The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-27

closed to the disappointment of Thousands
who could not gain admission the time Of the President
not being longer at his control arrangements havins
been made to receive him In Brooklyn, At noon,
Attended by the Mayor and Committee of Arrange
ments, with many other gentlemen attached to hii
suite, James X Polk President Of the United States
then retired from the Governors Room Of the City Hall
apartment, which will seldom fall to the lot Of mortality
ana which in all human probability, he will again
be permitted to enjoy
He was Immediately accompanied to his carriage In
the rear Of the hall and by the aid of noble pair Of
chestnut steeds swiftly borne down Broadway, towards
the East river long train of coaches following In the
rear. So silently had this last been made that
hundreds not initiated, ransacking each Of
the vast ediAce for half hour after departure for
the purpose Of finding the President
THE PRESIDENTS VISIT To THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
AND THE NAVY yARD--A PEEP, EN- ROUTE, AT TIE
WALL STREET BROKERS'.
Pursuant TO arrangement our Chief Magistrate made
flying rather gaoping, visit to Brooklyn, and the
United States Navy Yard in that city, yesterday The
cortege left the City Hall at twelve O'clock In the fol-
lowing order
Carriage containing Justice Matssl chief of police and
his aids Captains Boudinot and Wiley who headed the
procession for the purpose of preparing the way for
Exceency and keeping the streets clear of omnibuses
carts, &C. sc.
Carriage containing his Excelsncy the President and
the Brooklyn Committee Of Arrangements
Gil of New York
Several additional carriages containing Gen Gaines.
Prosper NJ Wetmore Esq The Attorney General Of the
United states Mr. Sykes member Of Congress, and man.
other invited guests
All things being ready the procession started down
Broadway to Wall street, down Wall street to the Ex-
change where he aghted and proceeded to the large
rotunda of that building the beauty and msgnifcencs
Of which he remarked upon After remaining there q
Fulton ferry, where Mr. Polk Immediately recog-
nized by the multitude who had assembled congrstu
late him. and who greeted with number of loud and
The enthusiasm of the people was intense, and al
though Mr. Polk was evidently much fatigued by his
exertions and exhausted from the heat of the
he could not withstand the kindly greetings of his fell
low citizens He in his carriage with his head
covered although the Thermometer was as high as 60
and respectfully bowed his acknowledgements.
As soon rs the hustle and excitement had somewhat
subded We looked around US to take observations and
heard the order given by the Captain of the Brooklyn
Guards to shoulder arms" This done, that excellent
troop preceded by the Brooklyn brass band, formed
guard Of honor and escorted the President board the
Wyandsnk, the best boat on the line.
Looking further observed that citizens living
interest Of the occasion Festoons Of Gags were grace
fully hung from the shipping to the tops of the
in south street. The Wyandank was decorated very
tsstefully
The retinue embarked without accident the bell was
rung the signal gventhe engine put in motion
anour boaQheaded for Brooklyn Notwithstanding that
every precauton taken to avoid inconvenience
the President and suite not to have the boat too much
crowded 1t was impossible to prevent rush Of anxious
anxious Of getting glance at Mr. Polk. One would
say There he is with the epauettes and sword" mo
1t Is nOthe is not general Is he!" Nonsense, isn't
he Commander-in- Chief of the Army-and can't he
sword and epaulettes il he chooses?" 'Yes but
know that's not him. (which is the Presdent?' "Ah
told you ao-that wasn't him-there he is-that tall
elderly gentleman, with his hat off, Here ensued rush
to the point indicated. Three cbeers'-"Hurrah,
hurrah, hurrah.'' MIR. Polk again rises and bows
Gentlemen, be calm, the weather is hot-"keep cool"
We reach the shorewe in the dock The engineers
bell Is rung-the paddles stop 1t is ringing againthe
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wharf In the twinkling of an eye the boat is made
fastbut, 'tang bang. bang-the Presdent is saluted
horses skittsh Bang Every driver holds his horses
heads Bang! bang!' The cortege does not move
Bang"
The salute is ended-the procession moves-tremen.
