Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-22


that may attach 10 the station which have the honor
to occupy, can claim but very small rortion oil any
merit that may belong 10 IT, But or view these
manifestations as simply demonstrations for the Office
which have the honor to hold. Viewed in that light
viewed as an indication OF the attachment OF the peo-
ple oil this great Commonwealth 10 the Union and to
the country, [ assure you most sincerely that they
were far, very far, more gratifying 10 than viewed
as manifestations OF any regard to myself, however
gratifying that might have been.
Mr.. Governor, my friend who has thus addressed
you disclamed Tor himself the title of a stranger |
think may with equal right discaim that title. Zap
plause)
have not, it is true, the honor of coming from
State, which. like Virginia, has been partner with
Massachusetts in the pers OF Revolution; bu SIR,
come from a State that numbers among her best and
most vuous and enlightened citizens many who come
from both of these States. think, sir, that citizen
OF New Orleans may well claim some acquaintance
with the citizens of Boston, Connected as we are, not
only by the ties of common kindred but by social inter-
| cour Sc and commercial relations, that bind daily
| more and together l cannot feel when tread
| the soil of Boston that am the soil OF a foreign
land. Neither this my first visit to your city or to
your State. have heretofore, occasions,
private Individual, enjoyed the hospalities OF her
citizens; and l assure you that every visit make to
your State, and to her beautiful capital is source OF
pure pleasure and satisfaction. AT every new visit that
make TO both, receive evidences of that indus
try, that enterprise, that public spirit and that phllan-
thropy, which may be said to be her peculiar characte
ristics. | see, also, indications OF continued and
increasing prosperity. need not say to the citizens OF
Massachusetts, and above all, MIR. Governor L need
not say to you. and to the enlightened audience which
| now have the honor address, how much OF this
prosperity is due to the preservation OF that UnrJn
| which he Commonwealth OF Massachusetts has con
rbuted SO powerfully TO establish and which am sure
| she will also, at all times, be as ready powerfully
to to preserve and to maintain. tApplause) All
that can now do Mr.. Governor is 10 express, do,
the sincere wish that this prosperity may continue as
| long the Union continues, and that both may be
perpetual
The President then reviewed the troops on the Com
mon. This evening he dned with The Cabinet incu-
M. thA Hon hI1t tho
Corporation oil this city nave thought proper to exclude
the Press, report OF the pr oceed'ngs can be CIV
general review ola Division Of the Massachusetts
State Military under Major General Edmunds, took
place on Boston Common The troops consisted of
the First Bosom Brigade, regiment OF infantry, and
Of cavalry under Brigader-General Andrews. and
brigade OF country troops, under Brigadler General
Wilson, consisting OF two regiments OF infantry, and
battalion OF rifles. The review was witnessed by the
President The officers OF Her Maestys troops in Cana
da, Gov Boutwell,, and others.
The President and suite and the distinguished
guests will excursion to morrow through the
| islands of the Bay in several steamers. Fire works,
OF the most beautiful description, let off tonight
from the fremont House, the Revere, and other Ho-
tells; and in front of these establishments splendid
gas stars, which illuminate the whole street
Tbs English officers here amazed at the eyou~
tons OF citizen soldiers; in tact, all from Canada
are bewdereu SO different do they find ankee land
BosroN, Sept. 18TH
The dinner given by the city authorities 10 the Pfesi-
denl his and other distinguished guests, st The
Revere House last evening, was most sumpuous and
elegant affair.
Alter III cloth had been removed. spreehes were
made by Hon. Francis Hrcks, OF Lord EIgin's Cabi-
net; Gen. Ir.dmunds; Col: Horne; Hon. John Howe,
Allan MeNab; Gov. Paine of Vermont: Jus,ice Avlyin
OF Canada East; Hon. Josiah Quincy, Jr; Col Schou-
Ter, OF 5he Atlas as Sen. Leslie Coombs, of kentucky
Rhode Island; and Mayor Bowes, of Toronto.
The speeches OF the city guests were full otexpres
sons OF satisfaction at the cordial reception they have
received here and congratulaon on the completion of
the railroad
The assembage broke up at late hour with three
times three each for the British Queen and the AmeIi-
can President which We're enthusiastically and cordial
THE GRAND EXCURSION.
Inc Ffesoent and suite, Governor Boutwell, and
SUITE the members OF the city government and others
proceeded down the harbor in the S. s. Lewis at u
nj to-day, alter making short excursion on he grand
junction railroad fleet of six steamers carried The
party down he harbor.
As the different vessels moved down The Ia rbor the
sight as brilliant and imposing.
First, as scort, We're the two CUTTERS Hamten and
Morris, IN tow OF the new boat John Tyler. AS they
passed the head OF The wharf where the President and
HE suite were embarking they fired national salute
Both cutters We're prousely and gaiy decorated
with flags and streamers.
The Benjamin Franklin came next. Every mart of
her being thronged by the guests OIL board
Then came the 5. S Lewis with her distinguished
company.
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from the wharf and took their places in the line and
The whole pageant moved gracefully and maestically
down the harbor.
| The wharves in all directions, where it was possible
to obtain sight OF the steamers, were crowded with
spectators, who gave vent to their enthusiasm in oft
repeated cheers.
After the return of the President is understood that
| he will hold levee at the Revere House. "a
THE RAILROAD JUBILEE-THlRD DAY
ILLNESS OF THE PRESIDENT-MR. WEB
STER, &c.
BosToN, Sept 49,
civic procession got into order half. past 10 o'clock
this morning 1t of immense length. and more nu.
merous than any thing ever before witnessed in New
England The President is indisposed, and does not
appearin the procession
Lord Elgn and suite were very warmly cheered
The President and Cabinet leave here at 5 P. M on
their way 10 Washington. They will be accompa-
med TO the State line by the Legislative Committee
They will 90 through Newport as soon as possible
dent to w ashingon. Lord Egin likewise leaves this
afternoon. Yesterday morning, the Wing Stale Gem
trail Committee waited on Mr.. Fillmore and EXPRESSED
their grafcatron at The manner in which he conducted
the government.
have just lett the President He has suffered con-
slderably during the night and morning from an attack
OF daHhoea.and stomach arrangement simlarto his
tack recently at The White Sulphur Springs and brought
on BY change OF wafer cold and fatigue. He has de-
clined med cal attendance and is now much re-
lleved and sleeping quietly. No alarm need be felt.
this even ing for New York. if no worse.
Mr.. Webster This morning, formally received del
egation from Vermont and has given public
reception which was largely attended He is now re.
ceiving The ladies at the Revere House.
SECOND DISPATCH
BosToN Sept. 10.
The three days jubilee cosedwh grand civic and
military PROCESSION, which was two and half hours
In passing the Revere House An immense dinner wa
set on the Commons, the tables for when extended for
miles
Mr.. Fillmore present at the dinner, and replied
to the compl mentary in brief and appropriate
speech. There were 600 persons at dinner and i'm
mense crowds gathered in the along the route
OF procession, and the balconies presented OF
lively interest
The President said that public duties required his
immediate presence at Washn !ton and he and Sec
ing tor New York. Mrs. Fillmore was expected 10
JON them at Fall River, and the who le pariy would