The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-02-15

| grandeur. In front lay the town, full Of people
Beyond, some few miles, rose the grand and swell
Ing ridges OF the stupendous Aleghanles, looking
like walls of vast blue clouds
This large and handsome interior town lies near
the western base of this chain OF mountains. Lau-
rel Hi, Is In view just beyond which, in the mea
dows, was fought the first battle of Washington
with Jumonville, of France, which was the first
sklrmish that led to the conquest of Canada by
England
IL was on these vast mountains from whence Da-
mel Boon viewed the promised land, then one vast
wilderness. TWAS that portion Of the chain spread
out before US, which Washington crossed with
Braddoca, while the vast valley of the Mississippi
resounded with the Indian war whoop. This great
West has already sent one President to rule over
the desinies OF free people, and tomorrow ano-
Their from the same vast and growing country will
cross the tall Alleghanies to assume the reins of
Government His road takes him directly by the
battle ground OF Jumonvllle, and the grave Of Gen.
Braddock Looking back at that day, who could
have foretold the growth of our country, or the
scene that IS now passing before US. A splendid
banner Of richest silk was waving from the demo-
cratic flag staff. The roar Of artillery announced
our approach to the seat of Government of Fayeue
county. Throughout the streets through which
The President passed, he was most enthusiastically
cheered. Hundreds upon hundreds of beautiful
women waved their white handkerchefs to the
President from windows and doors. The process
sion finally brought up at the National Hotel, be-
tore which as many people assembled as could well
lind room in the street. The military fired a sa-
lutte. The President was addressed by gentleman
Of the town, in a few brief remarks, and replied
very briefly, in his usual ready and felicitous style,
stating he most sincerely thanked the people Of
Fayette county, and of Uniontown, for the fatter
That he would be happy TO be introduced, and to
make the ACQUAINTANCE of all present. both demo-
Gratis and wings. He blamed none for honest diff
ferences OF opinion. All, he trusted, desired the
Concluding with renewed thanks for the kind
welcome he had met with, he was most vocite-
| rously cheered.
He was then introduced from four O'Clock till
him to see. Supper was then served, and the peo-
pie. except the hotel full, quietly dispersed.
Messrs: Falls " Kennedy say they had received
request; from farmers Living in circuit OF forty or
send an express to them informing them Of the
lime OF the Presidents arrival, and they would pay
all expenses, as they wished to be present. But,
contrary TO expectation, the President is two days
in advance Of his looked-for approach, consequent
ly vast numbers have been disappointed They
only heard OF his progress last evening. They say
II news of his arrival could have been spread two
or three days before he came, probably ten thou
sand farmers would have focked to Uniontown
from Fayette and adjoining counties, to have met
him, comprizing large number of hardy mountain
GERS. Bon mutt,
CUMBERLAND, Nd, Feb. IL, 1916.
We breakfasted at Uniontown this morning, at
six A. M. At seven A. M, we were on the road
across the mountains.
We were this day to pass over sixty or seventy
miles of mountains, through sparseIy populated
region hence, great demonstration of the
people was to be expected till we reached their
eastern slope. We found considerable crowds Of
people, however, at the small mountain towns,
called Smithfield and Petersburg; at each of which
we found gathered considerable lots of hardy
rnountaineers The President, in each case,
alighted, and shook hands with them. They cheer
ed him In the most enthusiastic manner While
the President was shaking hands with the men on
the piazza OF the hotel, some mountaineer country
women, with white muslin caps, approached Mrs.
Polk, sitting IN the carriage, and offered their
apparently much pleased at making the acquain.
lance OF the Presidents lady.
Since leaving Wheeling, general thaw has
taken place, and the road left in very sloppy and
thaw has LETT them, has made our progress very
severe the horses drawing the different coaches
One in the Presidents carriage-a splendid fine
large grey horse-dropPed apparently dead, and
was lett behind near changing station. Another
dropped down, and gave out in our coach, " the
a ag Saf Spd he'd asS S be lsi! behind ma
horses.
We reached Cumberland about half past FIVE OF
six, P. M. Some four or five miles before reach
ing town. large escort of horsemen and carriages
met the President, with an excellent band OF music
in wagon, and accompanied him into town; the
windows, doors, and sidewalks being thronged
with people to see the procession pass.
We, finally, drew up before the United States
Hotel, before which large crowd of people had
assembled. The President was conducted to the
steps of the Hotel, when he was addressed by COL
cratic side, in Maryland, and was replied to by the
President, in his usual happy strain.
After this welcoming, the usual presentation
continued till near eight p. M. when supper was
announced.
The President and suite will leave tomorrow
morning In the railroad cars at eight, A. M; ano
if he does not 60 to Baltimore, which Is doubtful,
he will reach the capital tomorrow evening, via
the reay-house, the 18th instant, about seven to
eight, P. M. Yours, &c.
SANDY HOOK.