Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-08-19
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The Chsrlestown Free Press states that
the 9Th inst. was a day ofjoyous excitement
10 that town aud vicinity. consequent upon
the Anticipated visit Of President Fillmore
and the Hon Mcssrs. Conrad and Stuart, OF
lis Cabinet. We copy the following account
Of the reception Of the President at various
poiuts on bis route. from the Free Press:
The Mayor Of lIarper's Ferry. aecompan-
led by other members Of the corporation. left
for the Point OF Rocks to escort the presi-
dent of the United States. who bad lett
Washington in the earliest train. On arrival
at the Ferry. amid the discharge Of cannon.
the Executive was met by n deputation from
Charlestown. as an escort to oar County Seat.
aud to make known the facilities Of reaching
the shannondale Springs in the afternoon
The President, accompanied by the Secre-
/ tary of War and the Secretary Of the Inte-
/ rior. together with Mr.. Coreoran, Of Wash
ington, were very cJurteously received by
Major Symiugton and Major Huger. and
shown through the Armory and over the pub
lie grounds at Harper's Ferry The time
for the departure Of the special train APP
preaching, the distinguished gentlemen were
preferred a handsome collation. which had
been prepared by the liberal officer about
Withdrawing from the post, as also dinner
By the citizens, but the arrangements already
made prevented acceptance, and amid the
! discharge of cannon, under tie escort of u
committee. the train shot off amid the shouts
of the populace.
| On arriving at Charlestown, which was
earlier than expected by the citizens, (who
were chiefly engaged at their meals) the
/ sound Of the whistle caused large assem-
! blage hear the Depot--and as the carriage
drew up and received the President and his
company, three cheers were given for him aud
for the Secretaries espectively-and the cor
tege drew up at Sappingston's Hotel, where,
without alighting. the President received the
salutations Of many Of our citizens, and OK
changed mods with tic ,..,iie boys, who seem
ed to think that he might return when they
could not get as near to him as the width OF
the pavement. The baggage collected, the
whole moved off at sober pace to the
| Springs, where hundreds were already assem-
! bled from tile surrounding country, aud where
in short time the President and those who
had not already dined, sat down to fine din
ner amid the strains of music.
After dinner the ladies were introduced to
tho President and his suite. In the evening
the ball at the Springs was numerously at
tenued The scene WIS all gaiety.
On Wednesday morning the President was
waited upon by committee of thirty gen.
tlemcn of the town of Winchester, consisting
of the Mayor, Recorder, President of the
| Common Council and others having been ap-
| pointed by the Civil Authorities Of the town
to wait on him at Shannondale They were
received by the President aud bis Secretaries
in the Ladies Parlor The room was Gned
with Ladies and the passages and window:
thronged with gentlemen. The Chairman o.
the Committee, lliam j. Clarke. Esq
addressed the President substantially in til,
following terms:-
Mr. President and Gentlemen ofthe CqJinef:
am deputed BY a Committee appointed
by the Civil Authorities OF the town of Win
chester to communicate to you the resolutions
Of invitation and welcome to their town lr
performing this grateful office take pleas
ure in saying that these resolutions are /;
full reflection of the public sentiment The
citizens of " inchester will hail with patriots
pride your presence, Sir, among them as Ga,
Chief Magistrate Of this great Republic. witt
that of your Cabinet officers. They vii
evince to you and them their high admira
ton and regard And in proffering to you
sir. and to them, the Inequalities of thei
homes, they only anticipate sentimen
which will rise up to meet you, wherever yol
may be pleased to travel through this aneien
and venerable Commonwealth
To which the President, in substance. re
piled:
; accept, sir, with the expression Of thanks
for myself and my official associates Ter
these kind expressions of sentiment from tn
t town Of Winchester. 1t will afford us grea
: pleasure to visit your ancient town, aud min
5 gle with its citizens. 1t is well known a
long the residence Of Washington, and as til
spot where reposes the ashes of one of tn
heroes of the Revolution / allude to Gen
Morgan 1t was my desire, sir, to hav
passed through your State without any pub
+ lie manifestation farther than to ningle wit
your citizens and exchange with them kin
e civil,ies We seek relief from the cares {
official station. and for that purpose, sir, W
visit your gushing fountains of health, an
your surprising scenery
E | have only again sir to return to you an
J to the committee. and to the citizens, for my
relf aud those associated here with me, GU
. thanks aud kind wishes
/. The address of Mr.. Clarke was delivere
in his usual impressive manner. and the re
. ply of the President in calm and dignife
style, amidst the outbuist of enthusiast
applause,
After dinner the Presidential nsrty return
ed to Charestown to take the special trai
that had been furnished to convey them u
the valley aid stopped short time at tn
hospltas,,e residence of Andrew Hunter, ESQ
'Snere they we're introduced to many ladie'
who had not been able to visit the Springs
as well as to many Of our citizens who ha
been debarred the pleasure Of an introductio
which hundreds had gone miles to realize
q They then took the ears for Winchcste
! amidst the enthusiastic shouts Of the people
: with many good wishes for their safety.
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