The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-14
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Arrangements for Opening the Erie Railroad
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The Reception AZ Baltinhore.

Reception
From the Baltimore Sun. May l31
The committee of reception, appointed by the town
meeting held Saturday for the purpose OF receiving
the President Of the United States and welcoming him TO
the city assembled yesterday morning at the City Hotel
(Barnum's) and at ~ O'Clock left for Mount Clare de-
pot train splendid barouches and coaches for the
purpose OF performing that honorable and gratifying
duty. Arrived at the place they found that Large
number of their fellow citizens had already met with
view to the distinguished Of the nation. The
coming cf the train announced by the shri whistle
of the engine and the loud OF the stationed
adjacent h-Co Gittngs, of the artillery regiment,
having issued order for the firing OF grand salute,
which was promptly executed by detachment OF the
Eai,.e Artillery Captain Phillips.
shortly after the train arrived when the car in which
ths visitors seated entered by the committee
when the President was addressed in the following re-
marks by Hon. John Barney -
SPEECH MR.. BARNEY.
Mr. President:-To the venerable and venerat1d 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 unex
pecedy placed in this envabe position Jointly with
my friend DR. Thomas Of the City Council, viii have
the honor to introduce to you the Mayor and corporate
authorities and will ony detain you to say that your
pure able and conscientious discharge of the elevated
duties assigned you, have won the confidence res
pect and affection of all parties, who will sustain you
heart aud hand in every measure YOU may adopt 70
advance, perpeuate and preserve the happiness pros
rerity and integrity OF the republic
They were then waited upon to the carriages,
which were Handsomely drawn up in Poppleton
street His Fxcelency President Fillmore, accom-
panied by bis Honor Mayor Jerome, occupied the
barouche in front Of the train which drawn by
flour beautiful horses The ladies Of the Presidents
house entered the next coach, whilst the mem
brs Of the cabinet attended by the committee of recep
ton took their seats in the others when the whole
driven rapidly to Barnums
The members of the cabinet accompanying the presi.
dent Honorable Daniel Webster Secretary Of State;
Honorable Mr. Graham. of the Navy Department Hon.
hr Hall OF the Post Office Department and Hon hr.
trittenden Attorney General The visiters are also
com, nicd by Alderman laws and Assistant Alderman
ebb of the New York Council, who dcputcd by
that body to vst Washington and escort the President
to New York. The special committee Of this city were
His Honor Mayor jerome, Chief Justice Taney, Judge
Heath Charles H. Pitts John Dushane Zenos Barnum,
George 4. Sangston. lion X Johnson, Colonel j. e. Da
ves. George Brown, Hugh Jenkins Colonel $ Cuttings,
W Harrison. II Brckhead, J. G. Bruno, James A.
Bruce Hon John Barney Hon John Nelson and VIM
Crichtcp nearly all Of whom present
When the train arrived at the Hotel they again
enersied With enthusiastic crowd who followed into
charge then proceeded 20 the ladies drawing saloon,
when Mayor jerome addressed the President as tol.
lows
SPEECH MAYOR JEROME.
Nr Prcs.ient:-1t has been mae my pleasing duty,
on the part of the corporate authorities Of Baltimore to
meet you this occason and TO tender 60 you and the
distinguished members your cabinet that accompany
you. the hospslities Of our city We deeply regret sir
/ that your visit should be but passing one We would
Ike to have had an opportunity 20 show in more pub
c maune- 10 the people Of the whole Union and to the
world our unfgned respect for the high office you 80
hCLorably h and for not less exalted charsc
ter Sir citizens of Baltimore and part OF this
great coneieracy would like 10 express, in more
pubic manner than circumstances will now permit
hga appreciation of your decided, patriotic and indie
pendent in the Of the Union and its
{ recent comprumss-Drinciplcs which, glad to
know. you have advocated and dare maintain, In
you sir recognize, with conience,a firm friend to
the constitution and the perpetual union Of these United
States. Permit me 90 say (and am sure but express
the universal sentiment II the people Of Maryland that
you enjoy The unlimited confidence of the people in the
high cifcc you en-; and sir should circumstances
require Il (Which trust In God may be the cascl,
the patriotic of Old Maryland will rally TO sustain
you ard ala you in your efforts 10 preserve this
happy Union Ay, sir, in the beautiful language of
departed patriot pledge yOu "our lives fortunes
and our sacred honors." We az indeed, Unioa
Mr. PresilcntI Is the wish Of all our felow-ctiZens
without distinction that you will your return to the
scat OF govcrnment spend at least day in baltimore
therefore in the of the corporate authorities ten
der to you and the members Of your cabinet that
pany public dinner to be given your return at
such time as you may be pleased to designate trust
sir that IL may br In your power To- crafty and that
We ha bc honorcd with your company for at least one
fhs neat ana approrrntc address after the applause
bad 6ubhdtd, responded 90 by the President In
vrry few remarks aud the manner IN which they
spoken eteted the most fixed attention aud perfect
silence lie apoke as follows -
SPEECH or THE PRESIDENT.
