The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-06-13

Philadelphia might well be called the Amsritan city
For here Il that he great Fathers IN sage oo9h-
els sent forth thai mighty American declua'on ths,
only the wonder Of the times them bui Is SIN
looked upon aper of the deepest Interest 10 TIE
| whole human family.
Il was here that the kind naxm of peace on earlh
and good will towards all men was announces as Tue
governing principle Of political elhics, Cloud and
continued applause) your political edhce, the corner
stone OF which was laid by him (pointng TO WILLIAM
PENN has been, need not say completed aud most
appropriately, too, by the assemblage Of seventeen
hundred and seventy six whose names, whose &C :,
have haliowed this spot and whose spns sii'l mover
over us as the guardian angels OF our common 'uh-
~. (Rapiurons applause AS the sons OF rshn-
syvania and Virginia in this Hall ded Gated to nee
dom joined hand ia hand in 70, II well becomes US
now he said) as Ia measure representing item,
TO do the thing Allow ne, thefefIe, TO ten
der you, sir The Mayor Of the city OF Brotheiy Love-
| my hand and with II my warmtsI saluiallons
And while we both ardenty love the > ates OF our
BIRTH cannot oego The pleasure of saying that, as
Of the fruits OF the Declaration of Independence,
| We have the Constitution of the Uniled States by
| which we ave acquired new and more extensive
name coguzed throughout the civilized world, ond
by which we are proud 10 be known, that OF AneIi-
| can CitizeLs--a name that teaches us 10 love The
whole Union tie seeds OF which Union were sl"n
| IN Tina Hall when our Fathers pledged all for iree-
| dom in the akest hour of the Revolution.
Allow me, sii, TO repeat my sautalionr, and thank
you as your presence has given me 80 gratifying an
opportunity of expressing my kindest thanks to the
people of your great city and Their very courteous ana
| accom- lisL ed Chief Magistrate
la The foregoing reply of the President, we nave
only attempted 10 give mere sketch, tor 40 one can
describe the ntonalioDs of Mr.. Iyiers voice, his
graceful manner o. his beautiful thoughts unless he
were possessed OF the high powers az the PIesi-
dent himself That his speech went 10 the hearts OF
the immense multitude is evident, as the crowd con
santy interrupted HIM with their enthusiastic greet
lngs.
When he closed hs reply, the people spontaneous
ly burst forth again into most deniening applause
and giving him many rounds of cheers. The meet
ing also, justly pleased wi the poii,sness of the
Mayor, gave him three rounds of cheers.
Among the immense body of ireemen that were
present IN the hall recognized the Judges of our
courts, OF distinguished Divines, and
large number OF the gentlemen of The Bar. W. were
much pleased with the number OF young gentlemen,
who, on this OCCASION pald their respects 10 the Pre-
sident.
We have had much experience in mat ers of this
sort, and we can with great truth that no Prsi-
dent ieceived with warmer enthusiasm 10
he Hall Of Independence, than PIesijen, Tyl,r-
10 such as Lave not heard the President, We would
advisr them not to neglect the Opportunity, as he
passes Though tier country, they may rely upon
1t, that he posse fuN share Of The fire hat b.
longs TO The Old stock Of Virginia orators.
On retiring from The Hail. the citizens broke out
again in their oudes, plaudns, and when he lel la
dependence square through the gate where he enter
ed, and drove with his suite TO his quarters the
crowd sent up renewed APP
| Immediate preparations made for the dinner
party that the President might he ready in good
time TO cross 10 New Jersey.
A sun ptuous entertainment IN Mr.. Rea's best style
was prepared and a large company sat down with
the President During dinner many excellent Ihings
were uttered, which W. have time here to record.
Ine Chairman OF the & mmiliee of Arrangement
made very appropriate speech sho ty before the
party rose from the table, TO which the President gave
the following Itue courtesy, tuly understood
by the citizens OF Philadelphia"
The health Of The President ami Cabine, having
been prop SD and drunk the honorable S creary OF
the TeLsuTy addresfe the ueeting briefly, retuIG-
ing for the Pres dent himself and the CABINET her
thanks i'r The very satisfactory manner IN which he
Committee OF Arrangements ard the citizens IN ge
neral had received hem in Pniaielphia. He said,
20 whore we may, Che fti well ,sured) that thee
could be nothing done for the Pfcsit eat warm
hearted and enthusiastic than had been done IN the
city OF BroihrGly Love. The honorable Secre any
SAID great deal norr, and much 20 the point, but
hasten to close briefly remaikin that Mr.. Sp ncer
lett on our minds very high Impression OF his tow
cnng talents as well the other members Of the Gu
blnei.
AT about four o'clock, the carriages arrived, con
tanning the President and suite, at Walnut street
wharf The crowd was pressing and IT was with
great exertons and extreme difficulty that the pas
sage could be kept open by-he officers IN Attendance
hOW@ef the company gained adm ttance on board
the wa ting L amer, and the band struck up the ap-
prop late AR of Hal to the Chief who in triumph
advances his selection on the pat of the band
seemed 10 take we'll IT we judge from the cheers of
th Sc who were the wharf and in various boats on
| the liver. When the steau,r attained about tie
middle OF the INer, dis layng a large number OF
hags, the signal was given, and a National SALUTE
! was fired iron the steamer Union lying abreast the
| Navy Yard. W lille the pas lgr The prcsid,nt
was addies-ed ~ Gov. DAVID II Potter who ree,i,- |
ed an Appropriate reply, aud when near the dock
Tho Bradford commended him 10 the care of A +
mighty God IA slow and impressive tone Nh
Tyler replied that gave him pleasure and il was
] lIs Oh ds.I A ala tl,t IN Of, 1
was Just, and whose end peasantness a, d p-ac,
These words had NJ sooner escaped the lips uf the
President, than burst OF cheering fell loudly upon
the car, from Jersey shore at Cumd, n, and band
struck up the p" Star Sianged Banner"
! AT tie landing the crowd was large. Il was con-
! posed Of numbers who had come many miles The /
ladies were m great abut dance and as The cortege
moved from the boat to the Hotel there were various
demonstrations of respect shown such a. cheering
the waving VI white hspdkerchieis from the denseI,
crowded windows, and the presentation Of bouquets .
/ OF flowers by The ladies Of New Jersey
! One very ndsou,e young lady, iull Of youth and
beauty with her deic tte hand rendered the President
small bouquet made Of the choicest flowers of the
scasou-she delivered a short and graceful address
which was answered IN lis usual prompt and bntpy
manner, 10y the receiver Of his ken Of respect and
/ esteem.
The comp'ny then commenced moving ng,in. and
as the President nesred the pavilion of Burr Ga
den hand ONE wreath ~ flowers was thrown from,
| a window 10y young lady Of Camden which aligh
ed directly upon the bead Of the Prcsd nj; So oppor
lune indeed was The result that shouts OF app1usc
rent The sit, aud tie SUR uudirg woods not wish NJ
! to be out OF fashion," echoed and rc-cchocd the
/ sound of many voices
The ladies pcsedeJ handsome appearance. and
seemed to take the matter right we'll into consdera
ton they seemed IT they were competing with the
crudcr portion Of our race" in teodcring a ioyous
welcome to the President upon the soil Of New J,r.
s,y.
President Tyler was then welcomed TO Camden
by Captain Mlckle, who spoke as fnovs:
Mn PREsDEkT: IL gives NE plrasure in behalf of
TIE ctzens OF Camden ~ welcoming you 10 our soil .
and extending The band OF hosp tih-. We are Glad