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

Yesterday morning, little before eight
O'Clock, the President, accompanied by Messrs.
WEBSTER, CRITrENpEN, GRAHAM, and HALL,
of his Cabinet, arrived at Mount Clare depot,
Baltimore, and were received, by the committee
appointed for that purpose, in the following
neat and appropriate remarks by Hon. JOHN
BARNEY, for the report of which, and the par
ticulars Of the reception, we are indebted to the
Patriot.
Mr.. President: To the venerable chief justice
of the United States the citizens of Baltimore had
assigned the distinguished honor of welcoming
your arrival among them. In his absence have
been Unexpectedly placed in this enviable position
Jointly with my friend, Dr. Thomas. OF the
City Council, will have the honor to introduce you
to the Mayor and corporate authorities, and will
only detain you to say that your pure, able, and
conscientious discharge Of the elevated duties as
signed you have the confidence, respect, and
affection Of all parties. who will sustain you heart
and hand in every measure you may adopt to ad-
vance, perpetuate. and preserve the happiness,
prosperity, and integrity Of the Republic
The arrival of the PRESIDENT and his Cabi-
net at Mount Clare depot was announced by
national salute from the artillery under COM
mand of Colonsl w. S. CUTTINGS.
A large concourse of persons were at the de-
pot at the time, to unite in paying their respects
to the distinguished head Of the nation. The
PRESIDENT, with his honor the Mayor, were
brought to BARNUM's in beautiful four horse
open barouche. At the hotel the company were
met by the other committee, and an immense
throng Of citizens of all parties; who appeared
anxious to show their personal regard for the
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
He was received by the MAYOR in the fol-
lowing speech, which was delivered in very
appropriate and handsome manner, and which
appeared to be very gratifying to the feelings of
the PRESIDENT:
"Mr. President: II has been made my pleasing
duty, on the part Of the corporate authorities Of
Baltimore, to meet you on this occasion, and TO
tender to you, and the distinguished members of
your Cabinet that accompany you. the inequalities
OF our city We deeply regret, sir. that your visit
should be but passing one. We would like to
have had an opportunity to show in a more public
manner to the people Of the whole Union. and to
the world, our unfeigned respect for the high
Office you honorably fill, and for your own
not less exalted character. Sir. citizens of
Baltimore. and part of this great Confcderacy.
we would like to express, in a more public man.
ner than circumstances will permit, our
nigh appreciation Of your decided. patriotic, and
independent course in the great of the Union
and it, recent ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS which, we
are glad to know, you have ever advocated, and
dare maintain. In you, sir, recognise with con-
idence firm friend to the Constitution and the
perpetual union Of these United States. Permit me
TO say (and am but express the universal
sentiment Of the people Of Maryland) that you
enjoy the unlimited confidence Of the people in the
high Office you fill; and, sir, should circumstances
ever require it, (Which trust in God may never
be the case,) the patriotic sons of old Maryland
will rally to sustain you and aid you in your efforts
to preserve this happy Union. Ay, sir in the beau
niul language Of departed patriot, we pledge you
'our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honors'
We are, indeed, Union men
"Mr. President, il lie the wish of all our fellow
citizens, without distinction, that you will on your
return TO the scat Of Government, spend at le.st
day in Baltimore. therefore in the name Of the
corporate authorities. tender to you, and the NOM
bers of your Cabinet that accompany you, public
dinner, to be given your return, at such time AZ
you may be pleased to designate. trust air, that
il may be in your power to crafty u.s. and that we
shall be honored with your company for at least
one day"
To the address Of the MAYOR the President
responded in brief, but impressive and eloquent
terms, thanking the MAYOR and citizens for the
cordial and kind reception he had received
from them, and expressing his grateful emo
tions for the confidence reposed In him ia the
discharge OF the high trust confded TO him,
and declared his readiness at all times to main
tain the honor Of the country and the integ,-if,,
Of the Union with all the energy and ability
that might be in his power to command.
The President said, in reply to the invita-
ton from the MAYOR to partake Of public
dinner on his return from New York, that il
would afford him the greatest qualification to
meet the citizens of Baltimore on such an coca
sion, but that it was out Of his power, at this