Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-09-20

wards me highly gratifying to me and deeply appreciated BY
know that this enthusiastic welcome 10 not intended
for me- but do honor the high Office which my for
tune to fill, and as such recsiveit.
Irsrre gentlemen that this is the first time have
visited this place. All this to but this beautiful
city before me we all feel to be the product Of the
and the patriotism of its citizens, and Of their faithful obses
ance Of law and order know well, gentlemen sndl APP
precate the character people Of Massachusetts, know
what they have done the country for liberty and for CT
vzaion and no where there deeper conviction that the
blessings we enjoy owing mainly to the Constitution IN
der which we live and nowhere there hrmer determine
ton TO be faithful to the Constitution.
II was with great reluctance that at first declined the IN
vitaton received visit Boston this OCCASION But hav-
ing now accepted this invitation, and feeling grateful to you
gentlemen for the welcome extended to me on behalf OF the
State proceed with great pleasure to accept the hospal
ties Of the city Of Boston.
Permit me again. gentlemen, for myself and in behalf of
those associated with in the Government to thank you
for the cordial and greeting you have given mo-
AT the conclusion Of the Presidents reply, him.
self and suite were conducted by the committee TO
the car provided expressly for him by the Railroad
Company, which was very handsomely decorated,
and in few moments the train was en- route for
Dorchester. AT Bridgewater and other stations
the President was received and repeatedly cheered
by crowds awaiting his arrival.
RECEPTION AT HARRISON SQUARE, DORCHESTER.
At thirty-fve minutes past ten the approach OF
the train containing the PRESIDENT was noticed,
and soon came galantly to the station. 1t was
drawn by the large locomotive " bingham" which
was decorated with evergreen and the American
ensign, and each car also bore the stars and
stripes " in profusion. The car containing the
President and other distinguished guests, with the
! Committee of Arrangements, was halted along
side the platform, amid loud cheers and huzzas OF
the multitude, the waving OF handkercnleis Dy ine
ladies' the firing Of cannon, and the ringing OF BELLS
Upon alighting from the cars at Harrison Square,
Hon. MARSHALL p. WILDER addressed the Presi-
dent as follows
MR.. wHDER's ADDRESS.
Mr.. President In behalf Of the ancient town Of Dorches
bid you welcome In behalf Of the county Of Norfolk
the land of the Adamse which has furnished its full share
for filing the high Office which you sustain in behalf Of
the people whose institutions have taught US to respect the
Laws and Constitution Of our country and to unite together
for the preservation of glorious Unon greet you.
permitted, sir to occupy moment Of your time, and
again bid you cordial, right hearty welcome Wei
come Welcome Welcome
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.
Mr.. Chairman and citizens Of the tOUn Of Dorchester
For myself and in behalf Of the gentlemen who accompany
this desire 10 tenoef unto you most
profound thanks for this cordial reception. amhappy,
remely happy you, citizens Of Dorchester in view
of those heights upon which your fathers fought and opened
way for the establishment Of Constitution which you
| this day srs prepared to defend.
greatly pleased 10 witness this gathering OF ladies'
| the beauty of Dorchester. God bless them
Again, sir, permit to thank the citizens OF Dorchester
| most heartily for this fatering reception.
Here the PRESIDENT closed his very brief Speech amid
| hearty cheers from the multitude.
Immediately upon concluding his remarks the PRESIDENT
accompanied by Gen. HESRY WILSON and Of Governor
BourwELIs Camp, took in the barouche pre-
pared for the OCCASION and in the next which drawn by
four beautiful bay horses seated Hon. ALEX H.
H. STUART, Secretary of the Interior, and Hon. CHARLES
NJ Conan, Secretary Of War, accompanied by U. 8. Mar
shal DEvESs and Hon. CHARLES T. RUSSELL.
i Next followed fifteen carriages, containing the mem
bers of the Legislative and City Council Committee among
whom n p Banks Esq, Hon. J. T. Stevenson, AL
deman Holbrook Francis Bney, Esq, and other gentle
men Of distinction.
The pageant proceeded through Park street to Neponse
turnpike up Adams street, Meeting house Hill into Bos
ton street. through Mount Pessan, into Eusts
at the dividing line of Roxbury.
very large number Of vehicles Of all descriptions contain
ing many ofhe good citizens Dorchester neghbona
towns, followed in the wake, and along the whole the
President greeted with the enthusiastic cheers
compand by the waving of thousands of handkerches by
many fair hands, which he acknowledged by gracefully bow
ing alternately either side
On Meeting house Hill there array of between one
thousand and fifteen hundred School Children of Dorchester
accompanied by their teachers and the school committee
formed in lines either side of the street. the procession
passing between them The children had their hats and
bonnes neatly decorated with flowers and wreahs and each
school was designated by appropriate banner
As the President passed the Children each of them seemed
to vie with the other in uttering the oudest huzzas
| RECEPTION IN RoxBURY.
On arriving the line Of Euss street. separating Dor
chester from Roxbuy, there halt and the distinguish
ed guests surrendered by the Dorchester people to the
authorities Of Roxbuy. The President and associates
were addressed by his honor Mayor SAMUEL WALKER in
neat Short and appropriate speech of welcome follows
/ ADDRESS OF THE MAYOR OF RoxBURY.
Mr. President In the and in behalf of the citizens
Of Roxbuy, have the honor tender to you their most
/ hearty welcome 10 their city.
congratulate your fortunate selection Of this op
pouniy to visit the metropolis of New Eneand-to on in
the commemoraon of the triumph Of Science and Art over
the obstacles OF Natureto witness the mighty achievements
Of human industry, guided by intelligence 10 evelng noun
ans bridging and thereby uniting nations in The closest
| bonds OF interest and affection.
We make attempt to vie with sister city in an osen-
atious display we make no military parade present no
Of historic interest for your inspection but sir we
receive you with joy and feel honoed by your presence
| THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.
Mr. MAIoR Permit to return you and through YOU
authorities people of