The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-26


"MR. MAYOR AND FELLow. oIrIzsNs After ten
days OF constant labor, and frequent speaking in
the open air, have scarcely any voice left to ad
dress you. Ifany thing could add to the pleasure
have derived from the demonstrations have re-
ceived here, and everywhere else, it 10 that they
were spontaneous. The few days l have just
passed in travelling through the State Of New York
are the most gratifying l have spent in the whole
course Of my life. If could appropriate these
spontaneous honors to myself, they would over
whelm me- But know that they are not intended
for me personally, but evidence Of your des
votion to the Constitution and your determination
to support me a. the Executive in maintaining the
laws. You have referred to the most important
work ever accomplished in this country. II is n
source Of sincere qualification to me to hear that
there is no local prejudice against it. II is an
evidence Of the returning. suavity Of the peo-
pie; and that, farther, North South. West
or East, the people regard such works Of pub
lie utility for the interest and the glory of the
whole country. have not, during this tour, hith-
erto thus spoken; and pardon me if for moment l
refer to my Administr alton, and to few public
facts within the last two or three years. There
have been great revolutions, which commenced in
France, and swept over the whole continent of Eu-
rope. They have ended in bloodshed. The rest
less spirit. extending to this country, has only
suited in organic changes in various States; but
regret that many of our citizens have taken a
part in Revolutionary movement affecting another
country, and that they have been induced to do so
in order to share in its plumber In this case have
endeavored to enforce the law, and will add that
while there il penal law on the statute book, !
shall always carry itinto execution. Loud cheers
must now leave the gentlemen who are with me
to speak to you--two members Of my Cabinet;
have left another behind me in Buffalo. Your cor
dial reception Of him, when he arrives will be most
gratifying to me, while he will regard such de-
monstration in this capital Of the Empire State a.
the proudest day Of his life."
The President thus concluded amidst en-
thusiastc cheers.
Mr.. CRITTENDEN and Mr.. GRAHAM were
loudly called for, and briefly addressed the
people.
The President then withdrew, and the
Mayor and Common Council of Troy waited
on him to pay their respects. They had al
ready invited him to their city, but he could
not accept the invitation.
At six o'clock dinner was given to the
President and his Cabinet, at Congress Hall.
The Mayor presided, and gave the toast Of
"Our Guests" to which Mr.. CRITTENDEN and
| NlI. NRAHAM Iepllcu--tuo 1IcSIu6nI having
previously left. In the course Of his remarks,
Mr.. GRAHAM observed that, considering how
small portion of mankind have enjoyed liber-
ty, in any portion of the world, for Six thou
sand years, the Government of this country
was well worth struggling to preserve gov
eminent under which the nation had prospered
as no country had ever done before. He con-
cluded by giving: "The State of New York
Great in her resources and energies, may she
never forget that on her depends, in great de-
gree, the peace and prosperity of the country,
and the maintenance Of the Constitution of the
United States" Loud cheers.
The next toast was: "'rhe business mar
and merchant prince of Albany-Erastus Cor
ming"
The party then broke up, and the President
and his Cabinet left in the Isaac Newton fol
New York at eight o'clock.
On the way to the boat number Of Roman
candles and other fireworks were set off in
State street, and large bonfire of tar, &C..
burning in the street. A large crowd followed
the military to the boat. The President was
cheered all along the line of march. The
greatest enthusiasm prevailed.
AS the boat left the dock a long and loud
cheer went up, which thrilled the hearts of the
multitude.