The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-05
From the Philadelphia Inquirer of Thursday.
Public Reception General Paex.-Addross Of Mayor
asts&as 8 J0aes.--Roply General Pstz. ref

From the Philadelphia Inquirer Of Thursday.
Public Reception Paez.--Address Of Mayor
Joass---Reply Of General Pstz.
Our city quite brilliant yesterday with the public
reception given e General Psez the hero patriet and
New York al the Walnut street wharf shortly after two
o'clock, accompanied by Mr.. John B. Purroy He was
received by committee from the city councils, and
cored by military guard Of honor consisting of the
Washington Grays and another volunteer company, to
Independence Hail. where the Mayor and councils Of the
city were waiting TO receive him On being formally in
oduced, the distinguished viser addressed BY his
honor Mayor Jones in the following and appropriate
manner: tea afl.ss 1pe 8ft yTtF
!" GEsERAL PAEzi We gree. you as a representative
among Of constitutional liberty from South America,
Your abor your sacr6ces and your suerngs in the
cred ofeedo, have become matters OF history. and
they viii have their due effect Oh the heart OF your
uyinen. Certainly you have not lived or aboed in vain.
The time, we trust Is not remote when you will be called
In the meanwhile, you viii have the opporn.
NIFTY Of sadyins among Us gIsa. snbec,-the workings
find many patriotic and sym pahizng hearts, and you will
receive substantial tokens OF the goodwill Of citizens
and on behalf q the authorities and casns Of ,ns
city, 70 tender you hearty welcome to Pnlsdrlpha"
by MI John Paroy, ex consul for VenezueIs al New
York-havng held the consulate with honor to himself
and credit to his country when General Paez Presi
dent OF our sister republic.
Gen Paez then delivered address in reply to the
Mayor in the Spanish language. which Interpreted
into English by Mr.. Purroy, to the following effect
"sEsoR MAYOR. appear to-day in hi. hall. sacred to
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Of this republic as Of new South Amer
republic; and the honor received ut your hands
honor undeserved by me- but which attribute the kind
OF the city and It's authorities 1t acquires double
vane because ii is offered for my services in ire
cause OF freedom though feel that perhaps is fully
mercd may, however, protest that have drawn
my sword any time except support the lbt the
people-l berries based the principles proclaimed
The United Siaics intend 10 remain for few days IN
Phladephia and TO examine the many public institutions
for which you justly famedins celebrated
alike for the benefits they confer upon mankind The
admirable manner In which they conducted Accept,
Mr. Mayor, for yourself for the authorizes and the czens
my sincere and heartfelt thanks for the distinguished honor
you have conferred upon me- Tor the very high honor you
have added by receiving in this hal-the hall Wash
ngton dear TO liberty, whether II be he United States
Of North America. or in any other part Of the globe
Gen. Paez then introduced Individually 10 the
members Of councs and the doors having been opened
for the admission OF cinzens immense numbers passed
through The hall, and exchanged couesies with the ex-
President OF Venezuela Alter some time Gen. Paez
escorted 10 his quarters al the Washington House, as
guest OF the CITY, Gen p strong and we'll built man
OF middle height, of than fifty years of age and
with countenance expressive Of ftmness, intelligence
prudence, and bravery Such indeed are the chief ee.
ments Of his character.