The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-09-20
From the Boston Post, Sept Is,
Reception of the President
AT NEWPOR1

Of meeting The President at Newport arrived at thai place
about 81 o'clock on Wednesday evening, Rockets and
Bengal lights were sent up from the steamer, the bay
Stale. beautifully illuminating the harbor OF Newport as
she entered H. From The distance brilliant lghis were
al intervals displayed from the Bellevue House large
crowd OF patriotic cilZens assembled IN iioht Oh lhe
house, which presented a beautiful appearance
Alter some little delay the committee were informed
companied by Colonies Heard and Needham, OF Cover
nor boutweIs staff and Marshal Deyens they We're ad'
med into the Presidents paFor, whefe they met WIN
Col Schoule on behalf of the committee, addressed
the President as follows
"SR The legislature OF Massachusetts, at its late
session. in anticipation of visit from the President OF
The United States, passed by unanimous vote certain
solves requesting his exceency the governor tender
The President the customary inequalities and respectful
congratulations of The State committee, consisting OF
members OF the senate and house OF representatives.
also appointed 10 make all necessary arrangements for
the proper reception OF the President
1--WE have been sent upon this pleasant duty, and to
make known TO you these facts, and TO assure you OF
the profound satisfaction which feel, and which the
people Of Massachusetts feel, in this your visit to
State We have come to conduct you TO within own
borders where you will be met by the other members OF
the committee. and thousands OF patriotic and intelligent
men. and warmly welcomed TO Massachusetts, State
ready and DESTROYS OF extending her welcome and
her hospitality those who deserve you do, sir, well
OF the republic.
The occasion which you are to honor with your
presence is OF deep interest to the people OF Massa
ohusets II is to mark the completion Of long chain OF
railroads, connecting the Canadas with Massachusetts,
the great lakes with the ocean, and the commencement
Of Inns OF vessels between the capital Of New
England and Liverpool These form an epoch in the
history Of State, from whence hope TO make
advance step in commercial and social prosperity and
thus add TO the stability and the value Of this great
Union, by uniting IN closer bonds the interests and al
feclons OF the people Your presence among at any
time would be pleasant, and all would unite
do you honor; but you are douby welcome 10 us now,
a. will afford our people an opportunity OF atesting
at one and The same time their joy a, this triumph of
American skill and enterprise and their high appreciation
OF who. by his wisdom and his virtue, has rendered
illusirious the American name"
The President replied in substance as follows
The fiaering terms in which you have conveyed TO
me the invitation OF the State OF Massachusetts visit it
are unex peced TO me as they are undeserved You
have alluded 10 the which have occasioned this
visit confess feel deep interest in whatever
nseea with the prosperity snd happiness OF any part Of
as any portion OF the United States 10 multiply and
tend facilities for trade.
q" am glad, sir, that she has stretched forth her iron
arms 10 The great West and TO the Canadas. Although
not 10 favor OF annexation. sir in certain of
the term, flor think have already territory enough,)
yet am entirely in favor of all by which States
and countries can be bound together by the ties OF
tual business interests and relations You have spoken
SIR, also. OF the establishment OF line of American
steamships between your PRINCIPAL city and foreign ports
THIS is a subject in which lake deep interest. re.
joce IN all measures which extend and increase our
means OF intercourse with foreign countries, and
strengthen and enlarge foreign II must
have been noticed that the great which has
taken place In previous relations with another
and with the different countries of earth has en-
principally from the rivalry between great cities
New York as you know, gentlemen has already COM
pleed great work, which extends her trade TO the
West and IN whatever part OF land these enterprises
begun, all feel deep interest in their success
because they multiply among the resources
making better acquainted with anoher they must
confirm the bonds by which We are Joined together in
common union.
Permit me again to thank the governor and the Com
monwealth Of Massachusetts, Tor the kind invitation
which they have extended me- and assure you gem
tlemen, OF the great pleasure feel in accepting it,"
Colonel Heard one of the aid-de.camps of the gov.
then addressed the President and informed him Of
the desire OF the governor, that he would review the
troops in Boston on Thursday afternoon and of the
mands they had received accompany him the State
and 10 the residence provided for him the city OF Bos
ton. The President FIRST expressed little reluctance
10 gong through the ceremony Of review OF the troops
but finally consented, pleasantly remakng that he would
review the troops horseback, provided" he
Of good horse. This remark excited a general smile
The President then introduced his vsers 70 his lady,
remarking that she prevented by lameness from
rising TO greet her guests Mrs. Fillmore met with an
accident few weeks ago, in descending the stairs
OF the hotel from the effects OF which she has not yet
recovered ]
In short time after the interview terminated, and
the Presiden, was ushered into beautiful ball room,
where large number OF the iaTest ladies Of Newport
were assembled 10 welcome him.
The President is looking uncommony well, and spoke
with great ease fuency, and eloqnence The appropr
aieness OF his remarks was generally admired.
The President is accompanied by the Hon Charles M
Conrad, Secretary OF War Hon A. n Stuart Secretary
Of the INTERIOR the Hon. Mr. Bradley Of the Post Office
flares al Washington Francis Brnley, esq, president OF
the common council. Boston, and Alderman Holbrook
Mr. Tallmadge, United States marshal al New York Mr.
Devens United States marshal for Massachusetts; and
Mr. Borden, OF Fall River, and MIR John o. Sargent, ed
tor OF the Republic.
AT FALL RIVER,
About half-past six Thursday morning the Presi.
dent and suite left Newport for Fall River in the steamer
Canonicus, which had board the United States band
from Fort Adams. large number OF ladies' and gentle.
men, tempted by the beauty OF the morning, accompanied
the President 10 Fall River
On his arrival AT Fall River the President was wei.
coined with national salute from the artillery company
detailed Tor that purpose. The shipping was beautifully
decorated with flags, aud amid the cheers o crowds OF
people, the President conducted 10 the Empire State
where he met BY the committee oi the legislature
and the chairman Hon Henry Wilson, president OF the
senae) addressed him as follows;
"MR. President: The legislature Of Massachusetts,
at their last session, appointed % tender you
welcome IN behalf Of the State in you should visit
il in the OF the year, and 10 you Of the
Commonwealth II gives pleasure, sir, the organ
Of that committee 10 greet you upon you aRdng u our
Slae, and to tender 10 you, and the distinguished
uemeh accompanying YOU the hospaltes Of the whole
people oil THIS Commonwealth, which they have always
been proud 70 extend 10 your lusirous predecessors
fou sIr, are not unfamiliar with our people nsT with
our institutions Won know their ski a. artisans and
know that Their prosperity is achieved aad maintained
under the blessing al Providence by Tree labgr Non,
have heard 81 oar common schools Where .nouiTinT
youth u taught to sustain the laws abd the usdi,oos
which are The liquidation Of well being and Of our
safety.
..You know the existence OF our charitable in.iituos
where care-w aud weary aud dauthteu oi men
find that repose and conlon which should Oh age