The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-08-30

The PRESIDENT AT PITTsBURG.--The follow
ing letter to the Washington Republic gives an ac-
count Of the Presidents reception at Pittsburg
The letter bears date the 18th inst
The President and Governor were met at one
O'Clock to-day about twelve miles from Pittsburg
and escorted to town by a procession nearly TWO
miles in length In the city nearly all the business
had been suspended, to give General Taylor such
reception in the iron city no other man has ever
received, BY the time the procession had gained
the suburbs of the city, the long straight street by
which 1t entered was crowded as far back as the eve
could reach. Probably not half the number had
ever assembled before on any one occasion. The
windows, the doors, and the housetops were all
crowded to their utmost capacity Salutes were
fired from the different hills overlooking the city,
the bells We're rung, and together with the music
the tumult Of voices, the trampng of thousands OF
horses, and the rumbling Of as many carriage
Wheels the scene was altogether such an one as is
only seen once in lifetime. Il is estimated that
seventyiive Thousand people were in attendance
There was not man, woman, or child either in
Putshurg or Allegheny City able to be out who
was not upon the spot
" The execution Of the arrangements was under
the control of Chief Marshal VIM. Iaumer Jr
assisted by Dr. r. B, Simpson, c. l.. Magee, H. B.
| Wilkins, and Morrison Foster. The military es-
cort consisting of several companies, was under
the command of Col. S. w. Black then followed
the President and Governor Johnston, accompanied
by A. w. Loomis and Wilson McCandess lPresi.
dental eeciors) in a carriage. Then the assistant
marshals suits of President and Governor in car
riages assistant marshals; Presidential electors
and Congressman elect committee Of reception ;
oratorof the day, Walter Forward soldiery of the
three American wars army and navy officers fire
| department, six companies band of music TO-
gether with the various societies Of the city edito-
| nal corps, etc. The procession passed over the
bridge to Allegheny City, through the principal
Streets and returning, passed through the principal
streets Of Pisburg, and halted in front of the Mo
nOngahea House, when the President was elO-
quently addressed by Walter Forward, to which he
replied al some length, aluding to the war, the
state Of the country, etc, with painness of stye
and sincerity which produced an etteci upon every
hearer. Afterwards, the Governor, being loudly
called on, addressed the crowd, hut the speeches
would together be much too long for your imme.
diate use The river being low, all the open space
in front Of the hotel was crowded with thousands
eager to see the President This evening they bave
assembled in great numbers, the front of the hote
is illuminated inside with candles, and outside by
a profusion Of fireworks
/" Altogether the reception here has been the
largest that the President has yet received Nc
time for more particulars. The President has not
YET determined what route he will take from here.
lie remains in Pittsburg till Tuesday. John Dickey
mas arrived from Beaver, and invited the Presdenl
70 visit that place. He has not yet determined. lie
viii probably 60 to Buffalo, unless the cholera should
commune to increase. On Monday he will visit the
various manufactures i4 the city and vicinity"