The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-03


to Mrs. Polk and ths youns Ladies With hsr Of the
largest bouqus o. the choicest nov:r Of the s:ssos
which s that beginning To end the reception at
Petersburg was the finest taste, and In the very best
style.
Passed on at length, though Of the longest
for the latitude longitude aud the time OF year
we, nr change OF cars at lateral road broke in
the experiment At intervals through the open window
we could hear the whipPoorwi u'hs woods. Lively dis
ger not TO be defrauded OF his sleep by petty tribes
rHE BRsAKrAsr AT GAsroS-MoRE srEEcHrs.
North Carolina boundary. The day struggling with
dense fog on our arrival. There yet allowed
dies, provided with place Of rest The accommo
dations we're not sudaeiently extensive for
iarged qualification.
At six O'Clock, A. M the President came down, and
while awaiting breakfast, Mr.. John d. Hawkins at the
head Of committee from the University of North Ca
Mr. Hawkins proceeded to disclose the object Of his
mission which to invite the President the bor-
ders Of Carolina to the hospitstes his native state
t was near thirty ago that the President had left
the university with his degree On his return though
thsre would be much to r. mind him Of the pleasures of
his early associations there would BIO something to
overshadow it as with cloud Many Of his early COM
MS fellow aS basn gathered to their IA
thers-they had gone
"To that bourne whence no traveller resurns, 8.
SO dear to those who knew him. Thirty year. ago, Mr.
President What changes have come over the lace o.
the improvements OF advancing civilization the last
thirty greater results than three hundred
achievements that and electricity to bring
Little then did either Of us think sir that in
thirty years you should be travelling through the heart
country by steam to visit your native State and
should be the organ of your Alma Mater in her
in aviation to you President of the United States to
houor her with your presence at her annual commence
n,snt We rejoice in the progress of our country in
ing prosperity without referring to causss under your
administration. Mr.. Hawkins next turned to Judge
Mason, and spoke Of him fsvorite also Of the Uni
y of tho old North State He too had laid there
the foundation of his knowledge graduate, which,
from his prudent cultivation and great urbanty, had
advanced MIN to the honors he has enjoyed and Is
joyng and had made him instrumental in the high dis
charge Of the ocal duties rendered the coun-
try Such Of tho examples Of the graduates the
University In this strain Mr.. Hawkins addressed tho
President; and when he had concluded, 14i4t ..a..
from this 1. S S. native s
knew 1t would be clouded by the absence Of many
friends Of his youth whose voices had been ssd in the
grave Yet they were not all gone There still
connecting links between the past and the present He
saw At his side, member Of this committee dis
tngushed for his services the State and the country
at large whose 10 the diploma which he had
received [rhe President paused moment he bowed
to Gov. Branch the same who member Of Gen.
Jaoksons cabinet which exploded in the quarrel about
Mrs. Eston.] This gentleman, sir was then Governor
OF your State and ex.otco President Of the University
aud for yourself (1r Hawkins) recognise you one
of trustees that time. With other general
observations on the emotions which hsd his mind on
approaching tn. borders of his State the Pres
dent said he was ready To follow the committee their
and its exercises one Of the most pleasing
incidents i'd his life a-, .f
Tbs committee were then introduced, and exchanged
sslutations with the President Secretary of the Navy
Professor Asury. And The company. Hon Mr. SINUS
Of South Csrons graduate VI tue University with
the committee, but the death OF his mother lister OF
the late Gen Dromgooie Virsina) event Of which
and its whole character Hon. j. X Daniel = pas
seuser from ths poiut TO Raleigh
was triumphai journey Al every depot, occurring
U el, A ,t I ha
people Assembled TO greet tue President
place lac got cut with the SECRETARY OF ths Navy and
Col Walker, and passed round snooa hands with
every body 10 The very !aet minute Of MS TINA all tue
time posed, with has hat Oh to not Carolina sun Al
Vairenton depot, The woods literally hiied
carriages and horses NJ oanp meeting; NJ len
derson, ~hero We dned what called ey distinction
as passing thing vi the Kind gotten among
the pine barrens, the fresideuts dinner, multitude.
Ike cross roads meeting ut political discussion
assembled large number graphing the hand Of the Pre-
fident heartily others looking good him. if to
0aguerreotype him In their memories.
THE RALEIGH REcEPTIoN.
Arrived IN Ralegh at about half past p NJ. Re-
celved by military procession; escorted round town,
then to the Eagle Hotel where Professor Green OF the
University, did the invitation speech to which the
President replied more ut length feelingy
at any point on the way. AT eight O'Clock, r. NJ, the
interim receiving her friends ut the hotel The main
street from the Capito lighted up each side to
the Governors mansion frouting the other extremity
ny lamps hung upon line of wire. similar line Of
lamps was stretched around the in Ca
pitoi within which had an exhibition of fireworks
and their beaux attended, the ladies being chiefly
dressed in white for the OCCASION paper balloon
sent oil over the Capitol and 1t continued rising until
the light lost in the distance
ms brings us down to the refreshing rest of day
opposite the residence of Senator Badger We have se
yera little incidents by the way q future
letter In this sketch we have only attempted
threao OF memoranda conveying passable idea Of
The trip from Washington to Raleigh.
Respectfully, THE DOCTOR
RALEroH, May 80, ls47
andc dad oh,
to-dayin the morning at the Episcopal in the after
noon at the Presbyterian and in the evening the Me-
lhodist chapel. The weather continues clear and plea
SAINT Tomorrow morning the whole party move of to
Chapel Hill, and there expect for several days sue
& some account We had among other good edibles
to-day for dinner certain dubious roots called pota-
toe. Of good quality Green peas here are quite an old
story Nearly all the President and his party, your
ponent being like ie diable de poteaur invisible and
quiet but always with eye open for the benefit of
tho public.
performances successful at the Minerva rooms
lately has left this city for Montreal where will ap
pear under the name Of Mons. Alexander Mouniaro
We commend him to the favorable notice of our con-
temporaries in that CITY, in full confidence that his
derful talents will be properly appreciated and will |
ensure him
CERrsrr's MISsTRELs-This evening Is last but two |
Of the performances Of this company. They have been
very successful
The ALLEGHAsIASs-Thes popular singers, having |
been engaged by the committee of arrangements to
g the ode ut the laying Of the stone of tho Odd
Fellows Hall, which takes place tomorrow; also to u.s.
st at the entertainment to be given Mt ase Garden
the evening, arrived in town last night from Albany
where Tuesday evening, they gave concert to
the largest and most fashionable audiences col
ested together in that city.
BALTIMORE, June ., lS47.
More War Nevs-.a Deserved Ssntenee-Coi d. s.
Mes-Red Men-Sons Of Tsmperance-7Hs Mar
kets, &c.
Tbo ivod btc