Present, inclndinz about five hundred spectators, who were perched high in the amphitheatre above lookiag down on the” lively crowd below. Amougi company we remarked Mejor Generel Gainer, tall and erect, ke # Roman Consul, accompavind by his exeel- lent and remark«ble lady, who has just returned from Washington, where she has gained » cause that will be worth millione of moi Sevsral other distinguished rsons were alto present. The inside of the Opera House hsd besn cntirely ehenged for this oseaeion. ‘The parqurti¢ was covared with @ floor, joining thestage by two stairs, and perfect ly adapted for suoh a grand party. In addition tothe larga chandeller of the theatre, the committen of ar- rangements had ordered seventy solar lamps to be placed around tho rerond tier of boxer, and there auxiliary lamps cast a splenuid Hight on the assembly around — ‘Ton other chandeliers were also placed on the stage, at the bottom of which the brothers De!monioo were pre pared with an excellent bn/f-t, covered with ail the deli oaoies of the seacon—choles viands, fruits, ico creama Jellies, ete. The orchestra, consisting of thirty musicians, were placed on a stand at the left of the proscenium, and the music performed by there artie’ s was really excellent ‘The doors of the theatre were op ened at ubout eight o’elock, and the crowd outride waa very great, desiring to look, if possible, at the different parties who con- to enter from that time till haif-past eleven. We r saw, with the exorption of the balla given in Parin e Tuilleries, at M. Guizot’s, or at the Opera House, ettier sight, a more brilliaat array of besuty, com: bined with elegenes and fashion The dresses of the ladies and gentlemen were, generally, worthy of the greatest preiso THE LADIES Mrs. Cottenet Schermerhorn was attired in a splendid dress of the time of Louis XII1, made of blue and yel- low satin, with long waist; air tn ri d adorned with ribbons. Her manners were very graceful he oorded exactly with that od dire of the epoch represented. M P. Schermerhorn wes dressed asa Marehtone of the reign of Louis the XV; dress of blae and yellow satio, with red ribbons and adorned with fowers; bair powdered, aud around her Fead « wreath of roses, The elegance of ber demeanor was duly appreciated rs Woodbury Langdon (Jouss,) adopted the court dress of Queen Victoria; dress of white satia, embrot- dered with lace, anda ‘long train; it waa go y Te. marked that the ssrvices of a page were much wanted A most extraordinary quantity of diamonds aud other jewels, sparkled over ber dress; ber head wos tastefully ‘adorned with white plumes Misa Wright, acharming young lady, wore a inagoifi- sent dress of blue and pink satin, trimmed with jace hair tied with e garland of flowers, and her person deco ated with aumerous diamonda, ’ Mra Little was attired 8 & marchioness of the time of Louis XV; dress of pink satio, with s blus pardessour the wh-le covered with embroidered Ives and giriend: of Bowers. Her elegant person and prrgeiroise appear. apee, was io perfect unison with the character she sus- tained Mr rultens, embroidered with flowers; on by adorned with diainoads, with shoulders ; diamonds sparkling hers and there from ber brea The owtume was remarkable for ite exactness, J.