Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-09-27

Robertson, Lakn Moson Holmes Townsend, members Of
the Provincial Parliament The authorities Of the Common
wealth and Of the city Of Boston represented by Hon.
HESRr WILSON, President Of the Senate Hon. CuARLEs
HUDsos, Surveyor Of the Port and COL EzaA LIscoLS and
BENJAMIN BEALs, Esq, Of the City Council, Hon. Isaac
Lvermore, of Cambridge the Rev. Dr. Bsecher, and his
son. the Rev. Edward Beecher &
Hon. LrsIrE CoABs, Of Kentucky, Hon. Mr.. CLARK,
member Of Congress- Of New York. and many other distn
gushed gentlemen, were also present The crowd board
the propeller was great that any thing the way Of
mony impossible but the guests Of the city expressed
themselves highly delighted with their trip
STEAMER MAYFLowER.-This steamer departed from T
wharf, freghed with " live stock to her full tonnage, at
half past ten o'clock, and made kind Of trial trip the navy
whsrves and cheered she passed along The MsyAower
was the first 10 leave the inner harhor The following gen.
demen were noticed among the guests ns4ga ~
Sir Allen McNab, Hon. r. Mathieson, PERTH, G. w. i;
ton E p Campbell. Argyeshre, Scotland, John Counla
Esq exMsyor Of Kingston Csp Gderslieve, and Charles
Haes, Esq, Of Kingston Anthony Drummond, Esq cashier
Of the Montreal Bank, Mr. George Dsbarss Of Montreal
Queens printer. From ST. Ca.hsrines, c. W., the follow
ing Rev. R. Shockler, Thomas Cotton, Esq, George
Kent, Esq, Mr. Thomas Burns, Messs Thomas A. and
William H. Merritt, Mr.. William Chisholm, Andrew Hor-
tom From Toronto: George phipo,. ESQ., counsellor at
Hamilton Messrs John 0. Hail. Thomas Davidson, E. b.
Freeman, and E. w. Brown. Harry Bradley, OF Burng
tom and Hon. j. O. Parks Of this city, were present. We
also remarked in the crowd James Dana ESQ., Of Charles
town Hon. John H. Wilkins Of the Senate Messrs Rich
ards and Smith, of present and former City Council
Alderman James Clark Esq Fred W. Sawyer, Of this ctyi
Col J. d. Greene and stat, Of the 4th regiment of Mssa
chusetts infantry Lieut. COL Boyd, Of the ls Lieut. COL
Abbott, of the Sd. +.
During the voyage several happy speeches made, and
patriotic sentiments were offered. lNtsa 5t@ .3 ~
SrSAMER NAusHos smart little vessel left the T
wharf Immediately the departure of the ST. Lawrence
and made herself conspicuous goodnatared attendant
4 upon the festivities of the day. est, es3y'.tS y
REvESuE CuTrER MoHHIs.-This craft commanded by
Captain Walden bad her full qsoa passengers She was
appropriately decorated, having fsss ensgns pennan &C.
displayed in prousion. Upon the foyards at either side
were two beautiful flags Of the Spanish and Dutch nations
At The summit Of the mainmas foated the flag Be-
tween the manma and the foremas extending from the top
tohe deck, various signals and the proud and
stripes foaed from her BOOM About two hundred took pas
sags among whom members Of the city government
military officers, gentlemen from Canada, New York. Phla
depHa, &c. While going out, the Morris fred salute of
twenty guns After reaching For, Independence both
cutters having previously dismissed the towboa the Morris
took ecuitous route and towards East Boston,
ing the g. 8. Lewis salute was here fred from the Lewis
and the various boats proceeded ID company down the river
the g. 8 Lewis taking the lead followed by the St. Law
renee, Benjamin Franklin, Mayfowe and Naushon Among
the incidents Of the excursion may be mentioned salute from
| Capt. Robbins South Boston
On board Vie company entertained with sumptuous
collation., and sentiments offered, and several songs
sung All appeared 70 enjoy the time most fully
Among those Of note board were COL Cnendep OF the
army Judge Rice of the district Of Augusta, Maine Hon.
Charles Hudson, Surveyor Of the Port Col Cowdin the
regiment OF artillery ; Lieut. Hedden Of the New York City
Guards together with several Of the corps Col N A.
Thompson, Lieus Pusfer and French Of the Boston CITY
Guards Capt Thompson, of Springfield and Charles jones'
i REVENUE CUrTER HAAILroN.-rhe cutter Hamilton.
under the command Of Lieut. Burroughs, started
o'clock in tow Of the seamug John Taylor It mpossi-
BILE to state the precise number Of gentlemen who
board OF the Hamilton, Immediately leaving the wharf,
passengers wandered freely from vessel the other The
cutter Morris also attached II was esth
sed however, that there were about four hundred the
two boats; among them quite large number of gentle
from Halifax, Montreal, and Toronto The Hamilton
gsyy decorated In honor of the with flags PEN
nants, aud streames flying from each mast Salues
fred passing the g. s. Lewis which bore the President
and suite Speeches made during the excursion by COL
Thompson and Mr. Dunbam of the Common Council which
were properly responded to by Sheriff Boston, Of Montreal
and Mr.. D. w. Gilkson, Of Branford, Canals.
! RECEPTION OF LORD ELGN.
i The Mayor Of the city welcomed Lord ELcN
in the following terms 5a.re
j YoUn ExcELIEscr In the Of my felow-cizens,
welcome you the Metropolis Of New England. We
ps-s..ess prepsi representative on this cont.
nen Of the veneated land Of 1t is told of
Samose, the Indian chief that bis first sautation the Pill
gms, a, Plymouth was, !" Welcome, welcome, English
men Such was the greeting Of the old warrior to those
who invade the hunting grounds and exnguish the
council fires Of his With better auguy for the future
becomes this occasion repeat that sautaon, and
say, welcome, Englishmen, and their feow-subjecs who
to under circumstances suspicious for and
their prosperity. g3g e
There special interest connected with your Exceencys
visit at this time, grazing does with your presence the
establishment Of social and commercial alliance between this
ciy and the Canadas Lines Of INSTRUMENTATION have
been opened by which the products Of your provinces
find speedy and convenient transit the The railways
which unite works truly admirable than the
drous which radiaed from Imperial Romeavenues
for facilitating the march Of invading armies returning
charos osded with the spos Of desoIated countries Our
own iron pathways the result Of scientific labor and skill
skill unequaled by ancient tmesare devoted TO far diff
ferent object They unite in friendly relations the nhab
Of widely separated regions, minister TO their mutual
plenty through smiling land. Our festival may be con-
between Canada and the ocean. We dispense with the
golden ring which used in the espousas Of Venice with
the Of the Adatc for this union effected by bands
Of ron which attests its perpetuy and strength
My Lord the connection which hereafter Is to subss be-
tween the people whom you govern and the Atlantic States
perhaps small degree pledge and guaranty of per-
petual amy between the British and American nations The
memory of their arcida conflicts is fading away, and the
history thereof trust completed forever The record of
their generous rivalry for preemnence in the arts Of peace
opening and destined TO exhibit the brightest pages
the annals of their Such, am confident,
the ancpaons and hopes Of the people for whom speak
they enhance the pleasure with which they salute you
their welcome and honofed guest 4 .a
Lord ELeN's reply was as follows
Mn. MAJOR AND GENTLEMEN am quite overcome by
this kind and cordial reception. But gentlemen, have
been travelling all day. and my throat so full of dust, that
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