The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-29
NEWS BY THE MAILS.
Movements orthe President.

Movements ofthe President.
The editor of the RcAmonl Tim.s, writing from Old
cpt Comfort gives the following interesting account Of
Che Presidents in that vicinity Tuesday
last
The Presidents visit to day to Norfolk Portsmouth
and the Navy Yard. was very interesting one Quite
large company embarked with him on the steamer En-
gineer As she apr, ached Norfolk, the Presidential
eslute fired by the Plymouth sloop whose finely
looking tars Except those engaged with the guns
gracefully distributed about the rigging. The party
landed at Gospor and the President conducted by
Commodore Stringham the commander Of the Navy Yard
throusn lie various departments linen al.'r ca,ng at
eyysna visited Captain Saunders, Major liall Of
the Marines and the other officers Of the ship did the
honors there with true naval polteness The noble
eel rapidly examined by the President, from the
upper deck TO the juniper water in the hold aud then
elegant collation. was served Next the President and
suit. rapid visit 10 Portsmouth, where they
colstsd sgan Lastly, they steamed to Norfolk,
and we're received with all due ceremony at the National
Hotel
Here Mr. Fillmore was introduced to a large number
of the citizens but the large crowd collected ia the
street insisted calling him upon the balcony
welcomed with general and cordial cheers aud spoke
few admiralty appropriate sentences, expressive of his
governing sentiment of attachment TO the Union and
he constitution and his determination to sustain them
at al haz,r lie said he could perceive loyalty the
Union plainly written in the countenances of those he
addressed and they responded with loud applause Mr.
stuart next brought out lie spoke also Of his at
tacbment to the Union but directed his irks chiefly
to the policy which Virginia ought to adopt in order that
the harbor Of Norfolk might become crowded with ship
ping lie ceutrastcd the present visit Of the President
In which he saw these ample roads sparsey dotted with
calls with his late New York the purpose of
uniting in the contamination Of great improvement
connecting New York ciiy with the West, aud ayoked
Virginia to emulate the example of the Empire State
aud 70 carry cut the wise policy Of Improvement first
advocated by Washington.
The speeches ever a third collation. or dinner was
partsken Of the Mayor Of the city presiding The Presi
q Mt bepg toasted gracefully wished that the prosperity
Norfolk might equal its hospitality. Mr.. Stuart gave
this harpy sentiment Virginia Patriotism May il be
like the Christian faith which removeth mountains
Gen Bsnkhead answered for the army and Capt Dornin
1or the navy and the company left the table In the
drawing room, Mad'see Jagela object of great
utcracton and curiosity Many sought introduction
to her and charmed with her fankness and gentle
Of manner evident decision of character This
arksble lady is learn. actuy earning her livelihood
- clerk 10 the Department OF the Interior The Nor
TX Inequalities appr, catcd the President and his
rauy returned TO o Point
TO night n brilliant ball given by the proprietors
q he Hygeia HOTEL (Messrs. Reynoisl Co } who,
this instance. as ia all their management have dis
5iayed very commendable hberality. The display Of
l"suy at the ball aud the dancing very
siri,,d a 1T always in the purieu of the military
The writer designates the the plan Of the Pres
drntial party up James river a. falloss:
They will leave Old Point Wednes day morning, in
the steamer EogueeI and after stopping about
lunch time ut the Cllr-mont estate will proceed Lower
Bfsndon, where they will dine and spend the night
Ihursday morning th.y will the river calling at
shirley (Mr Hill GarIers), and will arrive at Richmond
1hursdsy evening The Engineer makes but poor
speed and may not reach Rockets until night The
party will include, besides the President. Mr. aud MIS-
stuart, Mr and Mrs. HaA Msd'see ia CELIA Gen. Bank
bad and some other officers Of the army and navy, and
slhtr gentlemen.
At III, meeting the citizens of Richmond hell on
" CGNfuhl evening. u make arfAngens hts the
c,ptior Of the President the following resolutions
@doptcd -
Hes,i,,d, That The witt to our city by the Chief
6sgstst. q the unioa occasion Of since congra
suion with czens and that his high position aud
tie national spirit h. has oyncci merit the cordial re-
ctption With which they prepared to greet him.
Resolved. That forty uiue be committee, in connec
tion with the military the other nttees which may
h. appointed the societies which may desire pit-
ticiTate tender the President and the gentlemen
Who accompany hin, the Inequalities the city an TO
solicit his and tEeiF acceptance of public dinner, at
such time may suit hls convenience
And in addition 70 the committees above provided for,
the same meeting appointed committee OF nine g-ute-
To- proceed down james River Thursday meet
the Frerident and his suitc aud escort them Rich
ncnd. where THEY Sill remain until To- evening
On bis way "a the seat Of government Saturday,
Tue President viii il l. expected stop time in FREE
deTckslug and accept the hos ptstes Of that ancient
and patriotic town committee proceeded to Rich
ntnd yesterday with inytc,ion to the above effect
md Mr Robinson the rrcsllcnt Of the Railroad Compa-
ny to accommodate his fowcitzons Of Prsdercksb urg
Las very 6eraly placed az the Rrycc Of the President
and BIZ suite extra fan q bring them from Rich
moDd oFrederCsbIT. and wall Gil the afternoon
Wy them 70 the Potomac that the President may still
rvach Nashiogt "a tho nj GIT To effect this the
Ir I'D ri OF the Steamboat aud Railroad Company has
alsc dreete that the Mount Vernon shall after
delivering the Southern mail here, return To Aqua
Greek % receive the President This steamer will lstve
abe wharf here ut r. 81 and return with the President
between 10 and II o'clock hy which arrangement those
O. ptenen and ladies Who With unite in welcoming
the President back TO this city viii have opportunity
al doing AND the time enjoy very pleasant
e,tnrg excursion W hope that msny will avail them
selyps