The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-01-05
From the Psnnsyivanisp. Jan. 5.
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quef) VIII De read win great interest The scene on the
Delaware, so faithfully described was one OF most
imposing and heart-cheerlng character The ceremonies
were appropriaethe speeches in excellent taste--and
the reception by the people OF our great city OF those
specaces which man but once twice, but re-
members vvidy all his life he.booming cannoa-the
crowded wharyes-he cheering masses--and the joyous
day-madc il altogether panorama that pen can ad-
equaiey depcture. Philadelphia has got the ball
Neray at her feet II depends upon herself whether
this city shall be, said few days ego, smother
London on the lhanes-anober Venice by the Adrstic
Before her she has the example Of the great eastern Cities
who without her great resources and other advantages
have achieved the most brilliant commercial succsss Al
her back she has those imable and cxhaustess coal
helds which make all other States dependant upon her
those invaluable iron mines which have made her famous
all over the wordsnd the railroad route from the Mis-
slsspp to the Atlantic which the trade not Of our
great West alone. but Of California and Of Asia weven
ually aour hAs u psssss, .vslAncs Of sd
vanages Let her 10 the work before her Let
her wake up to her duty and her destiny /! Let the
Gasgow City" which opened the way through the ice
OF the Delaware, with all tho and aacrty that
could be conceived also open the to the hearts and
pockets of every lover OF Philadelphia and OF the State
and all will be well Let PHILADELPHIA, in one word Be
true TO herself
The Steamship City of Glasgov"-her arrival at this
port-Ezciting Scsnes--Enthus.astis Reception.
Yesterday dies atba-a memorable day in the an
frs, steamship Of regular line Of packets between this
port and Liverpool The intelligence OF the City of
Glasgow" having rounded the caIes reached on the
previous afternoon, and threw the whole city into con-
diton of pleasurable excitement The committee for the
reception OF the marine stranger immediately assembled
and arranged with the Camden and Amboy Company that
the steamboat Trenton should be chartered to convey
the committee members OF coancs and several hundred
citizens down the river, to meet and welcome Captain
Matthews and his superb seamerhe pioneer Of the new
and much desired line And here it ia matter Of simple
Justice 10 state that the Camden and Amboy Company
had held their fine boat the John Stevens" in readiness
for more than week for this auspcious OCCASION. and
that, the Trenton deemed capital ice boat she
was substituted by Mr. Gazmer for the service yesterday
morning The committee offered to pay all expenses
however great but the directors OF the Camden and Am
boy Company refused receive any compensation, aeg
ing that they were too happy be able to contribute any
thing IN their power towards prono,ng he public good
Trenton commanded by Captain Hinckle. accompanied
in his duties by Captain Peter Kessr. commander the
John Stevens" went galanty through the ies and
boat could have behaved better. .g.ss9pa{
Al O'Clock, three guns were fired from the bows OF
the Trenton as signal and when she started Of her
started in capital STYLE with several hundred citizens
board including members of councils OF the city, the
commissioners OF Southwark and other Districts the com
m,tee OF arrangements, and several public oticars.
Among those present, we observed the following mem
Select CouneI-Edmsnd A. Souder, Thomas Robins,
A. g. Waterman, Price Weheril and Jacob :. Lam
Common Council Charles A. Poulson, John NJ, Scott.
Edward w Roberts. Thomas Snowden, George Griscom,
and John e. Yeager. ss.refsF.a g,.E
We also saw in the throag several members Of the
the board Of commissioners OF Southwark, and other
prominent citizens The committee consisted Of Mr. Nor.
ton McMichael. chairman MIR. E. A. SoudeE. M! N.
nods secretary The board Of health were represented
Sy g Gr William He Henry ne port physician and Msssr'
The Trenton was handsomely decorated with haxs
and Becks Philadelphia Brass Band in attendance.
brass field piece was placed on the bow, under the
charge Of detachmsnt Of the National Artillery, COM
boat left the wharf, and the band played number OF
spirited airs .s.i' s''.yr7s, Vi $500. 6,s
Chester, the "Ci,y Of Glasgow 6rst deserted little
On nearing the "Eiy Of Glasgow she pssssp.sd :
ali nations On nearing, ,hs scene was peculiarly in
erestngjoyous cheers being interchanged between the
vesses-and the deck OF the Glasgow presented gay
Of handso%s s and s.
who waved their handkerchefs and participated in the
general JOY AT this time the reports OF the gun on board
the Trenton broke several of the cabin windowsan in
cident that incident that excited little merrment
few squares were shivered al every explosion. The
British flag was lowered and raised a. act Of saluta
on and the stars and stripes run up to the Highest
point on board the glasgow The Trenton turned. and.
when of the lazaretto the two steamers approached,
Michael, Duff. Goodwin, and Wood. boarded the strsn
ihews n. = { - -e''-oS --'''--rT Gal
Several citizens contrved at the same time 10 accom-.
pany the COMMITTEES, and we observed that the first gen
teman who sprung on board the Glasgow was Mr I.
Reynolds, who jumped from the wheel house OF the
the national OF Hail Columbia and the Shr-Spangsd
Banner were played; and when Captain Matthews vas
escorted by the committee board the Trenton, od Fort
Mifain, the band played God Save the Qaeen" in ex
ceent style. M ea .e1aFe ~ = WI s.i-.5
Capt Matthews was dressed in the Uniform Of he Brit.
ish navy, OF which he an Officer and appeared in high
health and spirits. He conducted into the cabin.
where an ample repas had been pregared, and MIR NJ
McMichae was voted to the chair Il is hardly necee-
say to remark that both deck and in the cabin Capt
M.-who was accompanied by his son, = fine youthwas
hailed by enthusiastic paudits IN +. ..9i...
Before the vlands were half discussed the call became
loud and general Tor the committee and thar chairman
Mr.. McMichael then amid prolonged cheering and
cries OF The health Of Captain Matthews -" Toast
the City OF Glasgow &C. ga t1iss
MIR. Mem. addressed Capt Matthews in a compliment
AIRY speech. -.
The speech was followed by prolonged acclauaaion,
the midst of which Captain Matthew'S ross, aad was
hailed with hearty cheer OF welcome. n m 4Dls es X
| Captain Matthews spoke to the following e0ssts ME-.
Chairman aud gentlemen, the warmth aa1 c0e6ialy of
your kind reception of eloqusnsly sxpeeoDed by
your chaiman--so completely overpowers me that
scarcely know how TO express myself / have bseu fire.
quently received with much warmth by the American
people, but have felt their cordially more power
fully than on this occasion and for the first tune do
experience such feelings those which actusie me at
tainl love this country from my heartI love il n
much as my own--n fact, know difference; and my
praises OF America when at home, often repeated must
prove TO my countrymen that telling them the truth
[Cheers My feelings 90 evepower me, and the scene
which now ENJOY 10 very far surpasses my expeca-
tons, that can hardly believe in its reality but again
thank you very sincerely for the manner IN when you
have honored me aud received my ship Loud chcetel
The entry your port much exceeds IN aciiy all the
had had n AiiRaultv