The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-06-28

FURNISHED bayonets, and richly -unIloI.a r,aJa a Ma
ating, altogether scene that II wo nav Z; ths DAYS ~
goeon or Wellington proud to u New York l militia
heir greatest glory and renowrrd niando, In announc
S,s ou. ~ an rcount for the gorgeous and
ny nis we say enough then the music OF the various
magnificent display r over the placid waters in sounds
lands came SWEET; INTERRUPTED only by The deep toned
h oe' came booming the water from the
anH w of artillery which lined the verge OF the
yanuiu ~ rapid and simultaneous was the firing that
perfect feu-de.oie Of artillery Several YES
isesome OF them from foreign countries, TO their honor
III spoken-came out TO meet the President, and, with
aSs hoised and music sounding, fired an honorary sa
lutte Among those who gave this handsome compliment
were, believe, English and one French vessel
The vast array of shipping In the harbor were displaying
their flags al full mast and joining in the salute Castle
Garden was completely lined, and filed. and covered
with spectators. Among them were 'ades fair" wa
wing their kerchiefs and shouts and cheers loud and
long went up from the vast multitude oil people who
covered the Garden and lined the Battery
Amid this grand brilliant display, the President and
suite landed at Castle Garden and he was welcomed by
the mayor of the city in the following pertinent address
Mr. PREsIDENr' The introduction to the Chief Executive
officer OF the United States is an honor which duly appre-
elf on behalf of the municipal authorities, and in the
ane OF the citizens OF New York. to tender you cordial
welcome.
The visit of the President of the United always
nailed with pleasure IN section OF our conntry and
q is one OF the most gratifying evidences Of he influences
occasion all political feelings and preJudces are cast aside
respect and which is due to his exalted position
We pleased sir, have IL IN power extend to
those attentions and coures,es which trust may
serve to render your soourn one oil equal interest ana pleas
ureone which you may have cause TO remember hereai
| ter with gratifying emotions
The Common Council OF this city have made such ar
engagements for your examination of public works and
institutions Your time and convenience will allow.
Permit me, sir to Introduce you TO your ielowciuzens
and TO well Tor myself as for he that moth
New York knows how to receive aud respect the highest
officer OF our republic.
To which the President responded in brief expressing
himself in warm terms in relation to the manner in which
he had been received by the authorities of CITY, The
fatigue OF the journey, and the excitement incident to it,
prevented him from saying more than that he was
emely gatied with the welcome he had received from
the citizens of New York, irrespective of party.
After the ceremonies at Castle Garden had closed, the
President passed on to the Battery and reviewed the mil
ary which were on duty. The procession. was then
formed, and proceeded into and up Broadway to Astor
Place. and thence the Bowery and down to the Park,
in the following order:
Escort ofcavalry from General Storms's brigade
The grand marshal, General Gilbert Hopkins accompa
MED by his special aids; General Prosper M Wetmore
Florence Mahoney Col. H. P. Robertson, Major G. H.
Suyker.
Under the direction of Major Gen Stryker, assisted by
Col H. U Slipper and George g. Hopkins, esq, aid to the
Grand Marshal.
Ist The President of,he United States accompanied by
his honor the Mayor, Chairman Of the Committee of Ar
engagements OF the Board OF Aldermen and President OF the
Board OF Aldermen. in an open barouche drawn by four
horses
3D. The Common Council OF the city of New York in
rages preceded by the sergeantaa Jacob Hays, esq
4th. Members OF the Society OF CINCINNATI.
9th. Major Gen Gaines suite, officers of the army and
navy, in carriages
It'll. The Mayor OF Brooklyn of Jersey City, and the pres
ident of the trustees of Wilamsburgh, in carriages.
sh. Foreign consus, in carriages.
9th. County officers and officers of the corporation in
carriages
SECOND DIVISION.
Under the direction ofMajor Robert B. Boyd and Captain
VIM. H. Cornell, aids to Grand Marshal
lst Brooklyn Light Guards Captain J, J. Dillon.
I'd. Guliek Guards, Captain Garland.
Sd. Society OF Iammany or Columbian Order.
Under the direction of Col. b. W. Benson and o. w. F.
Randolph, esqrs aids to Grand Marshal.
Officers and members OF the fire department
FOURTH DIvIsI-N.
Under the direction of Col. A. G. Crasto and Major w
F. Staples, aids to the Grand Marshal.
Laborers Union Benevolent Society.
Under the direction of Col c. b. Tappan and Col The
odore S. Draper. aids to Grand Marshall
|. Citizens on horseback
Deputations from the different wards, according to
their number
The first division of New York State militia commanded
by Major General Sanford.
During the progress of the procession, Broadway and
the adjacent streets perfect living and moving
mass of human beings so far as the eye could reach
The windows, the housetops the balconies, and every
place afordng foot-hold for man. woman, boy, was
crowded to excess by the eager and enthusiastic hong
who sought by the waving OF hats and handkerchief or
by shouts and cheers TO testify their pleasure at meeting
the President of the people 1t is estimated that at least
200 900 people witnessed the sprtstrrng spectacle
On returning the Park, the President halted in front
him in extended review He was then escorted to his
lodgings at the Asor House. and the vast of
people dispersed, in remarkably good order.
is due to the Society of ST. Tammany, to say that
they made very fine display in the procession, with
their beautiful banners representing the thirteen original
States After leaving the procession, they assembled at
the Old Wigwam, and after partaking of refreshments
the Grand Sachem, Elijah F. Purdy, esq, addressed the
Light Guards of Brooklyn, and the Guck Guards of
this city, who had acted the escort for the Tammany
Society, as follows:
Gentlemen of the Light Guard of Brooklyn and Gulick
Guard of this city As Grand Sachem of Tamnany Society,"
desire to tender you in their behalf sincere thanks
for the very handsome in which you have perform
ed your duty towards this day. you, genenen
this Society will ever remember your kindness and courte
with lively feelings OF gratitude and pleasure Your fine
military appearance and cpine is commended by every
member of the Society and feel ourselves highly honor
ed by efficient And now, gentlemea, permit
me 10 offer "a sentiment:
The Light Guard of Brooklyn and Guliek Guard of the
city of New York As citizen soldery they may be equal
led, but cannot be excelled.
To which the captains of both companies replied in
neat and appropriate Speech and offered the following
sentiment:
The Tammany Society
Altogether the proceedings of the day have been such
repeat, to reflect great credit upon the city and
upon the city's honored guest
From the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, June 10
The President In Brooklyn.
Brooklyn has been all alive this morning, preparing to
the President OF the United States who DIVORCES
from his arranged route so far to visit city The
day has remained pleasant enough, with the exception of
dry and somewhat oppressive heat. And II was gene
rally remarked that the streets in much better
condition than the New York streets yesterday. We no
tced not few demonstrations of patriotic feeling and
thusiasm. Flags the various stats the
city, and from several private buildings, and stretch