The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-20
THE GREAT JUBILEE Ar BOSTON.

serene and propitious, the throng of spectators
uncommonly great, and the satisfaction Of all
concerned was without alloy.
The following account Of the proceedings we
compile from the Boston papers:
Messrs. Schouler, Banks, and Keyes, a sub-com-
mittee of the Massachusetts, Legislature, waited on
the President at Newport, Rhode Island, on Tues
day, the 10th instant, on which occasion Mr. s., in
behalf of the committee, gave the PRESIDENT
most cordial welcome TO Massachusetts,. In the
course of his address he said
"The occasion which you are to honor with your
presence ia one of deep interest TO the people of
Massachusetts,. 1t is to mark the completion of
long chain OF railroads, connecting the Canadas
with Massachusetts, the great lakes with the ocean
and the commencement of line of steam vessels
between the capital of New England and Liver
pool These form an epoch in the history of our
State, from whence we hope to make an advance
step in commercial and social prosperity and thus
add TO the stability and value Of this great Union,
by uniting in closer bonds the interests and ahec-
tons OF the people. Your presence among US at
any time would be TO us most pleasant, and all
would unite 10 do you honor, but you doubly
welcome TO US now, as 1t will afford Our people an
opportunity OF attesting at one and the same time
their joy at this triumph of American skill and
terprlse, and their high appreciation OF one who by
bis wisdom and his virtue, has rendered ilustri-
QUE the American name"
The President replied in substance as iollows:
THE fattering terms in which you have con-
veyed to me the invitation OF the State OF Massa-
chusetts to visit it, unexpected to me they
are unGeserved You have alluded to the causes
which have occasoned this yisti confess feea deep
whatever Is connected with prosperity
and happiness OF any part OF our common country.
Massachusetts has done as much as any portion OF
the United States to multiply and extend facilities
fer trade.
81 am glad, cir, that she has stretched forth her
ITpfa ma IN he aK,Af ha
Although am not in favor of annexation, sir, in
certain sense Of the term, (for think we have al
ready territory enough,) yet am entirely in favor
OF all means by which States and countries can be
bound together by the tiee Of mutual business in
terests and relations You have spoken, sir, also
OF the establishment of line of American steam
ships Between your principal city and foreign ports
This Is subject in which take deep in crest. ]
rejoice IN all measures which extend and increase
our means OF intercourse with foreign countries,
and strengthen and enlarge our foreign commerce.
II must have been noticed that the great improve
ment which has taken place in our business rea
uons with one another, and with the different
countries OF the earth, has arisen principally from
the rivalry between our great cities.
New York, as you know, gentlemen has al
ready completed great work, which extends her
trade to the West, and in whatever part of our
land these enterprises are begun, all feel deep
interest in their success, because they serve to
multiply among US the resources of living, and
thereby giving us common interest, and making
US better acquainted with one another, they must
confirm the bonds by which we are joined together
IN a common union.
Permit me again to thank the Governor and
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the kind
invitation which they have extended to me, and to
assure you, gentlemen, OF the great pleasure feel
III accepting it."
The President left Newport, accompanied by
the Hon. Charles M Conrad Secretary Of War;
Hon A. II. FL Stuart, Secretary of the Interior the
Hon. Mr.. Bradley, of the Post Office Department;
Hon. Mr.. Champion, English Charge dAffaires at
Washington; Francis Brinley, esq, President of
the Common CouncilAof Boston Mr.. Holbrook, a
member of the Common Council; Mr. Tallmadge,
United States Marshal at New York; Mr. Devens,
United States Marshal for Massachusetts,; Mr..
Borden, of Fall River, and Mr.. John o. Sargent,
the editor of the Republic.
On arriving at Fall River the PRESIDENT was
welcomed with a national salute from the artillery
The shipping was beautifully decorated with flags,
and, amid the cheers of crowds of people, the PRE
stDsET was conducted to the Empire State, where
he was met by the committee of the Legislature,
when Chairman WILLIAM WILSON addressed him
as follows:
"MR. PRESIDENT The Legislature Of Massachu-
settle, at their laot Session. appointed a committee
TO tender you welcome in behalf of the State, in
case you should visit It in the of the year,
and to assure you of the pleasure which this visit
IL gives me great pleasure, air, the organ of
that committee, TO greet you upon your landing in
our State, and to render to you, and the distn-
guished gentlemen accompanying YOU the hospi.
talltes OF the whole people OF this Commonwealth,
which they have always been proud to extend to
your lustrous predecessors
''You, sir, are not unfamiliar with our people,
with our institutions You know their skill
as artisans, and know that their prosperity il
achieved and maintained, under the blessing OF
Providence, by free labor. You have heard of our
common schools, where inquiring youth is taught
to sustain the laws and the institute ms which
are the foundation OF our we'll being and of our
safety
"You know the existence -four charitable ineti-
tutlons, where care-worn and weary sons and
daughters of men find that repose and comfort
which should attend old age. We bid you wei
come to all, and trust that in your visit YOU will
receive as you will give the highest qualification
Your visit is peculiarly fleasant to at this time,
because, as you aware, we celebrate the com
petion of system OF railroads which connect our
State and principal city with the imperial West
and which will serve to bind us together in a rmer
union
'fThis system also connects us with the Canadas;
and i is gratifying to US that strangers from the
provinces will be present on this occasion TO wit
ness the reception which rejoice to give to you,
the peace and harmony which prevail, and TO be
enabled by what they shall see and hear TO enjoy
our institutions, should they ever cast their lots
with ua.
Permit me, in conclusion, again to tender to
you respectful and cordial welcome to the State
OF Massachusetts, and TO you of the personal
regard and good wishes which each one Of the com
mlttee enertains towards you"
To which the President replied as follows;
"MR. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMES OF THE Cow
MITTBE This unexpected and cordial expression
OF your kind feelings towards me is highly graft
Tying to me, and deeply appreciated by me.
know that the enthusiastic welcome is not intend
ed Tor me- but to do honor 10 the high Office which
II Is my fortune to fill, and as such receive it.
81 regret, gentlemen, that this is the first time
have ever visited this place All this is new TO me
but this beautiful city before we all feel to be
the product OF the intelligence and the patriotism
OF its citizens, and of their faithful observance of
law and order. know we'll, gentlemen, and ap.
Precate the character of the people of Maesachu-
setts know what they have done for the coun
try, for liberty and for civilization and nowhere
ls there deeper conviction that the blessings we
ENJOY are owing mainly to the Constitution under
which We live, and nowhere is there firmer de-
termination to be faithful TO the Constitution
"lt was with great reluctance that ] at first de.
cbned the invitation ] received to visit Boston on
this occasion But having now accepted this inyi-
tauon, and feeling grateful TO you, gentlemen, for
the welcome extended TO me on behalf Of the State,
now proceed with great pleasure TO accept the