Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-06-17
Reception Of the President in Baltimore.


depot Yesterday afternoon about twenty minutes
10 three o'clock. Previous 10 the cars coming IN
sight. few persons in carriages, some on morse
back, and others foot, amounting IN all PfooaDiy
10 three hundred, had congrega'ed IN the vicinity
Of the DEPOT to observe the spectacle 10 those
who were present on a similar occasion, on the
9Th February, 1871 when Gen. Harrison, then
President elect Of the United States, arrived at
The same place, the contrast must have been re-
markaby striking. Every place wherever hu-
man foo, could then res' was covered. Young
and DID, .'good men and true wives and daughters
all had assembled TO venerate the man for his
virtues, and pay him the jus, tribute Of respect in
honor Of his high office. Every eye was eager 10
behold, every heart warmed with enthusiasm,
and every tongue anxious 10 resound, IN untver-
sal reclamation, the sage, the hero, the statesman
and the patriots welcome. The inspiring notes
Of martial music arose from the immense hrong
the military with their waving Pumes, regl-
mentals and FURNISHED armor did homage TO the
reception the hoarse- mouthed cannon rent the
air with iis ihunders, ard all conspIfed TO echo
glorious welcome. Lo the hero was seen ap-
pToaching the distance, escorted by true friends
followed by q long line OF carriages, and O caval
cade OF over four hundred carriages. Anon the
deep.toned cannon declared his approach, and soon
he embosomed among thirty thousand Of his
fellow citizens. all profoundly respecting both the
mau and the high Office to which he had been che
sen. Nor did me scene end here.-With bis ven
cradle locks uncovered floating in the breeze, he
was borne 10 a carriage slowly down Baltimore
street, followed by an immense train. Every
window in every house was crowded with spec,a-
tors and decked with beauty. Snow white hand
kerchie(s waved iherefrom'In thousands, chaste
embems Of an hffectionate welcome. The streets
and side alks were like a "sea Of upturned fuces"
but voice could be heard, as the war-worn
hero alighted Barnum's and that was-HAL
TO THE CHIEF!
But how forcible the con,raa, on tho occasion
A ForC araIc
ing to probably half dozen. few persons on
horseback, and n small number dispersed here
and there, awaited the arrival Of MIR. r. Ier. No
martial music went forth, there any
soldiery or glittering arms: and what more
90 be lamented, did there seem TO be any en-
,husiasm. Many looked though they desired
to honor the office if had been separated from the
man, but that they feared doing one least they
might be accused of intending tho other. cold
ness and indifference, for which could but feel
sorry, was therefore palpaby manifest. The Pres
ident however arrived, nor was 1t known only hut
by the sonoro;Is pufIiog of tho locomotive. The
cars halted and he WAS helped by chosen few
into carriage. At this lincture, solitary
cannon oped its mouth. and spoke aloud, but the
echo seemed to fall dend upon the air aud solemn
as the "mnute gun a, sea-" All now being in
readiness the escort, consisting Of two barouches,
five hacks and nineteen persons on horseback,
moved off for the place of destination. As 1t pass
ed-not slowly, but unusually rapid pace down
Baltimore street.-The pAvements much
moro thronged than on ordinary occasions. Men
moved TO and fro IN pursuit Of their business. as
If no extraordinary parsonage had been expected;
properly speaking, as though they were
not aware that 6 FRIEND was about TO pay them
visit.
~ The windows exhibited hut few spectators and
Tower smiling faces. No white waving Ia ndker-
chiefs two seen, and they, like tho
modest flower ashamed to bloom, retired
from view. Tho small band with a nations chief
in charge, soon reached Barnum's, whore, in pres
ence Of a comparatively few spectators, and a
number Of indifferent bvs,nnders the President a.
lighted was conducted within, and for tho space
Of an hour received tho congratulations OF those
who felt disposed to extend hlm the right hand OF
fellowship, and Of respect TO the office acclde n,ay
conferred upon him.
The President and suite. accompanied by the
Mayor and several gentlemen of the committee.
visited the theatre last evening. On catering
the box set apart for HIM, the orchestra struck up
"Uah, Columbia" and he was saluted by several
rounds Of applause from portion Of the audience.
Tho Presiden, and suite, accompanied by com
mit,ee Of gentlemen from Baltimore, left at half
past 5 o'clock this morning in extra train of
cars for Philadelphia.
A DEAR Bottle OF WINE.--The editor Of the
Richmond Enquirer has received notice from
correspondent in Bremen. that he has sen, him
bottle Of the celebrated "rose" wine. which is
22S years old. The writer gives this account
Of IL:
This rare Article can only be obtained at the
Cellar 10 half bottles, and then in small quant-
ties. Until reconily, il WAS only permitted ~
be used as Medicine I" .---- sc e,,eere ili.ess
It's flavor is exquisitely delicious, though its taste
is not peculiarly rich. thimble full IS as much
as is usually drank at time. You may rely upon
;,s having attained to The age OF 22S years! 1t
wos made about the time Pocahontas was born
present tito you for the use and benefit OF the
indiridual States composing the American Union :;
and l aat,es myself. that IT will teach them q
most valuable lesson with regard 10 public econo
my.
This bottle Of vino cost originally 20 cents
BY allowing two per centum for leakage, shrink"
age, &c, and six per centum interest on the pur.
chase money, added to the principal annually, al