dous crowd carriages every where-pedestrians run
ning-dogs barking-asgs hyipg-ladies waving hand
the barouche, with the four white horses" "Who's
that gentleman in specs the seat with the drivsr
" That's the Chief OF Police, clearing the road" The
procession stops
The Mayor Of Brooklyn drives up in csrriage-great
exctement-the Mayor says
Mr. Presdent-I have the honor, on behalf of my fell
low citizenf to tender to you hearty and cordial vel
come to the freedom and inequalities Of this city We
feel compimented by your visit, and irrespective Of
other considerations we Rave assembled to do honor
TO the Chief Magistrate of the Union. We aware
OF the mighty responsibilities that rest on you the
charge of your official duties and most earnestly
'mpore for you the assistance Of that Divine Being
who rules the destines of nations to guide and di.
rect you in administering the affairs of this govern
men that great and lasting blessings may this
people and your receive the appreciation
Of the virtuous and good in all coming time. Again
Mr. President, bid you welcome to the civities and
Inequalities Of tn Q city
MIR. Polk says In reply
He was happy in visiting, for the brief period at
his disposal the beautiful and ourshng city of Brook
yn His thus far had Increased his In
the of the greatest country on the earth
The allusion which had been made to the overruling
Providence which had enabled him to discharge his ar
duous aud responsible duties awakened peculiar emo
m haf 4 fha
divine all must look in the hour their exgency
it was this which nerved the of fathers in
the hour which tried their souls and which was the
Of Bethlehem of old directing the wise men to the
object OF their search He begged the citizens to excuse
brief half hour to which he limited by other en-.
gagements and he would them Of the high res
pect which he entertained for them one and all.
The procession Is joined by number Of carriages
with the efe Of Brooklyn in themthe crowded.
every one asking whichi is the Observation-Disclosures
leave their shops, with their paper hats and white
The procession moves. Great length of carriages
very hot-everybody perspring freely The procession
. Hurrah, hurrah, hurrah r--band plays The Light
Guards Union Blues Fuseers, and another company,
windows and on the balconies their ke-chefs-we
move on-halt cheers Mr. Polk takes up several bou
quets which the charming girls Of Brooklyn have pre-
scented to hnl-he smiles and bows. Here beautiful
little oh Id reached the carrsge with a magnificent
wreath Of flowers with which she the President
and then presented beautiful bouquet to him This
that it quite affected the President He drew the lovely
cnerub to him and kissed her. and she went away highly
delighted Then the Rev. DR. Cox addressed the Pres
dent who maie a brief and happy reply. MIR. Polk
again bows and smiles the people cheer and the word
passed Go on. go on; driver go on"
We are again started, and proceed to the Navy Yard
arrived there find file of marines drawn up to re-
ceve his Excelency. Shoulder, arms The gate H.
opened by Captain McKeever's drections-the Pres
dents carriage very straight and
The carriage proceeds down the in brisk trot
The anvs resound with blows of the hammers
rhe smokes comes In volumes from the chimneys Mr.
Pentz the yentlemany naval store keeper exertng him
self to the utmost to make the Presidents visit
BILE. The carriage arrives at the Lyceum It stops
captain McKeever aud Captain Hudson say few words
to the President The President in great hurrymus
20 to the High Bridge in the afternoon The signal ae
is run up to the top OF the flag stait is lowered half
ay-bang.-bang.-bang The President il sauted
naval officers in uniform admring the scene The car
rage procceds-Mr Polk admres every thing-the yard
clean and tdya place for every thing and every thing
in ts pace-Mexican pills In large heaps here and there
bang.-bahg -bang!-the President returns comp
ments Capt. McKeever-Capt Hudson regrets that the
visit Is so short-Mr Pentz very obging to the press
the Presidents carriage proceeds the gatearrives
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