The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-09-23

encys visit at this time, grazing as 4 does with your
presence the shmen OF social and commercial al
lance between this city and the Canadas Lines oil inter
have been opened by which the products
OF your provinces find speedy aud convenient "ansi'
TO the sea The railways which unite us arc works more
truly admirable than the wondrous avenues when fadi-
ated from imperial Romeavenues for facilitating the
march OF invading armies or returning chanols aueh
with the spoil Of desoated countries Our own iron pam
wayslhe results OF scientific labor aud * unequaiied
by ancient iimesare devoted to lar different objects
They unite in friendly relations The inhabitants OF widely
separated regions, minister to Their mutual wants. dhue
abroad the seeds of knowledge, and scatter plenty
through a smiling land
Sour festival may be considered, IN some Sort as me
celebration OF conjugal union between Canada and the
ocean We dispense with the golden ring which was
used in the espousas OF Venice with the waters OF the
Adriac; for this union is effected by bands OF iron
which at once attest IT'S psrPetay and strength; my
tween the people whom you govern and the Atlantic
States is. perhaps, in no small degree pledge and
guarantee OF perpetual amlty between me brlsh ana
American nations. The memory OF their fralricdal con-
cts is fading away, and the history thereof, trust Is
completed forever The record OF their generous rivalry
for il the arts Of peace now opening ana
their common Such, am confident are the anu
cpalons and hopes OF the people for whom speak, and
they enhance the pleasure with which they salute you as
their welcome and honored guest"
Lord Egin replied as follows:
! "Mr. MAYOR, AND GENTLEMEN: am quite overcome
by this kind and cordial receptions but gentlemen have
that YOU will excuse me if do not attempt to follow the
mayor in his most eloquent address.
But there thing he has said which cannot al
consider this celebration the conuga union OF The Can
adas with the oceaa' Whatever may be my object in
coming to Boston, assure YOU sir that DO not come to
! forbid the BANS Hear, hear, and cheers.
appreciate most highly the sentiments OF personal
regard which you have kindly expressed towards me
and still highly do appreciate the assurances you
sovereign and my country and for that great rising Cana
dian people upon whose prosperity and welfare my hopes
and my feelings and my wishes are all centred,
"Genllemen, come here upon the hosptsbe invita-
ton of the city OF Boston, but prompted asol must con-
TESS by the desire show by this act of mine. rather
than by mere wordsbecause know that this mode OF
expression emphatic and more ineligible wiihal-
to show by this act my conviction that becomes U.S.
Americans and Brtons-l put the Americans first
[hear, hear]-Americans and Brons, descended az we
from the stock interiors of the same traditions
and unless greatly misconceive the signs of the times
with duties and responsibilities, respects another
not widely dissniaro be ready at all times and IN all
paces-and especially at this time and upon this
soil Of North Americato cultivate towards each other
feelings Of broherly love and mutual friendship These
fered kindness" lApplause.l
Lord Egn and suite then entered the carriages which
had been provided for them, and escorted TO their
quarters at the Revere House by the independent Cadets
The streets through which the procession passed were
lined with spectators.
The occasion peculiar and happy one, when the
President OF the United States and the highest officer
the English government in North America met TO rejoice
together the lriumphs which owe their origin tc
peace and amlty
The procession accompanying Lord Egin reached til,
Soon after he arrived a, the Revere House, Lord Eeir
was introduced to the President by Alderman Rogers
He was also introduced 10 The cuzens generally, togehe
with the President
Last evening the city government dinner to thu
officers OF the first brigade at the Revere House.
The President and Lord Elsin, and their respective
suites, and Sir Allan McNab were at The mayors m an
SION, in Temple street, ~ the course OF the evening
Bishop Fnzpatrick was also there. and Gov. Boutwell,
General Stone and Col. Needham Among The foreign
guests several officers OF the British army.
The Grand Lodge OF Free Masons received their breh
rem from abroad a, the fremont Temple
AT Union Hail. las, night, the officers of the first brigade
gave ball. which attended by several OF the English
officers.
As the report hitherto published does not give the inv
talion of the governor the President as communicates
by his aids camp at Newport, entire give below
copy OF IT:
"MR President His excelency the governor OF the
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts having learned with
pleasure that you contemplate visiting that State has in
structed portion Of his personal military static
wait upon you at this place, and tender TO you the con
CALCULATIONS and hospalities OF the Commonwealth. a
part OF the militia will be under orders near and at thu
line OF the city oil Boston, 10 escort you 10 the lodging
which he understands the authorities OF that city have
provided for you.
exceency has also instructed US 10 tender TO YOU
OF the troops composing the escort on Boston Com
mon, at such hour may be convenient to you And he
has directed us 10 attend you IN person TO the capital OF
The President in reply, accepted the invitations OF the
governor excepting that TO review the militia; his reply
TO this he would not then give But upon its being rep
resented TO him that early on this point was
necessary so that the division might be kept under
ders for the purpose be promptly accepted this invitation
Also He was then requested TO state what would be his
pleasure TO the mode OF review; whether horse
back, on foot, or in carriage He replied, mot certainly
IN carriage IL seems TO me it should be done either
foot or horseback think horseback is the better
way. will review on horseback provided am sure OF
a good horse"
The regatta, go, up feature in the jubilee. came
of yesterday afternoon, but by any OF the
fleet that had the city guests board, In the for
large boats the Cygne Of Boston, in first, the
Excelsior OF Salem, second, and the PEARL Of Salem,
third In the Tor boats OF 10 tons and under, five
miles and back, the Gift came in first, the Charade
second, and the Susan tbrd-all Of Hull
From the Annapolis State Gazette
Parties In Baltimore aud In the State.
The wing party in the city OF Baltimore has asserted its
unity by refusing TO confirm the nomination OF those who
hat in al {rnp al IA