The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-18
NEWS nv TELEGRAPH.
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The TRIP OF THE PRESIDENT FROM DulkIRx.
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Additional Particulars OF the Arrival
and Reception at Buffalo.
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SINGULAR TURN OF AFFAIRS.
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The Breaking Up Of the President and
Cabinet at Buffalo.
Mr.. WEBSTER INVITED TO A PUBLIC DINNER.
Arrangements for the Departure Of
the President for Washington,
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SINGULAR TURN OF AFFAIRS.
Mr.. WEBSTER INVITED TO A PUBLIC DINNER.
OVER BANS LINE.


twas announced that Mr.. Webster, who had been
detained by the sickness his son. would address the
citizens this evening. This announcement brought
large number down Dunkirk who, with citizens,
repaired to the large dining Of the Loder House
Mr.. Webster commenced speaking at p. NJ. and said
although the which had separated him from the
of the party and caused his detention Dunkrk
a painful one the detention itself had been very
pleasant lie then sdvsred the subject of river and
barbor improvements and showed the absurdty the
gumens used by those who opposed the appropriation bill
Mr. Webster then took the New York and
Erie railroad and spoke Of the magnitude OF the under
taking and the energy and required
tain and carry forward such enterprise successful
completion. He dwelt with emphasis public sp
rt Ct the Dunkrkers. He said that no enterprise in
this country or in the world could be brought in
comparison lie referred the railroad being constructed
between ST. Petersburgh and Moscow, at the expense
Of the whole Russian nation the only enterprise in
Europe that could be brought in comparison with and
that line not long did il pass through such
rugged and uneven country The Erie railroads. work
that confers honor the State and nation Mr. Web
ster said be could quit the subject without pay
ing passing tribute to the memory of Of
the early friends Of internal improvements =
De Witt Clinton lie talked of his enlarged and states
man like views the subject of internal Improvement
Mr. Webster said he not New York man but he
was an American and as such he was free 10 saw that too
much honor could not be paid the memory Clinton
He then made elegant ausion to the advantages of
our system Of government any other in the world
and coptrasted the happiness OF people with those Of
other governments and spoke warmly the subject Of
the Union, and its advantages to the whole country
Mr. Webster clos ed his remarks by thanking the citizens
Of kirk for the hospitabe manner in which he had
been entertained.
The meeting was then closed with three cheers for
Daniel Webster. and three for the Union
THE TRIP FROM DUNKIRK TO BUFFALO.
BurrALo, May II, 1851.
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steamer May Flower Captain Van Allen arrived Dun.
kirk with the Mayor and Corpora Buffalo on board
for the purpose Of conveying President Fillmore aud
cabinet TO that city At twelve O'Clock he received
board by the Mayor who made a neat speech on the
occasion.
Mr. Fillmore replied and thanked the Mayor for the
cordial ption given to him lie said be knew il was
not intended for him particularly but that it no
paid to him by his old friends and associates
institutions Of our common country. As such he re-
eeived IT, and he begged leave to say the Mayor
through him TO his fellow citizens Of Buffalo that no
station in his life afforded him so much pleasure a. a
reunion with his fellow citizens Of Buffalo (Applause)
de was happy to see them all and he gould be under
their protection. He concluded lhgain returning
thanks.
The Msy Flower then put to with flags flying and
bands playing receiving she passed national salute
from the cnted States Michigan which steamed
up and escorted the May Flower to Buffalo Among
those on board were Commodore Perry General Riley
exLieutenant Governor Patterson, Governor Marcy
Recorder Talmadge D. s Dickinson, Senator Douglas
and the New York Corporation.
AT one o'clock, all board sat down to a sumptuous
dinner, comprising NIL the luxures Of the season
When the cloth was removed, and while the wine was
circulating with great rspidity, the Hon. Mr. MossLY
who at the head of the table and proposed the
health Of the President Of the United States who he
said, had few minutes previously left the table and
added, we greet him, with a cordial welcome among his
old friends and associates Drank standing with three
ehecrs)
The health Of the Secretary Of tho Navy was then pro-
posed and drank which the President added that he
less welcome to Buffalo because he lived south Of
Mason and Dixon's line.
Mr.. GRAHAM's SPEECH.
Mr.. GRAHAM said he unused to public zIsaking;
but be could not refrain from thanking his fellow citi
zens for the cordial manner In which they had been
pleased to welcome the announcement Of his name and
70 the agreeable ausion which had been made TO the
place Of his residence and the section OF the country in
which he lived Some difference Of opinion bad arisen
among the people to the in which the govern
ment should be administered but he hoped that by fire.
quenty mastering together should learn TO under.
stand each other better 20 love zach other and bette, to
adhere to the covenants Of the constitution which our
government l. based That constitution was nsmittcd
to by father and II We are true 20 Ourselves we
shall ransnit 1t pure and untrammeed 10 posterty
don't intend to detain you, filoFcitizcns and there
fore bg leave to offer the following sentiment III we're
70 give vent to the feelings Inspired in ths OCCASION
sailing a. am on the waters Of Lake Erie. the d
the glorious victory If Perry covered e. Il f. with tte
ccumeicc q a four.hng and growing country. would
freak The pledge. which made to myself whom stool
~, not TO mat speech all therefore prop0ae--
Lake Erie Prosperity mi happiness 10 all who inha.
BIT &c shores snd sail upon its waters remsnious
srIlau.c)
Mr. crittenden's health next proposed. b.. b. was
czeued from responding IN consequence q Lis suasr.
RS u DER asvsre boarltne-s
Mr.. Mosslg then and propos. tho health 4 Ma
Han. Postmaster General, ~ho responded ID q ~ riau
remarks. lie aid
nlE. HALLS SPEECH.
Fellow. cuUns-I believe there has been y league
forncd sgainsi 10 compel me to make speech IN
this occasion think the Attorney Gen,ral has con-.
tirtd with others to force speak But gsutiemc n
shali DO such thing AMI Whist shall .ay shsii
ay under protest tLau shter)-f5r Il u noi tha tud.
n'ss = Postmaster Central under any cireumstanccs
e make speeches. lis tuinrss v 10 aas That IT,
Ic'thrf q the President and Tie cabinet transmitted
'hf'u1h the Il the department throughout ths
world. wherever Brother Jansthan has penetrated
tiauNttfrI Ard. gentlemen. this Il enough f9r tho
frch bore of DE administration bat cannot st,5w
u.m ~ ifte ~ 20 - r. precedent - entirely ~
tNliHbct WIN ihe lusl tRhta u myself aud th1se Who
are e a. ~ after me therefore protest n The usst
slrn mauntr q ~ 0wn behalf and "a beba'i ~ those
net ~ " ce httr me that , part IL the business
a po.ffraster Getcrsl % mako srsehes .Ntsrl
Why verify believe ne whele cabinet nre ieaued aaint
end leisyc the President. ta hos 6dutrsd nlis-
chcvous Propcr y srairft me A. W. we're c8uiinr on
the rsr,gd y,ftsrafy ttsy introduce tie OR.
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