The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-01-15
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eo@msmorate n appropriate manner the even, of the
ainya q The C'ty Of Glasgow ana % establish perma
tween own port and the great commercial depot OF
Europe Cheesl The pgacucabilily Of this desigs al
Al seasons o. The year has pes pu' beyond Question o
The magnitude ard necessity OF the movement are uni.
yersally conceded Capital sufficient in amount has al
ready been provided for the commencement OF the auda
Bile undertaking and only remains that our State,
city, and enterpfsng citizens shall, by Their ios-
ering and jealous cooperation, aid and promoo its
completion and extensions, until Philadelphia shall be
placed al least side by side with all her commercial rivals
Prolonged cheerng1 The olden reputation OF our city
uses this hope, and warrants the belief OF It's reaza
uon.
The cheering prospect OF largely increased and greatly
enhanced western traffic, by the agency OF substantial
and extensive railroads. requires the immediate consum
nation Of this project The enterprise and the industry
OF our citizens demand it, We have crystal mountain
streams forming mighty river, and opening into the
broad Atlantic by an easy Navigation. Our seaboau
and our inland citizens have right TO ask that we shall
employ this outlet in the most approved manner for their
exports and IMPORTS well Tor the transit OF passen-
gers between the European and American connens II
is Therefore that we The people, not OF the city OF fha
depha only, but OF the State OF Pennsylvania at large
have determined that this great enterprise shall not fail
[Cheers Henceforth the word shall be 0nWardonward
still, ill our commercial relations With the whole world
shall become relatively what they in the good old
times Prolonged aeclamation !.
of The city and citizens of Philadelphia, bid cordial
welcome We hail you, SIT, as the pioneer OF the first
ocean sieamlne between our own port and one OF the
busiest OF the commercial depots OF the Old World May
the voyage OF life be prosperous as has been the
first voyage of the City OF Glasgow TO the City OF Bohery
Love. Tremendous cheering. -
Captain Matthews rose to reply and was hailed with
deafening cheers.
Captain NJ said: Mr.. Mayor and gentlemen This
is the proudest day Of my life. Your kindness has no
bounds From my entrance into the Delaware down to
the present moment, | have been received and treated
more like prince than the humble commander OF a
steamer. have been among you-that 10, IN America
the feth that have made 10 this delightful country
country where, proud TO say, have many friends
where have always met with great Kindness; and
when leave my heart u.s. in great measure, left be
hnd but kindness that have ever received has ex
ceeded this noble welcome to myself and the ship City
OF Glasgow; and believe me when say that this graft
by me with gratitude. Ga entering your beautiful
river the Delaware, in consequence OF what had
been to me s eGs
account But was agreeably surprised for had no
difficulty whatever in approaching the land, nor did get
plot until | came within sight OF the Town OF Cape
May, and then pilot came on board, and he informed
me that if had chosen could have come safely IN IN
the night am only surprised that you have not had
steam communication between Europe and this port be-
fore. | am convinced that by not having had 1t you
have stood in your own light; and am also convinced
tina. you establish and continue this line OF steam
ers you will benefit largely thereby. may. hope, be
allowed to say word or about propellers We now
do nearly all steam business In Eng and Ireland, and
Scotland, by propeers and even the beautiful and last
peers Indeed, they are generally recommended as be-
ing more economical and mach safer than paddle wheel
steamers When return home and relate the kind man
ner which you have received me- and hailed the arr-
val Of the "Ci,y of Glasgow" that her
will feel much qualification as do by the reception
trust shall yet live many years and make many voy-
ages 10 this port assure you that shall strive my Ut
TO give satisfaction aud insure and my sue
cess under Divine Providence, am thus far thankful
for; indeed, have had any serious mshap until
the present time Captain M alluded to having lost
OF
phia) trust that the good feeling which now exists
will ever exist between the two naons and heartily do
present steam undertaking will give you as SENT.
mentt Prosperity to the commerc Of Philadelpha
Captain NJ sa, down amid prolonged accamatons
/ When the music which followed the cheering at the
conclusion OF Captain Mathews speech had ceased
Mayor Gilpn proposed, in behalf of the committee The
health OF Governor Johnston" This sentiment was
hailed with another burst of applause when Governor
Johnston addressed the company.
After Governor Johnston had concluded, Morton
McMichae came forward, and said that he had been
instructed BY the committee OF arrangements to pro-
pose The health OF an eminent Pennsylvania, who was
then presentone who had represented his Stale in the
national legislative councils, and had occupied chief
place in the administration OF the national government,
and in regard TO whom however political differences might
exist all agreed that his high talents his unsulied nteg
ny, and his distinguished public services had justly
placed him IN the foremost rank not only OF Pennsyva
mans, but OF all Americans. He therefore gave
The health Of the Hon. James Buchanan.
When Mr.. Buchanan rose TO reply there was whir-
wind OF cheers and applause. In the midst OF il the
band struck up favorte and complimentary air. at the
end OF which the cheering renewed, and several
minutes elapsed before he could be heard F.
Mr.. Buchanan, after making his Acknowledgements
to the company for the kind manner in which he had
been received. proceeded to speak as follows:
What spectacle does this meeting present! Ii mus,
be OF pride and qualification 10 every true
hearted Pennsy lvanian Here assembled the
tive and legislative authorities OF the Common wealth,
several members from the State TO the present Congress
as well those elected to the next, and the board OF
canal commissioners enjoying the magnificent hospitality
OF the city and the incorporated districts adIacenall OF
which, in fact constitute but one great city OF Philade
phia.
What important event in the history Of Philadelphia
il this meeting intended TO celebrated Not victory
achieved by foreign foe; no, the advent
amongst us of great military captain fresh from the
bloody fields OF his glory, but the arrival in midst
of peaceful commercial steamer from the other side OF
the Atlantic. This welcome stranger s destined as we
all trust TO be the harbnger OF aap'dy-ncreasng foreign
trade between own city and the great commercial
city OF Liverpool. All hail to Captain Matthews and his
gallant crew Peace well has its uiumphs ;
and these, although they may not be so brilliant far.
more enduring and useful TO mankind. %
The establishment OF regular line OF steamers between
city Of Philadelphia and the State at large And here ls,
me observe that the interests OF the city and the State
ldentios---nseparabe. Like and wife, when we'll
assorted couple, they mutually dependant The well
fare and prosperity OF the the welfare and pros
penty OF the olhef Those whom Heaven has joined
founded unfounded heretofore existed between
them, let them be banished from this day forward and
forever Let them be IN the deep bosom OF the ocean
buried" gst II
The great Central railroad will furnish the means OF
frequent and rapid inlercommuncaton between the city
and the State In the course OF another year Phadel-
phla will be brought within twelve fourteen hours OF
great Iron City Of the Vests city of much energy