The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-09
me President, s"crstsry nersditn, s"d The
Ihdeps adsnl Taylor men OF Philadelphia.
lCorrespop s-pce OF che Phis Sun.


WASHINGTON, March q, 1919.
The independent Supporters of Gen. To ylor, OF
the c!ly and county Of Phdsdelphia, now present
here al the capital OF the republic, having intlma-
Il d TO Gen. Tay Tor their desire TO visit him ia a
body, at conve nient time after his Inauguration,
received. through Col Bliss, All intimation that
he would be prepared to receive them at one
o'clock this day. Accordingly, despite the
IRENE lpcl.mency OF the westher, a large number
OF your fellow ciilzens met, al that hour, at The
s,dence OF the President They found his time
occupl d in receiving the calls OF number OF
ladies': who have ali been enthusiastically anxious
10 shake by the hand the veteran hero who, as he
bSs been The lion war, Seems the most aft, ble,
courteous and mild OF gentlemen, now that the
sword has bee n lam aside tor the executive man.
tie. OF couise the ladies' had the first claim upon
his ait. nton, and II they had not possessed It by
all social and chIvalrlc comfy, they would have
demanded and enforced 1t; therefore our TRENDS
waited until the female greetings were coded,
when they were ushered into the reception room,
where The President was alone, waiting to rece
them. -. .-. --.-.
When the opportunity was at length afforded
the delegation OF meeurg him, they entered the
apartment, and while they were arranging them
selves, the chairman, Dr. j. X Mitchell, re.
marked t. s...f tH ..a.a. .l
Mr. PHrsIDENr-Many Of these are the honest aud
bard working sons OF Prnnsyivsns. whe have given
part Of their time ana sber fight for you and the
oountry." s rrH- -. .t
The President replied shall like them eli the bet
Ter for that they welcome was in my youth
working man. and was brought up to the plougn"
DR.. MITCHELL then addressed the President as
fOllows:-- ...f .t.. ....
ave. who now address ourselves 70 your Exsele ney
have the hcnor rs delegation, to repTes. mt fifteen
thonssst electors Of the city and county
OF Philadelphia Guided by their con 6dancs in your
ulquss.iontd honor aud civil ability, they by
then gratitude fr your eminent military SERVICES
eohst'uents inscrib<d your name upon their patriotic
banner irrespective Of party ties or sectional denomi
nations higs. natives IN democrats operated ss
Of thsr common country and resolved te sustain
ker Institutions. by ohsosjng chief magistrate who
fsuds, but who would consider rather what migat bs
usiul to the whole people, than what might conducs
American s,they selected you, sir, a. chief in
whose ability ssl acity and honesty OF purpose, they
would implicitly rely aEd resolved In defence Of just
ard lsptrtus prip cple to encounter their political
aaveIrsr es in whatever forcs' they might assemble
chair Of the nation leaves them nothing desire but
the continuance Of your physical vgor and the har
The govsrnment. The people, Who nomin .ted ana
elected you having not doubt Of either your capacity
your purity Of purpess viii continue to sustso your
Rom niirI cn, to look wi ErAtifed pride upon
It's benefcept progress and its gloriass ccnsumD alton
As you have 80 sgnaly manifested your patriotism
and p, opriety Of character byteectinx, your per-
sonsi Id political model spirit Of tne re-
voluttcD and the grand exemplar OF the age We In
duge the hope that after not less prolonged aud
ctssful naturalization. yen will also enjoy, the shade
Of pesesful retire meIt repose uncouded by
gret for The past or enc doubt for the future"
President Tay lor, who had listened with the most
msrkt attention, then said, that words could not
EXPIRE ss the grateful emotions he felt at the ad-
dress. and the presence OF the delegation from
Pennsylvania. Having spent forty years In the
camp, and tor the most part outside OF what might
be termed the boundary OF civilization, the cOur.