@ Bennett was dressed ata tarkish lady or Red visite. trimmed with gold; white skirt da Greek oop siantinople. Mise Fowler made her appearanceas » Spanish renore with o bleek spenorr over a yellow skirt, adorned wi'h lace and her head decked with red f-athers, Thir young lady's costume acoorded adcairably with her com- plexion; and the character was sustained with becoming A Flandia wore the costame of s merchioness made of pink satip, and skixt covered with moguifoent The languishing expression of her eyes, and the slabaster whiteness of her shoulders. were perfectly in acocrdance with the rest ef her costume and air. Mra. Field (Stanton) was drewed as @ Polish lady, with @ crimson velvet spencer sud a white muslin skire On her head wasa cap of velvet, samas her spencer. Mies J Bayard, a very haudsoms young lady, eharnc- teris-d the moonlight, which she represented in a white ‘morlin dregs and & long veil covering her face, the whol- spotted with gold aturs ‘This was really the most enchanting moonlight we ever witnessed. ‘Miss Belden wore a mrgoifi ent drees, whioh was very becoming and handsome. Don’t know the obaracter intended. Miss Gerard, the daughter of a well known and respeo- table lawyer, wae dressed as a lady of the time of Charlies Il, of Eogland ; her costume wan woade of «thick du- mas, of ® reddish color, wh had m made in thoee tieaes and kept in toe fimily asa preotoos specimen of thet epoch, This costume was gensral!y wamired for It exm@otitude, a6 much a6 the lady was for Ler wii and ele- gance. Miss Griffla, very lively young iniy, aitived i¢ costume; i rers of white muslin, blue sarin o which were atinebed a numb r of bands havgiog over her skirt; raven biack bair, adorned with @ wrealt oF blue flowers, cootrasting beautifully wich the whiteaess cf her rewarkable complexion Misa L Bayard, froe’ Phiiadelphis, was dressed ns w aL WOMAN; toe CotULIe, agh simple, was very De- coming, and the paddio im her band was moved wiih much grace, The brilliancy of het eyer, &nd grace of 1 neuts, were admirable ¥ ts Miss Ueorgisne Crean was dressed in a very simply atyle, but very becoming her Neiebt and complexion “y to stand by teir loader—that same “ old coon,” stame of Pablo, a young monk Be Pree died French drama of “Don Juan of Aus- | L 1 wel hanging (ver ber the cap aud jacket having beem imported trom Con- | | | or NY. will bo in comp | power referred to, of fadinpe tria”’ Her dress was of white cashmere, trimmed with cberry oolored eatin Miss Chazourne wore the costume of @ marebioaeds , dreas of pink satio, very handsomely trimmed, which certainly beoe me her oreol# complexion, the morbs- devas of her bewliching looks | Miss Davis one of the p j dreamed ae a Mudriléve; kk eatin. trimmed with | Ince; ber reven heir was fized fp Spanish faeblo should: ra covered with @ bliok | ber hea by a splendid comb Mies Diskineon. a young lady of delicate appearance, Aaa as & Greek; red spencer, and a white musiia akie Mies Dehols was attired as » pensant girl of the tine of Louis XV; avery pretty costume, aad worn by ® lady whone face coutinunlly beamed with smiies. Mies Emmet, whose delicate complexion has no rival in the city, was dressed as anny Eissler, ia the charac ter of the “Cracovienne;”’ blue cap and spencer; white ekirt and red boots Miss Hubbard was alr roully the prettiest “ willy’ by silvery moonifght. Miss Jomes wan dressed sta Roman Vestal; white dress, with gold lace and numerous (iawonds on her belt, armsand borom; a diadem eneireled her brow Her sister appeared in Soottigh costume Miss K. Jones appearedgin the coxtume of 2 Bourgeoise of the time of Loniy XVi; her sister in that of Polacer, made of black ® fairy, and w aced on the lawa very simple. nuive dress of a jonore, of white musiio, embroidered at the arms, bosom, and skirt with silk flowers Besotiful! Miss Lawrence had @ fancy dress, coosisting of a binck rpenoer acd # pink robe, Miss Liv ngston. daughter of our ox-uiniater to Paris, was dresred in white, such as is generally worn at @ brida! perty Mira Mot, dang ter to the oslebrated physician, adopted the costume of a shepherdess of the time of Louis XV. of red, black, and yeliow silk, which wae very becoming to the exceeding delicacy of this charma