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May 2, 1844
Herald Of The Times
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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In April 1844, Henry Clay arrives privately in Washington by steamboat, in good health and spirits, guest of William A. Bradley. A letter praises his cheerfulness, wit, travel endurance, and annexation stance, which pleases supporters expecting Mexico's agreement and public support.
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The following is an extract from a letter to the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser, dated at Washington, Saturday, April 27, 1844:-
"Mr. Clay has spent a portion of his time, since he arrived here, at the house of Mr. William A. Bradley. He dined yesterday with Mr. Crittenden's mess, and those who were present tell me that he was exceeding pleasant and cheerful, and full of anecdote and wit. It is said that, in his Southern journey, he broke down all the committees who attended him. None of them could sustain the fatigues of travel, company, &c., &c., as well as the "old coon," as Mr. Clay is familiarly called here. In fact, Mr. Clay's health and spirits appear to have been improved rather than deteriorated of late years. Mr. Clay's letter on the subject of annexation appears to give universal satisfaction. Many of the friends of annexation say that Mr. Clay goes far enough for them; for they confidently believe that Mexico will assent to the measure and that nine tenths of the people of the Union will go for it. They are perfectly well content that the present treaty should be rejected. Those having personal and political interests staked on immediate annexation can alone oppose Mr. Clay's views."
MR. CLAY IN WASHINGTON.
The Hon. Henry Clay arrived in this city yesterday morning in the steamboat OCEOLA. Not having been expected to reach the city by that conveyance, his arrival was as private as we are persuaded that he desired it should be. He is the guest of our esteemed fellow-townsman, William A. Bradley, Esq. Our readers will be glad to learn that he is in excellent health and spirits.-Nat. Int.
"Mr. Clay has spent a portion of his time, since he arrived here, at the house of Mr. William A. Bradley. He dined yesterday with Mr. Crittenden's mess, and those who were present tell me that he was exceeding pleasant and cheerful, and full of anecdote and wit. It is said that, in his Southern journey, he broke down all the committees who attended him. None of them could sustain the fatigues of travel, company, &c., &c., as well as the "old coon," as Mr. Clay is familiarly called here. In fact, Mr. Clay's health and spirits appear to have been improved rather than deteriorated of late years. Mr. Clay's letter on the subject of annexation appears to give universal satisfaction. Many of the friends of annexation say that Mr. Clay goes far enough for them; for they confidently believe that Mexico will assent to the measure and that nine tenths of the people of the Union will go for it. They are perfectly well content that the present treaty should be rejected. Those having personal and political interests staked on immediate annexation can alone oppose Mr. Clay's views."
MR. CLAY IN WASHINGTON.
The Hon. Henry Clay arrived in this city yesterday morning in the steamboat OCEOLA. Not having been expected to reach the city by that conveyance, his arrival was as private as we are persuaded that he desired it should be. He is the guest of our esteemed fellow-townsman, William A. Bradley, Esq. Our readers will be glad to learn that he is in excellent health and spirits.-Nat. Int.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Henry Clay
Washington Arrival
Annexation Views
Political Health
Cheerful Demeanor
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry Clay
William A. Bradley
Mr. Crittenden
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Henry Clay
William A. Bradley
Mr. Crittenden
Location
Washington
Event Date
April 27, 1844
Story Details
Henry Clay arrives in Washington by steamboat, in excellent health and spirits, staying with William A. Bradley. A letter describes his cheerful demeanor at a dinner, endurance on travels, improved health, and his annexation letter satisfying supporters who expect Mexico's assent and public approval.