The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-07-24
Number 40.

We have been pleased to note the cordial
reception that has been given to the Presidents
on his recent tour, BY citizens Of ali parties
anxious to show due respect to the Chief Mn
gistrate Of the nation, and we were in homes
that throughout the whole journey, Mr.. Polk
would carefully avoid doing any thing like
mixing up party feelings, in any Of his pro-
ceedings. We have therefore seen with regret
his party visit to Tammany Hall, and his initiag
ton as member of that body, which we can
not but think, was both undignifed and uncaI.
led for, in a person occupying the station he
does We take the following from the New
York Herald, and think the whole affair; is id
very bad taste, to say the least Of it, and we
believe Mr.. Polk must have SO viewed il him-
self, particularly with such a master Of cere.
monies as Rynders.
Alter the Presidents return from his afters
noon excursion, and before he had swallowed
the last mouthful Of his supper, he was waited
upon by a deputation from the Tammany So.
ciety, headed by Elijah F. Psrdy ESQ.,, who
respectfully informed him that his presence
was required within the precincts Of Tamma-
ny Hall, and in the large room where members
Of the Tammany Society are usually initiated.
Although tired and worn out as he was from
the fatigue of the daJ, Mr.. Polk Ehecrfully as.
sented, and proceeded across the Park to that
time-hohored edi6ce, There he was duly ini-
tiated as a member Of Tammany Society or
Columbian Ordef.
We cannot, of course, speak of the eefemo-
MES of initiation, because we were ~unfortu-
nately not present; none but the members be-
ing allowed that privilege; but we were after
wards informed that the goat which is used by
all societies on the occasion of limitations, was
in excellent order, having been previously fed
fully three quarts Of oats per day, for month
past; and that his Excel ency, Mr.. Polk, rode
him with his usual self-possession, and was not
: scared in the least. Nor, as we were informed;
did he find it necessary to use the large old
! fashioned continental spurs, which were afix4
ed to his boots.
So mucn for the goat and for the initiation!
After describing the arrangements, in the
large Hall, the platform, large banner, etc, the
Herald proceeds and says:
AS soon as the company were Stationed in
the order allotted, we heard a buzz, and OBJ
served Elijah F. Purdy, Esq, leading from
q another room bis Excellency, Mr.. Polk.
When both had arrived behind the platform
MI. Polk was placed Immediately in front Of
this banner.
. Mr.. Purdy then said: Fellow-citizens, l have
the honor to introduce toyou the President Of
n the United States.
"Hats off, Gentlemen,' said some person,
lie whose countenance we did not recolIect, and
T. every mans hat was dofed.
IL James Conner, Esq: Gentlemen, l propose
three cheers for James X. Polk, President OF
P the United States.
IL "Hurrah, hurrah, hurrah".
tn "Three morem
n. "Hurrah, hurrah, hurrah! " very Justify, and
90 great C%lapping.
At Mr.. Polk l am extremely happy, fellow.
ps citizens, to meet you here tonight, in Tamma'
m ny Hall. [Hurrah, hurrah. You are awarC
ry that l am making a visit Of respect to thu
a Northern States of the Union, and | need moi
ma say that l I'm exceedingly g%ratiied with thu
OF reception l have met with; but if it has beef
The more gratifying in one place than in another
us it has been in the Empire City Of the Empir
By State. THurrah, hurrah.] After the fatigue
ere have undergone to-day and yesterday, fec
unable to address you as | would wish. titus
YOU will excuse me from saying more, an,
permit me to retire to my lodgings after tn
e~xertions l have made.
'ss The President then sat down for a momen
Capt. Rynders; Fellow-citizens, / propos
Y. that we give three real old fashioned cheers f
ord the President Of the United States, such chez
lin, as are heard in Tammany Hall, and no wheI
else, and such cheers as democrats only ca
nv. give.
Hurrah, hurrah, hurrah!
49, The crowd was now SO dense that the Pres
49, dent could not make his egress.
Mr., Purdy. Gentlemen, if there is any plaC
-" on Gods earth that | can take liberties in, III
place is Tammany Hall. [Hurrah. Will "
excuse the President from speaking any mol
and open a passage for him to go to his hot
,ho and lake som rest2
SNAKE way, make wayF' and a Passu
was Immediately made for him.
ali The President, leaning on Mr.. Purdy, tb
went out, amid great Observation-Disclosures.
hes n
SECOND REGIMENT MISSISSIPPI RIFLEs.-lt
Nj, regiment has suffered frightfully from disea'
We have been politely furnished with q tab
~, made out by DR.. LOVE- of Columbus, Mississi
nj. Surgeon Of the Regiment by 1t. CHAIR
GoUvrNELux, Of Capt. Buckeyes company
Lawrence county Volunteers, When this
: !" giment was mustered into service ii humble
a. including men and officers, 885. The VIII
number, now, amounts only to 1874! OF /