The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-22

Venice with the waters of the Adrlatc, for this
Union is effected by bands Of iron, which at once
attests it's perpetuity and strength. My Lord, tho
connexion which hereafter is to subsist between
the people whom you govern and the Atlantic
States is perhaps, in no small degree, pledge and
guarantees OF perpetual amity between the British
and American nations The memory of their fra
trcldal conflicts ID fading away, and the history
thereof, trust, ID completed forever. The record
OF their generous rivalry for pre- eIninence in the
arts OF peace ID now opening, and is destined 10
exhibit the brightest pages IN the annals Of their
common race. Such. am confident, the anti
cipatlons and hopes OF the people for whom speak,
Aid they enhance the pleasure with which they sa-
lutte you as their welcome and honored guest"
Lord ELaTS responded briefly, as follows
MA MAYOR AND GENTLEMEN: am quite over
come by this kind and cordial receptions; but, gen
NeHien, nave been travelling all day, and nv
throat IS 30 fu OF dust that you will excuse me i'll
quent address
'But there Is one thing he has said which can
NOT allow 10 pass unnoticed. He has suggested
that we should conslder this celebration the 'con-
jugal union of the Canadas with the ocean, What
ever may be my object in coming to Boston, as
ture you sir, that do not come TO forbid the bans
lHear, hear, and cheers.
81 appreciate most highly the sentiments of per-
sonal regard which you have kindly expressed
towards me, and still more highly do appreciate
the assurances you have given me of yo@r respect
and consideration for my sovereign and my coun-
try; and Tor that great rising Canadian people upon
whose prosperity and welfare my hopes and INV
feelings, and my wishes all conferred.
"Gentlemen come here upon the hospitable in
vitation OF the city of Boston, but prompted aso-I
must confess it--by the desire TO show by tiis
act OF mine rather than by mere words-because |
know that this mode Of expression is more en-
phatic and more ineligible wthal--to chow by
this act my conviction that il becomes u.s. Ameri-
cans and 'Britons-I put the Americans first
lhear, hearl-Americans and Brtons, descend-
ed as we are from the stock interiors of the
same unless greatly misconceivc the
nj nf ihn Il 1..A..-
as respects one another, not widely dissmiIar, 10
DC ready at all times and all places, and more es
peclally at this time, and upon this soil of North
america, to cultivate toward each other feelings
OF protherly love and mutual friendship. These
are my feelings, and therefore gladly accept
your proffered Kindness" [Applause.l
AT the conclusion of this address Lord Elgin and
suite entered the carriages provided for them and
were escorted TO their quar- at the Revere House
by the Independent Cadets. The cortege passed
through Beach, Washington, Boylston, fremont.
and Court streets, and Lord Elgin was frequently
cheered by the multitudes who lined the several
streets through which he passed. Nothing could
be more respectful than his reception. He ia a
substantial looking portly parsonage, with an
agreeable countenance, and much ease and aiIa-
bllity OF manner His person and department
struck the people very favorably, and he greet
ed with three enthusiastic cheers upon alightna
to enter the Revere House.
Lord Egln was at once ushered into the gentle
mems parlor, where he forthwith introduced
to President Fillmore by Mayor Bigelow The
meeting seemed exceedingly, happy. His lord
chips suite, consisting of his brother, Lieut. Col
Bruce, Lord Mark Kerr, Hon. George Wade
grave, Sir McNab, Solicitor General Nc Donald,
and Messrs. Hincks, Drummond, Tasch and Price,
were also formally introduced TO Mr.. Fillmore,
Mr.. Conrad, and Mr.. Stuart, by Alderman Rogers
At a late period in the evening MIR. Webster well
coined LORD Elgin to Boston, and also his suite.
There were no formal speeches, but real social
cordial, friendly welcome.
After the retirement of Lord Elgin, President
Fillmore and Secretaries Stuart and Conrad were
introduced to all the Canadian gentlemen by AL
dcrman Rogers Subsequently, the President
went to the ladies' paror, where he passed an
agreeable hour. During all these ceremonies there
was great crowd of people in Bowdoin square,
and, when the fireworks were displayed, general
shout OF appreciation resounded through the whole
space.