New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-26

speech of Alderman Oiiver-Nr.
Folks RePIy-Tbe ColIaiisn-The
Landing mt Castle Gnrden-sPeecb
OF Mayor Brady, &c.
The morning was truly magnificent, and as. at
little past nine, the splendid steamer Vanderbilt
sasIly left the wharf at Castle Garden aud pro-
cseded 10 Governors Island TO take on board the
Band everything promised brilliant issue 10 the
oc,ssion. The passage to Amboy was delightful
toe beauty Of the Bay was never lresher, and an
e1hilarating scsair afforded a most grateful con
tsst to the heat Of the dusty thoroughiares. The
company on board the Vanderbilt consisted OF some
rx hundred persons, among them Maj Gen Gaines,
Hon. Dixon II Lewis, Senator Yulee OF Florida,
COL Totten Of the Engineers, Col. Bankhead, Col.
Crane, Major Rains, Capt McKeever, Com. Sloat,
Lieut. Hunter. Capt vaggerman, Capt. Brownell,
Capt. Eagle, Adj Gen. Jones, Judge Oakley, Chief
Imtice Jones, MIR Alexandra Vattemare, Capt In.
sHs Prof Bartlett of West Point Ex Mayors Har-
per and Hsvemeyer, and many other distinguished
gentlemen Of the City and from abroad.
The steamer arrived at Amboy at about II clock,
sben the President was escorted on board by the
Committee and conducted 10 the upper deck His
appearance was that Of man jaded and worn out
with anxiety His face is thin, his features severe,
and his eye cold and leaden. As he stepped on
board the boat he was cheered by the crowd but
nothing like enthusiasm was Misunderstanding
TO show that he had hold upon the hearts OF the
people. When the party reached the saloon on
the upper deck, Alderman OLIVER, the Chairman
Of the Committee, opened the ceremonies with the
bllowing speech.
Gentsmea of The Common Council | am hopored In
hsying the pleasing duty assigned to OF presenting
10 YOU His Exceency the President OF the United
States.
Ii is unnecessary that ne should be commended to your
courtesy and attention. for ! know how cordially you
will extend him those civlities due TO bis exalted
rsiion,
His stay with u.s. I am informed will be brief, but
am well assured that nothing will be wanting your
part render his visit agreeable and that 10 an eXam
patton of our public and charitable Institutions, he Will
derive pleasure and receive just ana favorable
Impressions OF this great Commercial Emporium
M President Permit me 10 Introduce 10 you the
teptlemen of the Common Council OF the City OF New
FORK who have assembled here TO greet you ana to ten
1 you on behalf of the citizens ~hOm they represent
nd for themselves, cordial welcome to our City. We
eve great pleasure in being permitted 10 extend 10
you it's hos pates In considering you AS our honored
gsat The President of the United states Is always
bOoored. always welcome and | trust that hereafter,
when YOU shall recall this brief visit you will have no
causs To- feei that the City Of NewYork has failed ia
Tradition OF the honor the cordially OF the welcome
Upon this introduction President FRANKLIN, OF
tho Board of Aldermen addressed His Excellency
IN these words
NJ. President: On behalf Of the Common Council OF
Ae City of New York. aud In accordance WITH my own
ksngs, most respectfully tender 10 you sincere snu
cordial welcome upon your approach to the commereisi
metropolis of our country and in 80 doing but speak
he united sentiments of my fellow citizens without re-
nrd TO sect or party For s Ddeedish imposing ana
aerestng spectacle to zee In the midst oil siree pros
porous and Independent people the representative
whom they have elected TO occupy the nighest once
within the sit of and thousands upon thousands
are assembled In anxious expectation o. esa so.
Ing the right hand of fellowship to so lusIious
Al distipguished stranger You are about To enter
City ~bich but century and hall ago contained ohy
four thousand three hundred inhabitants OUT "nioh nov
numbers within its borders upward OF four hundred
oussnd souls who min Gle together In their daily Ocs
hons with spirit OF harmony and mutual ioroeGshce
Indicative of the beauty of institutions ana the oes
ma of q liberal and enlightened government ana az
though we cannot II we would receive You win Gil tne
pOmp and res s spendor OF European msgniheence Tor
We are plain democratic and domestic people yet we
can and do bid you welcome from inc V'eIno"'nss VI
patriotic and grateful hearts for the liberal opensetons
Of an overriding and bountiu Providence.
