The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-06
TIL + y MON.
PORTLAND, July Sd, 1917.

You will learn. through the press, of the arrival OF the
President and suite at this city yesterday and OF the
proceedings consequent thereupon II was one OF the
ovees days of the the air was balmy The skies
clouaess the free from dust, and Nature seemed
to have put her most glorious apparel, to greet the
distinguished strangers on Their visit 10 the slr IN me
east" Early the morning, the streets were crowded
with the vast muItitudes who focked in from the
country to honor the nations chief, and at IL O'Clock
the depot grounds and the hillside at the west
end OF the city literally crowded with dense
mass of heads, anxousy awaiting the arrival OF the cars
containing the expected guests. At few minutes be-
fore twelve it was aanouncei by me thaaderng q ar
every head turned and every eye INTENT to catch the
first glimpse of him whom they had come up to honor.
On his arrival at the depot he was received IN due form
by the committee appointed for that purpose. and there
upon conducted to the carriage In readiness 10 convey
him through the city On ascending the carriage, the
air with shouts OF applause from the thousands
who had gathered in that vicinity to give HIM hearty
"down east welcome Alter the ceremony OF reception
concluded and the long line OF carriages filled, the
procession began TO past the shp-yard, where a
new rugged vessel handsomely decorated with colors,
expected to have rode gracefully down INTO ITS des
tined element at the very moment the President should
arrive abreast but, in consequence OF the stale OF the
tide, and the having arrived earlier than was anci
paed, this highly appropriate incident was necessarily
delayed until later hour. Though the Presidents visit
was intended party trumph, lit impossible to
suppress the thought at this point that the commercial
interests Of Maine have deep debt OF gratitude TO pay
him whom the people had on this occasion, come up TO
feature, and of those singular condolences which
sometimes happen, that in the order OF arrangements, the
Presidents route was necessarily Though shipyard,
where the hand of industry has been stimulated by the
heahful influences OF wise and patriotic administra-
ton.
The commerce of Maine, which though it has hitherto
been obliged to struggle against the onerous restrictions
OF odous tariff policy yet has, by the inherent energy
of our people, advanced 10 emincnce of recommending
importance among her sister States, will long have
sion to remember the wisdom and services OF the present
administration. The remark also applicable to
rcuhure. These two the great leading interests in
this State. In the constant and hitherto successful strug
gle OF manufacturers TO monopoze the tavors OF govern
Maine has had abundant to raise her voice
against restrictions upon he industry and to reoce to
see the removed" 1t is nevertheless conceded and
anticipated with pleasure, that she is ere long destined,
under the most favorable and abundant natural resources
possessed by any people the face OF the globe to be-
asks desires s that the golden sentiment which Mr.
Polk promulgated prior TO his election and which he has
so happily reduced to practice SINCE equal protection to
all btanches Of indA,ry-may continue to be the great
leading principle which shall control the domestic policy
OF the national government
For the details of the proceedings connected with the
Presidents VISIT you referred 10 the newspapers. II
understood with pleasure that he has expressed him
self highly gratied with the manner of his reception
and that ne delighted with the appearance OF our
beautiful and fiourisling city. In the route through
which the procession moved, he had opportunity of
not only seeing the city now appears but indications
which give promise OF future increase and Importance
unparalleled in its past history refer more particularly
the depot grounds of the Atlaatic and St. Lawrence
railroad, which it is anticipated will long open
horOughae and constitute the great outlet for the vast
treasures of the great west Also near by, large man.
ufacturng establishment in the process OF construc
ton, which will turn Out cars, engines, railroad
iron, and all the equipments for the construc
ton of raroads-an indications by the way, which must
have presented to the President very agreeable
mentary the predictions Of certain politicians short
time since, touching the effects to follow the principles
aud measures of his administration.
In consequence of the fatigue incident to proraced
journey, the President unable receive personally
but few of the throng who would have gladly avaed
themselves of the occasion TO grasp him by the hand 1t
noticed however, that OF the honest yeomanry
of the cpHnry anxious to do that they fact
beseged his carriage while in the processonfo that pur
pose. After dining with the municipal authorities and
invited guests, he escorted to the boat which to
convey him to Augusta On reaching the wharf, the
crowd dense to make it difficult to reach the
boat. After all board, and as the boat left the
wharf, loud and repeated rounds OF applause burst forth
from thousands every hand and the enthusiasm ended
only with sight of the steamer.
In conclusions it was splendid day and joyful occa-
sion That the President will meet with glorious
cepon at Augusta, there for doubt; and that
he will long remember his visit 10 Maine with great sat-
isfaction less certain. intended to have spoken
of the distinguished gentlemen who accompanied him, and
whose presence added TO the interest of the occasion but
having extended this letter already greater length
than intended, am, respectfully, yours,