Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-16
ARRIVAL OF PRESIDENT FILLMORE AND CAB
MET

New YoRK, MAY i4--Yes,erday was q great day. From
early hour in the morning. were in state OF consant
busc and excitement growing out OF the visit and recep
ton Of the President and his Cabinet, who are on their
way 10 Dunkirk the extreme end Of the New York and
Erie Railroad.
The steamer E.e which had been provided for tie OCCASION
started from the foot Of Duane street. IL O'Clock. The
company board small, consisting Of the committee
OF arrangements, number of members Of the Common
Council ana several OF the city officers.
Al II O'clock tie Boat reached South Ambov. The Presi
dent IN waiting At the depot and having been conducted
beard By delegation Of the hoard Of directors Of the New
York and Erie railroad was received at the entrance OF tie
ladies' cabin BY c. VI Leupp ESQ., chairman OF the reception
distinguished statesmen by whom he accompanied. The
President briefly responded returning thanks for himself and
associates and stating that with adcrp OF the magnl-
tutr aai importance Of The work accomplished they have
considered tia !uty Of the chief officers of the nation
cognise oy their presence and participation in the rJocngs
realization OF the benefits TO by the compile
81 this magnificent en,cprse-n work that is designed
bind the affections OF distant sections in one
bond III ;lc Union
| 4 salute was fred from Fort Hamilton az the steamer
pass and also from The cutters anchored in the
narrUws and finally D: the forts in the inner harbo Co
vetnrs Eliss and and Beloe Islands Tie boats reach
ed Castle Garden minutes past O'clock, amid
ming OF and the of the multitude assem-
! pGt the Battery.
t. Presient then welcomed 20 New York In brief
.ye.c. "lch l,. Fillmore replied in few appropEia IL
fGnt,-. H.: la:;In .; rtfrshmenis Tie President arc
CaJ.;, fd nc Ma! or s .tJ oaroucic, ana the '.i-
ry citizens falling in procession formed and mo-
cd the prescribed route stopping in front OF the Il
Hail! where President and suite received marching salu
from the military During the day hags were suspended
from all the hotels and public buildings, and business was
suspended Twelve full regiments. comprising inanty ar,
ti-. rifles and mounted troops were oct IL iu loce, ana
never gallant sigh, Witnessed
Notwithstanding tremendous Storm pe'aiea curing
tie tn!a. The descending in torrents the streets were
hrongc and fire rockets let off in during the
evening A=tor House. in honor OF the distinguish
cd guests The reception Of visitors by the President was
liz in The extreme, throughout The evening.
Al o'clock This morning The Cnet Magistrate and his
Cabinet, win the directors of the railroad and large
her OF Invited guests embarked on board the steamboat,
E.e The railroad celebration will wind up with great
whole" 10 sheep roasted whole &C., are among
dishes promised in the bill Of fare; and after the dinner
and the speech there is 10 be grand display Of fire.
works.
Police officers Bower Hopkins aud Leonard have been
dispatched for London attend the Worlds Fair and spot
the OF this country who have proceeded rhher
carry their unlawful depredaons upon the
from all portions Of the world