Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-07-03

sadness.
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ing the crowd is matter Of hankiuness. In the Bowey,
wagon, containing man. woman, and two Children
crushed between other vehicles and all the parties
much hurt
HALF PAST IL ocLocK-The President has been holding
leyee this morning the Governors the City Hail.
where, Of course, presentations numbercss were made
Among other infections which the Chief Magistrate has to
suffer while his visit that of heang speeches. Of
which Col Ming made to the good man this morning the
patriotism and fighting qualities OF the New York volunteers
The President bore like hero.
At hall past twelve he went board the Wyandank,
Fulton Fery visit the City Of Churches, the Navy Yard
and sund public buildings of which the little city makes its
boast Mr. Polk looks all the better for the nights rest
though he have had much Sleep he about
half past six o'clock this morning with friend taking stock Of
OF the good things in the Fulton Market He also
in palr-horse hackney COACH this morning early by
who thought better travelling equpage ought to have been
provided for the nations ruler.
We expect be advised of the Presidents reception in
Brooklyn Had he visited them at half past eight O'clock
thereabou expected and announced the good people there
as we are informed would have mustered numerousy We
were IN Fulton street, Brooklyn about twelve o'clock, the
hour fixed by acard for his entrance after the dsappont-
men, and certainly there symptoms of a popular
welcome.
few ragged, jacketess, dirty boys equal number of
with candy stands handful of soldiers gathered round
grogshop five six others walking about with peones as
large nutmeg melons stuck in the neghbohood of the fifth
button, and spndry oafcrs all that then awaited Mr..
/ Pok's advent.
goody number from New York Of better sort accom-
panied the President board the Wyandank Guns were
fired announcing his embakaon, which would probably bring
out some Of the ctiSalS Of Booklyn yn.-Com AdcaSer.
At six A. NJ. he waited upon by Mayor Brady and Al
derman Purdy, in whose company Mr.. Polk engaged in
mernng stroll through the lower portions of this eopo-
lis, ncog. After visiting the Fulton and Washington Mar
kets and expressing his unqualified delight at the immense
and neatly details of these mammoth magazines from
whence many thousands daily fed the President
companied the Mayor his residence for breakfast Thence
after short interval spent in social intercourse with the am
y of the Mayor and introduction several ladies and gen
temen Mr. Polk returned to his the Asor, appa-
rently much gfafed with his drive through the city.
But this visit to the markets. &c. although it intend
ed 10 be strictly private could not be kept entirely. The
butchers and marketwomen asceaned who it that
was thus quietly wandering about amid their STALLS and many
lively demonstrations OF regard were elected.
''Sure an its Jenny Polk - exclaimed of green
Erin. 81 must shake his hand and say Long life to the
President
"Isay, old horse !" famiary queriel buxom dame of
Alderman Purdy, she peercd inqusively her we'll
filled stall Of vegetables, "isnt that young hickory !"
sort of merry twinkle in the eye of the worthy official
was the only response
"Ah know it is-hats Polk Give me your hand,
Mr. President. was a Jackson woman when Old Hickory
first started and went strong for Young Hickory, too"
At fifteen minutes past o'clock the President entered his
carriage at the Asto and attended by Mayor Brady with
Aldermen Oliver and Purser driven rapidly around the
Park entering by the gate. Another carriage follow
ed immediately containing members of the committee and
arriving opposite the main entrance, Mr. Polk, accompanied
by the before mentioned gentlemen, aghed and ascended TO
the Governors Room, spacious and beautiful apartment
looking towards the SOUTH the walls being decorated with
the portraits of many Of the Governors Of the State and other
distinguished men, together with those of all the Mayors OF
our city.
Here taking his stand by the writing liable Of The immortal
Washington, most splendid yet simple piece Of workman
ship the Chief Magistrate Of nearly twenty millions OF free
men commenced receiving he people being introduced by his
honor the Mayor the usual tokens of regard and respect
which citizens of all classes and conditions without regard to
political other crceds feel pleasure paying the
first officer Of the Republic
Leaning upon hickory sprout the Hermitage, and
elegantly mounted, President Polk, Tor than and
hall hours continued the nearly unremng routine OF taking
by the hand those who crowdng increasingly forward
for introduction During this period he shook hands with
at least two thousand people.
The ceremony Of introduction generally exceedingly
brief Alderman Oliver, who for portion OF the time did the
hono going through the presentation matter oi business
with great rapdty. II a word and shake aud lre
queny the shake FIRST the favored Individual instantly
passing make for the customer We noticed
difference in the Of the salute, however
Of those introduced being with formal touch Of
the Presidential dgits while others, gripping the whole hand,
would give his hearty shake-in some instances appa
rcntly absolutely painful
In passed the crowd with uncCasng football, and mingled
also with true republican smpcity-awyers, dvines
boys, NJ D lots of the bhoy literary gents, Ioas,
tom house officers merchants and merchants clerks, parents
and army officers attaches Of foreign legations, and OCCASION
ally the vcrcst taerlemaions and cuOes oi city
population, promscuouy pressing forward to grasp the
extended palm of the President which alike open for the
hard hand of labor or the soft fingers Of luxury.
large number Of ladies also introduced, though how
they managed gain admission through the terrific squeeze
passes comprehension. Little children likewise there
in profusonthe President universally extending to these
embryo members Of population the most marked courtesy
and attention. Among the latter noticed interesting
pair Of twins OF than five years Of age who
presented by their mother Their Names by singular coin
cidencc, Henry Polk Russell and David Polk Russell
About II O'Clock the officers Of the volunteer regiments
which raised nearly year since in this city, hut have
not yet been called FOR, in two abreast headed by Col
Ming They formed open order facing nwards and through
this passed Mr. Polk, leaning upon the Of Alder
Purser, giving his hand to each individual
After these had retired, the Consuls Of various European
Governments residing in New Yok forward Ia court
dresses pay their respects They received with mark
ed respect and withdrew evidently much gracd with the
interview.
Gen Norris Of the Home Journal also gave the President
hearty shake and then mingled with his suite il OF the
table, among whom noticed Attorney General Clifford,
Capt Levy the District Attorney for New York. John Nc
kcon, Esq } and many other gentlemen Of distinction.
few moments after the doors opened r. u. Morris,
ESQ., Postmaster Of city, made his appearance from among
the crowd He seemed in the act Of passing the President
who At the time nearly surrounded by latch of ap
pcan for n shake Of the fist but suddenly turning, the Post
ing his hand r the fearful crush Of the outside
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