The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-23
NEW YORK, MONDAY MORNING. JANUARY 49, 1S43
HNrrisburg.
correspondence Of the Herald.l

correspondence oil the Herald.J
HARRISBURG, Jan. 10, lS43
-"7'oM ana Grand Reception Of Gen. Lewis Cas-
our Munster to France-Splendia Lepee al Gorer
nor Porters- Brilliant Assen,blage of Beauty, W.
ana 1aIent-Eennsgivania Poiitics-Ihe Election
U. o. Senator-Ihe Presidency, &c. &c
MY DEAR BENNETT -
harrisburg, the capital of the keystone, and the
grand centre OF national politics. has been, for the
three past days, scene Of lite and brilliant dsplay
hitherto unknown to the quiet burghers of this an
clent commonwealth. Early last week it was I'm.
derstood that Gen. Gass would visit this place on
his route to the West, and ample means were used,
and arrangements made to receive him in such a
manner as his eminent services and high moral and
political worth demanded As the time drew near
Tor MS ARRIVAL the town was full of expectation and
excitement, and those who had been most noisy nd
camorous IN favor Of the "favorite son. in excIu
SION oil every body else, would fam have passed the
cup from them. On Tuesday, at noon, the military.
the committee OF arrangements, and vast caval.
Gaze OF Carriages and gentlemen upon horse started
across the river, TO meet and escort Gen. Cass and
family to the town. From that time until two
O'CLOCK, the streets were lined with citizens and
strangers, fastening to the bank of the river where
the escort would enter the town The fine railroad
bridge across the Susquehannah was literally loaded
WIN people, and FAR up and down the bank of the
river, tue walks, doors, and windows were alive
w''u those VINO were anxious 10 pay tribute of re-
spect TO the soldier statesman and diplomatist
"A nttc after two cannon announced the return
OF tne escort, and by half past two O'Clock the Gene
raj had landed upon the abutment Of the bridge and
was named INTO an open barouche, amid ten thou
SAND cheers from as MANY honest voices The nro.
cesslon then formed to proceed to the lodgings pre-
pared tor the reception of the distinguished guest
First came the Dauphin Guards, Captain Roberts.
ana never did that fine company show to better
advantage. Next came the carriage, drawn bv
I9ur hoble grey horses, in which sat General Cass,
Hon A. V Parsons, Secretary of the Common,
wealth, Hon; Beniam n Crispin, Speaker of the
I ,h and Hon. H-ndrck B; Waight, speaker of
r1Isours kifte Corps gallant company of true SOL
dlers, under charge of Captain Seller After these
came some twenty to thirty carriages, filled with
members OF the legislature, officers of the Depart
ments OF State citizens and strangers who ha d
come on to JON the escort then long line of
horsemen, and a countless mass on foot
me procession moved up Mulberry street to Sc
cond; up Second to Market; up Market to Third,
where the cavacade halted, and the General was
set down at Wilson's Hotel, amid another volIey of
cheers, and the waving of kerchiefs in the fair
hands OF the beautiful ladies' who thronged the bal
cony ana windows Ga landing at the steps Of The
hotel, Gen. Cass was welcome to Harrisburg by
zen William Ayres, President of the Council, and
replied IN very happy speech, pronounced in his
owl, peculiarly eloquent and pleasing manner He
ments. fitted up tor his reception by mine host Mat
NEW Wilson, and received calls from citizens until
O'Clock, when he visited Governor Porter. with
whom, and his accomplished lady, the General and
family mad been invited TO take tea. Att the Gene
until ten. ''''''
Yesterday, superb dinner was given by Wilson.
ana many, bottle of sparkling rosy wine went
Iouhu, Win circulation as extensive as Dickens
American Notes; but the General did not indulge
IN the wine cup, nor does he ever.
, Al nine last evening, the Governors mansion was
thrown open fora grand Icute, and it was the m osl
among the guests noticed General Cass, General
brown, OF Michigan, Captain Garfield and lady,
ems Susse s y, tr GSomm9d9s EQn and dae hter
happy, and the ladies were as lovely and as beau
iul spring flowers.
At three o'clock to-day Gen. Cass left for Carlisle,
where, believe, he will spend day with the We
eran, Commodore Elliott, and then proceed to De-
troll. He left in good spirits and excellent health,
and bore with him the good wishes of every one
who had the pleasure OF his acquaintance. Talk
of Mr.. Buchanan for the Presidency, why General
Cass has three TO one more admirers and true
friends in the capital of Pennsylvania than has the
" favorite SON." No man, since the active lines
of General Jacksons political campaigns, not even
old Tippecanoe could ever command as much real
strength as can General Lewis Cass He is empha-
tcally the man OF the people, belonging to no Clique
faction, but true to the great cardinal principles
OF the democratic party; and now, when the coun
try is grooming under the weight of accommodating
debts and weakened by actous aspirants for power,
we can turn proudly and safely to Gen. Cass tor
true Americana republican, at home and abroad,
and an honest, noble minded man.
If there be any in other States who suppose that
Mr.. Buchanan's friends expect for him a nominal
ton, beg them not to be deceived. The Bucha-
nan excitement in Pennsylvania was raised to in
sure his reelection to The Senate; that accomplish
ed he is anxious to obtain the vote of the State for
purposes that may best suit his schemes in the
Convention. Mr. Van Buren, and Mr.. Calhoun are
both playing for the Pennsylvania vote. They may
not get il yet if il is to be done through the nstru-
mentality Of Mr.. Buchanan. Give us Gen Cass,
and Pennsylvania will again br ng out her old
fashioned majority of fifty thousand.
Thine, BKPPo.