The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-06-28

BILE 10 hear it, partly from the low voice in which the
mayor spoke The President made reply OF considera
bic length He said that he had particularly wished to
visit Brooklyn and regretted very much not being able To
stay longer He very happily brought In an auson 10
Washington, whose first batte--that OF Long Island
was fought within our limits; and reverently acknowl-
edged apparently response to something the mayors
address) the presence OF the Divine control over
the destines of republic now, and over its officers,
The President alluded 10 Brooklyn, and IFS "reminiscences
in the past, with familiarity which could hardly
pect from man whose own locality far distant
He concluded by apoogising for the disappointment OF
the earlier part OF the morning. and Tor the fact, also,
that his stay would be but half an hour in this city, in
consequence OF engagements over the river demanding
| his presence there.
The elocution of Mr.. Polk is hearty and clear His
manner is earnest and bears every mark of sincerity.
HIS personal appearance convinced many that the ster-
eoyped ocose remark not favorable to his look, real
ylike good many other stories OF distinguished demo-
crasanything but the truth. We presume that in con.
sequence of his limited stay the whole route advertised
will not be gone over by our honored visitor portion
of our citizens will thus be subjected to the dsappolnt
ment OF not seeing HIM
Two o'clock-The President, with his SUITE the pro-
the Presidents return New York Our Brook Ign militia
ry, and the fremen, looked fine and marched superby
From the New York Herald June 70
AT halipas two the President, attended by suitable
escort and number of invited guests set out from the
Asto House, on his visit to the High Bridge and oihe
! places, as heretofore announced. His excellency the
Mayor, and several of the committee, occupied
rage drawn by four white horses furnished BY Harrison
| " van kanst OF Hester street. Inere were, besides,
eleven carriages, drawn each by two horses. The
fe under the direction of the chief of police, aided
by Captain Wiley, of the lst and Captain Boudnot, of
the I'd ward.
At half-past six we arrived at the magnificent arch
tectua specimen the High Bridge, and all hands alight
i ed Mr.. Cofhn--the president OF the Croton Water
Board-was present, and called the Presidents attention
to the peculiar points and matters OF interest connected
with the work The water was let on to the je and the
fountain presented beautiful appearance The sun had
now made It's appearance again and splendid rainbow
perfectly Defined apparent, and added greatly TO the
display twas most happy colnciden to the occasion
The President was highly gTahiied with all he saw.
When we drove upto the gate of the Blind Asylum,
the Ninth avenue, found immense crowd awaiting
us, although it almost dark Hurrahs and
voices male and female, as MT Polk alghted and bowed
himself through the throng to the building, where he
was met by the superintendent Mr.. Chamberlain, and
conducted by him the chapel the band of blind per-
formers playing he passed along " Hail Columbia"
In the chapel which was well filled with spectators,
display made of the articles manufactured by the pu
pills of the Observation-Disclosures band boxes, bead purses,
and great variety of ngeniousy wrought fancy articles
We in haste; therefore Mr. Chamberlain said:
My pupils introduce 10 you the President OF the Uni
ted Sates Then turning to the President, he expressed
the qualification which the visit caused him to feel &c.
HIS remarks were very appropriate and to them the Pres
ent replied expressing the pleasure which he felt in be-
ing permitted visit the institution He alluded to the
acquaintance formed last season, at Washington, with
of the pupils The object of the institution was, he
said, noble one, and recommended itself to every patr
ct, every phianthropist, every Christian 70 the
pupils he addressed what words of consolation suggested
themselves TO his mind and reminded them of the graft
ude which they owed to the trustees OF their institution.
One of the pupils Miss Crosby, blind girl, then
introduced and recited some beautiful OF her own
composing
the committee could have chosen weather, time, and all
other concomtans And the afternoon of the Goth of
June will be long and favorably remembered by those
who OF the party that escorted the President to the
High Bridge The chief OF police and his aids deserve
the greatest praise for the efficient in which they
performed the duties which devoved upon them at the
alrac he
for them to the greatest exertons, and that with the
greatest good nature They did their duty and gave
offence task not unrequently difficult to accomplish.
On Monday they will conduct the President and his
cort to the New Haven boat
After the Presidents return from his afternoon excursion,
and before he had swallowed the last mouhu OF his
supper, he waited upon by deputation from the
Tammany society, headed by Elijah f. Purdy, esq, who
respectfully informed him that his presence was required
room where members OF the lammany Society are usual
ly initiated Although tired and worn out as he was
from the fatigue of the day. Mr. Polk cheerfuly assent
ed and proceeded across the Park to that -honored
edifce. There he was duly initiated as member OF
Tammany Society or Columbian Order.
SERENADING THE PRESIDENTIAL about half-past IL
O'Clock at night, procession of musicians with nstru
mens in their hands, coming down Broadway.
Stopping the Astor House directly under the room
cuped by the President il surmsed by the pa5sers
by that they intended to treat President to serenade
they incorrect in supposng So Tor after getting
ready and tuning their instruments they discoursed most
eloquent music until the clock OF Trinity chlmed twelve,
when they ceased We afterwards discovered that 1t
was the German brass band which honored our usr-
Gus guest in this way Their selections comprised sew
eral of national airs, including. of course, Hail Co
umba and many overures of the best musical authors
The performances listed to with great pleasure
MOVEMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT NOR
Row.--The President in company with the mayor OF the
city, will attend Divine service at halfpast 10 o'clock
this morning.
In the afternoon he will attend Dr. SINNERS church,
in Mercer street, company with the Hon Benjamin F
Butler; and, in the evening" he will attend the Dutch
Reformed church, of Lafayette Place and 4th street,
in company with Mr.. Oliver.
On Monday morning he leaves Peck Slip at o'clock,
in the fine steamer Hero for New Haven. lie will be
escorted TO the steamer by the 3sh regiment, Jefferson
Guards under the command Of Col A. Warner, detailed
for that duty. detachment of the 18th regiment of ar
tiery, under the command of Col Yates will give him
parting salute.
The Hon. James Buchanan, the Secretary of State, will
arrive here this evening, and leave with the President for
the New England States tomorrow morning.
To Contractors.
PROPOSALS Will be received mt the office of the
L james River and Kanavha Company, in Richmond.
Virginia, until the 18th July next for the construction OF
three dams James river, the line of the
panys canal between Lynchburg and mouth of North