The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-04
Arrival OF Gen. Quitmsn-IIis Reception
The Masonic Bail, &c. &c.


Intelligence having been received and an
nounced, that General Quitman would arrive
from Philadelphia by the one o'clock train of
cars, yesterday, large number of persons
sembled at the depot in Jersey City, to welcome
the gallant soldier. At a quarter past o'clock,
the locomotive to which the train had been at
tached, came In, bearing the intelligence that
collision had taken place, BY the Ezsbsthtown train
from Jersey City. One of the second cass ears was
upset, and several persons slightly injured of the
scs losing inc little niger OF ms right hand
Quitman and at hafpast three O'Clock the depot bell
announced the train in sight.
place Of the train, and In short time the General APP
peared, accompanied by Captains Forrey and Innis,
man and Others Who had served under ths sssnt hero
In Mexico, and who had proceeded to Newark by the
morning train to welcome their brave commander. The
fords STAFF who conducted him to the boat, amid the
continued cheers Of the people.
walbridge welcoming him again to his native state to
which Gen. G. replied; but in consequence of the war
spirit having ragged too high board some Of the row
reply, but It was received with enthusiastic applause
When nearing the dock on this side, general voice
crowded with anxious to gaze upon the soldier
Reaching the dock, he received BY Generals San
ford Storms Morris, and Ewen and their STATS when
led by troop of cavalry they sta ted for the City Hall
and passing up Courtandt street. to Greenwich to Full
ton to Broadway the ladies psered their sparkling
and happy smiles from every door and window. waving
with their handkerchefs welcome to the warrior.
Having reached the Park, where assembled about
fifteen persons another roar burst upon the
Battery to bear the every part of the city Gen
Quitman was here received by committee of the Com
mon Council (amid the acclamatons Of tho peope) who
conducted him to the Governors where his honor
the Mayor received him. He spoke of the great pleasure
Welcome to his natv. state the citizen and the soldier
The people Of New York with open hearts, received
him to his native home and rendered to him the hosp
talites OF the city during his sojourn among US.
Gen. G. almott overcome with emotion, replied
MIR Mayor and countrymen: is with great pleasure
and satisfaction that now again. after more than
quarter Of century visit my native state This de-
monstration on your part almost overwhelms me- am
proud and It has slwsys been my pride to claim New
He spoke Of the New York volunteers In Mexico,
noble and gallant band, foremost In the fight.
Cheers rung from the ceiling to the floor, and the re-
cption Of his remarks in the true spirit of patriot
After the reception by the Mayor Gen. @ walked out
on the piazza In front of the governors room, where
were waiting thousands, with anxious eyes watching
every movement, lest he should depart without their
having him When ne appeared on the piazza ten
thousand voices rung In the air.
He was then accompanied by his escort to his lodg-
Il is now nearly thirty years since General Quitman
left this State to seek homo In the Mississippi valley,
where no has since resided He was Duches
county and reared for the ministry which, when first
man. he first espoused He afterwards became physi
clan, then lawyer, in which profession he acquired
legal preference in his adopted State and then, fort
ssking ALL he fed from the pleasures Of happy HON
honor and glory He nov returns loaded with hony's
and aurss which will be ever green in the hearts Of
General q will receive his friends at the Governors
Room, City Hsl, to-day, at half past one O'Clock.
SECOND ANNUAL MASONIC BALL FOR THE BENEFIT OF
; TaE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS ASYLUM FUND.
The second annual ball Of the Free and Accepted
Maeons for this praiseworthy object of last night
at the Apollo rooms, and Of the most brilliant
Of the season The members of the order appeared in
the full regas Of their badges while from every counte
nance seemed to look forth in characters plain to be
misunderstood, the greet motto Of the order, Lot
sentativss Of almost every civilsed naton-then Jew
and Gentle high and low, rich and poor, met one
common level, and all seemed cheerful and happy:
At nine O'Clock, about two hundred and City Of hand
somey dressed and beautiful ladies entered from their
dressing and after the spacious hall
few minutes at the sound of the clarion their
hands for q dance. Among them We noticed some who
were very beautiful indeed; and greater display OF
taste In the arrangement and beauty Of their dressing
At half past ten O'Clock 1t was announced that Gene.
cal Quitmsn had arrived, and immediately lines were
formed on each side of the and the General ap
peared escorted by deputAtion from the Grand Lodge
Of the State Of New York They proceeded to the
Grand Master Phillips who welcomed him as brother
and extended to him the hand Of brothery love. The
General made few remarks expressing his gratitude
Tor 30 unexpected demonstration from his brother
Masons.
The ladies then focked around, all anxious to shake
u
grand one, and the reception most enthusiastic.
Az twelve O'Clock, the company the General in front
repaired to the supper room, where Aker had every
luxury served In elegant order all Of which like snow
was indeed splendid affair. The evening passed of
with the greatest harmony and pleasure and was not
until nearly morning dawn that the company retired.
City Intelligence.
The WEATHnR.-Yesterday indeed beautiful
day, and ono OF the most pleasant have had Nc
cloud during tho whole day oOsoured the brightness Of
tho sun. 1t was like spring time