The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-06-27


try by his steady devotion to the Constitu-
ton, regardless Of sectional influences, seemed
TO pervade all classes and all parties; and in
deed il may be said, at least for this occasion,
that the 'monster party" was strangled. As
it was known that Mr.. FILLMORE could only
remain here two or three hours, the desire to
shake his hand "and share the good mans
smile" became so general, and yet 80 impossi-
Bile to be INDUCED by the dense crowd in front
of the hotel, that their desire to see him and
hear from him impelled call to that effect,
which was cheerfully complied with, and he
addressed them accordingly from the balcony.
MIR. STUART, the fame of whose eloquent
and stirring speeches in Portsmouth had pre-
ceded him, was then called for, and gratiied
them with dis play of his fine oratorcal pow
ers, in an address in which the discussion Of
the affairs of Virginia was predominant.
At A O'Clock the President and other dis
tinguished guests and citizens sat down TO a
sumptuous collation., due justice to which being
done; Mr. FILLMORE was toasted, and respond
ed with sentiment complimentary to our
goodly city; and to a similar compliment to Mr..
STUART, he replied with the following admira-
BILE toast, which was enthusiastically applauded:
"yirginia patriotism, which, like the Christian 3
faith, can move mountains"
The Army and Navy were toasted, and the
sentiments responded to by General Bankhead
of the former, and Captain Dornin of the latter.
At six O'Clock the President and suite left
tie city and returned to Old Point in the Engi-
neer. We understand he will leave Old Point
this morning on his way to Richmond. touch
ing on his way at those seats of old Virginia
hospitality, Claremont, Brandon, Shirley, &c.
BY TELEGRAPH.
NORFOLK, June 25.-The President and
suite left yesterday afternoon, at 81 O'Clock,
for Old Point, visiting the sloOp-of-war Ply
mouth as they went down. Before starting
they were joined by the Postmaster General,
who came down in the Richmond boat The
proprietor of the Old Point Hotel gave the Presi-
dent ball last night, which is said to have
been magnificent affair. The whole party
left for Washington this morning.
From the Richmond Republican of yesterday.
Public Meeting ut ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
to Welcome President Fillmore.
Pursuant to notice, the citizens Of Richmond
assembled at the City Hall yesterday, at five
o'clock, for the purpose Of making suitable ar
engagements to welcome President FILLMORE
to the city.
On motion of Mr.. VIM. Fl. Macfarland, the
mayor, Gen. VIM. Lambert, was called to the
chair; and, on motion Of Mr.. Poiteaux Robin
son, Messrs. Edward VIM. johnson and Ro
II. Gallaher were appointed secretaries of the
meeting.
The chairman stated the object for which
the meeting had been assembled; and, after ap-
propriate remarks by Mr.. mcfarland, on mo-
ton of that gentleman committee was ap-
tod 10 L.,
tons for the action of the meeting. Thereup-
on the chair named committee, who, after a
brief absence, returned to the hall and reported
resolutions, which were subsequently adopted :
COMMUNICATIONS. VIM H. mcfarland. Poi
teaux Robinson, A. J. Crane, James A. Seldom,
fhos. J. Evans. DR.. A. B. T. Merritt, VIM. s. Trip
lett, Col c. G. Tompkins. Fleming Griffin, and
Samuel Ellis.
The resolutions reported and adopted are as
follows:
Resolved. That the visit to our city by the Chief
Magistrate Of the Union ia an occasion Of aincere
congratulaton with our citizens and that his high
position, and the national spirit he has cvinced,
merit the cordial reception with which they are
prepared to greet him.
Resolred, That forty mine be committee, in con.
nexon with the military, the other committees
which may be appointed, and the societies which
may desire to participate, to tender to the Presi-
dent, and the gentlemen who accompany him. the
inequalities of the city, and to solicit his and their
acceptance ofa public dinner at such time as may
suit his convenience.
COMMITTEE TO PROCEED DOWN THE RIVER.
On motion of General Peyton, a committee
OF five were appointed TO proceed down the
river on Thursday morning, in behalf of the
citizens, to meet the President and suite, and
escort them to the city. The committee was
thereupon announced as follows
General Bernard Peyton, Colonel Jno. A.
Meredith, Colonel George N. Johnson, James
A. Seldom, esq.,, and Major Thos Ellis.
On motion, the chairman and secretaries of
the meeting were added to the committee of es-
cort. And, on further motion, Ro. A. Mayo,
esq, of Henrico, was also added to the com
mittee.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
The chair announced the following as the
general committee of arrangements, in pursu-
ance of the second resolution:
WIN. II. MAcFARLAND, Chairman. Jefferson
IFard-Luther Libby, Hugh Rileigh, DR.. John
Dove, w. L. McMinn, G. NJ. Darlington, John
Freeman, Wilson Williams, James Winston, M.
Mangum, b. O'Neae, Richard Lee, VIM Burke,
j. ~ Van Lew, M. Branch, William Greaner.
Madison Ward-Wiam w. Crump, J. P. Tay-
lor, T. r. Price. T. U. Dudley, G.. w. Smith, j.
II. Conway, X Watkins, John Wombe, I. b.
Bigger, j. b. Harvie. J. M. Sublett, James Allen,
John Rutherford, James Bcsher, DR.. w. A. Pat
terson.
Monroe Ward-James Lyons, Ro. G. Scott, w.
w. Timberlake, Samuel Ellis, J. l.. Tate, James
iieale, p. c. Kimbrough. w. M. Fulton, w. s..
Tripett, Joseph Mayo, James Thomas, w, God
din, p. Robinson, w. d. Blair, w. II. Davidson,
g. w. Munford, ID. H. Delaplaine.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
VIM. LAMBERT, Chairman.
R RO y W " Johnson Secretaries.
The convention appointed committee yes
terday to invite the President of the United
States to visit that body.
From the Churlesfo,cn 9" Virginia Free Press of
yesterday.
Hon. Daniel Webster.
The Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER, lady, niece,
Miss Fletcher,) and Mr.. Lanman passed up
in the cars on Tuesday last, on their way to
Capon Springs. On his arrival at Harper
Ferry, he was invited by Recorder VIM. r..
Daugherty to make short stay at that place;
but, his visit TO this region being of short dura-
ton, he could not accept the invitation.
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