The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-11
From fbe Boston Post.

 Col. Johnson arrived in the cars from Worcester at Newton yesterday forenoon, and from thence he was conveyed in pr- yate carriage to the N Nonantum House, where he dined with the committee of invitation, who had accompanied him from Worcester.
 About three he arrived with his suite at the terminus of the Western avenue, where preparations had been made to give him public reception. The ancient and honora- ble artillery, with volunteers to the number of two hundred, under the command of Col. N. 4. Thompson, were formed in Charles street, al the foot of the common, and made fine appearance. On their right, but sepa- rated by Beacon street, a cavalcade of over hundred horsemen was drawn up.
 At hali-past three, the Col. was received on the avenue by the committee of reception in a sbarouche with four white horses, III which he was driven into Charles street, in front of the handsome line of military. His approach was hailed by some cheering from the spectators in the vicinity; and, after it had subsded, Edward Cruft, jr., Esq, chair man of the committee, addressed the Colonel substantially as follows
 SiR-As chairman of the committee of ar engagements, it is my honor and my pleasure to tender you, on behalf of your friends, their hospitality and welcome We read in ancient history that triumphal arches honored the approach of the conqueror as he travelled from place to place; our triumphal arch, and which VIC erect and dedicate to you, is the ARCH OF GRATITupE-gratltude for services Ill war, gratitude for services in peace. We, of the people, ultrammelled, of our own hearty free will and consent, would do hon or to him upon whose person are marks that lie has done something for them. We, the descendants of those who fought on wonder plains-LeXington and Bunker Hill-would greet one whose whole life has been de- fence and advocacy of the principles there contended for; and we, who would do hom- age to the noblest work of God-fln honest man-wish to take by the hand Richard M Johnson. Miles separate us from your resi- denee, SIT, and one might say you were stranger here. But 10, you are no stranger miles and distance are annihilated, because your known services to our common coun- try, for nearly forty years, have made us as familiar with you as if you lived amongst us We all know that in the last war, where the blows fell fastest and thickest, there was your post. We all know that the savage chetain fell by your hands, and our hearts leap with gratitude when we hear the name of the hero of the Thames.
 We all remember, when the attempt was made to strengthen the arm of religion by enactments, and the eloquence and force of Col. B. N, Johnson, which prociailne,i, thus far shalt thou come, and no farther;' and that, throughout the country, the separation of church and state must be-, and should be, eternal
 We have not forgotten your labors, year after year, to wipe of that stain from the fair escutcheon of our instimtions-that most odious of all forms of slayery-imprisonme for debt. We recognise you as the first American who came forward in our national Legislature against this barbarous practice.
 We see Tn you one, whose labor for the | soldiers widow and orphan has been such as to call down on your head the best wishes and blessings of thousands.
 We hail you as the friend of the oppressed of this and other climes. Your course in halls of legislation has always been uniformly such, that the oppressed and the friends of the oppressed, look to you as their advocate and friend.
 For all these things, we would do you honor and homage.
 We honor you as friend, tried and proved: as the supporter of the cornerstone of our free institutions-equal rights to all. The pious Mahommedan, in his daily prayers, is said to turn from the remotest land towards the temple Of Mecca; so do we turn for strength and support to one who has always | proved himself our advocate and friend.
 For the services you have rendered your country and fellow-men, in the field and in the halls of legislation, we thank you for them; we delight to do you honor, and we welcome you to the city of Boston.
 Col. Johnson rose to reply to this address; and this movement was the signal for dense pressure ill the neighborhood of his carriage, followed by the usual confusion attending a rush, and very few of his remarks could be distinctly heard. He, however, said, with much impressveness, that he was, notwith- standing the notice he had received, surpris- ed at the reception which had been prepared for him; and he knew not whether to be more delighted with the appearance of the troops, and his other felow-ciiizens who had
 
 have lived to experience such pleasure lie reiterated his expressions of gratitude for the manifestations of respect for his char acter and services which he witnessed, and resumed his seat amid cheers.
 The Boston artillery then fired salute from the hill on the common; after which. the civic and military procession was form cd, and marched through the principal streets, as indicated in the papers in themorning, till 1t reached the United States hotel. where apartments had been engaged for the distin- guished guest
 In the early part of the evening, Colonel Johnson, by invitation of Mr. Pelby, attend cd the National theatre, and was very cordi- ally received by the audience. From the theatre he proceeded to Faneuil Hall, where a splendid civic and military levce and ball were given in honor of his visit There were about 800 present, and among the