The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-30
THE RECEPTION AT RICHMOND, VA.
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THE RECEPTION AT RICHMOND, VA.
From the Richmond Republican, June
The President and suite arrived in Richmond in the
United States steamer Engineer last evening" at about
quarter past eight O'Clock and received by the
citizens and military and escorted to their quarters at
the Powhatan House The Presidential party from Nor
folk to this city consists of the following named
Precedent Fillmore, Secretary Stuart and lady Post.
master General Hall and lady, Captain Powell lady
Miss Jagelo Lieutenant Scott and lady, General Bank
head, John o Sargent, w. w Corcoran, Mr. Gardener,
Mr. Stringham and lady, Mr. Mehaffey, Dr. n c. Barra-
6uo Hon. Daniel Jenifer L. T. olmstead Com. United
The committee appointed the part of the city to
proceed down the river to escort his Exceency Presi
Curtis PECK Captain Davis, at half past A.
III and returned with the guests of the city at about
quarter pact cishtoclock NJ in the noble little United
States steamer Engineer Commander Il. I. Olmstead
The committee having proceeded about sixty miles,
put aboard Of the United States Engineer
and after having been presented to the President Gen.
ersl Peytop addressed him the part the committee
Mr. Pr sident;-We have the hoaor in the name Of
the citizens of Richmond to invite you to their city
to you Of the cordial reception with which they
are prepared TO greet you They desire to manifest their
test their Of your liberal and national conduct
We deputed by the city to bear you this message;
and be assured distinguished reception awaits you"
The President respo nied In appropriate terms and
pressed the great gave him be able to
accept the invitation so handsomely rendered him by
After the Richmond committee had welcomed the
President in behalf Of the city the whole party
landed at the fine estate Of Mr. Selden, known Wes
ton where the host and hostess Of ancient mansion
we're ready to give cordial welcome Spending short
3 to ssy thu e. the
carter Esq whose proverbial hospitality is known
throughout lower Virginia and other sections Of the
country
Mr. Carter and lady gave the President and the large
company attending him true Virginia welcome and
by ali who had the good fortune to be Of the party
The party having dined at Shirley, they then awaited
the return Of their steamer which had bss
City Point TO meet the Augusta and take board Post
master General Hall and others Of the Presidential suite
dent.
1t expected that the whole party would have left
shirley by two o'clock but owing to the Augusta having
been detained by the heavy fog upon starting from
Norfolk. delay Of nearly two hours was occasioned
The President has accepted invitation to meet the
citizens Of Richmond this morning and partake OF aeo
accepted the oldahioned Virginia barbecue proposed
TO have been given him at Buchanaus Spring but il l.
not his desire to be placed In the atui. Of attending
pubic gatherings at which regular speeches to b.
made. CT toasts drank
The military and civic turnout would have been very
large and imposing but for the unfortunate delay in
the arrival OF our guests and the heavy rain which came
up just after they had landed at Rockets A. ii wa
however, the Welcome cordial and therefore appre
cated by those for whom il intet ded some four
Or hve thosssnd citizens and soldiers understand
had asscnhed at Rockets by the was supposed
at brat the boat would have arrived.
The PRESIDENT AT THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION.
lFrom the Richmond Whg. June 90
President Fillmore whose arrival in the metropolis Of
Virginia has given such unfegned qualification
citizens was escorted at IL O'Clock yesterday from his
Gusrsr At the Powhaan house to the southern porico
OF the Capitol where he welcomed to Richmond In
behalf OF hsr citizens by VIM. H. Mac garisnd, E.1.
Mr. kscF introduced to the assembly the President
OF the United States, who spoke folows.-
Nr Chsirman-This very hatterng reception from the
capital u the Old Dominion, leaves Language ade
quste 20 express the grateful emotions of my heart
That should have received such welcome from any
rsTt Of the Old Dominion would have been gratifying
me- but 10 have received from Its capital and t
citizens at large causes emotions q gratitude that
ovcIwhcmine This Is the first time ever had the
pleasure Of seeing Virginia aud Virginia life Sir
have paced through the lower parts u your state
vas anxious not only 90 visit your cities aud noble
look al aome Of those noble plantations for which yir
GINA ae Virginia has been celebrated 10 granted
g. me and must say, sir have witnessed those
which hsve impressed upon my mind that II Il impossible
should have anything but the fairy snd yir
ginia cannot conceive II possible that state large
and extensive this exhibit many such beautiful
plantations highly cultivated had The pleasure
g witnessing yesterday sailed up your noble river
toeitude the hrst appearance II the spires. but
crrt 20 Eay that they wcrr barely visible whsn the
shades Of night closed over thcm AMI was compelled
60 land upen your shores amidst tn vast multitude
which thronFcd the streets whose face. could only
by the pickering light 81 the lamp the fash II the
pon and the lightning Of heaven u course saw but
lev faces a. passed through your streets happy
this morning - meet face q face In this multitude
that assembled here The ints OF the Ola 20.
