Springfield Republican

Mr. CLAY AT Baltimore. This distinguished statesman arrived in Baltimore in the western train of cars from Winchester Va., yesterday afternoon, and took his departure in the Philadelphia train at 9 o'clock this morning. It is Mr. Clay's intention to sojourn awhile at Senator Clayton's, near Wilmington, Del., and proceed thence directly to Newport, R. I. Although his person shows signs of increasing age, his health is good, and his mind possesses all its accustomed vigor. The news of his arrival spread rapidly and produced quite a sensation throughout the city. A large concourse of people were assembled at the depot this morning, eager to get a glimpse at the revered patriarch, and when he made his appearance they gave vent to their feelings by a number of hearty cheers. The corners of the streets along the railroad track were also crowded with persons, who also cheered most enthusiastically as the train passed. During his stay here, Mr. Clay was entertained at Barnum's City Hotel.—Patriot, Aug. 14.

Mr. C. arrived at PHILADELPHIA, Saturday evening, quite unexpectedly to the majority of the population. He put up at the residence of Henry White Esq, in Walnut St., and, says a letter to the N. Y. Herald, preparations were immediately made by the Whigs to give him a demonstration of welcome. A procession was formed and accompanied by a fine band of music they proceeded to give him a serenade. On reaching the house in which he had taken up his quarters, Mr. White made an apology for his distinguished guest, stating that in consequence of the fatigue of travelling he was indisposed and had retired, and expressed the hope that the multitude assembled would not insist upon disturbing him. This request was not complied with, and as the outcry for his presence was continued, Mr. C. was at last forced to make his appearance in a dressing-gown. He gave utterance to a short address, in which he expressed his thanks for this manifestation of their consideration, but stated that neither the time nor the place rendered it proper for him to deliver a public speech. Under the crushing weight of his domestic afflictions, he had left home for the purpose of escaping, by change of scene, the bitter memories which were constantly brought before him, and under these circumstances he had endeavored to travel with the utmost privacy, so as to avoid the recurrence of such demonstrations. In conclusion, he suggested that the near approach of the Sabbath should induce their retiring, in good order, to their homes. A short time after, the procession took up its line of march, and after a short serenade at the residence of Mayor Swift, repaired to the Whig reading room and dispersed.

The same correspondent writes that the future movements of Mr. Clay are doubtful; his wish to escape public notice as much as possible inducing his friends to remain silent as to his intentions. It was believed, however, that he would leave Philadelphia, Monday morning, directly for Cape May, or proceed on his route to Newport, R. I.

We perceive that a public meeting was held at New Haven Monday evening, to take measures to invite him to visit that city.—Wherever he goes, he will not fail to be received with a degree of feeling amounting to enthusiasm; for there is no man in the country, who has more numerous and warmer friends in every section of the Union, than has Mr. Clay. And we may add truly, that there is no man of all our eminent statesmen, who deserves them more: or who has done more to attach himself to all citizens, who have the prosperity and good of the nation in their hearts.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 17.—It having been ascertained by our citizens, through the morning papers, that Mr. CLAY was to leave the city for Cape May this morning, long before the hour of the steamboat's departure the wharf and Dock st., the surrounding piers and the entire streets in the vicinity were packed with thousands of his friends to catch a glimpse of him. I have never seen enthusiasm run so high: there was more manifestation of regard and esteem expressed in ten minutes than Mr. Polk received during his whole recent tour. The people were fully aware that Mr. Clay wished to travel as a mere private citizen, but it was impossible to repress their ardor.

When he came down the street in his carriage it was with difficulty the driver could make his way through the crowd, and shout upon shout, cheer upon cheer, were raised. At last he gained the deck of the boat, and as he appeared in full view of the assembled masses, a shout arose loud and prolonged enough to awaken the dead. Mr. Clay's heart was too full for utterance—he essayed to speak—his tongue failed, and he took advantage of the escape of the steam from the pipe to wave an adieu. On every pier down the river the same spectacle was seen, and as the boat passed each one the shout was repeated, and the whole Delaware front of the city was one wave of tossing hats and handkerchiefs. It was a delightful sight, and Mr. Clay was indeed a man to be envied, for he is the object of such deep seated enthusiastic fidelity. Until the steamboat was lost to sight below the Navy Yard the crowd remained, and some would cry “I see the smoke yet—there he goes! Huzza for Harry Clay!”

It was a pleasing feature of the attention Mr. Clay has received here, that many Locofocos participated, and a prominent office holder was seen waving his hat with the rest, and cried out “Well, after all, Harry Clay is a glorious old coon.”—Cor. of N. Y. Tribune.

MR. CLAY.—A steamboat was to leave New York last evening, to carry a party of Mr. Clay's friends down to Cape May, to see the distinguished statesman. It was an informal affair, but open to any gentleman who chose to take a ticket. A meeting of the citizens of Boston was holden at the Merchants' Exchange on Wednesday, at which measures were adopted to invite Mr. Clay to visit that city. Jonathan Chapman Esq. was President of the meeting and Nathan Hale Jr. and N. W. Coffin were Secretaries. A series of appropriate resolutions, submitted by Mr. Hayden, the former editor of the Atlas, were adopted. Similar meetings have been held in other places; and Mr. Clay will be most urgently pressed to make the tour of all the Northern States. His future movements are quite doubtful, however. At last accounts he was at Cape May, whence it was supposed he would journey to Newport; but this is not certain.