New Manhattan Clam Chowder

Name: New Manhattan Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 1 dozen fresh live clams (Several cans of whole or chopped clams can be substituted if fresh are not available); 1 - 1 ½ cups clam juice; 6 – 8 slices of chopped bacon; 3 cloves finely chopped garlic; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped celery; 4 – 5 red potatoes diced; 1 15 oz can of diced or crushed tomatoes; 1 8 oz can of tomato paste; 1 pint heavy cream; 8 Tbs butter (1 stick); 2 Tbs parsley; 1 Tbs basil; 1 tsp salt; 4 – 6 whole Bay leaves; ½ tsp thyme; ½ tsp black pepper; ¼ tsp white pepper; 3 - 4 drops Liquid Smoke; ¼ cup white wine or sherry; 1 can of beer; ¼ cup cooked chopped bacon along with oyster crackers and parsley for garnish