The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-12

IRON the Boston Advertiser, June 10
The resolution of the lower branch Of city govern
ment providing for the appointment Of COMMITTEES TO
make suitable preparations and TO tender the hospital
Of city to the President Of the United States II he
should extend his journey the North far visit
Boston" cannot be passed in silence. II the Com
mon Council understood that MT Polk NJ President Of
the United States has determined to to this city
1t was undoubtedly their duty originate the appoint
ment of COMMITTEES, which the Aldermen should ccrI
tainy M to receive the President with all proper forms
and ceremonies etiquette requires that the freedom
OF the city should be presented to the President In
golden such occasions the Council should on the
slightest hint take early prepare the lift and
the sacrifice But il tbs Council do not Know that vs
are TO receive this visitation they should have besn
cautious about passing vote which may look like
request. st., -,
posing that MIR Polk has the intention Of visiting Boston
during this summer Such an intention could only be
founded upon ignorance Of the feelings Of the psope
Of NeV England or desire 10 insult hose feelings 1t
certain that the Of the President through
State would be undsturbed 1t is probable that his
ception would be courteous 1t is possible that he
might meet with who would be enthusiasts
New England can have advised Mr. Polk to this step
Tocompel hypocrisy, to invite aduation would b too
bad
Those who have suggested this must have based
1t upon the hopes for Mr. Polk OF either political prefer
mont private enjoyment But how he seek either
here where his partizans support him only the
ground of measures ot men,. and his opponents could
receive him only PRESIDENT aud not 'citz~n
To the latter he would be only gold stick in waiting
and to the former would psrtizan leader drawing
them in direction which they feel unwilling to follow
II is never pleasant to hint TO any one that he had
his mind Ia this do not know that tho Prsei-
dent has made even suggestion Of purpose, and
fear that to him our opinion would be valueess But
think that 1t ID the duty Of somebody say that
such a visit the Council to suppose is In
temptation, Is that community feels ought not
to be- made. If it is to be- made for political efrct-n
which our opinion may be thought to be bassed
have hesitation In saying that its authors aud IT.
agents will regret to the last day that they adhere
their political opinions it Is to be made for
Qualification, it is in very bad taste We Can hardly
suggest to New England people, by way Of comparison,
any thing absurd. Since this ought to be said
It, meaning dscouresy to any person party
| whom have alluded. If prevent unnecessary
trespass upon the rights and feelings Of the community
| We have performed the duty intended.
II the President of the United States knowing all the
circumstances of the chooses Boston nj
this time, trust that he may be only furnished
with she couvenicnces and uxuries which may make his
soourn comfortable. but may greeted with all csrs-
monies and exhibitions which etiquette may have
daned us the need of his office. We advise disrs.
spect, we countenance discourtesy But we have
higher hope that the President IL well informed to
, make trial Of the patience Of this community.