The Woodstock age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1844-1845, 1845-02-27

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Tennessee by Mr. Harris, Mr. Wise, and
Mr. Walker, his nephew, quite fine look
ing young man, noticed among the crowd
Gov, Whitcomb, of Indiana, Croghan, Of
the U. s. Army, Col. Butler Of KY, late
candidate for Governor in that State, and
Col Penn, Of the St, Louis Reporter, with
many other prominent Western men.
Delegations from several of the West
ern States will cross the mountains with
him.
About 10 or IL miles above Madison
we met the Ben Franklin steamboat, with
bands or music, and about one hundred
members of the Democratic General Com
mittee of CINCINNATI
We proceeded on our course, the firing
Of cannon continuing nearly all night, !
rose early next morning, the boat having
halted ten or twelve miles below Cincn-
natl, to remain till nine o'clock this morn
ing, the 9th inst, so as to enable her TO
reach the city about 10 or II o'clock
A. NJ.
Cincinnati, Feb. 9th,
About Q o'clock A. NJ we got under
weigh, receiving sautes from either shore
Of the river as we passed, occasionally
giving a gun in return. Among other in
cidcnts, noticed the occupant Of log
cabin on the Kentucky shore, who loaded
his musket and fired 1t in front Of his house
with great perseverance. His sa-
lutte was honored with gun and cheers
from our boat, which he returned by way
ing his hat and cheering at the same time,
We had not gone far before we were
joined by four other large steamboats, from
the city, loaded down with immense mum,
GERS Of people accompanied with flags,
bands Of music, cannon &c. They all
fell in, side by side with us, forming a
breast line Of steamboats, fce drcp, which
in tho aggregate could not have con-
tanned less than from 2 or 8 thousand souls
As we neared the city, it appeared as if
the whole population had turned ont to
greet or to see the landing Of the President.
Cannon saluted US from each side Of the
river; flags waved from every Democratic
flag staff in the city, The flag at the Unit
ed States Arsenal was also seen floating
in the breeze. The whole front quay,
from the houses to the edge Of the water,
presented one vast, solid, and compact
mass of people. A fine Artillery Compa-
ny kept up an active fire. Amidst the roar
of steam from the five large boats the
thunder OF cannon, and shots of the peo-
pie, the scene became one of SURPRISING
interest and excitement The day proved
to be beautiful, clear and bright, though
moderately cold.
Taken altogether, the Presidents recep-
ton in Cincinnati was credible to this
beautiful city. and could not be other
wise than highly gratifying to himself and
friends. A number of beautiful and well
drilled volunteer companies, presenting
gay and lively show, cnIyened the recep-
ton by their presence.
The President entered an open barouchc
on landing, accompanied by Gen. Hale
and other members orthe Cincinnati Com
mittcc.
The correspondent Of the N. Y. Jour
nal Of Commerce, who has accompanied
the President elect to Washington, gives
some very interesting sketches of events
by the way. Al Cincinnati,
"Thc most interesting scene took place
on board about 8 O'Clock. The. Boat did
not leave till 10 o'clock; so that there was
an interval Of TWO hours, which was en-
braced by the working classes to be pre-
scented to him, many of whom could not
leave their occupations during the day, or
were unable to gain admittance on account
Of the great crowd Of fashionable people
who pres sed upon him at the hotel. The
President stood near the head of the cabin
saloon--the people approaching on one
side of the cabin and retiring on the other.
Each gave him a cordial shake Of the hand,
frequently accompanied with some remark,
such as God bless you!' &c. Among this
crowd ofpeople, noticed the sturdy farm
err the hard-fStod mechanic, and laborng
men of every pursuit. They came in their
garments, just as they had left off
work, not having time TO look to their toll
cts.
1t was grand and imposing sight to
sec our laborious fellow citizens, that class
who are neither seeking nor expecting
offices, spontaneously surrounding the
Chief magistrate elect Of this nation, and
offering him their hands in friendly con-
graduation, as the representative OF their
gown free sul'roges.
Where on this earth shall we seek for
I parallel? | saw LouiS Philippe 90 to
open the Chambers, but the mass of the
people were separated from him by $4,000
oayonots. | have seen our monarchs 90
orh, only to be viewed through the I'M
posing trappings and other giIded Insignia |
Of royalty at u distance.
1t is the remark of every body, that
hey have never seen a man who received |
md mingled among the people with more
ease and ailability, than does
Col. Polk. His department in his inter-
course with the people from the humblest
citizen to those of the most distinguished
rank, is uniformly mild alcctonatc, and