The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-06-12

OF the Steamboat, thousands OF persons weho-
ed their way towards The Navy Yard aud aWa"-
ed anxiously for the gallant 81 amer conta'nlns
his Exc, llency, John Tyler Ailength DOOM
ing gun proclaimed bis advent andali eyes weiS
turned towards the point below the Navy ia'u
and directly the steamer rounded IN truly ma.
iestic STYLE, bearing alof the Star SpanSleu
Banner from various stats. Guns were ,hsn
fred from the boat about every minute unth 'he
steamer passed the Navy Yard ana WINE Sne
continued up the river a short distance. Inc
guns on board sending forth the joyful news
were answered from Kaighns' Point, by heavy
field piece. As the steamer passed the Navy
Yard the sailors ON board the receiving snip
were strung along the hurricane deck, dressed
ia white trowsers and blue shirts, and hat IN
hand gave three hearty cheers which were an,
swered by those on shore by loud and reiterated
applause.
AT length the Ohio, returned 10 the Yard, the
band of Musicians on board playing the iam-
liar aud appropriate tune Of Hail Columbia,
while banner. designating the presence OF me
Dartmoor Association Of the surviving prison
ers, was held alof. There were loud, and con
linuous shouts Of applause, from the immense
multitude, and as the President put his foot upon
our welcome shore, he was addressed by Peer
Hay, Esq, who, in return, was answered by
his exeelency in truly Republican manner
MT. Hay spoke
1t has become my duty, sir, on behalf of com.
mltee OF the citizens Of the city and county of Phila-
dephia, To greet the President of the United States
on his arrival within borders, and, IN their name
TO bid him welcome. N task could be more CRATE
ful TO my feelings and my only regret Is mat IL had
lot been committed TO some more competent person
The citizens whom represent, have directed us to
extend to you during your brief sojourn among US,
that unostenaicus hospital ty and those republican
courtesies which SO well become the citizens OF
free republic and their chief magistrate.
Representing as we do, citizens OF almost every
shade of political opinion that is found in Pennsyva'
MIA, we desire to demonstrate to the world, that
while, as American citizens, we claim the unae1-
able privilege Of freely and fearlessly scrutinzng
the conduct Of those who administer our public al
fairs, and of casting votes according to our ndl-
vidnal preferences, yet such an occasion as the
present. cheeriully sacrifice personal prejudices
and party feelings the altar of patriotism, and
cordially unite with fellow citizens in paying all
becoming respect to the chief magistrate of go-
rious Union; and especially is the duty more pleas
ing, when, as in the present case to the claims Of
official dignity, are superadded great moral worth
and personal excellence in the individuals thus ho-
nored.
The citizens of Philadelphia whom we represent
desire that you will meet them, and accept their
congratulations at the venerated Hall of Indepen-
dence-a spot hallowed by the labors the sacrifices,
and the WISDOM of the lustrous founders of our
Republic; among whom the sons of chivarlc Nir-
GINA shine so conspicuously. We feel assured, that
you will not regard visit to the Hail. for such pur
pose as altogether inappropriate to the patriotic OBJ
Jecl which has called you from your home, TO the
scene of one OF the earliest and most important
fcis OF the revolution. The feelings and views Of
this committee have already been fully expressed by
gentleman of distinguished ability, and admirably
qualified for the task. will not, therefore, tress-
pass longer on your time but in the name of the
| committee and Of the citizens whom | represent,
again bid you sincere and cordial welcome to Phila-
delphia, and trust that your visit will be one of un
alloyed qualification
A national salute of 26 guns was fred and
the President and the body guard composed Of
a portion Of the officers of the marine corps
and committee of arrangements, moved slowly
up the yard.
Every body was now in the qui rirc 10 see
President Tyler. As he passed along he was
greeted with The cheers Of the vast concourse
At length he gained the officers apartment Of the
ILieutenant's quarters, where he and his suite
retired, until the necessary arrangements could
be effected outside the yard with the military
In the space of half an hour, President Ty-
Ter re-appeared, and was received with deafen-
ing shouts of welcome, by the multitude. He
assembled barouche, accompanied by his suite,
and the procession moved on 10 the tune of Hail
reiur,, 20.
The streets on the route were thronged with
dense masses Of people, the windows and roofs
were filled with many bright eye and smiling
fac every lltile elevation had a possessor for
the time being and all seemed to be much gra-
tlhed with having view of the noble and man
ly countenance of the Lion ofthe day."
Such day forms no Idle page in the history
OF Philadelphia. Never since the DAYS Of Gen
Jackson, has such sight been witnessed in our
city, never so much enthusiasm displayed, new
er so much good feeling manifested by The true
rem IF ri, III.
his exceency, President Tyler.
The procession then formed in the line, head
ed by the military, composing the 1st and %
brigades, and the long line Of the committee
and officers of adjoining districts, and citizens
IN barouches. The PIesiden, was placed be-
tween the first aud second brigades The body
guard particular, was a detached portion mum
bering about twenty Of the Germantown troops
second company. He rode in splendid ba-
rouche, drawn by four spirited grey horses, ac
companed by Governor Porter, the Hon. J. c.
Spencer, Secretary of the Treasury, and Ro-
bert Tyler, Esq, Jr. In another barouche were
the Hon. James NJ. Porter, Sec elary of War,
and Hon. Charles A. Wickliffe, Postmaster Ge-
neral. The day was so intensely hot that a
portion VI the route. in the upper part of the
city, was cut fl. A large number oil the mill
Iary gave way TO tie melting rays Of the sun,
aud were carried into various stores upon the
route others |, # for their homes
AT lat the President arrived at the United
States Hotel, aud made his appearance upon
the balcony. He was again received with loud
plaudits Of welcome, by a dense crowd, which
thronged the street. the steps of The Uni ed
States Bank, and the roofs OF the surrounding
houses.
After bowling gracefully TO the audience which
at this time consisted of some thousands, the
President retired TO his spacious az artmcnts, and
IN the evening visited, at the urgent T, quests OF
the managers, the concert gwen al the Phia-
delphIa Museum, where he was again received
with proud plaudits, the spontaneou, off pring Of
American bosoms
During the latter part Of the aft moon The
President received at his quarters the congratu-
lations OF large number OF his fellow citizens,
and Gen. Cadwallader, and the officer, OF IN,