The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-09

who an honor to his country. (Applause) That
distinguished statesman not now in Office lie
private citizen and had thrown off his Senatorial
robe. He was now going to his home, and they who
accompanied him were his willing and voluntary escort
Applause and cheering) The manner in which they
had been received the deepest feelings OF
of their hearts and he would not at that late hour
when they cosld furnish regular brigade of orators
daughter and applause.)
Mr.. ALLEN was next loudly called for, and came
forward amid vehement cheering and applause.
He said
1t could hardly be expected that occasion like
that on which they had met, that speech would be
wound the sensiblites Of any of those forming part
and parcel of the first city this continent, by
making any especial reference to this reception Of their
democratic nominee. Loud and vehement cheering
Mr. A. here passed high eulogy upon the enterprise
and public spirit of the citizens of New York. and
commented upon the peaceful manner in which the
political contests of the country are invariably de-
cided-no single life having yet been lost in
Of their great political contests APplause He next
pean monarchies, where a sovereign could scarcely
venture five miles from his home without being pro-
depict the proud and Independent privileges enjoyed by
the American citizen-the comfort-the happiness
enjoyed by him and the liberality always cvnced by
American citizens in aid Of the distressed Of other
tions. He continued-I voted for sending supplies to
Ireland during the famine in that country and have
doubt that that very event. while it attracted the
attention of all the world to the condition of the Am
ercan people, made all the world wish that they
in the same condition that we were. In my opinion,
contributions did not contribute to make
SAM HoUsToN was then loudly called for. and
went to the edge OF the pla tform. He said, =
Out Of respect to the call which had been made upon
him. he came forth but he considered that 1t would be
most indicate in him to offer any suggestions that
occasion In return for the honor conferred on him by
the call he would say that he honored by it. He
was from great dstxnce-from the lone star State
(applause)-and as representative of that State he
would say that he in favor of the nomination Of
General Cass Applause)
THE PROCESSION.
Leaving Castle Garden, the line of proce ssion
formed on the Battery, in the following order:-
Cavalcade, as an escort
Barouche, drawn by four horses,
HON: o IE%?ts Jag sass,
Of Aldermen, and Senator Benton.
as
Senators and Represe " Al S in Congress
ssca q # the sa cou0o
Members Of the Common Council Of the city
Ex.Mayors Of the city.
Senators Of th. State.
~ Collector Of the the Port Of New ' York
Surveyor Of the Port.
y; District Attorney ~.
Citizens on foot
They then moved up Broadway to Chatham
street. to the Bowery, to Grand street, to Bread
way, to the Astor House, where General Cass and
suite took up their quarters crowd gathered IN
front of the house, and called for General Cass,
| who appeared at the window, bowed, and retired,
| as did the others, except Senator Allen, who was
loudly called for, and appeared, saying that he was
ready to speak to them at any time they might APP
point, but must then be excused.
Several of the prominent members of the old
bunker democracy then took possession of Gene
raj Cass and his friends attending, and disappeared
MOVEMENTS TODAY.
The same old route will be gone over to-day, of
visiting the Blind, and Deaf and Dumb institutions,
the Common %r will ever nd anv other places
of amusement for distinguished strangers visiting
the city!