The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-06-15
From The .Nfto York -1lgOrd.
SECOND DAY OF THE PRESIDENTS VISIT
HIS VISIT TO THE SHIPS IN THE HAIR
BoR, THE CITY OF BROOKLYN, AND THE
NAVY YARD

Dor, THE CITY OF BROOKLYN, AND THE
NAVY YARD.
After good nights rest, and having partaken OF
an excellent breakfast at Towards yesterday morn
ing, His Exceency, John Tyler, was informed that
the municipal authorities ready TO accompany
him his proposed visit TO the United States vessels
and the city of Brooklyn.
Accordingly, al quarter of 10 O'Clock, his Excel
lency having sgnifed his readiness, he proceeded
10 the carriages IN waiting, accompanied by The
whole OF his suite, with the exception If the Hon.
John &. Spencer, who remained at Towards, partly
10 consequence Of Ddisposlon, and partly to attend
TO some communlca ions that had ar. yed from Wash
ington) has honor tie Mayor, Aldermen Purdy and
Brown, Generals Sanford, Lloyd, and Wetmore,
and several others. The whole party, after having
eAtrcated themselves from the crowd around the
hotel proceeded TO the Battery in the carriages APP
proprated FIR the purpose. The day was cool and
delightful, aud his ExceIiency and the whole party
appeared TO be in the best of health and spi. its
On arriving at the Battery, which was crowded
with spectators, the President and company alighted
at the gates of Castle Garden, and walked to the
boats of the North Carolina and Independence, in
waiting at The platform, in of which the
pany embarked for The United States vessels.
Upon nearing the North Carolina, the yards were
manned by the Jolly tars dressed in blue jackets
and white trowsers, and the moment the President
reached the vessel he cordially received by
Commodore Stewart, and the whole rigging in
stanty manned by the crew, by whom three loud
and hearty cheers given A salute was then
pealed forth by the iron mouihed instruments of
death, which was given back by thousand echoes
from the shores and islands The President then pro-
ceeded TO the cabin, where he parook Of a glass of
wine, and chaed with the officers and ladies of the
part for several minutes AT The tap Of the dfum,
the men were piped to quarters, and the marines
drawn up on the quarter deck His Exceency and
suite then proceeded all the ship, accompanied
by Commodore Stewart and several other officers and
he expressed himself highly delighted with the APP
pearance of the noble vessel
Shortly alter, as the company about en-
barking Tor the Independence, the rigging again
manned and three more cheers given. The fres
dent then embarked, and another salute was fred
from the vessel The little fleet Of boats was then
pulled TO the Independence where, upon arriving
her rigging was also manned, salute ired and the
President welcomed on board by Commodore Jones
lie also went over this ship, and al a quarter of
eleven O'Clock, again embarked for the city OF Brook
lyn amidst the cheering OF the sailors and the firing
OF cannon.
After hearty pull of half an hour the boats ar
rived al the city of Brooklyn, and landed near The
Fulton Ferry slip. On touching the shore General
Wetmore presented His Excellency to the President
OF the Common Council of Brooklyn, who welcomed
him III the name of the body over which he presided
10 the city Of brooklyn. The welcome was replied
10 IN very few words by the President who was
immediately accompanied 10 a barouch. drawn by
Tour white horses The wharves and slips in every
direction were completely lined with spectators. who
cheered repeatedly as the President proceeded to his
carriage
As soon the carriage containing the Presiden,
was IN motion, carriage containing the Mayor of
brooklyn, and other distinguished digniiaries drove
down and met it, and the Mayor was presented 10
Ills fxcellency, and in short neat and appropriate
speech, welcomed him TO the city, to which he re-
pied IN his usutlly concise, clear and impressive
manner. The procession then moved along Fulton
street A company of light horse the Brooklyn City
Guards, Nassau Guards, and Norfolk Guards, were
formed on the left and presented arms while the
honorable guests passed
The carriage then halted, and the troops were
marched TO the head of the procession as an escort
followed by The st James Catholic Temperance So
clety and several other civic societies the civic dig
Ditares with the President carriages containing cit
zens, cayalcade of mounted draymen. and other
bodies.
The procession proceeded through the principal
streets skirtng the city, the windows in the houses
OF which were filled with lovely women waving
their snowy handk6rchiefs and smiling sweet vel
come to the head Of the nation. Cheers rent the ar
in every direction, the Presidents carriage came
IN sight la several OF the streets lines of flags and
pennan were stretched across. Passing through
Jay street an immense wreath, composed of beauii
ful flowers detached from lag extending across
the street, and fell the carriage of the President
An immense number of small wreaths and bouuuets !
were showered into the carriage from the hand, of
the Brooklyn ladies' just prior TO turning out of JAY
street, Of the most lovely fair haired bue-e,,d
Dung ladies came from the steps Of house bearing
beautiful bouquet composed Of the most exquisite
and flowers and presented il 10 his Exceliency
who seemed delighted with this expected token of
respect and received the gift expressing very pref
ty sentiment.
At O'Clock the cortege arrived al the navy ward |
and passed through the New York City Guard and a |
hle OF marines on dress parade who presented arms
aud the company aghted in front Of the I.yceum
Building, where there was platform erected gaily
decorated with hags on which stood Canaan sand.
AT I'd NV and
and large number Of ladies The Captain shook
hands with the President aud suite and the military
passed in review.
Capt. Sands then formally welcomed the President
TO the yard IN speech, OF which unfortunately we
could not catch a word, and extended TO hin, the
Inequalities OF the place
The President then replied briefly alludpp 10 the
naval events that had taken place near the spot ON
viii he stood, and touching upon his visit to the
gallant veterans Of the navy Conmod res St.,yor,
and Jones, who had planted the American fac ON The
ships of many an enemy, and, said he these names
are destined to be immortal" lie complimented
The navy and army in the highest terms. aud conclu
ied by accepting the hospitality which had been ten
iered him IN the spirit In which it had been offered
The whole company then marched TO the comman-
iant's house, through file Of ladies' and sat down .,
table IN the parlor covered with an excellent cold
collation. and variety Of wines Every one fell IN
with will, and ate with the keenest relish The
President was placed the right of the comman-
liant
After the demands Of hunger had been compbed
With and properly paid, Captain Sands rose, and pro-
posed as the first toast
The health and prosperity Of his Excellency John
Tyler, President Of the United States
Which was drank standing, in bumpers, and nine
cheers were given him-and one more
The President then aud said
Gentlemen, do not rise with the intention of M,
ting speech, for J have not the power Of making
much OF one but bud that have to make ono
1t nearly every turn and corner Notythstandinr
he toast which you have done me the honor of drin
ng proposed by the worthy Captain here. / am a
title afraid that he has designs upon me in thus
preadng before me such a sumptuous repast; for n
were TO parake Of II as heartily as be desires me
o, should do so at the loss Of health n .uoh,o |