We YOU Sir TO of the noblest hsroors
de world ride In perfect safety ships every
Spe and where float upon every breeze the nsuohal
snaems OF commercial Intercourse. we car present
byoa Institutions ossered and encouraged oy the pro
isctng care of \ philsnthropic Governmeht Wnere
poverty and disease receive protection and relief
where the deaf aud dumb the orphan and Tue onho
without regard TO sge nativity or color are tne oeo.
efour Cyl patty aud regard. Upon our Puohe sHee"
End retired avenues rise Ia majestic spendor temples
dedicated holy religion, where towering spires
capped with the emblem OF the Christians ish point
10 nt gsudeur TO the object OF our worship ana Itnu
10 remind the passing traveller OF the gate 10 hesve-
There too may be extensive halls conseersed 10
literature and science and although II has been SAID
thar Mammon 10 the god OF our idolstry yet mere are
hose who love 10 worship at these shrines ana dwe
within their holy Influences but above ALL the crown
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sqaeduet which from source OF nifty miles distributes
within midst the pure exhierating contents oil the
Croon Lske sording protection IN une OF DANGER ana
ldelghtful beverage to all.
But Sir need not dwell upon matters such as these,
hryUu are now with US our guest and a. time and
opportunity are afforded Il will be- pleasure 10 pre-
at for your consider alton such objects may be cal
saa,ed ~ interest and instruct And Ia the meantime
san repeat that you are welcome, thrice welcome to
he hospitsiites OF our cry
To this the President replied as follows
For this cordial welcome which you give me, Sir in
nyspproach 10 your great city, can only express my
Dep gratitude and sstsiscton. l know Sir that the
tunsuished attentions which you proner me are rem
tc 10 the station which have the honor to hold sna
theb a. You Justly say Is the highest In the gnu OF
ex rather than TO the individual who holds H. As
sAI receive them and respond To them and win
pxes,ion all the deeper. because they proceed from
sNrty but from my fellow citizens generally
a. this Is proud dsy for me, because In II is exhi0
truth OF our institutions that tree
are competent elect their own rulers and are mol
peDdent upon that divine usnt whleh 10 some otner
anties IL reg arded the only source OF authority
Sir as the representative OF this people II has been
rs 40 10 conduct affairs 10 be found no IN
sesthy occupant OF the place held by my INDUSTRIOUS
Fsdeces.ors In that high office TO this end there can
b tat one suide and that Is the sense OF duty Ana
IVA, thar nav be enabled to discharge my whole duty
hay country and finally to hand over the ADMINISTERS
40 my successor win ths' eO"""'
oose and respected sbroad ,,.,,.a
81 visit NewYork ~ the President oil Toe Un''eo
ststs and rejoice in the welcome which nave TO
ee,ed at the hands OF your City. 20 10 VISIT loe
Nerlesrn section of country, with which ohuiS.
On less familiar than with other portions. nope ou
Wherever 90 TO have the same pleasure which now
py the pleasure OF meeting and receiving the greer
NO of my fellow-citixens without distinction OF party
tor Sir a. President know no party but the whole
eoan'ry and its beet interests. ,
n will give me great pleasure, sir 10 'isit your faois
"osks and behold the ss.dsnces OF your wealth and
seerprise. Your vast improvements are noe un
nosn 10 me bat shall derive new sstsiscnon run
1'iectps them under your guidance IL VIII $50 sNs
ae Immense pleasure your Public Institutions so
appreciate the aud tnuniheeDce OF those
shleh sdorn and ennoble this Commercial Meuopohs
RE City OF NewYork Sir, We have representation
Tie whole country, and from its prosperity some
may be formed Of the power and resources OF tne
ssuon The fuiness OF those as yet ony
inssncd He who shall live 10 witness the President
athe United States httyeight years hsnce-snd only
V+ignt years have passed since the fret adoption oil
rituricn- xfil fha