The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-06-03
From the Raleigh Register June l.
ReceptioM Of the Presldenl AT NaIeiRh.


Reception OF the President at Raleigh.
The reception of the President OF the United States IN
this city, Saturday last OF the most gratifying and
cedtabe kindgratifyng to the feelings OF The Pres-
dent HIMSELF his return the early scenes OF his col
leaiae DAYS to his old friends, and to the community al
large on the visit of the Chief Magistrate OF the Union
to the metropolis of his native Saeand creditable to the
character of the people of the sold Norh always cele
braed for their loyalty to, and respect for, the laws and
constituted authorities OF the nation. The city was
thronged with strangers, who, with City Council and
citizens generally united in audabe emulation TO do
honor TO the first official dgnitary of the republic.
Nor his reception here the only place where mark
ed manifestations OF respect shown him. From the
time he reached the confines OF our State untll ms arr-
val in this city, everywhere he was received mos! cor
daily by citizens, and rendered the Inequalities OF
our generous old Commonwealth The President and
suite consisting of his family, the Hon John Mason,
Secretary of the Navy Col. Walker chs private secre-
tary) and Lieut. Maury OF the navy, arrived at Castor
on the morning OF the 29h about o'clock where they
allowed to retire few hours for rest and repose
Between and O'clock m, the President was waited
upon by the committee appointed by the counties OF War
ren Granville, and Franklin to receive him on his en-
trance upon the borders OF State when John ID. Haw
kns, esq., addressed him on behalf of the committee and
the counties which they represented and welcomed him
and his suite to the kindness and hospitality OF the people
of North Carolina We have heard President Folks re-
ply spoken OF being most appropriate and IN excellent
taste.
After the party had akfased they took the en-
route for this city. AT most OF the depots there were
considerable crowds of citizens to and welcome
them. AT Franklin they were met by a committee OF
thirteen from this city, and addressed by d. X MacRae,
esq, to which the President made appropriate re-
sponse On the whole route, we learn, everything was
conducted the spirited and tasteful be-
coming the citizens of good old State who had met
do honor the first President which had been given to
the nation of her native-b born sons.
AT O'clock, D. IN. the " Rnggold Arterlsts," the
" Cossacks' and the Wake Cavalry" paraded in the
Capitol square, and after going through several evouons,
proceeded TO the depot accompanied by an immense con-
course of citizens, countrymen and strangers AT
about half past o'clock, m, theshrill whistle OF the
engine announced the approach OF the cars, when the
military and citizens formed double columns, in open
der at the head OF which, on the arrival OF the President
and SUITE, he received by VIM Dallas Haywood esq
ntendant OF police and welcomed to beautiful and
hospabe city of oaks We not near enough to hear
the remarks of the ntendant the reply OF the Presi
pen but have heard them spoken OF by those who were
fortunate enough to get nearer proximity as being highly
appropriate and interesting The distinguished vlsters
were then conducted down the column which received
them at present arms, to the stately coaches and four
in waiting for them, when they escorted up Halifax
street. around the Capitol square, into wilmington street
down which they proceeded to Newbern street, thence into
Fayetteville street, and up to the Capitol square, and thence
to the quarters prepared for them at the Eagle Hotel
der the management OF the courteous proprietor Col Ed
ward Yarbrough. All along during the procession, the
distinguished guests saued by ladies' with the
waving of 'kerchels &c, which duly acknowledged
and ecprocated by polite bows, bland smiles, and cheer
full and gratified counenances. On the arrival OF the
President and while the procession moving, salute
OF 80 guns was fired.
On Inc arrival Oh the procession al Inc lOte the freS-
dent addressed by Professor Green behalf of the
faculty and students of university the alma Mater of
President Polk and whose semlcentennia commencement
the object OF his visit to attend The dense throng Of the
spectators prevented from hearing but little of this adj
dress; but from the learned qualifications, good Judgment
and exquisite taste for such OCCASIONS of Prof Green,
feel assured that 1t Just what 1t should have been
ecng credit upon the head and heart OF the speaker and
worthy the ancient and renowned seat OF learning OF which
he was the benefitting representative The Presidents
response the highest degree appropriate gratifying,
pralseWOTthV and delivered SVle
and pleasure which that the express
OF the lips the true representatives OF the feel
OF happy and grateful heart The recurrence OF the
President to the many delightful and happy days spent
our city, when relieved from the labors OF collegiate du
ties he attended upon the deliberations OF general
assembly, &c. and the happiness it afforded him to return
again to these delightful scenes and to his native State
most happily expressed and awakened in the breast
OF the North Carolnan pleasure IN hang the President
Of the Union as ellowcltlzen OF the same old member
OF the confederacy AS we presume his remarks, with
those of Prof Green and all Others delivered this inter-
estng OCCASION will be published, will not anticipate
either by attempting an analysis
AT the conclusion of these interesting ceremonies, Col
John Ii. Manly chief marshal of the day, announced to
the large hrong assembled that the President and suite
would attend in the senate chamber in the Capitol at 81
O'clock to receive the attentions and civties of their
fellow citizens. After which, the company dispersed,
highly graed doubtless, with the animatng incidents OF
the day.
The magnificent affair at night may, without disparage.
men TO the excellent and praiseworhy arrangements OF
the day, be said to have been the most brilliant of the
corege of preparations to do honor the nations Chief
Magistrate The southern front of Capitol square and
! Fayetteville street most beautifully and aslefuy
Illuminated with variousy colored lights; while some
of the houses the street also handsomely H.
Illuminated AT about the appointed hour the President,
attended by the Secretary of the Navy and SUITE, appear
ed in the senate chamber, where they introduced
by the ntendant and other members of the Committee of
Reception, the ladies and gentlemen they advanced
and gave the hand of welcome to the distinguished vsl
tes Almost every one, believe, OF the large audi
ence, awaited themselves of this opportunity of being
oduced TO these official Representatives, the federal gov
eminent, and an hour spent In these delight
| full couresies.
| AT a little past 10 o'clock, the President and the com
pany repaired the Capitol green to witness the
ncen display OF works. gotten up under the efficient
management OF our tasty and spirited young townsman,
VIM. H. H. Tucker 1t was really grand affair-rock-
cts whzzed, fiery serpents Kissed and flew in every dec
ton revolvers burst and sent their fiery balls up high
air. and changing and variegaed wheels OF fire turned,
emitting myrlads of stars which fell in graceful profu-
sion around the feet of the admIring throng who
present to witness these ngenlously devised perform
ances. The hilary OF the evening was closed by the
cension of large balloon which mounted in gallant style
ethers huctuang element, and wended its way males
cally in the direction of the federal city. To Senior
Georges inimltabe band, which accompanied the Pres
dent from Richmond, we greatly indebted, both
in the day and at night for the harmony OF sounds which
they dscoursed sweey to the throng OF enraptured
listeners.
Thus ended one of the greatest gala days which our
city has witnessed for long tmedH seeming to be hap
by and to enjoy themselves the interesting occasion
The President and suite must have been highly gatifed
and all pleased that citizens behaved like them
selves, in welcoming the Chief Magistrate Of the Union
to our rural little city.
Too much praise cannot be awarded to Chief Marshal