The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-19

700 people embarked board FIVE ste.,aors ami tia
cutters Morris and Hamilton whch were eai,v
decorated with flags for the occasion Preyios 70 en-
barking in the steamer s. s. Lewis the Predds,s and
suite passed over the Grand junction Railroad Ths
fleet Of steamers amidst the firing of cannon from this
cutters and points and in the presence q
vast mass of spectators passed down the harbor ad
around the islands, returning at about o'clock On
board the s. s. Lewis in addition to the PRECEDENT and
suite, the Hon. Mr. Champion, British Charge Al
Washington; Hon. Joseph Howe Col Horn and other
British military officers; Hon. J. IL. Clifford Lieut.
Governor Cushman and other nguished personages
During the excursion the President inspected every
part OF the Lewis and expressed bis admiration II
the improvements Introduced in this vessel
The President landed at the Navy Yard, accompanies
by Commodore Downs was received with national
salute. AT the dinner on board the S. Lewis, tho
tossts were-
The President Of the United States
The Queen Of England
The Governor of Massachusetts,
Members OF the Cabinet accompanying the p,vuia.ot
This splendid Aquatic excursion terminated vitbo.t
any accident, and was highly enjoyed
Lord Flgiu arrived at the depot Of tlse va,,.- 49,.
at Eve O'Clock this afternoon The city government A..
cadets known tie Governors Guards and 80.
crowd of citiseDs, gathered to receive him Iors
Elgn sauted all who approached him by hearty shsta
Of the hai and "ss cheered most enthusiss .csy By
the assemblage.
The Mayor welcomed him, as follows Your Excel,
lency the OF my low sitizens welcome vo,
70 the metropolis OF New England We recognise you
not only the ruler OF extensive and important proy
but the principal representative this eontinent
Of the venersted land OF ancestors IL IL told of
Samose the Indian chief that his first sautaton TO the
Pilgrims at Plymouth. was " Welcome. welcome Eay.
shmen' Such was the greeting q the Old warrior TO
these who 20 invade hunting grounds and ex
tnpuish the council fires of his race With better su
gury oI the future 1t becomes me- TINS occasion Co
repeat tbat SANITATION and FAY Welcome, EugIish-
men, ard their fellow subjects, who come TO "a,
under circumstances so auspicicrs for cur owp
ana Ihtn posP'nty There Il special interest
connected with your Excelen:y's visit at ths time
grazing as il does with presence the bshmsS
OF social aud commercial alliance between tbis city
the CaDsdas Lines Of INSTRUMENTATION have bsen
ed by which the products Cf your provinces cd
speedy and transit % the sea The rail vsxr
which unite Us works truly admirable than
the wondrous shich radiated from Imperial
Rome for facilitating che march of invading
armies or returning chariots, laden with the spoa
Of eesolated countries. Our own iron pathways
the results of scientific labor and skill-skin an
equellec. by ancient times-are devoted to far diff
f.rent objects they unite in friendly relations tss
Inhabitants Of widely separated regions minister their
mutual wants, dfre abroad the means Of knOwsd,e,
and scatter plenty through smiling land Our festiya
may lie considered in respects the celebratJnf
conJogal union between Canada and the ocean. We
can olpepse WIN the golden ring which was used
in the espcussls Of Venice with The waters of tue
Adriac, for this union is effected by bands of iron
winch AZ once attest It's fcrpetuy and strength. Ny
Lord the connection which is hereafter to sabsia
t'tWeen The people whom you govern and the
Atlantic States, is perhaps in small degree, pedss
and guarantee of perpetual amity between the British
and American nations. The memory OF their frntricd
Ger cis IL fading away and the history thereof
II completed for The record Of their generous
rivalry Tor .minence In the Of open
ing ena is destined to exhibit the brightest pages in the
annals oftbeir common Suoh, am confident,
tie anticipatens and hopes Of the people for whom
sIesk AID they enhance the pleasure with which thy
salnte you their welcome aud honored guest
Lore Elgin reptile d:-Mr. Mayor and 3eptlemen u
quite by this kind and cordial reception But
gentlemen have been travelling all day, and my throet
Is full Of aSst, that you will excuse If do not at
tempt to follow The Mayor in bis most eloquent ad.
dress but there Is thing he has rad which
cannot allow to pass unhoced lie has suggested that
We should consider this celebration the coauga union
object la ccming Boston assure you. sir that de
not come to forbid the bans. Hear, Hear and cheers
appreciate most highly the sentHents Of personal
gard which you have so kindly expressed towards me-
and still more highly do appreciate tue you
have given Of your respect consideration my
sovereign and my country, ana for that great
Canadian people upon whose prosperity welfare mp
hopes andmy feeling. and my wishes all conferred
Gentlemen, came here upon tbe hospi able inysatoa
Of the city Bostcn. hut prompted alsoI must con
-s itty the desire TO show By this a mine rather
than by words, because know that this mode Of
expression Is more emphatic and more Ineligible
vithsl TO show, by this act my conviction, that
1t becomes us, Americans and Brtons-I put ths
Americans first (bCar, hesr)-Americans and Brtcns
descended from the stock inheritors OF
the same taditions-and unless greatly mircoucsive
TIE signs of times with duties and respons biities
resp cts another not widely dssimiarto be ready
all times and in all places-and especially 81
this time and upon this soil Of North America-to Guilt
yae towards each other feelings Of brothcry love and
fore gladly accept your preferred kindness applause
At o'clock this afternoon the President held eves
ct the Revere Houfe when several hundreds of ci
zens and Strangers were personally presented TO him
This evening" Mr.. Greeley Collector Of Boston. has .
eve attended by the President Secretaries Conrad and
stuart and other distinguished guests