The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-27

piasss - HERETOFORE announced. His ExcelH0cy the
Mayor, and several of the committee, occupied car
rage drawn by four white horses furnished by Hsrr
son Van Rsnst Of Hester street. there were besides
eleven carriages, drawn each by two horses The
fess was under the direction Of the Chief Of Police
aided by Captain Wiley of the ist and Capt Boudinot
Of the Sd ward
The train made direct course for the distributing
reservoir at street. where all aghtsd and
proceeded to view this magnificent part Of the great
room and from it Mr. Polk drank deep draught Of the
pure beverage. But little time allowed for the
started, and in few minutes at the Deaf and
Dumb Asylum where q warm reception was Afforded
were bestowed by other assemblages The mutes were
assembled in the hall of the institution, and gave speci
Several Of the inmates Of both sexes took part In this
exercise One Of the boys welcomed the President who
he said had left the tolls Of Office at Washington like
bird escaping into the air little girl regretted that
Mrs. Polk did not accompany her husband The PIesi
dent was highly pleased with both Of these children.
seemed to please him and he afterwards sought him
and had introduction to him. In fact, the honored
and said, in reply to some remarks made by Mr. Peet,
the Superintendent of the Institution this exhibition
gratihsd him than all the pageantry witch attend
cd his visit to the Northern cities But time fes and
SO must We. We're OF again for Nowlan's.
the s
| Nowan's is crowded with ladies and gentlemen some
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labor worn hands, were shook by dozens, and both
clowns and gentry f the distinction Is admissible In
our democratic times) seemed equally delighted at
having handled presidential fingers We must mention
the mistake Of an honest SOUL who, with his deare,
pretty well into the crowd and at last good look
ing policeman with his star at his breast At first he
before him. and then pushing his courage quite up to
the necessary point he said to the man with the star
policeman was inclined to have joke but Snsy eon
tented himself with saying am not the President my
Sis But JOHNNY Raw did not wait to know t the chef
The roads exceedingly dusty and the whole par
sn they
and the gentlemen were once more enabled to distn
guish each other. Mr. Polk went into psrlor where
for few minutes mere he was engaged in receiving in
PRODUCTIONS md it then that the dining
room was ready for the guests about hundred of
whom preceded by the chief magistrates of nation
and our city, marched in and took their seats. The
Mayor occupied the head of the table, and his right
the President while his left was seated Attorney
General Clifford and either side Of the table
those already mentioned sat Ex-Governor Bouck Gen.
Gaines, Capt. McKeever Of the navy yard, Prosper M
the Common Council At the other end Of the ia.
bic sat Nj Mor. Franklin Esq supported By most
prevented the distnguishment Of faces from end
Of the table to the other. 1t would not be fair to
pass this matter without awarding q word of
praise to Mr.. Nowan for the admirable manner in
which he performed the duties which devoved upon
were better to call it dinner although the meats
were cold the vegetables were hot and excellent at
course and the hxings which followed were got up &C.
cording to the most approved taste. Wines par
taken Of to moderate extent, and good appetite had
tce was done tc the bounties of the table. At six
O'Clock Mayor announced that had yet to ride
four miles before reaching the High Bridge it about
time to rise but he could not consent to leave without
proposing I ..s sentiment t., He gave
This was drank standing and followed by three
cheers.
Mr. Polk then proposed:
THE Great state of New YOrkD
This was also drank standing, and as time would not
permit any further delay the company did not resume
when shower coming up caused delay Of some fifteen
minutes which interval was again filed by the
The rain finally abatng somewhat, we again yas or
and were soon going at lively rate the delightful
the dust and brought out the fragrance Of
hedges truly more delightful afternoon could not
Watts Orphan House. observed about an hundred Of
the children boys awaiting our approach, and the
in sss bs ssy their tiny
dressed few words to them their tutor replied in
tence or two and on went again AS crossed the
bridge ct McCombs DAM the fish, US II they would also
pay their respects to the chief of all the
United States actually jumped out of the water in
siderable numbers. Oh for rod and line, and lei
afternoon
AS assembled the bill on the other side of the dam,
passed under arch beautifully formed of boughs Of
mulberry with the uit upon the green branches 1t
was happy idea, and made quite feature in the trip
into Westminster county.
At half past six we arrived at the magnificent arch-
tectural specimen, the High Bridge, and all hands
alighted Mr.. Coffin, the President of the Croton Wa
Board present. and called the Presidents atten-
ton to the peculiar points and matters Of interest
nected with the work. The water let to the jet,
The sun had now made its appearance again, and a
splendid rainbow, perfectly defined, apparent, and
cident to the occasion. The President was highly
gratihed with oil he After looking about for a
and Charming Oh time we had Of it. The clouds
were now dispelled and we not suffering from heat
The road was IN some places literally lined with
children who brought flowers appropriate Offering
" the chief magistrate bless their little smiling faces
it is refreshing to remember them. Would that they
might know the that fur ows the brows Of
older On pass-t is growing late and have
yet to call at the Institution for the Blind. The Incl
dents the way many and interesting, and
institution above mentioned.
..wh.n drove up to the gate of the Blind Asylum
the Ninth found immense
crowd awaiting us, although it was now almost
dark. Hurrahs, and cheers oft repeated, were
up from hundreds Of voices, male female,
MIR Polk alighted and bowed himself through the throng
to the building where he was met by the superinten
dent, MIR. Chamberlain, conducted by him into the
chapel the band OF blind performers playing passed
along Hail Columbia" In the chapel which well
manufactured by the pupils Of the institution Baskets
band boxes bead purses and great variety Of nge
therefore,, Mr.. Chamberlain said: "My pupils | intro
duce you the President of the United States Then
turning to the President he expressed the qualification
which the visit caused him to feel, Sc; his remarks
very appropriate, and to them the President
replied expressing the pleasure which he felt in being
permitted to visit the institution. He alluded the
formed last seuson, at Washington with
Of the pupils. The object of the institution was he
said, noble one, and recommended itself every pa
triot, every phlanthropist every christian man. 10
the pupils he addressed what words Of consolation sug
sested themselves to his mind, and reminded them Of
the gratitude which they owed to the of their
institution.
One Of the pupils Miss Crosby, blind GIRL was then
introduced and rected the following of her own
composing
Welcome fnr he Erps1dnnf
We welcome not monarch
With crown upon his brow
Before no naughty sceptre
AS suppliants we bow.
No gorgeous throne, princely pomp
In this fair land see,
We boast true Republic
The Home Of Liberty.
Oh? be our freedom sacred
For dearly was 1t bought.
To gain the priceless jewel