The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-06-29
From the New York Herald.
The Isrosadent,s Visit.

have derived considerable benefit and efeshment from
good nights rest The attendance at the church was mol
larger than usual in consequence, believe, OF ms
intention TO worship there not being generally known
He walked in, leaning the arm of Mr. Brady, and
took seat in pew the centre OF the church Very
few of the congregation aware that the President OF
the United States took part with them IN the exercises,
and mingled his voice with theirs in supplcahon
The sermon was preached by the Rev. DR. Balch, rec
Benediction was pronounced when the sermon was
ended, and Mr.. Polk in company with Mr. Brady pro-
ceeded 10 the As:or House.
THE PRESIDENT AT AFTERNOON sERvIcE-DR, SKIN
NER's cHURcH.-Ihe Presidents intention to be present
here, at the afternoon service, drew together a vas
crowd, addition to the usual congregation, that inns
O'Clock, with highly fashionable assemblage. His
excelency the President, escorted by the Hon; b. r
Butler, entered the church this hour and took his seat
IN front OF the pulpit, IN the fourth tier; alter when
very excellent choir consisting of male and female sing
ers chaunted the l5lst PSALM accompanied by the we'll
toned organ attached to the church
Alter an eloquent and impressive sermon from the
Rev Dr. Skinner the President left the church. accom-
panied by Mr. Butler, and large crowd following HIM
towards his carriage, into which he entered after recev
ing the congratulations of several who had been present.
and drove oil towards hs temporary place OF residence
The PRESIDENT AT EVENING SERvIcE-DuTcH RE-
FORMED CHURCH, LAFAYETTE PLACE On account of the
inmation given in the Herald yesterday morning, that
the President contemplated attending divine at the
Dutch Reformed Church, at the OF Fourth street
and Lafayette Place, IN the evening" in addition to the
members of the congregation worshppng there very
large number OF strangers the greatest portion OF whom
were ladies, were present at an early hour Many after
Standing In the alses for some time without getting
peep at his excelency in consequence OF his arrival
retired and thereby afforded opportunity to portion
of those who focked thither at late hour for the same
purpose. AT the close of divine service, the President
retired with Alderman Oliver through the dense crowd
assembled at the door, and proceeded to his quarters in
barouche furnished by Harrison Van Ranst, OF Hester
street
SERENADE AT THE AsroR HoUsE-The President
serenaded, after midnight by band of German
casts. We did not learn who the musicians were, but
Asor and ST. Paul's echo, again and again, with their
sweet and melodious strains.
From the Ne Haven Herald, June
ARRANGEMENTS IN New Observation-Disclosures AND
REMINIsoENcEs-All persons, without distinction of
party who are DESTROYS OF joining cavalcade in escort
ing the President of the United States Monday,
his arrival at our city, are invited TO meet at the wing
committee room IN Streets building, this evening.
The committee OF arrangements will leave the Tontine
at 10 O'Clock, In carriages for the steamboat landing.
The military will take up their line of march for the
same point, at 10 o'clock, and take position opposite the
Pavilion. The commanders of the several corps
quested to detail sufficient number Of TO act
temporary guard In keeping the ground clear OF unneces
saTy vehicles &c, while the President is landing.
The mayor of the city will receive the President at the
landing, and the carriages occupied, the
escort will proceed.
expected arrival of the President of the United States
will not De his first visit TO the "City OF Ems." In the
month OF November, 1884, there crossing Col
ege campus grave-looking gentleman, accompanied by
four youths, very juvenile in their appearance and easily
recognised on college grounds sub-freshmen, cand
dates Tor the freshman class The stranger inquired for
OF the officers of the college, with whom through
the medium of the members of his family. he had formed
rdsvGns and hayg found him
that he had come with an interesting group of young
friends, consisting OF his brother Samuel w Polk his
T. Cooper the son of friend, whom he wished to place
under the guardian of Professor , for the pur-
pose Sc. OF receiving their education at Yale College.
admitted to college, Mr. Polk attended personally to all
the arrangements necessary in selecting and furnishing
their rooms, and settling them at their respective board
ms besowlng great pains upon every particular
that would In his view contribute TO their COM
fort preserve their morals His estimabe lady had ac
had an opportunity of being presented TO hcr and he was
at that time much impressed with her graceful and anna
BILE demeanor although he little thought of the elevation
IN society to which she was destined Mr.. and Mrs
Polk remained here several days. during which they at
tended public worship in the Chapel where they appear
ed "a as interested hearers and humble worshippers.
The Impression they both left the minds of the few
persons who had the pleasure of forming their acquan
ance was, in all respects. highly avorable and how
ever much some OF US may disagree with the President
regard to public measures, it appears the writer to be
for extending to distinguished guest COR
DIAL and respectful reception that both himself and lady
have maintained in the exalted position assigned them
private lives so spotless and exemplary.
brother Samuel W Pok soon after leaving college, in
progress OF which, under the faithful care of pious
mother he became deeply affected with the truths of the
Chfsuan religion, found great peace its hopes and
consultations, and died joyfully folded in his mothers
arms-a privilege which ne earnestly requested the last
he could receive from excellent and beloved parent
The father having died when this very young
his eldest BROTHER the President had become his GUARDIAN
and the writer of this article had many opportunities of
witnessing with what intense interest and affection he
exercised the trust.
Among the members of the group which Mr. Polk
brought TO college, Mr. J. Knox Walker now
ms private secretary, who, as well young Cooper
graduated in very respectable standing in the class of
1888 The elder Walker had previously left college on
account of i'll health.
II will be seen from the foregoing statements that our
distinguished guest has before not only visited orr civ
but has testified his high estimation of our university by
selecting as the place of education of his nearest rea
ves; and his return to it, believe, will be fraurht
10 MN with peculiarly interesting "reminiscences of both
the living and the dead
~ From the Boston Post
The invitation of the citizens of Concord New Hanp
shire, received by the President in WASHINGTON and
iayoraby answered by his private secretary, June 49,
VA the 22d instant the city council of Manchester
New Hampshire, passed resolution inviting the Presi
dent to VISIT that city, and Messrs James o. Adams,
James Mex. Wilkins, Charles Wells, VIM M Parker
D. A. Bunton, Frederick Wallace, and Caleb Johnson
were appointed a committee of invitation.
Inc committee have secured for the President the
splendid SUITE OF apartments in the main building of the
Revere House, fronting on Bowdon square
HE PREsIDENT.-The reception OF the President al
he various points OF his route with the circumstances
connected Herewith, have been of very gratifying
character, and will doubt, afford him much satsfac,
ton IN the retrospect well the immediate partcipa.
uon therein. Such tour well calculated To Jispiav
the pre-eminent regard which the people entertain for
their ystem and institutions of government collecting in