The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-11-17
From the Mobile Daily Advertiser, Nov. 8.

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| DErAHfuRE or Ma. CALHouN.--T The Hon. John
c. Calhoun, after visit Of two days. len our city
for Memphis via New Orleans, on Thursday last,
at IL o'clock, on board the fine steamer Creole.
During his stay here, be was called ON by most OF
our citizens; and we have no hesitation in express
ing the opinion that his visit has len very favora-
BILE impression upon the public mind. IL was the
desire, we believe, Of all parties, TO extend TO MIR
Calhoun some public testimonial Of the high esti-
nation in which his character and public services
held by the people of Mobile; and the effort for
qualification Of that desire was only abandoned in
obedience TO the wishes, repeatedly and earnestly
expressed, Of Mr.. Calhoun himself He however,
did consent TO dine with small party Of gentlemen,
composed OF the members Of our city corporation,
the New Orleans committee, the Mobile commit
tee Of reception, and few Of the citizens, on
Wednesday evening. The dinner furnished
sidcrng the short notice he had for getting it up,
was prepared in magnificent style. His honor the
mayor presided, assisted by I, Sanford, esq. sour
distinguished guest" toasted by the mayor;
and Mr.. Calhoun responded in a complimentary
sentiment to Mobile, declining to favor the compa-
ny with speech Numerous toasts were drunk by
the company, the sentiments of which were in fine
taste, characterized by the utmost liberaty and
good feeling. Mr. Calhoun retired in the midst Of
the festivities, amid cheers 'sthrec times three"
The occasion was one of the most agreeable that
We have ever participated in Party feeling was
entirely forgotten; and not sentiment nor word
was uttered calculated TO grate harshly upon the
ear Of any one, or at all inconsistent with the occa-
sion.
On Thursday morning, in carriage provided for
the purpose, drawn by the four beautiful bright
bays noticed in Of his reception, (Which
were furnished by our friend, B. w. Van Epps,)
Mr.. Calhoun. in company with portion Of the
committee, look view of our city and envlrons,
after which he was conducted to the Creole, where a
vast of citizens had assembled to witness
h1 departure. As the boat moved off slowly and
gracefully from the wharf, the distinguished states
man was again honored with shouts Of applause.
Nothing has ever given us more heartfelt satisfac-
lion than the cordially with which Mr.. Calhoun
has been greeted this occasion by all classes, but
particularly by political friends. They have
shown that they can honestly differ with man in
opinion, and still award to him honesty Of purpose
exalted talents and moral worth. The manner Of
his reception, and his treatment while here, we fat
ter ourselves were also in the highest degree graft
flying to the feelings of Mr.. Calhoun. There was
display, to be sure; but there was something bet
ter-thcre was an unmistakable manifestation of
sincere respect and profound admiration. Our citi-
paid him the unaffected tribute which they all
felt was his due, as great American Statesman,
possessed of many noble traits of character-a true
patriot, pure and upright citizen, and an honest
man.
THE New Orleans Bee Of the 7th instant expect
ed Mr.. Calhoun to arrive on that day in that city,
where the most splendid arrangements were made to
entertain him as the guest Of the city. The mayor
to the city, at the Pontchartan railroad depot at 10
o'clock, when procession was to be formed under
the direction of the marshals appointed for the oc-
casion. The Bee gives brilliant programme of
the procession.l