The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-03-05
WASHINGTON, March Sd, lS45.

WASHINGTON, MdTCn 30, lS4O.
EDITOR HERALD
To-day deputation of the "White Eagle Club"
arrived here from the city of New York, in the
form of kind Of artillery company, bringing with
them piece OF ordnance with which they gave
us brisk salute as they approached the railroad
| depot. Seeing them from the Capitol, in connec-
ton witha train of cars nearly quarter of mile
long, supposed at first they were from Baltimore.
| The District of Columbia has now had its popua-
| ton suddenly swelled into decent size. The
north side walk on Pennsylvania Avenne, this
afternoon, looked very much like Broadway oppo-
site the Park on gala day. The theatres, exhib-
lions, razor-strop man, concerts, cabmen, and
pickpockets, all in full blast and driving
profitable business. 89F
Tomorrow is the great day. A grand semicircu-
lar platform has been erected in front of and fitting
on to the portico. The semicrcular projection has
raised platform at its extreme point. on which the
Presidsnt VIII stand, with Chief Justice fancy sy
oath of Office. He will be visible to the vast multi
tude in front, and on his right and left hand.
The spectacle will be grand and imposing one.
IAde Bi.w ad SlKf iKsnd Tie si statue ;s u
Peace. To bis left, will also stand Persco's sta
tue Of Columbus, holding forth globe in his hand,
as though he was showing II TO the assembled null
titude while the naked Indian girl is watching the
movements of the great navigator The day, too,
| will be bright, clear and md-the blue sky will
canopy the Capitol, and the vast assemblage, IN
obscured by a speck of cloud. From tomorrow
| new era begins in the republic.
Col Polk will soon be the President OF twenty
nine States, instead OF twenty-six. grand field is
opened up by Captain Tyler, for career OF nation
| al glory.
Hearing President Tyler had appointed this after
noon to receive his friends at the White House, for
the last time, determined to draw near to him, at
| a time he had nothing to give and me nothing 10
| ask That is the time like best to show friend
| ship for man-and TO his face.
knI .uoAo emit NJ tny htC
family at Fuller's Hotel, to which he expected to
| repair at about TO halfpast S o'clock. When
| reached the White House, the doors were wide
| open, and the receiving room slready densely
crowded with people; among whom were great
many beautiful and fashionable ladies'. Mrs Tyler
was looking charmingly beautiful. She was
dressed out IN neat and beautiful SUIT ct black,
| with light black bonnet and veil never saw any
| woman look more cheerful ard happy she
seemed to &C, as though she had been ',nlnisoncd
| within the walls oil the White House, ped sss now
about to escape to the beautiful coraify h. his of
her own native Long Island Among those near
the President, noticed n large number Of the most
respectable families belonging to the DISTINCT
Captain Tyler, during bis four years, residence
here, has, by his sociable and hospltabe habits,
| endeared large circle Of private friends to HIM.
They now assembled around him TO acknowledge
their regret at having the ties OF neighborly TREND
| ship broken 10. As time progressed, the scene
became very affecting Several who approached
| him, on taking him by the hand, were seen to shed
tears. Mr.. Tyler, although agated no doubt BY
the livelest emotions at witnessing such tokens OF
sincere friendship, stood cool and collected, re-
celvlng all who approached him with great cor
diality and politeness.
About FIVE O'Clock, General vanness, Of the
i District approached him, and delivered an able
address, expressive OF the regret his fellow. citizens
felt at parting. He compllmented the President
/ for the social and hosptable disposition ne mao
| at all times manifested while the occupant
doubt, was richly merlted tie reviewed
briefly the suspicious events OF the Presidents I'D,
ministraton-a alluded TO the extension OF peaceful
intercourse with various parts OF the world oy pru
mt negotiations, and the formation OF wise and
fortunate treaties He said the patriotic admins
traton, under his direction, had been shaped, ne
his country. He said, he could expect to reap his
Just ward in the retired walks OF private life,
The great measures SO happily brought forth ana
contaminated under his administration, would
then receive the admiration and praise due TO
them, when time had been allowed tor the subsi
dence of the political effervesence OF party spirit
He renewed the expressions ct coed VIII and
wishes Of the people tor The PRESIDENTS iu'urt
prosperity and happiness IN the more consonng ano
| and quiet walks of private liie.
| He concluded by saying that ne regretted ne mao
not been able to give the gem he offered greater
polish He eAded by expressing a hope thatanother
opportunity Of meeting might occur.
| can only glance at the speech. Tvs mater anu
style were both excellent and in good taste.
4 The President made one of the hsppiest, bret
| and best expressed speeches ever remember 10
have heard uttered in the same compass nope
both speeches will be published. He briefly thank,
| ed the General for the kind compliments rendered
him in the name of his fellow citizens, on account
| of his hospitality and social habits That II mao
at all times been great pleasure 10 MN wneh IN
his power TO treat his fellow citzeTs with the So
cial hospitaltles Of life. He sa!d, he pure gen
YOU have offered, sir, needs No polish It SHINES
most brilliantly. He went on 70 allud- TO his po-
s,tion when he first entered on the discharge OF the
| responsibe duties he was about 10 resign
Then he stood almost alone. few tai.
ented and noble hearted men rallied to
his support, who were denominated "a cor
IporaPs guard One member OF that guard
had lust returned with treaty which opened
trade with an empire Of one hundred millions
of people. Another was now at Brazil, engaged IN
Ithe most important negotiations tor the abolition
Of the slave trade. A man could now define our
Inorth eastern boundary line, and standing on the
Rio Grande del Norte tremendous applause), see
the safe and secure limits OF our great republic 10
the southwest With foreign nations ne han per
lecied the most peaceful ard ad4a"'rF, ns itsa'N
rel tons, securing mutual ana "a. ..'' ~ ", =
cial intercourse He approved OF tie wiecipits
which had secured the election OF hlspfedecessor
He said the censurc ofmcre politicians never annoy
LII I'm lie knew whcn called by 80 act Il dlvioe
pa. iGrrce 10 administer tht eavculnCni. he