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

would visit this city on his return homeward, ac-
tive preparations were made for grand reception
at the various railroad stations between this city
and Philadelphia, as also in this city. Agreeaby
10 usual custom, we despatched reporter to
Princeton to meet him, and note the proceedings
to this city He, accompanied by General Hous-
ton, of Texas, Colonel Benton, General Foote,
Senators Moore, Allen, and host of persons, who
joined the escort along the route. He spent the
night at Trenton, whittier he was conducted by a
committee from Philadelphia, of which Recorder
Lee was chairman.
ARRIVAL AT PRINCETON.
AT half past nine o'clock, by special train, Gen.
Cass and escort, arrived at the Princeton depot,
from which they immediate proceeded to visit the
college, and his old friend, John r; Thomson, Esq.
He remained at the residence OF Mr.. Thomson
until half past eleven o'clock, when move was
made towards the depot.
AT twelve o'clock, the carriage drew up in front
Of the railroad Office, and the distinguished COM
pany alghted. The first carriage contained Gen.
Houston, Of Texas; he is fine looking man,
about six feet and six inches high, dressed in u
plain suit of black cloth, while white cravat
kept his dickey in its proper place. On his head
he supported very low crowned white hat, with
a brlm about eight inches wide, the front OF which
was turned down, and the back bent up, in real
senatorial style. The next that followed was Ge-
neral Cass, rather Short but quite fat man, with
ance. They were received by about three hun
dred persons who had assembled with great en-
thuslasm. The next carriage contained several
gentlemen, among whom were Colonel Benton, of
Missouri, and Senator Allen, of Ohio. The former
Is pleasant looking man, apparently about sixty
years of age, with fine eye, and little bald. He
was dressed in black cloth, which was so per-
fectly covered with dust, that it was impossible,
without scrutinizing, to tell what was its original
color. He wore hat of the fashion of 1923, high
crown and broad brim, the hinder part of which
had the senatorial turn up, Senator Allen, Of
cloth. His height is considerably over six feet,
and his person very straight. His long grey hair
hung down on each side of his face, and very fire.
quently, when his hat was off, over his eyes,
Sc When his old hat was new" it, no doubt pre-
scented different appearance, but looks now as if
1t had seen better days. The other gentlemen, of
less notoretv, presented various appearances.
Having all emerged from the vehicles, General
Houston was introduced to the company by Col.
Alexander of New Jersey He spoke of the bat
ties of the General in Texas, and reverting to the
county IN which they then were, he said, ''And,
General, you are now standing upon soil which
has been drenched with the blood of patriots, and
around you are the unmarked graves of those pa
triots. Twas here Mercer fell, Qrom whom the
county derived its name) gallant SOLDIER
General HoUSToN replied
My fellow ctizens-I suppose you have heard great
deal about Re, and have had great curiosity to
live TEXAN. and know that he won't bite Many years
ago of went to Texas to protect the Mexcans
from the tomahawk of the red man-and we did pro-
tect them They afterwards oppressed us and we rose
in our strength and as you call 1t here logged them
"a voice Eyes, logged 'em like hell, by G-d!'D Many
think that Texas Is made up of set Of rascas IL it
is. indebted to you for them l am frequently
asked about Texas, and tell them anecdote once
heard, which serves very well; that follows -
There Irishman who came to this country, by
Mr.. Gilmore in Mobile. After he had staid a month
he paid thirty dollars. He perfectly delighted
never having had so much money at one time before
in his life He called upon Mr. Gilmore and asked him
he would grant him favor, to which Mr.. G.. replied
he would He then said, IL want you to write me a letter
brother in the oud country, and say that am
living with Mr. Gilmore, that get quarter dollar
q day. and mate once day" Mr.. G. turned aud
asked him If he did not get dollar day and meat
way said, they will over; but if write that
get dollar day and mate three times day, niver
bit will they believe it, and dvil the of em thatll
come" And my friends, it is with Texas-if tell
you how good it is you would not believe me; but yau
can get quarter day, and meat at least day"
Gen. Cass was then loudly called for, and APP
peared but made very few rem ,rlxs, when the
bell announced the train ready to leave and that
put an end to the speaking. The cars being ready,
the signal was given, and the train moved off,
amid the cheering of the assembled hundreds, and
In short time we were called to notice
THE RECEPTION AT NEW BRUNSWICK.
As sson "a the cars reached the depot at New
Brunswick, the people were to be seen running
from every direction to see Gen. Cass. He came
ont upon the platform, and after general intro
ductlon TO about two hundred people, was con-
Quoted to the Railroad Hotel, where a collation.
was prepared, and one which certainly reflected
credit upon the good taste of the hest The table
was spread with good and tastefully-prepared
meats, alter which came an abundance of the finest
strawberries. Mr.. Adrain was the master of cere-
monies. at this place; After partaking of, indeed
aevouring the good things with which the table
was spread, Gen. Cass was conducted to an upper
room, where he was introduced to several ladies'
So much OF the time having been consumed here
IN eating, there was no time for speaking; and
again the sound of the whistle of the locomotive,
of despatchrI fron Ters
City, under the direction of the urbane and gentle
manly superintendent of the road, Mr.. Smith,
whose courtesy TO the press is without parallel,
the whole party moved towards
Ia short time the village of Railway was in
sight, and in few minutes more the cars stood
on the stand, where another crowd was waiting
to receive General Cass. He was again intro
duced, as also the other distinguished men,
A speech was called for, and General Cass called
upon Senator Allen, who spoke very briefly upon
the policy OF the present administration salu-
tary, and the only thing calculated to keep alive
the liberty of the people was the of demo-
cratic principles. They Qhe democrats) were not
children enough to think that glorious insti-
tutons of the country would ever be overthrown,
but they were men enough to know that there was
party in the country whose only object was tho
pulling down OF the ramparts of the democratic
institutions, but that they could never do. But
twice since the formation of our confederacy had
that party succeeded and one of those cases was i'm
the election OF the elder Adams, under whose adj
ministration laws were enacted sorely depressing
those OF foreign birth who had sought home in
our happy country. There was no probability now
that they would again succeed for years.
The day growing late, again were the company
summoned to take their seats in the cars again, and
general rush made, among the rest General
Cass leaning upon the arm OF John Il. Thomson,
Esq, while the crowd thronged around him to
shake him by the hand. Reaching the car, Gen.
Cass was rather short-egged, and not being able
10 get up himself was bod lifted to the platform.
thanked them for their kindness, with "boys do
the best you can in November"
The train again started, and, with quick and
rapid strides, reached old and romantic
looking
ELTzABETuTowN.
The cars stopped here for few moments, but
there not being many persons at the station, and
the huzzas being rather feeble the iron horse
driven towards the