The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-06-15
From The -Ne,n No,L -l,rrnr1

After good nights rest and having partaken of
an excellent breakfast at Towards yesterday morn
ing, His Excelency, John Tyler, was informed that
the municipal authorities were ready to accompany
him on his proposed visit to the United States vessels
and the city of Brooklyn
Accordingly, at quarter Of 10 o'clock, his Excel
lency having signifed his readiness he proceeded
TO the carriages in waiting, accompanied by the
whole of his suite, with the exception Of the Hon.
John G. Spencer, who remained at Towards, partly
IN consequence Of ndispositon and partly to attend
to some communications that had ar lived from Wash
ington,) his honor the Mayor, Aldermen Purdy and
Brown, Generals Sanford, Lloyd, and Wetmorc,
and several others. The whole party, after ha wing
extrlcated themselves from the crowd around the
hotel, proceeded to the Battery in the carriages APP
propriated fer the purpose. The day was cool and
delightful, and his Excellency and the whole party
appeared TO be in the best Of health and splits.
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 seven of which the COM
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 was in
stantly maoned by the crew, by whom three loud
and hearty cheers were given salute was then
peaed forth by the iron moulhed instruments Of
death, which given back by a thousand echoes
from the shores and islands. The President then pro-
ceeded to the cabin where he partook of glass of
wine, and chaed with the officers and ladies of the
partJ for several minutes. At the tap Of the drum
the 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 after, as the company were about en-
barking for the Independence, the rigging was again
manned and three more cheers given The presi-
dent then embarked, and another salute was fired
from the vessel The little feet Of boats was then
pulled to the Independence where upon arriving
her rigging was also manned, salute fired and the
President welcomed on board by Commodore Jones.
He also went over this ship, and at 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 at the city of Brooklyn, and landed near the
Fulton Ferry slip. On touching the Shore General
| Wetmore presented His Exceency to the President
of the Common Council of Brooklyn, who welcomed
| HIM IN the name oil the body which he presided
to the city of Brooklyn. The welcome was replied
TO in very few words by the President who was
Immediately accompanied to barouchr drawn by
four 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 as the carriage containing the President
was IN motion, carriage containing the Mayor of
Brooklyn, and other distinguished dgnitaries, drove
down and met 1t, and the Mayor was presented to
dis tXcellency, and In a Short neat and appropriate
speech, welcomed him to the city, to which he re-
piled IN his ususl lily concise, clear and impressive
manner The procession then moved along Fulton
street. 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 10 the head of the procession as an escort
| followed by the st James Catholic Temperance So
cety, and several other civic societies. the civic dig
narles with the President, carriages containing c-
zens, cavacade Of mounted drsymen and other
/. bodies.
The procession proceeded through the PRINCIPAL
streets skirting the city, the windows in the houses
| of which were filled with lovely women waving
| their snowy handkerchies and smiling sweet wei
come the head Of the nation. Cheers rent the AR
in every direction the Presidents carriage came
in sight In several of the streets lines Of flags and
pennanls were stretched Passing through
Jay street an immense wreath composed Of beauti-
ful flowers, was detached from flag extending across
the street, and fell the carriage of the President
An immense number OF small wreaths and bouquets
were sbowered into the carriage from the hands of
the Brooklyn ladies' Just prior to turning out of Jay
street one of the lovely fair-haired blueeyed
young ladies came from the steps Of house bearing
a beautiful bouquet composed of the most exquisite
and rare flowers, and presented il TO his Excelency
who seemed delighted with this unexpected token of
respect and received the gift expressing very pref
! ty sentiment
At . O'Clock the cortege arrived at the navy yard
! and passed through the New York City Guard and a
| file Of marines on dress parade, who presented arms
and the company alighted in front Of the Lyceum
Building, where there platform erected, gaily
decorated with fags, on which stood Captain Sands
the commandment OF the yard army and navy officers
\ and large number Of ladies' The Captain shook
hands with the President and suite and the military
/ passed in review.
Capt. Sands then formally welcomed the President
TO the yard, in speech, of which unfortunately
| could not catch a word, and extended 10 him the
| Inequalities Of the place.
The President then replied briefly abiding TO the
naval events that bad taken place the spot on
viii he stood, and touching upon his visit to the
gallant veterans of the navy, COMMODITIES Stewart
and Jones' who had planted the American flag on the
| ships Of many enemy, and said he " these names
| are destined to be immortal" He compmented
the navy and army in the highest terms and concu
ded by accepting the hospitality which had been ten
dered him in the spirit in which it had been offered
The whole company then marched TO the comman-
dants house, through file Of ladies' and sat down at
a table in the parlor covered with excellent cold
COLLATION. and variety Of wines Every fell to
/ with will, and ate with the keenest relish. The
| President was placed on the right Of the comman-
| dant
| After the demands Of hunger had been complied
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, end nine
| cheers were given hm-and one more.
| The President then and sand
| Gentlemen, do not rise with the intention Of ma
king speech, for have not the power Of making
much OF a one but find that have to make one
at nearly every turn and Notwithstanding
the toast which you have done the honor of drink
ing proposed by the worthy Captain here, am a
little afraid that he has designs upon me in thus
spreading before such sumptuous repast for if
were TO partake of it heartily as he desires me
to- i should do so at the loss of health Laughter
| will conclude by offering you a sentimeni-tbe
officers of the army and navy, with all health and
| nrosnprity Drank with cheers