img yourg Indy KE Meyer wore the costame of the Polacos, red and white Mies vickvers was dressed asa Dutch peasant girl—a very becoming costume Miss A Pell wore & white drers, spotted with atars. Mre A Swifc. a splendid lady, had @ costume of marchioneas, which very well assorted with her height ‘and the elegance of her appeatanca, Madame de Trobriand (Jones) was present as a Spanish senora, and u most eplendid costuine it was. Mrs Vao Buren (Mott) wore the costume of @ Torkish jady, red spencer with gold trimming, anda biue skirt Mrs E. Wi'msrding ore the character of Rosias, in the “ Barber of Seville,” a very preity dress, and a very floe person The gentlemen who who attended, wero, in fact, leet pumerous than the ladies. ‘The costume obligato was one of the greatest causes of the absenos of the frequent- ersof the opsra, However, we notice! a great many young men, whore very handsome and quite beeoming dresees had been made by the famed costumer, J. De Jonge, the best iu the fanoy line of our city. THE GENTLEMEN, Mr. € Suydam was diessed as an Andalusian eava- \ier-splendid costume of biue velvet, trimmed with all- ver fringe. Mr F Suydam adopted the costume of Rafaello, a a Frenoh oavalier Mr. J. Pell, as young Mirabel—a very handsome cos- tume Mr. W. E. Wilmerding, jr , a6 @ Spantsh hidalgo. ie V.H. Wolfe, as @ cavalier of the time of Louls Xi E_ Post wore tha costume of Bsnedick. W.T. Schermerhorn was dressed an a Piquer. splundid costume of grey cloth, trimmed with goid lace. His brother. Vr EH 8 , like * queen’s musketeer—ano- ther magnificent dress, and one of the most acourate ia the room Mr. E W. Small represented Don Cmvar de Basan. “ Mr. Tuo ermau wore the armor and helmet of lvan- 08 Mr. T_C Johnston personified Oakley. Mr. Griffla .wis dietecd as & Uebardeur; so was Mr. Leon De Boyarrt, one ot the most elegant dancerson the occasion. xt Greeuwsy represented @ Seigneur, time of Louis Mr A. Speing Brown, was dressed as Charies II Captain R. Parker wore court dress, of the time of Loais XIV. Mr J. H. Greenway was dressed as a real brigand. Mr Argenti wore the costume of a Greek Helienne. Mr Ewilio De /!vear woro a very elegsat Sosnth costume; and his brother the uniform of a Freneh chevalier. sir. Bu goyne wasdressed ax Ham! Zandt Mr. Fleld,as aSpsaish Mojo» Mr. Fry, costume ot Louis the XIII. Mr. Frankiin, as Arturo, in the opsra of “Puritani.”” Mr. ©. F. Buokley. as @ Chasseur d’Afrique. Mr. Fallo wore asplendi i court dress. Mr J. Verplank was dressed ia a very funny Quaker contume Mr. W_H. Hogers wore # Varkish dress Mr. B Young persousied # soldier of Cromwell. Mr GH Fox was dressed as @ Higvlander. Mr W. Peli was enveloped ia the oow!l of black monk, #4 also was Mr Revotl, who made every effort to oolleot charity for the opera, but gathered no more then four pennies. Me. Gerard wors @ Haogarian costame, Mr E Gireoche adopted w very origins! costume, be- log dresead aaa “star spangled banner,” while pants striped with red ribbon, blus sbict, spotted with silver stare ; the whole having the appesrance of #2 American sallor, Mr Fowler appeared in white military costume. Mr Homiiton had on bis shoul ter a Very curious aud antique) riser, aia body covered with mcotte d+ matlles Mr. J Helland wore @ spleudid geuume Armenian costume ; his patagan, p sculs, aud otner arms were th most carious waever few. | Mr. Hadeoo bed o dress of the time of Louis XIV, the mort eplencid tn the reorm Mr. Jewett wore the elegant costume of a Mexican Ranchero. Mr GA. Jon lime of Lonis XV Mr. W_ Langdon had a handsome court dress coat of biue cloth, embroidered with gold. King had a dress of the time of Louis XIIf Kane characterized Alonzo Pinty, the pilot her Columbus geton a was Mr Van was drested a54 