The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-13

those virtues which adosn human nature, he
quered adverse fortune, and foaght his way gallant
~ upward. Unaided but by selfreliance and noble
resolution, he rose 10 sminence in profession
which be embraced under the disadvantage Of I'M
prepared education. His strong practical under
standing, wise Judgement, and laborious habits
cessarily attracted the attention of the communty
in which he resided. and was repeatedly chosen by
large popular majories represent their interests
in the Legislature of his native State. Subsequent
ly he was returned to Congress for series ofterms
until he positively declined reelection. Then he
was elected to the important post of Comptroller Of
the State of New York and, last of all, he was
called to the Vice Presidency Of the United States
through which he succeeded TO the Chief gistra-
cy at the death of General Taylor. In all these
rious aud responsible positions Willard Fillmore has
won the confidence of his immediate constituents
and ofthe country at large Approaching such trusts
for their intrinsic value and for the benefits which
might be conferred through their proper admin
stration he did not suffer himself, like too many
others, to be overcome by this accumulation Of
honors. while he sufficiently respected their dig
nifty aud importance. Starting upon high and
fixed principles. he always pursued steady and
undertaking course, characterized by uprightness
and candor. Such is the man whom the people Of
Philadelphia arc called upon to welcome this day,
and such il the man Of whom we are proud as
President Of the United States We would not
offend the propriety of the occasion by the intro
duction of any political suggestions. for we are
quite sure, whatever may be our differences of
opinion in regard to measures and men, that all
parties in this community will cheerfully unite in
doing honor to the present distinguished Chief
Magistrate of the Union.
The members Of the Cabinet who accompany
the President need no formal introduction to our
readers. Daniel Webster belongs to the history of
the age. Mr. Graham, the efficient and popular
Secretary of the Navy. has already made himself
favorably known-in that position, even if his past
public career were not sufficiently familiar to the
country. The name and reputation Of Mr.. Con-
rad, the Secretary of War, are as familiar here as
household words; and We do not think he is better
appreciated among his own people than he is in
Philadelphia. Mr.. Cruenden, the able Attorney
General, has been too long one of our standard
bearers not to feel himself perfectly at home in the
land OF Penn. Mr.. Hall--whom we choose to call
the tcorking Postmaster General, as the highest
compliment we could offer him--is identified with
of the greatest reforms Of the day, and has
tablished for. himself fame, in connection with
cheap postage, and for the skilful management of
his complicated Department, which will endure
when others dazzling, but less deserved, have
faded away.
From the Pnnsyluanian, May IL.
TIE PaEEDENr OF THE UNITED SrArEs-Millard
Fillmore, President of the United States, and
nearly all the members of his Cabinet. expect
ed to reach Philadelphia to-day. on their way to
the formal opening Of the great New York and
Erie railroad. The distinguished guests will ar
ocj~1
for New York to- morrow morning We are graft
fled to notice that appropriate ceremonies will
honor and welcome the President and suite, and
also that the inequalities of the city will be freely
and becomingly extended to make their stay
among comfortable. Mr.. Fillmore may travel
from end of this empire Of liberty to the other,
and he will find no city or county where the mass
Of the people are moro patriotic, more sincerely
devoted to the Constitution, than in the c ity and
countyof Philadelphia. However party schemes have
heretofore carried off one great party in midst,
in sectional diversion against sister States there is
now an extraordinary unanimity among the peo-
pie in favor Of rigid obedience to the behests
of the Constitution. No demonstrations against
that sacred instrument are permitted here. No
% higher-lnw" agitatovs can here sway great bo-
dies of men, and WELD the firebrand of fanatcism
unrebuked. Here there ID wholesome, honest,
and hearty national feeling, which cherishes too
ardent love for the whole country to indulge en-
w and hate Of any single portion of it. May the
President watch and take example by this senti-
ment. 80 peculiar to Pennsylvania, so honorable to
Philadelphia, and he cannot fail to be reinvigora-
ted in the discharge of his responsible obligations
We hope Mr.. Fillmore will BIO waited upon by our
citizens Of all parties for however we may differ
with him occasionally, ne is the incumbent of the
highest office in the world and il, witha, a gen.
tleman of much dignity and ability. and possesses
many excellent traits Of character.
From the Philadslptia Inquirer, MAY b.
PKEsIDsNr FILLMORE AND CABMEr.--President
Fillmore and several members of the Cabinet will
leave Washington this morning on visit to the
North. The City Councils Of Philadelphia, to-
gether with the authorities of several of the dis
tricts, have made arrangements to extend an APP
propriats End heart-warm welcome to the Chief
Magistrate of the Republic. The steamboat 'sRoger
Williams" has been chartered for the purpose, and
will leave this city at halpast eight O'Clock this
morning, to convey the members of Councils, the
committees from the various districts, the Gov
ernor Of the State, should he accept the invitation
the members of Congress from Philadelphia city
and county, and all other invited guests, 10 the
city of Wilmington. The President will be re-
ceived in form by the Mayor of Philadelphia, on
or Immediately after his sarrival at that place,
and the party will then proceed up the Delaware
to the navy yard, where the Chief Magistrate and
the members of the Cabinet will land under ma
tional salute. military eacortn to consist Of a
battalion of artillery, battalion d infantry, and,
a squadron Of cavalry, will be in readiness to es-
cort his excelency 10 the quarters that have been
provided at the United States Hotel. A salute will
be fred at the State arsenal. Penn square, when
the head Of the column crosses South street. COL
Goldey has been detailed to command the escort
All these arrangements are, it seems to US, of a
highly becoming character. The popular man
ifestations. in addition, will be mpulsivo and spon-
taneous, and, a. we doubt not, enthusiastic