Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

much consolidated that it was almost impos.
sible for the old veteran to reach the inner
part Of the building. He was received by
Hon. Thaddeus Stevens in brief manner, to
which address the General only replied in a
few words, expressing his gratitude to the
people for their kind welcome. So great
was the noise and confusion that but few per-
sons could hear what was said, and those
who could distinguish his words we're qune
near 10 him. The desire Of the assemblage
to see him not being appeased,s the General
presented himself at one Of the windows Oh
the second story Of the building He was
greeted by loud huzzas. Governor Johnston
then addressed the people in brief manner,
stating that the object of the President in his
present tour was 10 acquaint himself with
the interests of the people of this Common.
wealth. and so TO legslate as would best ben.
eft them. There was a slight inclination on
the part Of His Excellency to lug in the tariff,
which was anything else than proper on the
occasion of a no.par,y reception.
After Governor Johnston had concluded his
remarks, the President, suite and committee
of reception set down TO a sumptuous supper.
The crowd gradually dispersed and retired,
TO rest, to engage early in the morning in the
further ceremonies of the occasion.
At about five o'clock the next morning,
the General, without expressing previous
intention, arose and visited the market, but
so great was the crowd that instantly SUI
rounded him, that he was compelled to sur
render and cease further inquiries as 10 the
price of butter and eggs. The crowd fol-
lowed him to his hotel, in which he was
glad to seek refuge. At seven O'Clock, ac-
companied by Gov Johnston and Judge Ha-
gee, he took an airing in a carriage, and vsi-
ted the beautiful outskirts of our city. The
crowd that pressed npon him when he de-
scended from the hotel steps to the carriage
was very large.
The President received the ladies from
until o'clock. Quite large number Of fe-
males visited him, and were warmly greeted
by his Excellency. He shook them by the
hand quite heartily, and beamed his most
gracious smiles upon them. The ladies'
hour having expired, and that for the gentle
men commenced, the crowd became i'm
mense, and the most eager desire was mani
tested to see him. The tide flowed upor
him SO turbulently that it was impossible fol
him to grasp the hands of those who present
ed themselves, and all were obliged TO bt
content with smile and nod.
At II O'Clock procession was formed tt
escort the President to the cars, After pro
ceeding through principal portion Of the city
the General and suite, and committee of re
ception from Harrisburg, took the train o
cars in waiting for Harrisburg
Thus passed off one Of the most nteres,in!
occasions that old Lancaster has ever expert
enced. Gen. Taylor is the first Presiden
that ever visited th. city. The number o
persons In town was very large. II is though
that no previous occasion ever assembled
more persons, excepting the great polltca
Conventions of 1910. Gen Taylor left highl
pleased with the Lancasterians and muc
astonished at the great extent, wealth an
, resources of the "banner county"
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