The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-06-15

the city of Philadelphia entered and addressed hin,
IN most courteous and genllemanly manner obsery-
ing that he had called upon him to ray his respects
him as the CHIEF Magistrate of the Nation. The
President made short reply to his honor which
ned wiIh many 'erestirg Incidents connected with
the Revolution, &c. the Hail OF Independence He
alluded most happily TO the sacred in which he
stood, and particularly TO full length portrait of the
immortal William Penn which hung upon the wall,
on the right in front of him, whch elected cheer up
on cheer. lie said he felt glow Of enthusiasm
swelling in his BOSOM the that he put his foot
upon The soil of Pennsylvania and that the city of
Philadelphia might well be called the American city.
For here 1t was that the great Fathers sage
cIis, sent forth that mighty American declaration that
was not only the wonder of the times them but is i'll
looked upon as aper Of the deepest interest TO the
! whole human family
Ii was here that the kind maxim of peace on earth
and good will towards all men announced as the
governing principle of political ethics, Cloud and
continued applause) your political edice, the corner
stone OF which was laid by MIN (pointing TO William
Penn bias been, ! need not say completed, and most
appropriately, too by the asscmblage of seventeen
huntssiz and soventy-six, whose names whose =,
have halowed this spot and hose spirits still hover
over us as the guardian angels of common c.,un-
tiy (Rapiurous appause) As The of Penn
sylvana and Virginia, in this Hall dedicated to free
dom joined hand in hand in '76, it well becomes
now he said) as in representing item,
to do the same thing. Allow me, therefore, to ten
der you sir the Mayor of the city OF Brothely Love,
my hand and with it my warmtst salutations.
And while we both ardently love the S ates of our
Drin we cannot oiego the pleasure of saying that as
one OF the fruits OF the Declaration of Independence
we have the Constitution Of The United States by
which we Rave acquired and more extensive
name recognized throughout the civilized world ond
by which we are proud to be known, that of Ameri-
can Cilizens--a name that teaches us TO love the
whole Mon the seeds of which Union were SOW n
IN tins Hall; when Fathers pledged all for free
dom IN the darkest hour of the Revolution.
Allow me, sIi, TO repeat my saIula'iops, and thank
you as your presence has z ven gratifying an
opportunity of expressing my kiHdesl thanks to he
people of your great city, and their very courteous and
accomplished Chief Magistrate.
In The foregoing reply of the President, we have
only attempted to give mere sketch, for can
describe the inionalons of Mr.. Iyler's voice, his
graceful manner or his beautiful thoughts unless lie
were possessed Of the high powers the Presi
dent himself That his speech went to the hearts OF
the Immense multitude is evident the crowd con
stantly interrupted hun with their enthusiastic greet
ings
Wien he closed his reply, the people spontaneous
y burst forth again into most deatening applause,
and giving him many rounds of cheers. The meet
ing also, justly pleased Wi h the po,eness of the
Mayor, gave hum three rounds of cheers
Among the Immense body of ireemcn that were
present in the Hail gnized the Judges of our
courts, some OF cur distinguished Divnes, and
large number OF the gentlemen of The Bar. We were
much pleased with the number of young gentlemen,
who en- this OCCASION paid their respects to the Pre-
s.dent.
We have had much experience in mat ers Of this
sort, and we can say with great truth, that Pr,
dent was ever received with warmer enthusiasm In
the ball of Independence, than President I ler.-
10 such as t ave not heard the President, would
ADVISE them not 10 neglect the opportunity as he
passes through tLeir country as they may rely upon
it, that he possesses (uH share Of the fire that BE-
longs 10 the ODD stock Of Virginia orators.
On retiring from the Hall, The citizens broke out
again in their loudest plaudiis and when he left H.
dependence square through the gate VIII, Re he enter
ed and drove with his suite to his quarters, the
crowd sent up renewed app
lnmrdiate preparations were made for the dinner
party SO tina, the President might be ready in good
time TO cross TO New Jersey
sun ptuous entertainment IN Mr.. Rea's best style
was prepared, and large company sat down with
the President During dinner many excellent things
were uttered, which have time here to record
The Chairman of the Committee of Arrangement
made very appropriate speech shortly before the
party from the table, which the President gave
The following True courtesy tIuIy understood
by the citizen of p Philadelphia"
The health of the President and Cabinet having
been prop SD and drunk the honorable S, creary oi
the Treasury addressed the meeting briefly return
ing Tor the President, himself and the Cabinet, their
thanks FIR The very satisfactory manner in which he
COMMITTEE OF Arrangements and the citizens in ge-
neral had received them in Philadelphia He said,
20 where we may, Che felt well assured) that there
could be nothing done for the PresiGen more warm
hearted and enthusiastic than had been done in the
city OF BroiherIy Love. The honorable Secretary
said great deal more, and much The point bot we
hasten to close, briefly remaikine that Mr.. Spencer
lett on minds very high impression of his tow
erlng talents as well the other embers of the Ca
bihr
AT about four O'Clock, the carriages arrived, con.
tanning the President aud suite, at Walnut street
wharf The crowd was pressing, and il was with
great exertions aud extreme difficulty that The pas
sage could be kept open by the officers in attendance
However, the company gained adm.ttance on board
the ting stramcr, and the band struck up the APP
prop late OF " Had to the Chef no in triumph
advances" This selection ON the part OF the band
seemed 10 AXE well, ii judge from the cheers Of
those who the wharf and in various boats
the liver. When the steamer attained about the |
middle of the river, displaying large number of
flags the signal was given, and n iiiona Salute |
fired from the steamer Union lying abreast the |
Navy Yard. " bile on the passage, tie President |
was addcs>od ~ Gov David r. Porter, who rccev- |
ed IN appropriate reply, and when near the dock |
Thou Bradford commended bin TO the care of Al |
mighty God, IN Glow and impressive tone. Mi |
Tyler replied that IL gave hun pleasure and il |
his Oh eft desire walk in the path of the Lord which
was just aud whose end was pIeasantncss ard peacc.
These words had no sooner escaped the lips of the |
Presi lent than burst Of cheering fell loudly upon
the ar, from Jersey shore at Camden, and ba |
struck up the Star Spangled Banner"
AT the landing the crowd was large. II was com
posed Of numbers who had come many miles The
ladies were IN great abu dance, and The corlcge
moved from the boat to the Hotel, there were various
demonstrations of respect shown, such cheering,
the waving OF white handkerchefs from the densely
crowded windows, and the presentation of bouquets
of flowers 10y the ladies Of New Jersey.
One very hlndson young lady full of youth and
beauty with her delicate hand rendered the President
a small bouquet made of The choicest flowers of the
season--shc delivered a short and graceful address
which was answered IN bis usual prompt and happy
manner by the receiver Of this ken of respect and
esteem
The company then commenced moving again, and
as the President neared the pavilion of Burr's Gar
den, Handsome wreath of flowers was thrown from
a window by young lady of Camden, which aliuh,-
ed directly upon the head of the Prcsd MT so oppor-
,une indeed was he result that shouts of applause
he and The H..