The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-06-11
The Presidents Northern TOur-Baltimerc.
iConesp opdente Of the Herald1
BALTIMORE, June 8, 1913.

| The Presidents Northern VOur-baltlmorc.
/ tConesp opdente Of the Heraid.1
| BALTIMORE, June 8, 1913.
On arriving at the suburbs Of Baltimore, the cars
were me, by the Baltimore Committee, at the head
of whom was his Honor the Mayor, Mr.. Snyder
| The Committee entered the cars, which were sur
rounded by the popuace, and were presented 10 the
| President and brief address was delivered to his
EAcellency by Mr.. Snyder, in which he thanked
him for the honor of his visit, and rendered to him
the inequalities of Baltimore, in very happy man.
ner. To this the President replied in neat and
highly complimentary address, in which he spoke Of
the renown of the city of mona ments-alluded to
Eutaw and Guilford, withsome classic illusions by
way of comparison to Venice and Genoa-tendered
them his warm saluaions, and concluded The
whole was very pleasantly done.
The President and suite were then invited to take
g Eats in company with the committee, IN carriages
| and barouches provided In this manner the pageant
passed along Baltimore street.-the people hronging
the sde-w alks-the ladies filling the windows, and
occasionally buzzas for captain Tyler" till they
arrived at Barnum's City Hotel, which is splendid
pile of buildings, and sPendidly is itmanaged too
Mr. Barnum received the President upon the steps,
and while in the act of shaking him by the hand had
| his pocket picked of its contents, among which
cavandish. The money Mr. Barnum did not mind
losing, but he took the stealing OF his tobacco as
very ungenlemany trick. The President, howev-
err very politely replenshed his pocket from his own
private box.
On entering the Hotel, he was again addressed by
| David Hoffman, Esq, leading member OF the Bal
| timore Bar, as fOllows:-
Ma PREsrpxNr,-The Committee of Reception have as.
signed the pleasing office of rendering to you in
behalf of fellow citizens the Inequalities Of our good
ly city of Baltimore We learn, with much regret that
small as that time must be- we anxiousy desire TO see
marked by all of that generous welcome which is cue to
repuSc We s with
that you your way towards that blessed re,
gon ofour country which has the exalted distinction of
being the birth place Of American liberty aud Of that in
deed which has energized since all other nations
well in the Old, in the New World You are there
to unite, with heart and mind in the colonization Of
these impressive ceremonals, which dedicate noble
nument in eternal remembrance of that great event.
hroush Of the Of land and
we know that in them all your eye will be ever intent
upon those things that shall enable you the more Wisely
you. Were it, indeed settled custom for the Chiei Ma
gsrate OF the Nation annually to visit some portion OF
| our wide domain, the common veal would be
greatly promoted by its sautary practical results.
We know that comparison is knowledge; and that the
whole soul and mind warmed and enlightened by ac-
tual inspection far more than by any other what
We likewise know the reciprocal good effects that
ought arise from such VISIT and we invoke the bless
ngs of Divine Providence upon your present undertake
ing; and earnesy trust that throughout your tour
enjoy health and happiness and reap for your coun
sient Isojourn in the various places you may visit Mr.
President Committee have charged me further to say
that fellow citizens, as Americans, would be most
happy greet you any hour that suit your conve
nience now tender to you, on their behalf and my
| own, the best wishes of freemen and OF patriots
| The President replied as follows
You have ascribed to sir, correct motives for my
proposed visit to Boston, 60 up to Bunker HILL where
the first blood shed that memorable contest which
eventuaed in the establishment of the happy institutions
under which live, to pay obations along with my
counrymen that shrine could not have justified or
mansion, with nv arms folded, when my countrymen
rushing hither to make their free will offerings
Nor would it be possible for any American citizen to
wander over our extensive country without feeling
glow OF patriotic devotion. Whether he finds himself
ofturmoil and booished, he is reldy to exclam, in
spirit Of enthusiasm, this is my country And how ra
pdly has that country sprung into existence But two
centuries ago q grain OF civilization planted at
Jamestown in my native State-then at Plymouth, and
afterwards at your own st. Mary's And now like the
the dews Of two oceans water branches The Presi
dent spoke especially Of Baltimore her growth
ting beautifully upon the water and clothed his ideas
and sentiments respecting her. expressed but few mi
oeore IN ,ne o, Inc same DTS tine
phatc hearness in both the matter and the Of
his remarks that carried confction Of his sincerity to
cepng the offered hospalties OF the city and declar
ing his readiness to meet such Of the citizens might
see fit to cell upon him, agreeably to the arrangements
made by tho committee.
After this, such of the people Of Baltimore as de-
SIRED, were presented to his Excellency. The num-
to five thousand, more less, and the most of them
Van Buren, Democrats, with a slight sprinkling of
Whigs-not enough, however, to, call Tor an UNI.
brea.
By the time the President had been allowed to
wash little of the democratic persplration from his
hands, and brush little of the Baltimore dust from
his clothes, dinner was announced-which brings
the time down to five o'clock. The cloth was laid
for twenty-five. 1t was magnificent dinner, got
up in royal stye-Barnum's best-the dishes were
superbly cooked, and the attendance was not to be
surpassed The following was the bill Of fare, most
beautifully printed upon white satin, of which send
you specimen
Reception Dinner
To THE President THE UNITED STATES, FURNISHED
BARNUMs HOTEL, JUNE 8, lS43.
Sour. THIRD COURSE.
Green Turtle Soup. Woodcock,
Boiled Salmon with Lob Soft Crabs,
ster Sauce. Pigeons, stewed in Capers
6 HeIIisut. o S X.srr...r.
Loners STesn Peas R New Potatoes
Boiled Ham. Bees.
Round Coned Beef PAsrnr
I" Leg Mutton, Caper Cocoanut Pudding.
Sauce. Lemon Pudding.
Fowls. with Oyster Rhubarb Pie.
Sauce. Gooseberry Pie.
SIDE Dishes. DEssERT.
Spring Chickens, fried. Ice Cream.
Sweetbread, larded. Strawberries.
Tame Ducks, in Olives. Almonds
Fricandeau, in Spinage. Oranges.
Calv eshead, a la Poulet Rasins
Chicken Curry aPIndienne Charlotte Russo.
Roast Beef Omelette Soufiee.
Lamb, with Mint Nuts, &C.
Sauce.
His honor Mr.. Snyder presided, with the Presi
dent upon his right and Mr. Secretary Spencer on
his left Al the other end of the table was Mr.. Vice
President Hoffman, (David,) with John Tyler jr
upon his right Wine Of various kinds flowed in
abundance 1.-THE President of the United States
was drank standing, and with applause. The Presi-
dent made speech in reply, but gave "Our coun-
try irstour country last-and our country always"
Mr.. Hoffman gave "The Secretaries Of Depart
ments who are present, and also who are absent
to which Mr.. Spencer briefly replied. The Posmas.
ter General and various others present were also
toasted, and many coed things were said, and all
passed of pleasantly.