French officer of the dus Sir Joho Fal- of a Palicare » the ares of owe of his grand curious specimen of old times toed 46 @ Spaniard; 60 was Mr athers, « ve: Mr. Moi Meletta, Mr. Morrel personified a Paritan of 1617 Mc. Mott, jr., was de-ssed aa a Chiaere Mandarin Dr. Moffst appsared, having on his shoul.eze @ cloak covered with hones And a skull Rather an ominous sostume for a dootor. It wae quite a hit. Mr. Rhinelander was dreased asa courtier of Louis X11 Mr. Schoulton reprosented one of tho brigands of Schiller. Mr. Suydam was drese: Mr. Strong appesrad vu ance Mr. Harry Sione personified a Quaker Mr P. Schemenhorn wore & vary clegaat costume of Guarde Frangaine Me. Silas E. Barrough was in the costume of an Ams Tiesn minister in Europe Mr Borg, vice-coneul of Fravee, was present, in @ contume suited to his oilos— vary good. Phe Baron de Trobriand wore # court dress Ceptaia Vincent came in military uniform |* Mr. Ward had the fanny cosrume of © Crummies Mr. Johnson displayed his wit wader the costume of « white Freneh Pierrot Mr © Peil appeared a6 @ French officer, Me Ripley wore « very rich deees, watch belonged to the wardrobe of Marshal We must not forgss at the termination of this fa " asa Grook Slave. page of the time of Charles A magnificent drers, bus of avery rough appear- | thea Col De T, who wat there present as Puneh. a | sccompsnied by bis merry wife, Jady, persouifed by Mr Emmet. Their apyearauce created cousideravis merriment. Mr. Cunard, the agent cf the British steamers wos present, in @ remarkably handsome Scottish drese, worn by one of the proud clens of the Higulands Me Hetty won dressed ass froach huesir 15 was about four o'clock when the last lady left the floor, aud the muvicians of the orchestra their pulp't. | A good many young men went down to the rrstau. ont to finish as joyratiy as porsibla the might, and the remsinder | went of ime orevit the opera end | len frequent smother party of the maine at the Mi-corem’. “In- 1, there is right. Nothin, ray annals 6 be given general call for soot! : n placa in years like it, in the | New York. Could it not be mado a masquerade, by paying the fine ? Tur New Jeasey aNcrggs.—The annexed preamble and reso! , were adopted by the Senate of New Jersey, on Mondsy last Whereas, The senate 4d general ostombly have been suffloiently informed that Ashbel Beach and Henry D. Beaou, heretofore in this state, duly and legaliy charged with crime havo, ded or withdrawn themselves feom justion avd ore now rorident in the state of New Yors. and that in secordance with the provision ct the coustitution of the Votted States in such onae roade snd provided semend beth been made by tha exseutive au thori/y of (his state for the delivery of said persons ao charged, to tus end that ‘ull and speedy justice be dons } 1m the premiser, and that no final anewer heath been re- orived to such euatomery dewand; tb Ba it Resolved, 1st—by the Se bly oovearriog.) th at the sotiva of the efore i", (the General Ay inaemooh aa it may be hoped cutive autbority ot the State Niaoce with (he requirement and aodace of the Conaiitution se always understood and inter prated, the foal consideration of the subject be for | the present postponed 2d That the expectation meanwhile, je +n eraiued spd off mod, that (he juee exorcive of the eonsth: aitoonl sacle importanes to both States in the administration of crimial law and justies, will got be endang red or liwpeiret 34 --That the Governor tale State be sai hortaed forwith, t tion with such reward ae o k proper f nm and securing the persons charged, as aforesnid. according to (be frat | geaton of the act entitied “ Am act to empower the Go~ vernor to oifer a rewacd for the | of certaig offenders, approved April 15, 1846, iprehen