The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-06

md our satisfaction that we have an opportunity to give
YOU this brief and passing welcome
The PRssipENr replied TINT lac most happy TO find
n,self for first time in his life within the limits OF
ne Granite would have given him great pleasure
prolonp his stay that place. but few hours Nil
could pass within The borders Of the State and pre-
vions appointment Concord rendered it necessary TO
proceed there without delay He concluded by invoking
he blessing Of Heaven upon the enthusiastic assembly
The President had been accompanied to this point by
Cen Oliver, adluan general of Massachusetts, and by
Col Choae, aid TO Gov. Briggs, who here took formal
eave. Their place supplied by the committee OF ar
Fletcher, aids TO Gov Williams The train then pro-
ceeded.
At Manchester dense collection OF four or five
thousand people surrounded the depot, and the dsn-
gushed guest again compelled TO make his appear
ance; and, upon being introduced by Col Barton, was
received with long and hearty cheering; He was adj
dressed by Hon N G. Upham, and replied IN brlef and
pertinent manner.
The again stopped the train reached that point in
the road in Manchester opposite the simple granite
column which marks the resting place of Gen. John
Stark After opportunity had been given to survey tins
spot, the train proceeded on IFS way.
AT 10 o'clock precisely the President and suite arrived
at the south end OF Main street. the place designated by
the committee of arrangements Here was IN waiting
the military escortconsishng of the Stark Guards, Capt
Bodwe and the Concord Light Infantry, Capt Davis.
vast number of citizens thronged the nelghborng
grounds and the President stepped from the car and
announced by Hon. Cyrus Barton, marshal OF New
Hampshire, TO the multitude shout went up which con-
veyed hearter welcome than words can express The
party accompanying the President consisting OF Messrs
Buchanan, Secretary OF State Clifford Attorney General
Burke, Commissioner of Patents Commodore Stewart,
Ex Governors Mouton, of Louisiana Ioucey, OF Con-
necticut; Fairfield and Anderson, Of Maine Woodbury.,
Hill, and Hubbard, OF this Stae Capt Stein, OF the ar
my, Mr.. Appleton, of the Navy Department; Messrs.
Atheron and Mouton, OF our congressional delegation
Nathaniel Greene fsq postmaster at Boston, N W
hampshire and Kent, of Vermont, took carriages, and
the procession, under the conduct of Gen. Charles H.
Peasee chief marshal took their line of march agree
ably to the published programme cavacade, with
large number OF citizens on foot and IN carriages having
joined in escort.
The streets were thronged all sides by the real bone
and snew OF the State; the windows and roofs OF build
ngs were filled with ladies, who greeted the President
with waving handkerchies and other demonstrations of
Joy AS the procession passed given points, the cheering
was tremendous. The Presidents carriage was filled
with bouquets OF flowers which had been thrown there
By fair hands, accompanied by cheering tones from airer
lips. At the south end of Main street, arch of ever
greens and flowers had been erected by the ladies, under
which the procession passed. short distance from the
same place streamer bearing the inscription, The la
dies OF the Granite State welcome the President to the
capital" stretched across the road
The procession having passed through the Streets as
mentioned in the programme the President and suite were
escorted to their quarters at the American House Upon
his alighng from the carriage the concourse OF people
was indeed immense. He was hailed with three times
hreemos hearty cheers; and after retiring to his room
for few moments, he appeared on the balcony, with
other gentlemen in his SUITE and introduced to the
citizens by Mr. Hubbard Again those tremendous
cheers, which the hardy sons of New Hampshire know
so well how to give, rent the air during the whole
mony
AT o'clock the President and suite visited the legis
The President of the United States was introduced 10
the Speaker of the House by Hon. MIR. Lane, of the
Senate.
Mr. Norris, the Speaker then addressed the President
as folows
Mr.. PREsDrNr; We glad to you, and especially
to meet and receive yon here in the hall OF CAPT
oi amidst the Representatives of our people These
crowded galleries and hail. the hrongcd streets and
American czcns, with the chief executive magistrate Of
our great and onrshing Union This proclams your wei
come more forebiy than any words thai can utter.
Though in New England, and especially in New Hamp
part of the country of rugged though, this
SON OF beautiful and charming aspcctye we have pop
times TO defend the country and its institutions but of warm
hearts and hosPitable feelings.
We glad you here the honored representa-
i've OF the whole people, and of every section of our broad
in onmeree ng mamnae 1"r or pyorpes IN the
arts and above ALL the industrial habits and general intel
perlnanencc Of free institutions, and the welfare and
happiness OF the people of our common country
legislature here assembled bid yoa Welcomed most
hearty welcome them In their behalf, extend to
the President OF party but asthe President of
the whole people their kndc hoPtaes, 80 long you
remain with them.
The President of the United States replied as follows
am deeply sensible, sir, of the high honor done by
the Distinguished reception you give ne to the capital OF
Snte and 10 yourself, sir the organ through whom am
welcomed to your capital, return you an that have
tampshire is FIJI, Interest sir She is OF the honorcd
old Thirteen Her ancestors, sir participated in that bold
man was capable of sel1govenment They erected sys
tenn under which the freest happest and greatest people
of the earth now live -
Sir after the lapse OF than half century one who
was not then in being in the providence of God, and by
the favor OF his country is called preside dest
MES OF our great and growing people, In humble per-
sir, this great trust has been conded and In my
prg to THIS region oil the country, in witnessing its
bust populations, its Intelligent people, industrious habits
and their vast interests, feel ever, the high
responsibility Of my station, and the deep anxiety have
ever icltor the prosperity OF country ireoce
prosperous it's Sir, the intelligence and OF
this people conidcd in the last hope rcg-
lated segovemnent upon earth If system shall fail
may vain expect another system established
for free government With what tenacty, therefore
should bow the affairs OF country remember
the gallant deeds OF fathers in the and the
field. New Hampshire boast of her patriots in the
monuments are among you. Passing of them this
morning, was reminded, sir, that New Hampshire is
day what she then, because know sir sons
in the tented field maintaining the sacred primes
pies that their fathers transmitted them Sir they are
worthy of worthy ses.
In the humble agency which have had in the manage
ment OF public affairs, may be permitted TO say that
have been thrown upon eventnl times. Great questions
tempted 10 perform duty, always relying support
the providence of Him who holds His hands the
desunies oi nations trust sir thai shall retire from this
place to yield mp the station conded to me,
leaving country the happy pros con-
dltion to which you have alluded.
My heart is full of gratitude the authorities of New
Hampshire, 10 her legislature, governor citizens
Tor your iyor from the mome that crossed your borders
me back at early day, and that making this excur-
son must make it very brief 1t would give hearty
pleasure 10 take by the hand all classes your citizens
representatives. and their constituents, without distinction
OF party am happy say that in my the north
have known no party, but have met with kindness and
livor from