The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-09-22
FROM THE UNITED STATES GAZETTE OF SEPT. .
RECEPTION OF THE MEMBERS OF
CONGRESS AT PHILADELPHIA.


FROM THE UNITED STATES GAZETTE OF SEPT. =.
RECEPTION OF THE MEMBERS OF
CONGRESS AT PHILADELPHIA.
The steamboat Ohio, one Of The finest
boats on the river, was yesterday decorated
ia fine style for the excursion to Whining
ton. From every a,tainable point there
swung banner, so that one who went TO
the wharf remarked that he could DO, see
the boa, on account Of the flags. The boat
had been engaged by the Committee OF Ar.
Engagements on the part Of the wings 10
convey a committee Of one hundred 10 VIII
mlngton, tDei.) where they should receive
the Members Of Congress, aud convey
them on board the Ohio. THE other pas
sengers lron Baltimore taking the line boat
Robert Morris, and shen accompany them
to this city.
Sometime before the hour designated for
the departure of the boat, citizens we're
seen flockiug 10 the wharf, some 10 be oil
the company, others TO watch her depar-
ture, aud at about half past nine O'Clock she
lett the city With the good wishes of those
behind that she should ennounier no diff
Guilty. II was beautiful sight TO see her
flags Haunting 10 the breeze, like stream.
ers long and gay" while her deck was
crowded with hearty Wings in The good
work devolyed upon them BY public
meeting, aud the whole was enIvened by
the rich sounds Of Sne baud OF music, en-
gagged Tor the occasion.
On sped the boat to Der destination,
cheered at times by the gatherings Of PEG.
pie collected along the shores, and abou,
twelve O'Clock came TO CT the wharf at
Wilmington, amid the cheers Of an as
sembed multitude.
After a delay Of about three quarters Of
an hour, the arrival Of the cars were an
bounced, and soon after The members oil
Congress were ushered on board The boat,
and after passing the line Of The committee,
we're introduced TO, and took their stations
near, Mr.. Gibbons, the chairman on the
occasion. -~-'
All being gathered together, Mr.. Glib
bons, in an address brief, elegant, and ye.
ny much 10 the purpose, welcomed them
10 behalf of his associates. He wished
them to feel tina, they were amongs, their
brethren-that every hand was extended,
and every hear, open 10 them.
Mr.. Saltonstall, OF Massachusetts, on be.
half OF bis colleagues, replied 10 the cordial
welcome thus extended, aud from thence
sllded into rapid review Of the course OF
events during the session Just closed. In
the course OF his remarks, al alluslon TO the
statesman of the West was hailed with
loud and continued cheers. After again
acknowled! ing hts thanks for the manner
10 which they had been received, Mr. Sal.
tonstal closed.
The party then broke up into little knots
and the merry laugh from all quarters Of
the boat spoke an enjoyment such as suited
the occasion.
A superb dinner formed mos, agreeable
feature Of the day, and, as it we'll deserved
was much enjoyed. The removal Of the
cloth was the signal for the commence
nent Of the play Of mind and genius, anc
the flashes from both were ireqlen, anc
rich. The heat OF the cabin, however
prohibited long sitting but, before ad
journlng to the upper deck, Mr.. Gibbons
rose, and, after some very neat remarks, Of
fered the following toast;
The Wing Delegation in Congress. Firm
in their political fsith--steadfast and true 10 tn
! interests Of their country"
Mr.. TalImadge, Of New York rose il
reply and, after briefly speaking, CLOSED
with saying that he could not possibly cffe
better toast than
The life and soul and perfect embodiment o
Wing iples-liEyEY CRAY"
The cheers were loud and long which
greeted this welcome Offering, and we're re
newed again and again with a perfect en-
lhusiasm OF spirit.
he passengers when passing Fort Milf
/ fin we're grstlGed by salute OF thirleeI
guns from the fort. |, was answered b.
the guns OF board and loud and spontaneous
cheers. As the boat neared the city, ant
the shipping and vharves became visible, ;
goodly prospec, was presented in the ships
gaily dressed with flags, aud the wharyeI
iioed with people, who cheered the yesse
on her course. Dock stree, wharf SHOWED
but one dense mass Of figures, and, as th'
boat passed mighty cheer arose from
them, dying away only TO be succeeded b,
another and another, from the diferen
points along the front Of the city, at time
mingled with the roar Of cannon from ID
vessels and the wharves. ln this way wit
the ringing shouts of thousands followin
The noble vessel, the front OF the city wa
passed and repasscd, TO the wharf at Doc
street, which was so deusely crowded th;
II YVES with the utmost difficulty andin
/ could be effected. The members we're
naIly seated 10 carriages, and line of pr
( ccssion formed by mounted mershals uDdt
4 the command Of General A. NJ. Provost, ar
from ne shssf The whole body pfecssds
] 10 the Museum
Az the Museum, the committee Of iae''
|. nssembled, and gated The arrival of the pr
1 cessien. When .hs Ersi carriage reachs