New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-09-20
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ton and fireworks the evening. 1t Is estimated
that over hundred thousand strangers are IN the
CITY, ,,
and was two hours and twenty minutes passing the
Revere House The escort was composed OF the
National Lancers, one regiment OF artillery, ana
brigade OF infantry. The mechanical ana mdnu'a
turing arts were strongly represented, and c0nSu-
tuied the most interesting feature Of the pageant
This department was one mile IN length. The stu,
dents OF Harvard College, the various Societies ana
the children Of the Public Schools were out IN great
numbers The distinguished guests OF the city rode
In open carriages. Prominent among them was
Lord Elgln. whose reception among the people WAS
most cordial.
The absence Of the President fre1n the Procession
on account OF Illness caused some disappointment
The diversified and brilliant decoration OF the streets,
and buildings on the route and the immense crowds
gathered in the street. and IN the balconies presented
scene impossible to describe.
After the procession, dinner was served mp under
an immense tent on the Common. About four thou
sand persons were present, including President FiI-
more.
On the removal ofthe cloth. Mayor BIGELow arose
and said On account OF the departure OF the tram
1t becomes necessary Tor the President OF the UNI
ted States to leave early and suppose that you,
as well as myself, would be unwilling that that mis-
fortune should befal this assemblage until we have
at least proered him our respects III the usual man.
ner. Applause |, therefore, interrupt you tins
early in the feast, to give you as sentiment, The
health OF the President Of the United States"
The above sentiment was received by three tunes
| D ~
| by Mr. Fillmore as follows
Mr.. Mayor and feliow-citizens-ln ackno"leig
ing the compliment which you have PAID TO the hlgh
Office which my fortune to hold. rise rather Tor
| the purpose of eXcusng myself than of making
/ speech | would 1t were as perfect on the occasion
| as IL usually Is but. unfortunately. slight Ia
! disposition within the last "a hours has deprived
me of the great pleasure which should have
| enOyed this day, IN participating IN your exercises
| am unable 10 partake OF the costly ylands undeI
| which your miles of tables groan | am scarcely
fla faa~ ~ nd lp ID
soul !" and, more than all this, am compelled by
imperous circumstances to leave YOU thus early IN
this banquet, because | feel that my public duties
require that should be at Washington with the Ut
| most possible despatch. | have stolen from the
| hours that were perhaps due to the nallon DfleI
space to meet my fellow citizens in The City OF BoS-
| ton. Applause. meet you as citizens OF Boston.
| On tins festive occasion we know no party DIS
lmctlon. [Applause.l Nay, more we scarcely
know national distinction. lGreal applause ana
cheers
There are gathered around this festive board the
American and the BritOn living under different
laws but thank God, two Of the ireest nations under
the sun. Cheering The little asperlty that was
engendered by the Revolution which separated US
from our mother country, am happyto say, has long
since disappeared and We meet like brethren of the
same family Speaking the same language, and en-
Toying the same religion, are we not one zap
pauSe.l
kenow. citizen. trust that me unexpected neces-
SIty that compels to leave you thus early on TINS
festive occasion wllmduce no one TO leave the Ia
be on my account. ! trust particularly, that his
lOrdshIp. the Governor of Canada will remain with
YOU. lApplausel | know that he ndthOse with
whom he is associated, will receive from you. as
they have already received most cordial greeting
Applause But, fellow citizens can say no more.
My heart is full. | had no conception of what wit
messed this day from my window thought sa"
Boston in all It's glory when j came into ITS Dor
derS. knew that II had merchant princes but did
not know until to-day that 1t had It's mechanic
noblemen OF nature. Great applause and cheering
But, fellow citizens, pardon me, and permit me 10
1
casiOn VIII be remembered by me 10 the latest hour
of nv life. | shall look back upon 1t with delight
and trust that my children VIII also. May the glo
nous Union. which sheds these blessings over
happy people of 250OO,0OO, continue until Time shall
be no longer. Nine cheers
Lord ELGIS One single word Three cheers !
should have felt 1t my 0ounGen duty 10 folio" the
President of the United States out of this room If ne
had not given order TO the contrary and while
am OH the territory of the United States consider
myself under his authority. Applause And as he
imposed upon me his command to remain with you.
most certainly shall remain Applause But
must say, never received an order before, from any
authority, which more completely jumped with my
own wishes Laughter and applause
The President having given the hand OF fellowship
and farewell TO Lord Elgn. Mayor Blgelow and 9TH
eys, left the Pavilion.
Hon. A. II. STUART, Secretary OF the Interior, haV-
ing been called upon, spoke as follows
Gentlemen | have no time TO respond to your
fat,ering call for speech. The President has told
you that the hour for our departure has come can
only speak with the manly franknesS OF true Viz
ginlan, and say, God bless New England God bless
YOU all. Applause
Hon. Mr. Conrad, Secretary OF War. having been
called upon. replied as follows
Gentlemen-I am summoned to depart otherwise
should take great pleasure il addressing few re
marks to you OH this one of the most agreeable
and 7 may say, one of the happieS. moments OF my
life. | go away from Boston with the frank decldrd
tion--ahough sand few days ago that | was not
a stranger upon your soll-that have never before
known what Boston was. Applause have never
known ~
of the true New England character and II
satisfies me that II has not dcgenerdted from
the character of the forefathers OF the country
regret exceedingly that am compelled 10 take this
unceremonous and abrupt departure, and 10 inter
rupt the plan OF your festivities by so sudden re-
treat. But YOU know the necessity. The President
ats me, and bid you farewe-l hope short
farew e-for | hope II will not be long before
shall have opportunity 20 visit Boston. and to pay
respects 10 her citizens and especially to pubic
friends whom have known before, but whose
Qualntalce have now formed III their private ca
pacty, and at their homes. bid you farewell. and
wish to all Of you all possible prosperity and happl
ness. applause
Secretaries stuart and Conrad having taken leave
Of Lord Elen, Mayor Blgelow, and others here left
the Pavilion.
Speeches were Afterwards made by Lord Elgin.
Gov Boutwell, Edward Everett. X. {. Winthrop,
Hon. Joseph Howe, OF New Brunswick, Hon Mr..
HIncks OF Canada and others.
The festivities closed about O'Clock. A commit
tee accompanied the President 10 Fall River
Departure of the President from Boston.
BosroN. Friday, Sept. 49, 1851.
Presiden, Fillmore with Secretaries Stuart and
Conrad, LEFT Boston at O'Clock this afternoon. for
NewNoTk. Mrs Fillmore was expected to Join the
President at Fall River ana proceed with him TO
Washington
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows.
BALTIMORE, Friday Sept 10 l-5l.
Al the afternoon session the only further amend
ment 10 the Constitution adopted addition 20
article ~, providing sources of revenue OF tue
Grand Lodge the proceeds of the sale % books,
cards diplomas, orders and certificates. AT IS
amended 80 as 10 require majority OF representa-
rves 10 form quorum, but lo Slng tue Grand Lodge
to organize and credentials without such quo
rum AL the other amendments not heretofore men
toned were eIaer indefinitely postponed or rejected
The Lodge has Il night session again tonight.
Fire in Oswego-Great Destruction OF Property.