The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-08-13
Correspondence Of the Republic.
THE PRESIDENT.
LANCASTER, August IL, lSa9

| THE PRESIDENT.
| LANCASTER, August III, l8a9.
The President in company with Governor JoHS-
sroN, who met him at the State line between York
| and Baltimore, arrived here about eight O'Clock
| Yesterday evening. He was received all along his
journey with the most gratifying demonstrations of
respect but here his reception was the most cordial
enthusiastic, and brilliant ever witnessed There
full eight thousand of the best citizens of this
| noble county to bid him welcome Ii was no mere
political display, but heartfelt tribute of the peo-
pie to their distinguished vsiter. He was conveyed
from the railroad depot to his quarters at Kendig's
| hotel, IN an open carriage, and was every where
greeted with the cheers and plaudis of the multi
tude. Every eye seemed intent on the patriot hero
and every heart open to receive him. The scene
beggars description. He was addressed in behalf
of the citizens of Lancaster, by the honorable
'THADDEus STEVENS, to whom he made a very
| happy reply. send you as fair copy of Mr..
STEVENS address, and Of General TAYLoR's re-
spouse, as have been able to make in the noise and
confusion which prevails. regret that my hur-
RED notes do neither of them justice
Mr. President: The citizens of Lancaster have
directed me to bid you welcome to their town.
They were among your earliest, and have been
your constant admirers; and they rejoice to have
the opportunity to become personally acquainted
with you. They have been attentive observers Of
your public career as commander Of our armes
they have seen and appreciated your military skill
your cool and daring courage. They have seen
you, while deplorng the existence of war, gather
ing its greenest laures, and by your valor and hu-
| mainly shedding upon our army the brightest, the
mildest, and the purest glory that shine through
blood Called TO that station which is more honor
able and more elevated than the throne Of the
proudest kings, they are glad to you seeking,
by personal observation, for facts which may guide
your judgment, and render your Administration
useful TO your country. May you traverse every
portion of our State; learn our capabilities; see it's
prosperity and its sufferngs; observe how large
portion Of its untold treasures lie buried in the
bosom of the earth; and ascertain what is neces-
sary for their full and speedy development in order
that you may the better decide how far their great
interests are worthy Of the fostering Of govern
ment Pennsylvania hopes that after full examine
ton you will be impressed with the conviction that
the of the people entitled to the protection
of the nation That that protection is equally bene-
hciul to agriculture, commerce, manufactures and
the mechanic arts; all of which, like the arts and
sciences, are bound together by one common bond.
In this hope | believe that every Pennsylvania
agrees; for would not take debatable ground, as
on this question all parties have united, that
every ROOu may Uc dUIc, cntlVcH
the evenings of his days by recountng to his child
ren's children how he had seen and perchance
taken by the hand the patriot hero who had often
exposed his life in his country's cause, and never
been defeated. In the name, therefore, of our
phole people, bid you hearty welcome.
The following was the reply of the President:
Mr.. Speaker: The distinguished compliment
paid me by the citizens of the town and county of
Lancaster, whom you represent, in welcoming me
so cordially on my arrival here, and in rendering
me this hospitality, has filled me with feelings Of
gratitude which have not language to express.
The warm, indeed | may say the enthusiastic,
character of my reception, convinces me that the
many kind invitations which have had to visit
Lancaster came from the hearts of your intelligent
wealthy, and patriotic citizens. have come to
Pennsylvania with no political purposes in view,
but that might witness in person her agricultural
manufacturing, and mining operations, and am
gratifed TO know that thus far the people have
welcomed me, without distinction of party, to this
renowned commonwealth have come among you
too in plain and unostentatious manner, feeling
that shall nevertheless, receive kindness and hos
pitaty wherever visit soiourn. In this spirit
the people met at my first entrance in the State,
and in this spirit they have escorted me from place
To place.
am more than grati6ed sir at your Hat,ering
notice of my military career in Mexico. IL must be
recollected, however that successes there were
mainly due TO the strong arms and bold hearts of
freemen, regulars and volunteers, who participated
with me in those hard fought battles; and none,
am pleased to say on either line Of our opera
tons were more conspicuous or more faithful TO
duty than the sons Of Pennsylvania.
In regard TO the development and protection Of
the great interests of Pennsylvania, her coal and
iron, no one takes deeper interest in them than
myself, or will more heartily cooperate with the
National Legislature IN recommending and carry
ing out such will facilitate the objects
referred to- In conclusion, sir, thank you, and
through you the citizens of Lancaster for the
dial reception have met with on this occasion.
The Committee OF Arrangements, composed
equally Of gentlemen Of both parties, had very
handsome entertainment prepared, to which COM
pany of some fifty persons sal down at o'clock.
Among the distinguished gentleman present was
the Hon. JAMES BUCHANAN, whose seat was on the
right of the President Pleasantly and cordially
marked their intercourse.
The President will remain here until the afternoon
to give the citizens generally opportunity Of pay
ing their respects TO him. He will receive the la
dies from seven until eight this morning, and
thence until nine o'clock will be devoted TO the
rougher sex. This afternoon-the hour for his de-
parture is not yet determined-he leaves for Har-
risburg, where he will stop over Sunday.
The gentlemen who attended him to this place
were his son-ip-lsw DR.. Wood, of the army, and
J. II. Clay Mudd, of Maryland. A committee of
gentlemen from Baltimore, consisting Of Colonel
Cowles, Coleman Yellott, esqs., and Mr.. Kerr, are
also with him. All Of them, except DIR. Wood,
will probably return homeward bound to-day
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