New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-05-14
THE TRIP TO AMBOY.

length OF the Battery.
THE TRIP TO AMBOY.
At 10 o clock large concourse OF invited guests,
preceded by the Board of Common Council and the
Committee OF Arrangements, assembled atthefoot
ofDuane st. where they met with cordial recep'
ton on board the Erie, which was moored at the
wharf in this vicinity, for the accommodation Of
all gentlemen who had been invited. The boat
started precisely at the appointed boar, and upon
no former occasion of the kind could our Corpora
ton more fecitate themselves upon having en-
ioyed so agreeable trip The ottuna cum dig
nttQte" OF public or private life, it was admitted
by the many Aldermen present could not be en-
Dyed to more advantage.
The assiduous attentions Of the Committee on
board demand a tribute of respect from all on
board the Erie and after passing few agreeable
hours, the company were landed at Amboy, where
they received bis Exceency the President, amid
loud and enthusiastic cheering.
On arriving at the wharf at Amboy, Mr.. Fill
more was received by the President Of the Erie
Railroad Company and was introduced to the
Board Of Directors, when he was addressed by
CHARLES NJ. LEUPP, ESQ. as follows;
Mr. PRESIDENT 1t gives great pleasure. IN behalf Of
the Board Of Directors Of the New Yok and Erie Railroad
Company, TO welcome you and the distinguished states
by whom yoU accompanied on board the steamer
ana graduate you and them your safe arrival
The Directors deeply sensible OF The high honor you
have conferred by your acceptance OF ther inYauon 10
accompany them in y tour over tbs Road.
ltwl afford them The CHEST ssacuon 10 conduct you
over this highway, which connects by an indssOuOe
ink the Grea LsEes WITH the Ocean and were tey wsnt
ing In proper appreciation ~ the magnitude and Import
Of he task IN which they have been engaged usJ
would be reminded OF IT, when the Head Of the Republic
and bis chief officers OF tiae honor ihem Oy MAKING u
rpecis object Of examination. r
Railroad built for Gay, but 4 ell time, VII reaLe
the betirg expected from IT, and that while II 20
develop the rescurce' Of The country through when
ps,,es will contribute 70 bind s more closely oge1her
The dlsisng portions OF our glorious Union
again, Sir, bid you cordial welcome.
Several members of the Cabinet and officers Of
the Army and Navy, who had accompanied His
Excenency and suite, were hereupon introduced
70 the Board Of Directors. Among them were
Bon. Messrs w ebster, Critenden, Hall, Graham,
members Of the Cabinet, together with several
other distinguished gentlemen who accompanied
the President on board the boat from Amboy.
Mr.. Leupp having called the guests, who were
crowdiDg round in all directions. 10 order,
The president replied as follows
beg leave, Sir TO return my thanks 10 you, and through
YOU 10 he soad Of Directors OF me Erie Ra road ON
psny Of witch | understand you Chairman for me
very corcal welcome you have given myself and asso
csies upon this ocesion Applause can assure Jon ihs'
Il shall be Rppreca Cd and feeling deep sense OF he l
porlance Of The work which you have accomplished We
have considered cuty al he chic! ocss OF lae ~
ton TO recognize by our presence arc piclpauon "a nc
relocugt our rea za on OF me beneh when nlI
from the peon OF This magnificent enterpnze foo
Sir that lhs magn hcent work designed 10 cOuhscs
he Erie with the Atspucil Is deiigued 20 DO more 70
bird and unite In indisolube bond Of nion' every
section Of The lard Appsa'el regard Il As on .. ,oS
OF ~ immense magnitude, and hope soon hat snAlI
have TO cOugrsIuaie naive STATE % ne great pleasure
tha ie 81 on witnessing he completion OF INC "oiA'
At the conclusion Of the Address Of the Pres
ident be waa loudly applRuded, and was intro
duced by the Committee TO lGrge number OF
personal friends.
A splendid entertainment was served up IN the
saloon of the Erie at l2l o'clock, where every
delicacy OF the season was profusely scattered
and the choice viands, under the hOIpiss
bic management Of Mr. Simmons, Steward Of the
boat were served up in all directions.
TIE Press was specially accommodated in the
saloon, and reporting members OF the press from
New.York Philadelphia, Boston and elsewhere
were all paid due attention by the different men
bers Of the Committees and also by the Captain
of the Erie, the Steward, and By al hands on
board.
Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER, on passing the Re-
porters table, which had been specially laid OUT
for their accommodation, was received with
marked applause, and, on motion, lis health was
proposed by one OF the fraternity and drunk
with due donors. as the Secretary Of State
Mr. WEBsrER, with his usual urbanity Of man.
uer, returned thanks, having made the only
speech delivered in the course Of the entertain
ment, thanking the gentlemen Of the Nev.York
Press for the compliment, and wishing that aiter
they would get through their arduOas professions
lAbors, al would enjoy a cold cut and good
glass of champagne. Laughter and appaase)
Mr.. W. hereupon Withdrew with several Of his
personal and political friends, who clustered
round him in all directions as he was leaving the
saloon.
The firing OF cannon along the route, pGrtica
larry At Fort Hamilton added much 10 the enthu
sinm that prevailed among all classes that
greeted the Erie, as abe gracefully skinned
along towards Castle Garden on her retarn. The
cheering here was most enthusiastic, and the
boat soon nesred the Battery and put in TO Cas-
tie Garden. where vast ooncourse Of citizens
were assembled to witness tbs ceremonies Of