Einion lou have been pleased sir 70 ailude 20 the
humble services which has been my fortune to tender
The country Ia the position IN which nos placed
believe say with full sincerity ~ heart that what
may have b.cn thoae services fr good for evil
whatever may have ben tho exalted position nv
cory V one q which never sspred Ny sole ambition
has been since the responsibility has becn upon
- Al vice Providence discharge those duties
poasble, a. 20 cement the union of country AMI
H. srpctuate cor gle rious constitution (reat ap-
plsveel When, cir nearly a yer sinoe, by lanea.
table dbpensation q Divine Providence the chief
Magistrate q the Union Who by your voice elevated
20 this high position was laid IN tho dust confess cir
feared tur glorious Union Wa approaching " dissou
lion whfn che balance seemed "a br trembling
tan whence thoud vibrsts received from the glorious
capital q tie Old Dominion expression II sentiment
state that gave more joy 20 m heart than would re-
eeve we're g bc elected thousand times 70 the high
cflce which nov hold Cheering and applause } beg
O. return g you and through ycu % the citizeus
the mttrcp0ls, my sincere aud grateful thanks f9r
pleasure md dght have experienced 20 day in travel
liz about ycur beautiful city. and 10 witnessing the
y isces vita Which Il adorned Ny stay amongst you
ipust neccs srly he short But have enough Of
~ iuis hospitality 20 induce II Il Il within my
Iov.r g. Nisit ycu again III cannot, hope t. meet
sou Al other time aud NJ other place Again
ir rte. you, a thote associated you my thanks
nd my hait 10 speak but II sre arr those with me
those FROM the soil ~ virgnis-who associstsd in
a. besf
a6sscssss were alo mssc by Hon Messrs Hail. Post.
susser Gentts aud stuart Secretary q the Interior
hft nc trnonies the pprtico the President and
eretaries escorted 10 the ball a the Convention
vtvton The President u that body called together
END be ftliovirg proceedings took place
Mcsrs Miller aud Watts behalf ~ the committee
he part q the Conyent ton. then appeared in tho
tfe aide eFccrtng the President ~ the United states
accompanied by the Secretary Of the Interior and the
The convention received the President standing when
pr Miller said MIR. President. ! have the honor 70
introduce 90 you the President ~ the nted States
The rrt sidcnt q the Convention received him in a
fbott eptech.
The President q the United state{repliel Mr. Pre-.
edtni--Ihis reception u e. NE 70 unexpected and
ruve that feel that have adequate language 10
express thc emotions Of my hart 10 oak around apon
tire rtpfc tativcs n the sovereignty oi Virginia
grrgstei ir he purpose - revising mr. organic awof
dour 81 that state what L done hy forfe in al o,her
cotrtres but Americas graft ic1t IN / satisfaction
With have no language % express IT, receive tbs
honor " " capta q Iirene IT, " fa.e 81 ~
irgtoo 5fferscn ans Madison ADJ where their ash.s
etHi rtrcsefhc birthplace aud fUadeucN LIZ Mersh I.
Nhetr NE aslcs also repoo is az ns sincere Nrathta
tJn 7htt ths receive from tbo nh.t ints III thc Ga
Dominion sad th1e rtpttftutrx heY un3tr ELI eircum-
sstncef t' nttdiui aid ~ the ntma tieAafgc Il ny
nUfF pss4 Ntwtr fsr moment #ub The Etltn tAft
first f1fmtd 3 written cIu tiluli4r. frnst viii ba the
last 81 aasndos a. The state Which has % 81 tmes
osvtn Ffh ernrrr rs support the LDt IS, tru.t wA