Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-24
[By Telegraph to the N. Y. Express. |
THE BOSTON JUBILEE,
THE CLOSING PROCEEDINGS.

THE CLOSING PROCEEDINGS.
BosroN, Sept 49,
The grand finale Of the three DAYS Jubilee in this
city closed to day with military aud civic PROCESSION
diuner on The Common beneath an immense tent
made for the occasion, and general illumination and
fireworks in the evening. 1t is estimated that over
100 coo strangers are in the city
THE GREAT PRoCE SION
The procession s'ared shortly before IL O'Clock, and
was tive hours and twenty minutes passing the Revere
House. The escort was composed OF the National
Lancers one regiment of artillery ard brigade of in
fantry. The mechanical and manufacturing arts were
strongly represented, and constituted the most interest
ing feature of the pageant. This department was one
mile in length The students OF Hazard College The
various societies. and the children OF The public schools
were out in great numbers. The distinguished guests
Of the city rode in open carr lagos. Prominent among
hem was Lord Elgln, whose reception among the
people most cordial.
The absence OF the President from the procession
on account OF illness, caused some disappointment
The diversified and brilliant decoration OF the streets
and buildings on the roue, and The immense crowds
gathered in the streets and the balconies presented
a impossible to describe.
THE DINNER.
After the procession, daner served up under an
immense tent on the Common. About 1000 versions
were present, GLIDING President Fillmore.
On the removal OF the cloth, Mayor Bigelow rose
aud said:
'On account of the departure of the train, it be-
comes necessary for the President of the United
states to leave US early, and suppose that you,
as well as myself, would be unwilling that that
have at least preferred him our respects in the usual
manner (Applause) |, therefore, interrupt you thus
early IN the part. to give you as sentment-'The
health OF the President of the United States'"
The above sentiment received by three times
three hearty cheers, after which it was responded to
by Mr.. Fillmore, follows:
''Mr Mayor and ow-citizens-[n acknowledge
ing the compliment which you have paid to the high
office which 1t IS my fortune to hold rise rather for
the purpose OF eAcuslng myself than of making u
speech. You have been pleased to drink nv health
would 1t were as per- feet the occasion as il usual
ly Isl but, unfortunately, slight indispositon within
me last twenty-ionf hours has deprived me of the
in participating in your exercises. l am unable TO
parake of the costly viands under which your miles
OF tables groan; am scarcely able to enjoy the feast
of and flow of soul;' and more than all this
am compelled to leave you thus early in this ban.
quet, because feel that my public duties REQUIRE that
should be at Washington with The utmost possible
despatch have stolen from the hours that we're pc
ha Ps due to the nation bret space meet my fell
lowscltizens in the city of Boston. (Appause)
meet you as citizens of Boston. On this festive oc
cason we know no party distinction. applause y
Nay, more we scarcely know national distinct On
(Great applause, and cheers.)
"There are gathered around this festive board the
American and the Briton, living under different laws
but thank God two OF The freest nations under the
sun. [CheeringI The little asperity that was engen-
dered by the Revolution which separated US from our
mother country am happy to say has long since dis.
appeared aad meet like brethren of the same fami-
ly. Speaking the same language and enjoying the
sane M. religion, are we not one9 Applause.
sity that compes me to leave thus early on this
festive occasion will induce ole ave the table on
my account. trust particularly that his lordship, the
Governor of Canada, will remain with veu ian.
plause. know til at he aud those with whom he is
associated, will receive from you, as they have already
r sceived, most cordial greeting. [Applausel But,
fellow citizens, can say no nore my heart is full
had conception OF what witnessed this day from
my window. l thought saw Boston in all its glory
when first into its borders. knew that it had
lis merchant princes, but did not know until to-day
hot had nhonIa
applause and cheeringl
'sBut, tellow-cltlzeps, pardon me, and permit me
to bid you adleu l can assure you that this joyous
occasion will be remembered by me to the latest hour
of my life shall look back upon it with delight,
and trust that my children will also May the elo-
Gus unon " %h e 6 sheds these blessings over hap
no longer" Nine cheers.]
Lord ELGIN-'One single word. Three cheers. ]
| should have felt 1t my bounden duly to follow the
President of the United States of this room if
he had not given me an order to the contrary; and
while am In the territory of the United States
consider myself under his authority. Applause. II
Ana as he imposed upon me his command to remain
with you, most certainly shall remain. EApplause
But L must say never received order before,
from any authority, which more completely jumped
with my oWnlwlshes Laughter and applause
The President, having given the hand of fellow !
ship and farewell to Lord Elgin, Mayor Bigelow and
others, left the pavilion
Hon A. IL, H. Stuart, Secretary of the Interior |
having been called upon, spoke as follows:
g Gentlemen laVe no time to respond to your |
ilatteIlng call 1or speech. The President has told
you that the hour for departure has come can
only speak with the manly frankness of true Vir- |
glnlan, and say-God bless New Engand-Gou bless |
you all" [Applause.]
Hon. Mr. Conrad Secretary of War; having been |
called upon, replied as follows:
GENTLEMEN: | am summoned to depart, otherwise
should take great pleasure in addressing few re-
marks to you, this, of the most agreeable and
| may say one OF the most happy moments oil my life |
go away from Boston with the frank declaration al
though said few days ago that not stranger
upon your so--hat have never before known what !
Boston was. [Appiause.l | have never known the |
hearness, the cordially, the warmth OF the true Ne
England character and satisfies me that it has not
degeneraed from the character of the foreathers of
the county.
II regret exceedingly that am compelled TO take
this unceremonous and abrupt departure and to inter-
rupt the flow ofyour festivities by so sudden retreat
Btu you know the necessity. The President awaits
me, and bid you arewell-I hope short farewell !
Tor hope it will not be long before shall have an op-
portuny to visit Boston, and to pay my respects to
her citizens, and especially public friends whom
have known before, but whose acquaintance | have
now formed in their private capacity, and at their
homes. bid yo1 farewell and wish TO all of you all
possible prosperity and happiness" TAppIause
Speeches were at erwards made by Lord Elgin Gov |
Boutwell,. Edward Everett, R. c. Winthrop Hon. |
Joseph Howe, of Nova Scotia, Hon. Mr.. Hncks, of
Canada, and Others
The testvil les closed about O'clock