The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-06-14

OF respect and venefauon. .a;.ts ana
la lew pertinent remarks parted WIN the tlos,
dent from their shores, Among oihsi u''nssi " ~
of President Tyler that he recorded nun not a. W.
exponent of the opinions OF any pohueai pS'y, -
rather Of those of the people OF the Unie' o'
Placed unex pectedly la the Executive chair he was
leit in a position of great difficulty, TO pursue pp'
couIse which be might choose but instead OF 20
coming the exponent Of political craftsmanship IA h
Captain Stockton's) opinion the President ha' "
come the exponent Of personal honor and II was |
per sonal honor alone which could sustain the fapric
of the great confedeIacy. lie concluded ny 90
serving that they had received and welcomed nt
Tyler as the President of the whole people ana as
the President they parted from him. Ihey had no.
welcomed him alone, one of the faNorhe sops OF
that favorite Stately irginia-but WIN open arms
they took him as Honest John Tyler" Cloud ana
long continued paudns) m
The PaEspEST replied promptly and cordially
and in allusion TO the terms used by Captain STOCK
ton in reference TO the Presidents political posi'ion,
he said that the Constitution of the United states
was the only sure groundwork OF the prosperity anu
happiness Of the people of this Union ana ia 'h1
face of bis heave ny father, he declared that be hau
ever acted with his best Judgment in accordance win
that sacred nslrtment, and for the future De was
determined TO stand by the Constitution IN spite oil all
adverse circumstances and the ifowns OF all pouea
parties. tremendous cheerng) lie would not go
beyond the line which the ConsItot on iaiu
down and which he had taken his stand ou',
as he had said on other occasions, he would iepea'
now, that party eIpcdiency should never dt'o
him far her. Loud cheerlng) Ia all changes OF
party, under any circumstances, he was delernheu
to stand by that charter OF the United States Most
| enthusiastic cheering)
The boat and her consort now returned towards
New York. with addition to the party on board,
b1sa nebar' T5 and s,he. l@disa having joined
the Misses Porter and Mrs. Stewart who had accom-
| panied the delegates from New York. Many gen
| temen, who had taken part in the proceedings at
! Amboy, also joined the New Haven, and soon the
| Narrows were again approached. gun from the
| Emma, of Newburgh the beautiful yacht to which
we yesterday alluded, came booming over the placid
| sea, and another and another succeeded, amount
ing to right royal salute The forts Hamilton and
Diamond also numbered their honors, and the New
| Haven answered the greeting.
The scene too, became animated, the
number Of steamers and smaller craft increased all
| laden TO the waters edge and gaiiy adorned The
Highlander, OF Newburgh, first approached, and her
crowded decks sent forth gladstone and welcome
cheer; the Jacob BeH the Ware, the Cinderella the
Ra,iiar., followed. The flag ship independence,
the line of battle ship North Carolina various soops
Of war, the fort on Governors Island, each and all
| acknowledged by tie .Ni1 Haven, sweed the loud
thunder Of the cannoD's roar and in the midst Of ALL
the sbrl shout OF the of the ships Of war,
as they manned the yards, heard as it assembled
| 10 the skies in the general sound of jubilee The
! Battery presented OF faces which extended to
| every point from which view of the Presidents
landing could be but dimy seen and the waters
| around the tme-worn Castle were animate with
| gigs and small boats, festooned with flowers. On
the Battery were compact ranks of gli,ning files,
With helm arrayed
And lance aud blade
The plume IN the gay wind danced
! At length room was obtained and the Presj-
| dent landed and having passed battalion paraded
as a guard OF honor, he proceeded TO an elevated
| position within the walls, where he was welcomed
! by the Mayor OF the city, Robert H. Morris Esq
| who CHARGED with he h.,
one of the Joint Committee of the Common Council.
| Brown spoke as follows =
| M. Mayor, aud Gentlemen of The Common Council
lie duty has been assigned me this occasion of
presenting TO you the President of the United States
In the discharge OF that duty, present 10 YOU as
guest OF the City Of New ork, President John Ty
Ter, and leel pleasing satisfaction in having been
selected as the organ OF introducing TO YOU the Chief
Magistrate of our country. The consideration that
so humble citizen myself can be made tbe organ
OF introduction of the Head of the nation 10 The
Ihiei Magistrate OF the principal city Of the Union
presents beautiful reflection on the simplicitv and
~ss--is~.s-- - @ showing InuI ~
SO instituted that TIE humbest citizen among M mos,
nave allotted to hlm lis highest honors and that as
people We enjoy the greatest happiness and liberty oS
any nation OF the world. Gentle men the Presidents
solourn IN New York will be brief one-wbiie here
uust ho'hhg Whi be wanting on the part of the mu-
ncipa authorities OF our city its citizens 10 make
ms stay peasant and interesting. trust that II will
Ia Kim
every facility 10 examine The various institutions "a
works of interest with which our city abonnds and
when he shall have lefl on his Journey 10 Iiber,
sacred spot we shall feel ourselves worthy the name
OF huheIIcan elzens IN having paid proper respect
10 The President OF the United States tCheer
The Mayor then addressed the President =. e.,
lows:
:, .ur; President The Corporation Of the CITY Of
Ne" YORK welcome you 10 this CITY, and sincSr.Iy
trust that The pleasure you may receive will ho a'
mensurate with their wishes So '' 'oui-
In the name of my fellow citizens. also bid ,o,
welcome, ana, lor Them, can assure you your pre-
sence Is most gratifying. ' r''
The reception of The Pre- ilent Of fbc I1,i,oa c.,
by ms constituency, with all the attendant cira,,
stances Is conclusive evidence Of The pcrfec, go,
'" oul Pui'uoa hstitullons-is earnest of the d,t
rsbility OF Republican Government and estabIi.S
the Tact mat man Is capable Of scfgoyernment H. !
TINS great nation, free IN ITS political disc,,;
"here the views and conduct Of each ipdivid,,t I; |
uncontrolled, save 10y his knowledge and HE md
n'eh'-"here me Executive OF the nation is c5o.en
by mere majority Of tie electors and III, ~, |
during an exciting and angry canvass af,er $50,
OF political opinions unprecedented for ne bi,,cno.
ana personality, the Executive Is received Min 80
sPeci pleasure enthusiasm, and honor by n ni,ea
PcoPc' 40 ihetc'haIy soldier protects his person |
no hired voices cheer his presence I'm. nro,oe,i
IS found in the Intelligence the good Ceelin 49,, ~
hchment and patriotism Of has fellow-citizsts. "a /
he Is cheered by the spont neous Kind feeIin ~ ~
hearts Of ireemen The consideration Of tbeso 60
must hll the heart Of every patriot with Ioyn -
institutions under which We live aud with prat,,nde
Tor the memory Of those whose wisdom. yS,,o ia
energy, established them. ''''' S'u
rtr,nl me- si,' TO present to you your New York
constituents (And then addressing the ossemb1ed
multitude he sad) :-Fellow-cdizens. with unG,,aa
ed pleasure present you TO the President of tbo H.
ted States. Great cheoring) ' o"''
The President thus responded.
If coy commentary were wanting, Mr.. Mayor nm.
Un !1 le"a'es Nheh you have just addressed TO me
ieNl, and that commentary loudly proclaims The ~,
hh'y OF our institutions and the attachmrn, oS on.
people to them. (Applause) You have saiJ ,.,'Il
IMnl haNn no hind Nn.snI. z ~" 'luIN