Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-10-06
The Peoples President.
PROGRESS OF GEN. HARRISON.

PROGRESS OF GEN. HARRISON.
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A large number Of fCommittees waited up
on the General in Philadelphia, inviting him
TO visit their respective towns on his way to
Ohio. On Tuesday he lett Philadelpha and
visited Wilmington, where he was greeted IN
cordial terms. With the committees from
Phade phia and New York, he went tn the
Town Hall and addi about 5000 of his
fellow citizens III a felicltous speech, allud-
ing to the gallant services of the distinguish
ed Co. Kirkwood, whose name was inscribed
on the banner before bim, and which recalled
TO his mind the recollection of that eminent
officer, with whom he had served in the IN
dian Wars, aud over whose grave he had as
sisted to perform the last obsequies after the
action in which he fell. lie was welcomed
to Wilmington by the Hon. Mr.. Migan IN
an appropriate address.
At p. NJ. on Tuesday he arrived at Ches-
ter, and was enthusiastically received by the
citizens among whom were many revoutlona-
~ veterans. From Chester he passed To Der
by, where he tarried but few moments and
arrived in Philadelphia about p. M. The
venerable Judge fiemphll Of Philadelphia,
was among the companions Of the Gen. to
Wilmington.
On the next morning with several commit
tees, he left Philadelphia for Trenton, where
he was received with like enthusiasm. After
being introduced to the citizens, and address
ing them in happy manner, he proceeded to
Princeton, whore he was introduced to the
President and Alumni OF the College and a.
mong others the distinguished Senator
SoUTnARD of New Jersey. At the Hotel
were neat two thousand persons assembled
whom he also addressed. On Thursday, at
7 A. NJ he left for New Brunswick and New
ark, and arrived IN New York city the SAME
afternoon, short time previous TO the de-
parture Of the steamboat for Providence.
The reception IF Gen. HARRISON IN .Ne,o
York, on Thursday, was cordial and enthusl-
siastic. The Commercial Advertiser says:-
The numbers who assembled to meet the
General at his landing, were to be rcckoned
by thousands, and their welcome was hearty,
with looks as well as voices. A carriage was
in readiness, in which General Harrison took
his seat, with sergeant Jones. who fought un-
der him, and did good service, at the battle
of Tippccanoe, but now earns an honest liv-
ing, SIN these piping times of peace" by
driving cart, in this city. lie was instantly
recognized by the general, who bore honora-
bic testimony to his gallant conduct in the
war.
On arriving at the American hotel, the
chairman of the committee appointed to prof
fer the city's welcome delivered the follow
ing brief and appro pirate address:-
Gen. Harrson-ln the name, and on be-
half of the friends of the constitution and the
laws of the city Of New York, bid you wei
come to our city. /
In you, sir, we recognize worthy son, Of
a worthy patriot of the revolution; in you, sir,
we recognize an carly, and for long period.
F,,l l,C l,r ,f T,I.
our government you have filed important
stations boih in civil and military capacity,
aud in ALL have discharged your duties with
with honor to yourself and advantage TO the
nation. In all your course, sir, you have eX-
hi5ned a love OF country and n reverence tor
its laws; and should you,as we ardcntly hope,
he elevated to the chief magistracy OF the ma
ton, your past life furnishes sure pledge,
that the government will be so administered
as to rebound to the perpctuity of our institu-
tions, and the benefit of the whole people.
The reply Of the General, reported in
the Courier s. Enquirer, was as follows:-
Sr,-The sentiments which you have con-
vcyed to me on behalf of your fellow citizens,
and the kind manner in which you have com
mnnicated them, have only added to the debt
Of gratitude | already owed to the city Of
New York. This is not the first occasion
u
der of the hospitality of the city; and the O.
motions which former manifestations or tiirir"
good will excited in my bosom can never be
effaccd to the latest hour Of my existence.
| cannot rccol!cct, sir, without the liveliest
senslbIty, that upon my return through this
city from most arduous campalgn,-whcn
was most anxious to know the views which
my fellow citizens might entertain Of the val
lie of my best services in the cause Of my
country on the ironticr-that it was my for
tune to meet, IN your city, with welcome,
which al once relieved me of all anxiety, and
left an impression on my memory which no
lapse of time can destroy. IL was here, sir.
that | received the most gratifying testimony !
of the generous regard Of my coun.rymen,
for my cxcrtioDs III the campa gn which clos
cd with the battle of the Thames.
With regard To my exertons in behalf Of
my country to which you have dono me the
honor to alude, know and feel that il does
not belong to Inc to estimate them. can
only say, that in every situation in which !
have been placed, military or civil, as have H
neverr shrunk from performing nay duty, so |
have never abused the powers contded to
me, tn oppress or wrong any individual; and
that in the most delicate and trying circum-
stances, | have ever made it the first object
of my most anxious solicitude to reconcile INV
duty to my country with the respect due to d,
the rights Of the humblest citizen. i
The mayor Of the city, Cornelius w. Law
renee, Esq. waited upon the General while
engae ed at dinner with his friends, and testi-
fled, in the name of his constituents, to the
general welcome of one who had rendered