tesy and eloquence OF the forum could not be ex-
pected from HIM, but the will must be taken for
the deed. He had always told his wing friends
that he would not be the exclusive candidate OF
amy patty, but would consider hmsslf, it elected,
as the President OF the people. To the people he
indebted for the hights st station In the world
Wings, native. Americans and democrats, had
gwen him their support, and although he might
afier slightly with some OF them in points OF po-
liiical opinion, he would as sOon turn his back
upon his country's enemies In battle, as upon his
friends, who had stood together Ia the late clvl
contest All we're equally entitled to, and should
rtceive, their proper SHAKE Of his regard. In the
distribution OF Offices, he would endeavor to give
10 each OF the DIVISIONS OF his supporters their
share Of the burden OF public duty, according to
ascertain them. He said that large share OF the
honor Of the late important actions was due to
the brave soldiers, both gulrrs and volunteers,
who fought and conquered for their country. The
were bat an expression by The people of their
sense OF the magnitude and importance of those
achievements II was his good fortune to be
pace in position TO lead these brave soldiers,
and 10 that circumstance ne was indebted for
much ct his military reputation.
have dot ate mpted to give the language OF the
President, but IN the above digest of his remarks
think have retained the spirit OF his dsclara-
tione.
After this address of the President, the various
members OF the delegation were introduced to
HIM, and after CORDIAL interchange OF congratula
tloDs, they proceeded to the residence OF Mr..
Meieoi,h. lyon their arrival, the concourse being
eEuiely TOO large for an In. door reception, Mr..
Meredith appeared on the front steps, and was vo-
cierously greeted with three times three. DIR.
MncheIl addressed HIM IN substance as follows
"Yenr fol owcitzens feel honoYed in having this op-
por'upity Of expressing their respect for you We
espnot ray that fee hsttered Penney for
tie copimen mt paid you By the President in selecting
you as tbe Secretary Of the mort important branch Of
The executive adrinirtrei@n bsosuse the power and
dignity OF the State as we'll as your own professional
spinence aud putty Of character entitled you to the
distinction Most Of us have known You from boy
ho"d, ard lave ever perceived IN you the capacity
honor and business talent which 60 admirably fit you
fer the estcp you now occupy Tie qualities Of your
heart have dearrd you 10 your fellow otiEens the
quslitee OF your head havs ade you their pride and
orni m.nt. As Pbiledelpbans feel grstihed by the
local distinction which gives to us Of the
Treasury although socially We lament the loss OF your
residence and ccnntenspee We have no doubt, both
~ Psnn.ylvaDans and PhfIsdeIphiaDs, that you will
not only not Jesse In yeur situation the brisut
reputation You have already earned but that you will
beg you to consider that this Of
cur sentiments towards you owing rather to the
pi.m.eitAtsd r.ture Of its communication, than any
deficiency In tie sentiment itselfo
Mr.. NEE TDITH, much affected, replied that he
!tt overwhelmed by the nexpected and enthusl-
astic expression OF the regard and respect Of his
valued fellow.citlzens. 1t was gratifying to him,
HE new pathway IN lite by the light OF the coun-
tenances Of his old friends and tellow-citlzens.
With whatever diffidence he might undertake the
Lew. and Important duties committed to his trust
by the President of the United States, he would
erdtavor earnestly and diligently to execute them
fer the sake of the country. Among the rewards
which he might Promise to himself, az recom-
pence for the severance from the place OF his birth
and the friends OF his youth, not the least inn
porant would be the appreciation Of his native
Stste, and OF those among whom he had 90 long
lived, and for whom he must ever continue to
cherish the kindheet sentiments and the most re.
spectful Difference. fl.. .f..-.
This ended one Of the most delightful days our
friends have experienced since the suspicious re-
suit OF the Presidential election. The interview
with President Tay Tor shows that he il now con-
sistent with his professions when q candidate
that he not ultra, and will recognise partizan
ciques or schemlng cabals for individual and
selfish ends
Suprem Commissioned Term.