The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-03
From the Boston Post. July !.
Tour OF Precedent Polk.

Tour OF President Polk.
The reception of President Polk at Charlestown yes
terday forenoon, was admirable The weather was pleas
ant, and the arrangements well suited to the occa
sion. The monument arrayed with lines OF flag
running from its summit to the roofs OF houses on High
Bartlett Concord, and Lexington streets On the north
west side OF Monument square beautiful and spacious
pavilion had been erected II carpeted throughout
and supplied with hundred chairs for the accom-
mediation OF the President. his friends, the city council
and guests
The area around the pavilion was appropriated to the
the north Of the square the children Of the public schools,
with their instructors, were drawn up in lines
At ten O'Clock Messrs Willard and Moore, sub com
Inittee of the city council of Charlestown waited upon
the President at the Revere House; and IN very few
minutes he was ander way with his suite, under the es-
eoI OF the Independent Cadets with the brigade Gand
The President received at the draw OF the warren
bridge by George w Warren, esq, mayor OF Charles
town, surrounded by marshas who were at the head of
his the mayors barouche, the chief marshal ed
ward Riddle esq., gave the necessary orders for the
Of the aSIesaOy 10 tine IT., earos
town ARTILLERY, under the command of Captain j. s.
Richardson, fired salute The procession and its
escort consisting of the Hancock Light Infantry, under
Captain Mitchell, preceded by Flaggs band, the several
fire companies in their distinctive and appropriate uni
forms, and numerous cavacade, chiefly composed OF
young men, contributed very much TO the effective APP
pearance of the column After marching through the
umn was halted on the north side of Bunker Hill, and
the civic portion in carriages passed up to Monument
square, which had been tastefuly prepared for the
ceremony of reception. The city council and the dsn-
guished guests having been arranged within the pavilion
and grand salute fired by the artillery, the Mayor ad
dressed the President as follows;
sThe city of Charestown is glad publicly receive
upon cherished spot the President Of the United
States Seventy-two years ago. Mr. President it was de
fathers sought reclaim from the Wilderness should be free
heritage their descendants who would ero long become
liony conflict that distant State Of adoption, which
has had the honor to give two Presidents 10 our beloved
NIT EnnyV nv n
But takes stand amongst the most mpor
aud enterprise advancing with spirit of liberty, and
forming States in their progress have now transcend
"Fortunatc, fortunate, sir your lot have been called
p py During your has an important ea-
" been negotiated with that ambitious and powerful
a de Of Of opaiOn and republican
from extending the shores of the Pacific The
sion made the United States in the Oregon treaty. and
the unexnmplcd condition of the commercial and political
relations which they now sustain to Great Britain present
position Thirteen Colonies the time when his
s s III es:f oSS s
Adams. Impartial history has rescued those immortal
Them high in the rank the heroes patriots Of the
70 will it be- that poserity viii do ample justice
May your adninsration Mr. President be also success
full in accomplishing the desire which have fire.
ssn oT sister Xna when by the s
Providence in the inlnsss Of time such treaty shall be
sion be assdaousy cultivated in every portion ofthis
terpsise and her virtue and intelligence coninae to mark
her rapid advancement May her Ienghening bands OF
multiplied May those electric sparks of intelligence fly
will rapidly Of ligh,nng from the Atlantic across to
instantaneous touch the whole American heart with one
feeling Of harmonious concord,
Here rs everywhere else, hailed with appreciation
the announcement formally made by you. Mr. President
entering on the =, E OF a Gs Ho"
aim be the President nor of party but of the whole
BEEN ay reiterated by you ever acaas the conduct
those who shall hereafter succeed you in this most exalted
istrae OF our republic sections, and the pub
fc reception OF him. will always have tendency induce
amony OF social and political feeling the necessary
Tie iaon. the more poPnous and powerful i shall be-
dependent accustomed and authorized by the magma charta
obe form their own religions and political opinions
full and courteous spirit TO the viii Of the majority const
and this submission the popular voice, form the solid
rock foundation Of our national greatness.
unanimous authority of her government bid you genn
inc cordia welcome to her precincts She does not boast
and richer cities may display but she offers open hand
md generous heart Here dwell the industrious citizens
ployed in The various pursuits of labor and skill all
whom brestng this liberal air and nurured in the prin
are ever ready 10 defend them. She presents you her
public schools where all her Children the broad n% plat
that under the benignnn smiles OF Heaven, they may be
worthy ana Oh our repup.lc.
tie name OF Chariestown, bid you welcome Bunker
iI, H.. so imbued the blood of fathers, is the
rear boast and pride Of this city But its principles
wide sprd the land they are the birtrght OF every
American Rrbs monument, lifting up its lofty summit to
the skies stands and will stand forever, pocaning these
PRINCIPLES remctest generations and in every hour OF
ssension daRger invoking in solemn silence
inie,llpcnt millions to be reunited in their defence.
.sWo heartily thank you, Mr. President Tor coming here
, testify your respect and interest in this memorable spot
and wien hereafter sir you shall retire from the weary
cares of official labor the tranquil enjoyment Of private
satio and shall recall the incidents of eventiu life,
NAV The "reminiscences OF the present hour be OF
nnaIloyed qualification. And be assured, Mr. President,
a lie civ will remember with pleasure, that, in for
n,e tines so even this day. she has been honored by
whom her beloved country has hOn0red by
having placed him at her head"
The President replied, his peculiarly easy, graceful
and dignifed manner, to the following effect
..Ue said that there to be found throughout
country spot interesting the patriot than
-. ~ ,,hch then stood. 1t to him peculiar
naas,rs to he honored with public welcome the
he bad visited place the associations OF which awaken
ed in his bosom stronger sentiments oil gratitude towards
our oreihes whose patriotic devotion and tolls on that
celebraed spot had contributed essentially to the esab
Ishmcn OF the foundations of the liberties and institutions
of The nation. what the had been pleased to
saw OF his since he had held the Office of chief ma
pistrae ofhe United Sates he deeply grateful but
that subject that he had endeavor
cd TO do his duty, and he trusted, when he should retire
from The Office he should leave the country prosperous and
,a privileges which had been by the patriotic
i.,.Js 81 onr oreatiers. Our bic schools
asoded ground the hope IL rightly Taught our sue
cassnrs Would possess intelligence to under
,a,rioisism enough to protect and defend them"
IL H.,