fr hsyor-The unexpected and eloquent speech
viii IL you have just uttered leaves words at my
command 10 express my grateful fselings You have
been pleased 10 aludc TO the present administration
indeed much has been said concerning tho subject
but 10 not take Il 20 myself The gentlemen of
the cabinct-,he patriots Of the nation-lsvr noby
contributed their suppcri aud are more deserving q
| duty to perform-a duty which / have attempted 70
dis barge according TO the best Of my ability and
\ judgment Permit me here to observe, that 1 have
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afford me great qualification TO meet the citizens Of
Baltimore some fuure occasion would accept your
invitation e. public dinner were u ia my power, but
The object q M vt compcls me to proceed to another
section ci the country, important mission. ana
uut forcgo that pleasure beg leave toreturn through
You 70 The citizens Of baltimore, n.y. most hearty aud
sncere thanks for the evidences of their regard and
their appreciation 81 my scyicess
Upon tie conclusion Of his remarks number OF citi-
Gems were introduced 10 the President and to the
cab net after which. breakfast announced. when
they proceeded accompanied by the Mayor 10 the
m lin aifDl anH here At do 10 iun.n
Tor which the prince Of hosts u renowned.
Assoon as the rerast the President made hi
appearance in front q the hotel when he greeted
with hearty cheering lie and the cabinet escorted
by the Mayor and Committees 70 the President stree
depot and from thence TO iayre de Grace where they
were met by delegation from Delaware Mayor jerome
accompanied them 10 Philadelphia
~ MIR Webster entered his carriage fayctc street
he WAS most warmly greeted and rounds Of cheers
given, TO which he bowed cordial response
TIC elegant coaches were furnished from the establish
me Mt of MIR John McClintcck who bad charge of the
same We have never seen more beautiful equ2agcs
which also admirably managed
AFTER pleasant two hours ride, the train reached
Ia,rc DC Grace aud the containing the President
and his party passed the steam ferry boat In
order 70 avoid the change q seats which ordinarily takes
place there AZ the boat drew the Cecil shore the
moment q separation having arrived. the Hon John
Barney behalf Of the Baltimore committee addressed
the President In the following terms -
SPEECH OF MR. BARNEY.
Within the brief morning hours II has been my happy
privilege 70 welcome your arrival on behalf Of the cit.
Of Baltimore There biss without alloy for
even now have 70 bid you afiecionatc farewell A
scxagenarisn-mcmory thrills with bright "reminiscences
ofboyhood when joining In the hrong that greeted the
Immortal Washington on his advent among us--and
while every bosom gowcd with admiration nj the chival
rc d eds In arms aud the noble and patriotic sentiments
which brrathed In all his wrtngs-yet his majestic port
commanding stature, and dignhed dcmeanor, carrying
the stamp and impress Of Natures noblity-won all
hearts.
9 'Tis from the past we shadow forth the land
And lights long lost again do meet my view y
The chief magistrate of the republic must ever con
nue TO be object Of the respectful curiosity and in
tense interest OF his entire constituency Age loses It's
repusive feature from the advantage IL has afforded me
Of personal intercourse with each and all Of your VI
usfious predecessors and in truth and sincerity
than have filed larger space In the esteem
respect. and confidence of the confederscy. Tran
quilly has been preserved by the moderation. calIs