The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-05-31


aALIsM WITH MODERN wHIGERy.
The President's Reception Rschmond.
Even though we break tho seal Of private confidence
and bring forward incidents which were never
meant for the public eye, yet cannot forbear laying
before our readers the following letter, addressed our
selves tits due 10 the President; il is compliment
still more due to the citizens OF Richmond Ia thus
honorng the President OF the Union, that city has done
honor to herself
Erf,aef of a letter to he editor Of the "Un'on,' dated
t4 "RIcHMoNp, May 2s 1917
"SR have just returned from the brilliant spectacle
which has graced our metropolis y It's hosPlable recep
ton of the President and suite. All the military comJa
Mes the state and city authorities, and an immense num-
Der Of the citizens, including the greater portion OF the
beauty and fashion OF the fair united m the cora
welcome and public manifestation of respect or the Pres
dent OF the nation The weather delightful The
streets had been recently washed by grateful showers
and were free from dust moisture, the military Were
in line from near 9Th street, where the stopped on
this occasion and the Mayor General Lamberi) and
Committee OF Reception waited on the President when
the former extended to him and Judge Mason cordial
welcome 10 the city. In a few moments the President
accompanied BY the Judge and Colonel Walker the State
and city authorities, and most OF the committee, walked
uncovered. down the whole line, as in review and
number of elegant private carriages, selected Tor the
cason, the whole coege proceeded down Broad stree,
the City Hail. and thence into the public square. In the
mean time, Mrs Polk. her niece, Miss Rucker, and Miss
Mason, placed in charge OF portion OF the commit
from the formal procession, and detained her carriage
near the northeastern gate, in full view of the military
till the whole line had entered the square The
This moment most beautiful, and was greatly M
mlred. KY "
1.-The President and other gentlemen were conducted
through the roundo Cor central to the grand southern
and gentlemen assembled TO greet them. Refreshments
Guleps and lemonades,) in most hospitabe bowls were
served round; and everything was done that was regard
ed as proper, and calculated to please You know the
China punch bowl OF the Blues holds thirty gallons
do not know that it was used on this occasion know
il intended to beand believe was--in requstion
but the crowd great, could not get in sight,
cept for moment, from the windows above
s.Mrs. Polk-aer hasty glance at the statue Of Wash
ingon, confessedy the best of that great manwas
Quoted to the executive council chamber, the preiea
room in the Capitol, and was greeted by large number
of ladies', who had already assembled there The view
from the windows was indescribaby beautiful; but The
cessariiy locked to exclude the advancing numbers
The first salute from Captain Ellss artillery produced
some involuntary shrieks but his notes repeated
ene of Mr. 20 ir a one
the companies when reminded that il had truce offered
its services TO the government, to serve Throughout
the war said i ever made !, tn. third .o rsHut
prevent disappointment" You ought TO have been
here-no one would have enjoyed the scene more. Not
an incident occurred 70 mar its beauty Everything went
Oft we-not the slightest indication OF party spirit was
seen. The most distinguished wings OF the city and
Statetheir wives and daughterswere present and the
same respectful salutatons were made from all sides Of
d and hurried hn were the hest thai cnld be embraced
within tha limits IL an honr and n,arter Mr. an
Mr. Patron Iana others ,yere raudv 81 ID the sanw,
ANT an ;nva,;nn 10 Mrs POLY and he other ladies b
snend the time Of their soourn N the civ with them
she preferred TO avoid the confusion OF the public ceremo
MES; but with characteristic tact, she said that might
reasln sba thonght & hest moi ~ vary them a'-
6 In going from the Capitol to the Petersburg de
pot, the President. escorted BY the mayor and Others
full or pleasing procession never behed AS they ap
preached the depot the line again formed and
viewed BY the President foot, escorted by the mayor
in The cars raned exnrass;nns s sncerest grai
,; :. ny * 1f pS J Il Il ~ & ~ prh
Sio es. I'll c ma - asiai anu ic s.s,s " sI
would be strange il il were not Everything was done
which independent freemen could offer everything
spred to lend additional interest to the scenethe amos
phere was balmy and could not have been exceled W
IN f;na or1ar and M 1,an;,ni ,naLj J,, annoarod a
- ~ : ~. r. ~ ~" - - ~ $500. en, -; -, III
,ed a. atw i's iiesI toueso s'ueeV a''u Ph' a
Inc famed satue ny some cleansing process, appeared a.
most as white as newly marble; but the charm OF n
whole the cordial welcome expressed and implied IN
rally The warm hearted Srcretarv Of the NAVY as he
took leave said lit was impossible that the affair could
have been more handsomely done his son. the purseI
VINO Is iavore win everybody, was equally uelgn,ea
IN 'u W. ~. i L.' ~ ;,;a a, l.,;ons If
numerous sschoolmates as she raised their win
dows in the slow departing procession Indeed, The
coIdal manner on eacn o. our guests showea .,la, e
and the three iod snntaneon. chesrs fTom tbe crowd
as the cars moved off. indicated that The sentiment was
fully reciprocated repeat it, you ought have been
fhn hHa chot,fQ