Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-10-13
RECEPTION OF GEN. HARRISON.
IN THE CITY OF NETWORK.
The New York Courier and Enc,

IN THE CITY OF SEw-YoRK.
The New York Courier and Enqui
rer Of Friday says. Gen. WILLIAM II
HARRISON arrived in this city ycster
day. At 4 p. NJ, and we are proud &c
say. was received by all classes Of citi
zeDs, without reference 10 party, as q
gallant soldier who has done good ser.
vice to the country, and a civilian who
has been true TO the constitution and
the laws, always should be, by Jus,
discriminating. and grateful people
Thousands hailed his landing, and ten.
OF thousands united in the grateful
huzzas which marked his triumphant
passage through Broadway TO the Anne
rican Hotel. Every porch was crowd
ed. and every window and balcony sx.
hlbi'ed ladies' waving their handker-
chiefs and welcoming TO our city its
distinguished visitor.
IL Is well known TO all our readers.
that Mr.. WEBSTER was our first choice
for the Presidency. and that we only
united in the support Of Gen. Harrison
because we had confidence in his prin-
ciples, and believed, that while his
great military aud civil services entitled
him 10 our gratitude, his devotion 10
the Constitution and Laws would rem
der his election not only safe, but ma
tional blessinG-ridding US from the
misrule of the present most oppressive
and tyranAical dynasty. We never
claimed for him high order of talents,
but that we did not do so, vas the re-
suit Of ignorance. We have seen. con-
versed with. and heard him on the spur
OF the occasion make public speeches
IN reply to subjects of which, in their
very nature, he could not have been
prepared; and we would be wanting in
our duty To the public. and regardless
of what is due 10 truth, If we did not
say, that in the whole course of our
public lile-and il has not been limited
IN expcrIence-we have never met
with a solitary individual-we except
no one-who possesses such a happy
faculty OF conveying 10 lis hc.re-s ;.
the most chsste and happy style, his
firm devotion TO the Constitution, his
his hatred Of tyranny, his attachment
TO republican institutions, and his CRATE
full appreciation OF the attentions which
his fellow-citizens are every where be-
slowing upon him. In the course of
last nights entertainment, he was four
fy7es compelled 10 address the assem-
bled strangers-for such TO him most
OF them were-and there lives not the
man who could. unprepared, have made
such eminently successful Larangues.
While his mind is imbued with de-
votedness TO republican principles such
as cannot fail 10 call forth the best feel
ings Of the Patriot, il is stored with
rich deposit Of literary lore which irrc-
sistibly challenges the admiration of
the scholar. Ills warmest friends, his
greatest admirers, and his most devoted
political advocates, we're alike astonish-
ed at the tact and patriotism which his
speeches displayed, and the learning
with which they were embellished.-I
He is indeed worthy the support Of an
intelligent people for the FIRST station in
the world.
II affords us unfeigned pleasure 70
add, that our Mayor, Cornelius w.
Lawrence, "a Van Buren, man, prompt
ed by a conviction Of what was due by
The people Of this city and of the Union.
10 so distinguished an individual and
great public bcneiactor as Gen. Harri. (
son, and regardless as he always is, Of
D0rfV considerations IN the discharge of
his public duties. waited upon the Ge- !
neral while engaged az dinner with his |,
riends. When about retiring, a gen
!eman proposed as toast. % Cornelius I
w. Lawrence, the able and efficient
Mayor Of the City Of New York !" I
which was received with three cheers. I
Mr.. Lawrence briefly replied, and sta I
ed that being compelled to leave town I
Il an early hour IN the morning. he felt /
hat be would have been wanting in
MS duty 10 the inhabitants Of this CRY,
{ be had not availed himself Of the 4
late a. 1t was. 10 pay his
iersonal respects. and in the name Of
iis constituents. welcome 90 our city. 4
me who had rendered such valuable
md distinguished service 20 the cOun-
~ IN the hour Of ITS greatest gloom.
lis remarks were responded 90 by
hree times three. and he retired, &C
.ompanied by Aldermen Purdy, Tai.
nsdge Schmelzrl and Benson, who
lad accompanied him ON this well-con.
Idere4 visit Of respect for a worthy
lublic servant.
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