The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-06-25
From the nnsylvsnisn.
The Presadentr Reception.


OF the lamened Andrew Jackson. Party lines were dis
severed, private differences forgotten, and personal feel
sunk IN ns
as freemen, patriots, as Americans, to welcome to
honor. and extend the hosptaltes OF the city to his
excelency the President of the United States who holds
the highest, the exalted public station known upon
the habitabe globe; Or Judge Champneys more pro-
pey remarked In his address TO the President
ing the me in reference to that distinguish
ed ofhcer that ne was the greatest potentae upon
earth" The Auocrat of Russia, it cannot be denied
exercises greater power IN his way--sways with an
iron will the destnes OF mlonsbends the minds OF his
subjects TO his bidding with perfect ease-ye the charm
is broken when is known that they but serfs obey
Ing bindy and passiyely the behests of their master
The President OF the United States however, rules ma
ton, not OF serfs subjects, but reflective comPreheh
sive, patriotic band of brohersn other words he pre-
sides over a country OF enlightened freenen! . :,
With all praise be it said the opposition win the True
spirit OF emulation, embarked upon thus interesting occa
sion. They Wed with the democrats IN rendering unto
the Chief Magistrate of the Union those compliments
and civtes which his high and dgnied position emil
nenty entitled him to- and 1t was the frequent subject OF
remark during the DAY, that universal desire 10 40
administration of his public functions, in such manner
as to the kind and dsnteresed regards and
His exceIency will, doubtless, hereafter 10 this
vs to Philadelphia with emotions of pleasure, and feel
ings OF gratitude for the generous rivalry and the gene
raj hospitality manifested by our good citizens in well
coming the nations chief
The splendid steamer "George Washington" (hand-
somey decorated with the national ensign and accompa-
by the committee OF arrangements expressly to bring
hther the President from Wilmington. left the wharf at
Dock street precisely atweny minutes OF o'clock
The morning was clear, COOL and pleasant and the trip
upon the water delightful.
On reaching the depot at Wilmington he was received
with the enthusiastic cheers of the good citizens of that
city. who had assembled to give him welcome worthy
of the occasions at the time, the dogs of the
cutter Crawford Capt Robert Day commanding.
Numbered forth their hoase welcome. Before The salute
of twenty guns fired, the President entered
baroache previously provided for him, accompanied by
the Attorney General and Messs. Burke and Appleton,
adelphiaMessrs. John X. Kane, T. S. Stewart John T.
Smith, w. H. Hart, Henry Lelar r. F. Chrsty, T. B.
Florence, and A. L. Roumfortand followed by about
dozen vehicles and large concouse of citizens, proceed
sth upsth King up King he Brandywine bridge from
Hail. where the President and suite entered, by in
vitaton OF the mayor and council. His excelency
was welcomed by Colonel Samuel B. Davis. gem
the House of Representatives Of Pennsylvania from Phil
adephia city, and distinguished officer during the late
war He said he was glad to have the honor Of welcom-
ing distinguished guest and took pleasure offering
him the civites of Wilmington. The President in an
swer replied that he could speak at length. He was
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pleased and proud to recognise these Indications which
he could not attribute to the principles of the admnisra
ton so much TO the vgor and energy of the people
He repeated his and thanks to the people
of Wilmington for their enthusiastic reception.
After exchanging salutaions with the citizens in the
tor OF Wilmington, and VIM. Penn Chandler, editor of
the Wilmington Gazette the President and suite and the
committee and others from this city, were invited up
stairs to partake OF collation. provided by the mayor
and council. When the inner man satisfied, and
several dozen OF Champagne had vanished the procession
again formed and proceeded the beat arriving there al
twenty-hv minutes to twelve.
In hve minutes again under way amid cheers
from the crowd, music from the band and the cheering
reports from another salute OF twenty guns from
cutter Crawford The succeeding half hour was taken
up in introducing to the President the committees of VIII
mnGton and Philadelphia, and the accompanying gentle
men, The suavity and grace that characterized his de-
meanor was particularly noticed and warmly spoken Of
'He has only 10 be known. the general observation
Following these cvilites the dinner when about
=. 'dred persons sat down and did ample Justice to |
ne hu 'ngs provided by mine host of the Washington
he good TIL. tuous repast and sumptuousy paraken of
all concerned. the deck, the boat was about cross
Having returned to Pennsylvania and Delaware
" the line that divides on behalf OF the latter
tate, made short and happy snia committee con-
s ss the e Hon benjamin Champs, Patterson ssngs5
lobert Ewing Fred Stoever, and Samue. mt into the
Judge Champneys then welcomed the Preside, ao ess
The Presidents reply was warm, ardent, and stlrr.
lie spoke with enthusiasm and energy and his remarks
iced the repeated applause of his hearers lie spoke
Delaware and thanked her citizens for their generous
eception and referred with great spirit to the revolon-
Try services Of that gallant little State de returned the
erecting OF PENNSYLVANIA with az ms heart ana reertso
:
Union with much anmaton He spoke OF himself as the
representative and Of the sovereign people,
cit sensiby that the reception he had received was ex-
ended rather to the office he held than to himself During
his Speech which warm and earnest, the President
was heartily and repeatedly cheered
On the conclusion of the Presidents remarks, the boat
vas rapidly approaching Old Chester The wharf, which
extends out into the river, crowded with the cl
gems of that patriotic town. while about thirty yards IN
the rear along the rivers bank, drawn up in strong
military array, some twenty-five men, in their shirt
sleeves and hats, each with musket on his Shout
der They fired rounds and they, themselves,
as well Judge Leper theis leader, repeatedly
cheered by the delighted crowd on the Washington.
The Washington arrived of the navy yard about ten
minutes past o'clock, accompanied from Gloucester
by the steamboats, Stranger and Fashion and Of the
government popellers gayy dressed of with nnumerable
flags, and filled with citizens, anxious to get sight OF
the President The boat moved up the river in front
OF the city, far the Dyottville Glass-works; then
turned about and to at the navy yard about three
o'clock The wharves all along the citys 'front.' and the
shipping all Of which had their flags flying at their mast
heads) were crowded with people, who cheered enthus
asteally the majestic steamer proceeded her way
Our good friends in Jersey WED with their neghbors on
this side OF the river, paying the customary tribute to
the head of our government and from various positions
made the wekin ring with oft-repeated thunder from their
well -managed ordnance. The heavy charges fired from
the cutter Forward just above the navy yard, gave life
and animation TO the scene,
SUITE and the Philadelphia Committee Of Arrangements
landed at the navyyard wharf, under national salute
and met with glorious reception. The navy yard-tops
OF hOusesstreets lanes and alleys, for several squares
above and below the yard lined with thousands OF
the bone and new OF land with their wives, sisters
and families
On arriving at the wharf, the President received