The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-06-15
This ,oa.. was drank standing, and twelve che, rs
HIS honor the Mayor then rose, and said


his honor the Mayor then rose, and said
am placed, not exactly between two sioois but
between two compliments, for while on the hand
ms honor me Mayor Of Brooklyn about to Offer
Tue sentiment, you, SIR did offer IT, am moi, sir GO
ing To make speech because, sir we have heard
many, and Cunning towards the PIesdsn) such
good ones as would place all III, Sc thai follow com
P'e'ely m The shade. (Apl laus.) And, sir, am
TOO rudy plant TO subssi out Of the sun We have
seen what the civil authorities can do and we are now
seeing what The navy and militia can do | will now
offer sentiment, which conla aims something in rela-
llon To " our noble selves" In this country where
the civilians supreme, they only be exceled
if at ALL by the navy and army. give YOU
The United States! Drank with great cheerine)
Cup Sands then offered the following toast
The health wealth, and prosperity of the Secre,a.
~ of War (Drank with loud cheers.)
Secretary Porter then rose and said
They say that fighting men ore not great takers.
and they not good TO talk as to fight will
tell you good joke, which probably caused my being
called upon TO make this spte ch. was Just takng
10 friend near me in relation to pr posing the heshh
of the Secretary of the Post Office Department who
is unequalIed on the stun p, (iaugher,) when was
unexpe tedy called upon myself l must y there is
the greatest urase due to the military Of this city and
its mother city of New York, and If there is thing
than another that deserves encouragement it is
the training up of our citizens to the of ms,
that when country calls them they will he found
always ready. This is justly the boast of our Re-
publican country. In no city have witnessed finer
troops than in This and New York city.
The health of the Postmaster General was then
proposed, and drank with three cheers.
Captain Sands, rising simultaneously with Mr..
Wiekhle, but not seeing him, said Gentlemen,
we are rather pushed for time" lie then saw Mr.
W., bowed, and sat down, Begging to be excused
Mr.. Wcklilfe-- That's just it, gentlemen we are
pushed o time, and as Command what is called the
mail, which is obliged to 60 by time, and by
time, ought not to detain you Ivy speech, and will
not: ], therefore, give you
The sons and daughters of Brooklyn and New
Y,rk-The older they grow the lreener and stronger
they are. (Great applause
Capt Sands then prorosed-the absent members Of
the Cabinct-which was drank standing with cheers
The levee then broke up and the company de.
parted for the boats and the President and suite and
accompanying civil authorities, officers and vast
concourse of invited guests took boat and the whole
hotilla proceeded to New York. forming most beau
tlul and imposing sight. The tars dressed in their
white trowsers and shirts with blue collars and pull
ling altpgether-the boats filled with lovely women
and officers in uniform colors flying, and the faces of
all dressed in smiles, formed most beautiful and
fascinati sight The Aotilla received with
shouts by crowds on the Battery The President APP
peared enchanted with the trip, and at about half
past three O'Clock arrived at Castle Garden and was
escorted to the City Hall, when he proceeded the
Governors room, where hundreds and hundreds of
citizens paid their respects to him. and shook him by
the hand.
After remaining in the Governors room for about
an hour and half he proceeded to his hotel, where
he remained till about six o'clock, when dinner was
announced, and select private party, composed Of
the President and suIte including the ladies, and
eral other gentlemen, sat down to a most exquisite
repast, which went off with the utmost possible en-
joyment Messrs. Spencer, Porter Wickl.he, and
several other gentlemen, made brief and sparkling
oii-hand speeches. and The toast the jest, the repair
tee and anecdote flew brilliantly from lip to lip. OF
course, we have no intention Of reporting the savings
and doings of this delightful party in detail but we
cannot avoid abiding TO toast given by the Presi-
dent who seated between Commodores Jones
and Stewart, and who, in the Of the evening
gave,
The Commanders of our Navy-What care they
If they be attacked two to one, that they can have
a lille Frolick.
This happy auson was received with great de-
monstrations of delight; and The sitting at the table
was kept up until o'clock The hour for visiting
the Bowery Theatre and Niblo's Garden having ar
rived the party proceeded to the former place. which
was densely crowded from pit TO DOME the lower
tier being principally filed with ladies' The mo-
ment the President appeared in the box, nine ire
menoous, deaienng cheers were given, every man in
the house leading his voice. national air was then
played, and the comedy of the Soldiers Daughter
was Proceeded with. About nine o'clock the party
left the theatre amidst SIX cheers and again took car
rlages for Nlblos.
on arriving AT The last mentioned place, the COM
Pany aighed and entered the garden, where the
New York City Guard were drawn up, with undress
caps and side arms, but otherwise in complete uni
form, and who sauted the President as he passed
along their line
His Excellency then proceeded to the piazza and
from that situation witnessed The exhibition Of a
magnificent piece of fire works, composed Of the
words }. 1yl T, on an arch, with brilliant star al
each end, and in the centre composed Of burning
stars. This was received with great applause and
SIX che rs for the President, who appeared very
much battered by this mark Of respect displayed by
Niblo.
The party then entered the theatre, which was fill
ed with beauty and fashion, and were received with
SIX more cheers. A national air and an overture
were played by The unrivaed orchestra and the cur
tain rung up for " A Humping Legacy'-Burlon as
Jerry Ominus The President laughed hearily at
the admirable acting of Burton but withdrew at half
past ten O'Clock, before the piece was concluded
partook OF some Refreshments provided by Niblo af-
ter which they passed out Of the garden-saluted by
the City Guard, who were again drawn up in line
got into the carriages and were driven TO Howard's.
where, at an early hour the President retired 10
his couch, somewhat fatigued, but very much delight
ed with the events of the day.