The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-06-12

ed ihelr way towards The Navy ard and await
ed anxiously for the gallant steamer containing
his Exec llency, John Tyler. Atlength boom
ing gun proclaimed his advent and all eyes Were
turned towards the point below the Navy lard
and directly the steamer rounded in truly a ma
lesuc style, bearing alott the Star Spanged
Banner tom various stats. Guns were then
hred from the boat about every minute until the
steamer passed the Navy Yard and " lille she
continued up the river short distance. The
guns on board sending forth The joyful news
were answered from Kaighns' Point, BY heavy
hed piece. AS the steamer passed the Navy
Yard The sailors on board the receiving ship
were strung along the hurricane deck, dressed
IN 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.
Atlength the Ohio, returned to the Yard, the
band OF Musicians on board playing he iaml-
liar and appropriate tune of Hail Columbia,
while banner. designating the presence of the
Dartmoor Association of the Surviving prison
ers, was held aloft. 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 Peter
Hay, Esq, who, in return, was answered by
has exceency in truly Republican manner.
Mr. Hay spoke as follows:
1t has become my duty, sir on behalf Of com
mttee Of the citizens Of the city and county of Phila
depha, to greet the President Of the United States
on his arrival within our borders and, in their name
to bid him welcome. No task could be CRATE
full to my feelings and my only regret is that it had
lot been committed TO some more competent person
Inc citizens whom we represent, have directed to
extend to you during your brief sojourn among u.s.
that unostentatiLus hosptat y and those republican
courtesles which SO well become the citizens Of a
free republic, and their chief magistrate.
! Representing as we do, citizens of almost every
shade OF political opinion that is found in Pennsylva
ma, we desire to demonstrate to the world that
while, as American citizens, we claim the unaliel-
able privilege OF freely and fearlessy scrutn zins1
the conduct of those who administer our public az
lars, and OF casting our votes according to our ndi
Vidual preferences, yet ON such an occasion the
present, cheerfully sacrifice personal prejudces
and our party feelings the altar of patriotism and
cordially unite with fellow citizens in paying all
becoming respect to the chief magistrate of our glo-
rIous Union; and especially is the duty 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 halowed by the labors the sacrifices
and the wisdom, Of the ustrious founders of our
hePubhc among whom the Of chvalric Vr-
gina SHINE SO conspicuously We feel assured that
you VIII not regard visit to the Hail. for such pur
pose as altogether inappropriate the patriotic OBJ
Jec' which has called you from your home, to the
scene of one of the earliest and most important con-
lcis OF the revolution. The feelings and views of
Tins 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-
depha, and trust that your visit will be one of un
alleged qualification
A national salute of 26 guns was fired. and
the President and the body guard composed of
portion of the officers of The marine corps
and committee of arrangements, moved slowly
up the yard
| Every body was now in the qui rue 10 see
President Tyler. AS he passed along be was
greeted with the cheers of the vast concourse.
AT length he gained the officers apartment of the
Lleutenants 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
ascended barouche, accompanied by his suite,
and the procession moved on 10 the tune of Hail
| Columbia
The streets on the route were thronged with
dense masses Of people, the windows and roofs
were filled with many bright eye and smiling
lac" every lItile elevation had possessor for
The lime being and all seemed to be much rra-
uied with having a 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 a sight been witnessed in our
city, never so much enthusiasm display ed, new
er so much good feeling manifested by The true
republicans oil our city, as on the reception Of
his excelIency, President Tyler
The procession then formed in the lne head
ed by the military, composing the 1st and I'd
brigades, and the long line of the committee
and officers of adjoining districts, and citizens
IN barouches. The President was placed be-
tween the first and second brigades The body
guard particular, was a detached portion num-
bering about twenty Of the Germanio vn troops.
second company. He rode in a splendid bi-
roucbe, drawDby four spirited grey horses, &C.
companled by Governor Porter, the Hon J. G..
Spencer, Secretary of the Treasury and Ro-
bert Tyler, Esq, Jr. In another larouche were
the Hon. James M. Porter, Secretary of. War,
and Hon Charles A. Wickffe, Postmaster Ge-
neral The day was so intensely hot that
portion of the route. in the upper part of the
city, was cut of. large number OF the mill
Iary gave way to tue melting rays Of the sun,
and were carried into various stores upon the
route Others left for their homes
AT lat the President arrived at the United
States Hotel, and made his appearance upon
he balcony. He was again received with loud
piaudiis Of welcome, by dense crowd, which
tbronged 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, tie
President retired TO his spacious a. artments, and
IN the evening visited, at the urgent requests of
the managers, The concert gwen al the pbila-
delpbla Museum, where he was again received
with proud plaudits, the spontaneous off. pring of
American bosoms.
During the latter part Of the afternoon the
President received AT his quarters The coneratu-
latlons of q large number OF his fellow. cilIzens.
and Gen. Cadwallader, and the officers of The