The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-09
The Presadsnt's Tour.
Correspondence Of the Boston PostI

visit to that city, moving through the streets For want
OF me had over the appearance OF things IN the
neghborhoOd OF the depot when the special tran con-
tanning the President and suite. arrived in the forenoon
The spectacle in the highest degree anmatng and
imposing The street IN front OF the depot was lined
mounted marshals, while Bramhall Hill, which rises
sharply from the street. was crowded in every direction
by spectators except where the dense and intent
was pierced by line of fremen in their picturesque
forms OF red and green the foot Of which rested the
street. and the head the top OF the hill The effect OF
Bile feature in the display was the long columns OF chill
dreD belonging TO the public schools State street, the
narshals and marshalesses with their r,bon- mounted
batons being selected from the pupils and right charm
lngy did they perform their important functions BY pre-
serving order in the juvenile ranks. and preventing in
truders from breaking the line in front The OF the
line was protected from attack by the instructors Du-
ring the march, the Presidents barouche was nearly filled
with bouquets thrown from windows by ladies.
In the course OF the forenoon the President and suite
taken to the Observatory Mount JOY; and after
wards he introduced to the citizens generally at the
Exchange. He was then taken to the United States Flo
tel, where the city authorities had provided elegant
reception dinner; but account of mistake, it
was rather late before was served up. The mayor
presided
At half past five, we were summoned from the table,
and taken to the railroad wharf, where embarked
board OF the steamer Huntress, Captain Blanchard, for
was fred and the multitude the wharf kept up cheer
ing, while we remained within hearing distance. We
had very quiet time till we were opposite to Bath,
where deepmouthed cannon aroused us from our state
ofrepose. Togray the large collection of citizens on
and about the wharf, the boat was stopped and the Pres
ien presented himself the gangway and responded
the cheers by which he received by expressing his
regret that his arrangements such that he should not
have an opportunity OF seeing place in the day
AT Richmond, our approach was announced by the
ringing OF bells, the bright light of bonres
the little hills both sides Of the river and big guns to
match.
We were also saluted in passing Gardiner, and when
wearrived, at half past IL, at aowel There we took
carriages for Augusta where most brilliant midnight
reception awaited US Peal on peal OF cannon rent the
Ent ctr olaHf ha clx and a m
the houses, private and public, were handsomely ilnml-
mated and also the trees front and around the princi
pal houses The State House. rising abruptly on Capitol
Hill, presented magnificent spectacle Every window
illuminated, and every tree on the grounds had one
lights, according to its size As the lights began
to dim, the came out from thick cloud, and took
up the tale
Under these suspicious demonstrations, our, corege
wended its way through the streets, al one o'clock in the
morning. followed by four thousand citizens, who
increased the excitement OF the by their continued
huzzas The President quartered at the residence of the
Hon Rnel Williams across the river which, as well as
many in the neighborhood, was Illuminated The
Washington members OF his suite were received at the
houses OF congressional friends, and the others
we'll bestowed at the Augusta House, and other com
Portable places By two o'clock this morning sleep pre-
vailed in Augusta.
AT Il O'Clock this forenoon procession was formed,
according to arrangements, under General A. Reddng
ton the Kennebsc bridge, where received the Presi
dent and suite. The escort was performed by the Au-
gusta Rifle company, under Captain Charles Simmons.
Besides the members of all the branches of the
State government, ex-governors, members. Of Con
gress, judges &C., there lodges OF Odd Fellows
in the procession, in full regalia, and caval-
cade brought up the The weather very fine
indeed, has been from the moment reached the
draw on Warren bridge, on way to the reception
Of people Sa se ali proper respect to the che
Magistrate OF the Union has met with no damper from
the elements since the perpendicular deluge which oc-
making the tour of the Streets halted in front of the
State House about twelve O'clock and the President and
ibis friends were conducted to the council chamber by
he lilo he mpmh pra oft A Npna nd
House, with their presiding officers and clerks repaired
to their respective halls Shortly after this, they in
convention in the hall of representatives and message
being sent TO the governor and council to that effect,
they also in the governor being conducted to the
Speakers chair Next followed the President, accom-
panied by the JOINT committee Of reception, and in
troduced by the Hon. w. P. Hanes, chairman of the
committee: This ceremony having been performed in
very dignifed manner, Governor Dana welcomed the
President TO the capital OF the State the following ad
dress:
Mr.. PRESIDENT Permit me, the organ Of the consti-
uted authorities OF Name to tender to you its courtese
Magistrate OF republic, whose youthful energy and
"n%9@s%@Sh s de
TIMES othe world We tender them you personally, as
events which, in their moenious Consequences, may
mark the of your administration OF the
the representative of the whole Unon embracing insti
buttons in many respects dssimar regard your cordial
welcome as an evidence that Maine, in her sympathies,
knows no geographical mitsas pledge that she
w permit her s patriotic attachment every portion Of the
dces and local jealousies In Judging OF the capabilities
OF our STATE we would, with PRIDE direct your
ourcommercal fishing, numbering, mineral agricultural
and manufacturing resources and ask you count, if you
their value and importance, fix upon the date Of
their exhaustion Permit again. in behalf of our ci,i
zen to bidyou most hearty and cordial welcome
State.
The President, standing in the area in front of the
Speakers char, made the following reply:
sR Ii seldom happens that the course of any mans life
rs marked 10y go distinguished las
corded to to-day have been met not only by the cor
dial Inequalities OF your citizens but have received,
through you their constituted organ n welcome equally
generous from the highest authorities of your State
While with all my heart tender YOU and TO those whom
you REPRESENT grateful thanks for the which has
been thus conferred upon feel that no sense
appropriate il to considerations merely nv
self 1t is homage paid to the institutions under which
we live and receive it, therefore, only the
the people, called by their suages administer
brief period their own government. In such capacity,
than any other, proud and reioced you
with my felow-cizens here assembled, those hearty con-
gauaons which il cannot fail suggest both upon the
prosperity people and tie continued existence and
cess oil our Invaluable of free In OTHER
countries the monarch rules and the people required
obey but In this country thank Cod there is no monarch
but The people themselves allegiance the cons-
and laws which they approve nd no pocal mower
which they do not give and which cannot take awav
of Chief Magistrate of the Unon feel that nccnny
only their representative, selected execute their Yin
great ambition discharge the d,
ties which they have confded my at the cose If
my public career to receive the rich reward of their cordial
appreciation
This sentiment is in strict accordance with the whole
theory OF our free institutions Upon the sovereignty The
people, and the responsibility to them of their elected
agents, constructed by fathers great fabric
which they have transmitted of con
npf india IL to