New-York daily tribune., 1849-09-08
President TayIor's Arrival In New-York.


principles.
President Taylor's Arrival In New-York.
President TAYLOR was induced, by the recep-
ton Of important dispatches from the Sea, Of Gov
eminent to omit his intended visits 70 Buffalo AM
Rochester, and proceed directly to New York on
his way to Washington. He accordingly left Lew
iston on Wednesday afternoon in the steamer Bay
State for Oswego. aud arrived at Albany Thursday
morning
Here he was received by Gov. FISH, Hon i.
HUMPHREY, the Mayor Of the city, the State o.
icers in Albany, Hon. JoHS L. SoHooLcRAFT,
Member Of Congress elect and other distinguished
citizens He was taken Immediately TO the man
sion Of Gov. Fish, VINO rendered him the hos
pitsties Of the occasion, and spared no attention
or kindness which was demanded by the i'm
paired state Of the Presidents health and the Ia
tigue which be had been obliged TO enc.uuter on
the journey. After enjoying ali interval OF rest
and dining with a select party at Gov. fIshs
consisting of his suite, Hon. Bale Ply
ToN OF La. Minister to Chill. Gov. LETcHER Of
Ky. Dr.. r. c. WooD OF the Army, and Dr.
w NJ. WooD OF the Navy the attending phy-
sicians Of the President Col. BULLirr Of Wash
ngton, MIR WED of the albany EreHiHg Jolr-
aai AMI the gentlemen named above, the dstn-
gushed guest was introduced to the citizens from
the balcony Of the house, aud addressed them IN
brief speech, expressing his happiness at see
ing the faces Of his friends in Albany and bis re-
gret that his feeble health would not permit him
to take them all by the hand.
He was then escorted t. the steamboat Isaac
Newton, which was to convey him to New York,
by iour light infantry companies who turned out
on short notice, and made an appearance in the
highest degree creditable u their discipline aud
zeal The President made another short address
T. the multitude of citizens who gathered round
the pier to witness his departure and to speed the
noble veteran on his way by their shouts Of sym
pathy and admiration.
The most ample accommodations were provided
for the President on board the superb steamer
He was placed 10 the magnificent bridal state.
room, aud every person in the boat Wed with each
other in administering 10 his comfort and repose
Mr. Hibbard, steward Of the Isaac Newton
put bis best talents into requisition for the rare
occasion, and the supper table displayed proiu-
sion OF luxuries and delicacies, arranged with the
artistic taste with which the passengers on the
Isaac Newton are sufficiently familiar but which
now seemed 10 act with the fresh enthusiasm
which the presence of Gen. Taylor has inspired
throughout his triumphant tour
On arriving at New-lork, at an early hosr yes
tarday morning. he was met at the landing by He
Honor Mayor WooDEULL, Aldermen SruRrEyANr
aud FRANKLlS, SIMON DRAPER, JR. ESQ Hon. Mr..
NAVEL, Collector Of the Port, DR.. DoASE. and
Mr. CHAs. STETsoN OF the Astor House \ police
force stationed on-thc ground. at the direction
of the Mayor, under Capt Williams OF the Third
Ward. and excellent order was preserved IN the
crowd Of spectators who soon assembled to greet
the arrival OF the President with their hearty
cheers of welcome.
He was then cordially invited by Mr. SrETsoN
to psrtake Of the hospitalties Of the Astor House
where every arrangement had been made for his
reception. and where mis- presence would be re-
sarded as a distinguished honor The President
replied that he had been so much deprived Of
sleep, and WAS greatly iAtigued by travelling
that he would prefer 10 remain IN the steamboat
for the short period he was to stay in the City
As the number of esger and impatient citizens
about the wharf incr, ased it became evident that
ne cuul ENJOY no 4lCN Ni "a N''"N '''N
alton. and he was at length Induced to accept the
invitation of Mr.. DRAPgR, 70 accompany him To
his residence, No. ls Warren-st. where he would
be less exposed to the ouipourings OF the public
enthusiasm. than he would be either in the Boat
or at the As,or House.
After arriving at Mr.. DIAPERS house the Pres
dent made his appearance at the window, IN com
piance with the general wish, and said few
words 10 the people. His remarks were received
with vocisrous applause.
After psr,aking OF breakfast IN company win
the gentlemen who attended him to Mr. Diapers
he was called upon by Mr.. BSADr. Postmaster OF
New. York Mr.. HALL, District Attorney, Alder
man KELLY and others, with whom he engaged
in conversation fox a short time and at hall past
eight o'clock took his leave for the cars OF the
Philadelphia Railroad.
A salute of thirteen guns was bred at the Terry
under the directio, OF Commisssry General Stew
art He then crossed the ferry, with the cheers
and shouts OF the people. who could scarcely be re-
strained from rushing into the boat and giving the
object OF their enthusissm parting demonstraton.
The PREslDKSr has gwen every assurance to
his friends that he will return 70 Newlork In the
Fall, and complete his intended tour IS originally