Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-09-20

.RR,psxp rsox raE BOSTON JOURNAL OF THURSDAY.
ARRIVAL OF THE PRESIDENT AND SUITE.
Yesterday was the first day of the Great Cele-
bra.on, and the festivities were most happily COM
menced. The weather throughout the day was
cool, and the sky cloudless. The city wore an
appearance Of gayety, although the stores and
other places Of business were open as usual.
Crowds of strangers thronged the streets, and
every body seemed to take an interest IN the les-
tivites.
Below we give full report of the proceedings
attending the reception of the President
PROCEEDINGS AT NEWPORT.
TurspAr EvEsIss, sErrEAsKR Is,
At the Bellevue House, Newport.
Messrs. scHouIER Of Boston, BAsKs. Of Walham, and
KEYEs Of Norfolk, appointed sub-commtiee OF the Less
.ure Of Massachusetts the purpose Of meeting the Pre-
sssn a. Newport arrived this place about 81 o'clock this
evening, and met with cordial reception COL scHouIEn,
on behalf Of the committee addressed the President
follows - .r-
COL. scHouLER's ADDRESS.
srR The Legislature Of Massachusetts,, at its late Sos
mon in anticipation Of visit the President Of the Uni
ted States passed by unanimous vote certain resolves re-
queng his eXceency the Governor to tender the President
sthe customary Inequalities and respectful congratulations Of
the State" committee consisting Of members OF The Sc
nate and House Of Representatives also appointed to
make all necessary for the proper reception OF
the President" We have been sent upon tins
and to make known you these facts and to assure you Of
the profound sasacon which feel and which the Peo-
pie Of Massachusetts, feel 10 this your visit 70 our Sase We
have oos 70 conduct within our own boFdos where
you will be other members OF the COMMITTEES and
thousands Of patriotic and intelligent men and warmly wei
COINED "a State ready and DESTROYS OF
extending her welcome and her hospitality to those who de-
serve as you do, sir, well of the republic.
The occasion which you honor with your presence
is one of deep interest to the people Of Massachusetts is
to marx the completion Of long chain Of railroads. connect
Dg the Cansdas with Massachusetts. the great with
the ocean, and the Of line of
between the capital of New England and Liverpool These
form epoch 10 the history OF State from whence we
hope to make advance step In commercial and social
perty and thus add the stability and the value of this
great Union by uniting closer bonds the interests and
affections of the people Your presence among us at any
time would be most pleasing and all would unite to DO
YOU honor but you doubly welcome 10 will
ad our people an opportunity Of atesng at and the
time their Joy this triumph OF American skill and
enterprise and heir high appreciation Of one who, by bis
wisdom and his virtue, has rendered lustious the Ame-
name.
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.
The fatteng terms in which you have conveyed to me
the invitation Of the State Of Massachusetts to visit
unexpected to me they undeseved You have alluded
deep interest in whatever connected with the prosperity
and happiness Of any part Of our common country.
It's has done much any portion Of the Uni
ted States 10 multiply and extend facilities for trade
glad sir that she has stretched forth her the
great est and to the Canadas Although not in favor
of annexation sir in certain of the term, (or think
we have already territory enough,) yet am entirely in favor
of all means by which States and countries be bound
gehe by the ties Of mutual business interests and relations
You have spoken sir also Of the establishment Of line
of American steamships between your principal city and for
eign ports This is subject in which take deep ine
rest rejoice in all which extend and increase
our intercourse with foreign countries and strengthen
and enlarge our foreign commerce.
II must have been noticed that the great improvement
which has taken place in previous relations with
he and with the different countries Of the earth has arisen
principally from the rivalry between great cities
New York, as you know, gentlemen, has already COM
pleted great work. which extends her trade the West
and in whatever part of land these enterprises begun
we all feel deep interest 10 their success because they
to multiply among the of living, and thereby
giving us interest; and making US better acquan
cd with another they must confirm the bonds by which
we are joined together in common union.
Permit again to thank the Governor and the Common
wealth Of Massachusetts for the kind invitation which they
nave EXTENDED me- ano 70 assure YOU genuemeD OF the
great pleasure feel in accepting it.
COL HEARD, one of the Aids-de- Camp of the
Governor, then addressed the President, and in
formed him Of the desire Of the Governor that he
would review the troops in Boston tomorrow af-
ternoon, and of the commands they had received to
accompany him to the State and to the residence
provided for him in the city Of Boston. The Pre-
siden at frs expressed little reluctance to going
through the ceremony of review Of the troops but
finally consented.
In short time after, the interview terminated,
and the President ushered into beautiful ball
room, where large number of the fairest ladies Of
Newport were assembled to welcome him. At the
present moment, ii o'clock, he is receiving their
salutations.
On arriving at Fall River, the PRESIDENT was
welcomed with national salute from the artillery
company detailed for that purpose. The shipping
was beautifully decorated with flags, and, amid the
cheers of crowds of people, the President con-
Quoted to the Empire State, where he was met by
the Committee of the Legislature, when Chairman
HENRY WILSON addressed him as follows:
HON. HENRY wilson's ADDRESS.
Mr.. PRrsIDExr The, Legislature of Massachusetts, al
their last session, appointed committee 10 tender you well
come in behalf ofhe State, in you should visit il in the
of the year. and you Of the pleasure which
this visi, affords the whole people Of the Commonwealth
gives great pleasure the organ OF that committee,
greet you upon your landing in State and to tender
you, and the distinguished gentlemen accompanying you,
the bospitales of the whole people Of this
which they have always been proud to extend to illus