The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-06-11

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mington, who was confined to his house by sickness
Appropriate addresses were made on both SIDES.
After which, large number OF the citizens OF WI
mlngton were introduced to the President at the VI
~ Hall. The President then returned to the depot,
where cold collation. had been provided and where
also the Philadelphia committee, who had Just then
arrived 10 the boat from PHILADELPHIA were presented
TO the President. They then sat down TO the CO.
lation several patriotic teasts were drunk, and the
whole company then left the steamboat Ohio, tor
Philadelphia, amid the roar of cannon, and the
cheers OF the people.
On board the Ohio, before il started, some little
ceremony took place, in transferring the President
to the Philadelphia committee. The spec men of
speeches which | have already given, will serve
q sample for all.
On BOARD THE OnGo-lt is proper to say that the
ever attentive and polite Mr. Ashmead the agent for
the Camden and Amboy line, and the Baltimore
line aso was on board, and afforded every possible
facility.
AS the boat proceeded up The Delaware river,
where it arrived al the line OF intersection between
Delaware on the one side, and Pennsylvania, and
New Jersey, on the other, the following ceremony
took place. Judge King of Philadelphia, in the pre-
sence OF some 200 passengers, delivered the follow.
ing address
MI. President: We have been appointed sir by meet
ing of the freemen of Philadelphia, assembled without
distinction of party, to cordially tender to yoyJlas
Chief Magistrate of the United States the hospitality of
our city, In doing we are assured that we not only
represent but Of the good people Of the
of Pennsy vans who, yielding to Of their comps.
ton regard with respect and the representative
of the whole American people As Pennsylvanans, We
should feel pleasurabe task to offer like greeting
the citizen Of either Of sister States who might
Ply your elevated post but it is peculiarly grateful du
ty when extended ards Of the ancient Common
wealth. with whom Pennsylvania has always stood side
by side in all the struggles for principle which have
marked the career Of our common country-a Common.
wealth which has added to the general treasure Of eur
national glory virtue and patriotism, the rich contrbu
tons OF Washington, aJeferson, Madison and Mon
We again tender you sir warm frank and cordial
Pennsylvania
To which the President briefly replied. In the
of his remarks he said, go for the Union Of
the States for the rights Of the States and for the
rights and privileges of the Constitution, and am
proud stand by the principles of l776, which Penn
sylvana has always advocated. Dinner was served
in good style board the boat, and everything pass
ed off pleasantly. DIsTINaUEs on board the Ohio
from ephia.-John C. Montgomery Post
master of PhilVdelphia Robert Tyler and lady, and
his wfes two sisters; Dr. Sutherland and daughter,
who is very handsome en- p0ssdM Sol. Watmaugh |;
Col Thomas Bradford; j. Washington TYSON the
handspring of the Philadelphia movement; J. Ma
Olson Porter, Secretary of War; DR. McKilby, Post
master of Trenton, as also the Ex-Postmaster, Major
Cunningham, of the same place; Judge King, OF
Philadelphia Alderman Badger; Thomas Hayes,
Navy Agent; Cap. Ramsey and Capt Henry, OF the
Navy; Mr. Architect Strickland; Governor Porter
of Pennsylvania; and whole host of Custom house
officers and others.
The Presidents Northern Tour-PhIIadeI-
phia.
Correspondence of the Herald
PHILADELPHIA, u. s. HOTEL,
Friday Evening, June9.
JAS. G. BENNETT ESQ.,
My DEAR SiR +
The President and suite have last rived in
Philadelphia, and are now benea liticent
roof. / despatched communlc... mis- after
noon--I know not when you will get it, if ever
The rapidity with which have travelled, and the
awful hot weather, have put the Captain and the
"Guard" in a terrible pickle--amost as pitiabe as
that of the pilgrims to our Holy Mothers shrine, who
did not boil his peas.
We arrived at the Navy Yard, according to APP
polntment, precisely at thirty minutes past two
o'clock, P. M. The sun was pouring down red hot
rays 1T was unexpectedly hot The vessels In the
An immense crowd OF people were assembled upon
the wharves, and loudly did they cheer the landing
OF the President.
He was received by Mr.. Hayes at the Navy Yard,
who addressed him. The President replied in SUBJ
stanceThat he was happy to be greeted by the cit
liens OF Philadelphia, (Which has been appropriately
called the 'sCity of Brothery Love,) upon his
valamOng them. That he came in the true American
feeling among them, on his way to do homage at
the shrine erected to liberty on The spot where the
flrst blood was shed In the revolution. lie did not
forget that, AS one OF the first fruits OF that first
struggle, the Declaration OF Independence had been
Grated to the affection OF every true American.
Under the active and efficient aud polite superin
tendence OF Col Bradford, barouches were provided
for the President andfsuite. The military were out
to the number of 1000 or 1900, under the command
OF Gen. Cadwaader. The procession, civc mill
tary, upon foot, and in barouches, very lengthy.
The streets for miles were thronged with people,
and 1t was grand gala day for the adies-they
filled every balcony and every window. The elite
and the beauty OF Philadelphia slone forth with
brilliant eyes and happy faces. 1t twas reception
worthy of Philadelphia, and worthy OF the Chief
Magistrate OF mighty republic.
In front of the old United States Bank, which is
directly opposite to the United States Hotel where
the President steps, there could not have been less
than 10000 people assembled TO welcome the Presi-
dents arrival, which they did with enthusiastic
cheers, and amid music from the orchestral band Of
the Chestnut street theatre.
During the passage Of the President through the
streets OF the city, his barouche was repeatedly
stopped by the throng OF people who actually block
ed up his way, and insisted on seeing and shaking
hands with the President, who complied with their
wishes with great simplicity and unaffected polite.
ness.
1t is said to be reception, so lar as the masses of
the people are concerned, fully equal to any that
has ever been witnessed in Philadelphia And sure
am that New York will have to turn out, or the
to our chief magistrate. Tell Alderman Purdy that
he must look after this matter. The country will
expect great things of Alderman Purdy particularly
The President has been joined here by the Hon.
Caleb Gushing, who took tea with the suite this
evening. He leaves in the morning for Washing
ton
Considering the astonishing rapidty with which
the President is driven forward, over railroads-in
arouches-hurried from one scene
and place to another-now addressing committee,
now hearing an address, and now shaking hands
with thousands of the people, say, considering
these things. he stands his pilgrimage" remarkably
wel..so also does Mr.. Secretary Spencer. The
President is affable, and accessible to all, and many
is the old revolutionary veteran who comes for
ward to take him by the hand, and wish him long
life and health.
In the evening the President and suite visited an
entertainment by the Survivors Of the Dartmorc
prisoners" and Walnut street theatre, which was
densey crowded, and where he was greeted with
nine cheers, the audience rising en- n,assc. He then
to the United States Hotel.
And now, faded down and worn out, must con-