The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-02-14
Philadelphia.
Correspondence Of the Herald

PHILADELPHIA Feb Is Is45
Departure Of the pies Prvsident eisctto Washington Turn
oa Of the Democracy Cheers and Salutes- Civic and
Military Parade De Ko'ponays Grand Compliment Boil
His Dtpa,t,4e for Warrington Theayicals The
Weather Hon James Buchanan, Secretary Of State.
JAMES GORDON DsnSE1r Esq.
Mr DEAR Sra Hon. George NJ Dallas, Vice President
elect of the United states, left the city this morning at
O'Clock, for Washington. There quite demonstra
ton made by the people his departure notwhstand
ing it was not given out until yesterday that he would
leave the city TO day. 1t supposed his departure
would take place 1t week. and that notice day or two
in advance would be given to his friends SO that
preparation might be made evidence of the estma
ton 10 which Mr.. Dallas is held here It was however
their good fortune that should be So and hence tire
li.ls time that had since his probable departure
vas announced was we'll employed. An immense con-
OF people assembled this rnng at the Democra
Reading Rooms CORNER Of and Chesnut street from
whence under thecommend OF Col Thos Florence as
Marshall they proceeded to the residence OF Mr. Dallas in
Walnut Tenth Il and ssveray paid their respects
If hs friends with The simplicity and elegance character.
stc Of the Scarcely had the ceremonies OF recep
ton been gone through with. when MIR. Dallas under
the escort of Capt Kingston. John Pointer, Gaorge
q citizens appointed At meeting hsld at Hol
rouche drawn by four elegant horses which to pro-
:eed to the car derot.
Is soon as Mr. Dallas appeared, cheers upon cheers
rent the air which with the play ing of delightful band
Of music ottachedts Captain Lees company VIII, also
paraded and TO- med the military escort gave quite cha.
racter the anlmsted The civic and military pro
cession then took the line of march Broad and Mar
ket street, where detachment Of artillery under
tae Voc Presidents salute and here again when
Mr. Dallas left the barouche end parted with his
he most grateful and gratifying heard As the
cars passed down Broad street, the hand played the mill
ay corps of Union Fencbes presented arms the people
10 their msesty shouted and then separated the way
TO their several homes avccations, seemingly well
pleased with the beginning Of the days employ ment.
Who on horseback and credit is due him for The
par, he took IN getting the parade Of his corps
have been time allowed, the display Of military would
have besn OF the most splendid character.
The complimentary ball to Mons. De Korponay, came
of last evening at the splendid saloon OF the Assembly
Buildings, the most delightful sair OF the sea.
son. The Saloon was filled with gay and splendid
be scene Yves enchanting in the extreme. l noticed
number otour chieest citizens present. and those
be onr
II the Camden and Amboy Railroad Co. c.. who aided
materially to give character and eca the delightful
tersainment The supper provided by Farrand was Of
the most sumptuous kind, and nothing occurred TO mar
ming. Mons De Korponay will leave here in dsy or
two for Warrington to superntend the Inauguration Ball
fashonables at the capitol in the beautiful Polka Dance
popular wherever introduced.
AT the Chestnut street Theatre, for several evenings
ment of the character ofMargaret Gilmore in Loves
Sacrifice, has excited quite enthusiasm among the
paygoers and have doubt the house will be crowded
nightly during her engagement AT the Walnut Street
to night, our old favorits and townsman Vim b. Wood
has his name for becnt M and il unced to play
LORD Townly IN the sterling comedy Of the Provoked
Husband He will certainly have full house. HIS merits
ard character we'll deserve L.
There is quite change again in the weather From the
mdness Of spring Yesterday it has become quite cold
az any winter day could be reasonably desired The at
mosphcre however. clear and bracng and much more
pleasant than for Days past particularly to nva
lids who dresd the muddy streets and slushy
induced by sudden thaw and warm RAIN such ex
perience9 yesterday.
seems to be- conceded here. that the distinguished
Senator from this State the Hon. James Buchanan Penn.
yvsna's fayorile and esteemed SON has been called
the office OF Secretary Of State by President Polk and
that he has accepted However much we all wish him TO
remain in the Senate where he has reaped SO mapy au.
rels we feel the compliment to the esmabIe gentleman
well deserved and appreciated by his friends
N the state and Union His energy talents and charac
ter render him admirably adapted to the prominent post
rendered him. Yours, &c.