The North-Carolina standard., 1843-11-22
:l From the Trenton Sheet Anchor.
Col. JOIlnsOn's visit to TreRtOn-His
Reception. sc. sc. at7e s:ia


ct and peaceful City. 1t being understood on Sa
lturday that Col. Johnson would reach here yester
day, the two bodies of the Legislature, made the
suitable arrangements their part for his Tecep-
ton, by appointing committees &c. On Saturday
evening public meeting was called, and the citi-
zens on their part, who made. every arrangement
necessary to welcome the war-worn veteran and
statesman, in that warm and enthusiastic manner
that his eminent services entitled him to.
At an early hour In the day. the mass of the
population were vending their way to the corpo-
ration limits, where had previously been stationed
a field piece, and where the National Guards
were formed in line.
A little after one o'clock the cortege appeared
in sight, escorted by the PRINCETON Troop of
Horse--and ten minutes had pot elapsed before
the barouche containing the gallant Colonel was
at the station designated for his occupation, the
Mayor of the City then approached the barouche
and taking the Colonel by the hand, in very at
fectionate and impressive manner, welcomed him
on the part of the.citizens of Trenton.
The Colonel, in his manly bold, and unaffected
manner replied that he would be doing his feelings
injustice did he not reciProcate the hearty welcome
he had received. He alladed to their being on
/ the very ground so memorable in the revolution,
where the tide of war was turned back-and the
liberty of this great people secured by one of the
nobiest achievements in modern history But as
he would have an opportunity of making more
lengthy commupication to the people he would
now only wish the citizens of Trenton might al
ways enjoy the same prosperity that he witnessed
this day-and the same liberty and happiness Sc
cured for them by their forefathers
! Fhe procession was then formed under the di
| rection of Gen. Samuel r. Hamilton and aids, and
moved down Warren street to Second, and down
Second to the State House, where the members of
the Legislature were Individually introduced, as
also the officers of the Corporation and those of
the National Guards.
The ceremony of introduction being gone
Through with, Mr.. Wright, on. the part Of the men,
bers of the Legislature, arose and addressed Col
ohnson as follows:
COLONEL JOHNSON:
SIR Il am directed on
behalf of the Legislature of New Jersey, and my
lfeflow-ctzens generally 10 welcome you to the
| Capitol of New Jersey. On their behalf Ibid
you welcome as the peoples guest The gen
erous feelings-the noble conduct Of The Ameri-
can people occasions like this are Justly dcserv-
ing of the highest praise Fresh from the field of po-
litical strife, come with the snow white banner,
and the peaceful calumet, to unite ia welcoming
the war-worn veteran. '--- -..'s.e.ns.
| You stand upon GROUND consecrated in ele his
tory of the revelation. Here was, sir, that the
first efficient blow was given in the cause of hu-
man liberty and human rights You have just
passed spot dear to every Jerseyman you paus-
ed to gaze upon that bade field, where the whitcn-
ed bones of the sacred dead repose in peace Blest
spot Hailowed by a thousand endearing rcminis-
cencesl What thrilling emotions aghate the soul
when memory recalls the occurrences of that E.
ventfu4 period 1t was here the nations sainted IA
ther, Washington beat back the serried ranks of
Britains host with that Little band ofJeEsey Blues
by whose bleeding feet each step to liberty was
marked, and whose daring deeds have crowned
them with unEaaing laurels.
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portion Of that sacred fire. Smouldering within
the breasts of fseeu1en, it again bursts forth
to give heartfelt welcome to the sacFed and aged
| warrior-the Hero of the Thames
Friend Of the toiIing million, welcome! And,
rest assured that in portion of this great -and
happy country, will you find more ardent friend
ship-fervent patriotism-more pure affection than
that which now comes forth in one universal un-
broken current, to greet the slayer of " Old Te-
cumseh."
Cheering here ensued and considerable noise
made after something like qu let was restored,
Colonel Johnson arose and said,
Gentlemen of the Legislature of New Jersey,
and Citizens of Trenton: 1t is with unbounded
feelings of qualification that | witness the cordial
manner, and receive this generous welcome from
you. am but a, plain man, and make no pre-
tension to pomp or ceremony. 1t appears that
you all understand me, and have given me just
such reception as is most consonant with my
feelings. This is not the first time that have
visited this interesting portion of our country, hal
lowed by so many recollections connected with our
revolutionary struggle 1t was here that the Jersey
Blues Led on by the father of his country, achev-
ed that glorious victory that raised the dropping
spirits Of the desponding, inspired the tmid infus
ed new vigor into the breasts of the brave and pa
triotic 1t was undoubtedly the turning pivot of
the Revolution. I cannot look upon company
of Jersey Blues, but think of my own gallant
hunters of Kentucky-they arc both alike. You
have the same bravery and the same willingness
to fight, and what is more like my own hunters,
you never fire at an enemy until you see the white
of his-eye, (Great cheering)
would praise you New Jerseymen, but you
need no praising.- You are out of debt-dont
owe cent, therefore, you must be honest, while
other States some of them, are in inextrcable en-
barrassment. 1t reminds me of an old friend who
lives near me in Kentucky. l often go over to
drink his cider-he always has capital cider, yes,
as good cider as you have here m New Jersey.
Well, to put the joke on me, he gave me some of
his hard cider. Idrank it, and praised it-he
then gave me some of his good cider; drank it,
but did mt say word Why, what's the matter
Colonel, you didn't praise my cider Why,
friend Rogers, it is SO good, it don't need any
praising (Great cheering.) Just so with you,
New Jersevmen, YOU are so good, you don't want