The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-23

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then long line Of carriages followed and immense
mass OF people.
The following the programme 80
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Fire usas and sh Of Chief
Different Civic Societies, according 70 order.
The whole under u The command of Major Cen John
and Capt A. Farnsworth.
Gov. Hunt it will be observed not in the process
sion II Is said that he left home desgnedly to avoid be-
ing present on the occasion
The procession at length arrived at the Capitol when
which was a very dfscult matter. II the captains had
done this better and nterfered less with the reporters
the result would have been satisfactory.
Mayor PERI, and the PRESIDENT out the steps
OF the building and his Honor addressed the Chief MaSis-
Mn PRrslpIsr-It becomes my agreeable duty, acting
in behalf Of fellow citizens to tender to you and the
gentlemen accompanying hearty welcome to this
arrival in the city Of New York and 10 witness the en-
hsasm and ardor with which you received by the
many thousands that great metropolis but allow me
TO say you will meet here from citizens though less
in Numbers as warm hearts and cordial a welcome.
We receive you the chief magistrate Of this mighty
nation We are proud to recognise in you distinguished
son OF our State and lately esteemed resident Of
our own city Accept then, sir, the welcome tender
you as citizens Of the Union New Workers and Alba
MANS The whole State regardless Of selfish local inter-
ests reoices in the completion Of that great work which
works while they encourage agricultural industry and
promote commercial interests give increased strength
your cabinet most cordial wishes for your individual
prosperity and for safe return 10 the important
duties that await you With the hope that your journey
through this state has been agreeable TO you il has
been gratifying to your fellow citizens here again say
Mr President and gentlemen, welcome
The foregoing was received with loud cheers by the
people. Mayor Perry Is democrat and Union man,
and has acted differently from the Mayor of Utica
The President replied as follows
Mn. MAYOR AND FELLOW CirIzsss-Aft ten days of
constant labor and frequent speaking in the open air
have scarcely any voice left TO address you II any
thing could add to the pleasure have derived from the
demonstrations have received here and every whore
else il is that they spontaneous The few days
have us passed in travelling through the State Of New
York the most gratifying have spent in the whole
course Of my life If could appropriate these spona-
neous honors to myself, they would ovcrwhelm
But know that they are not intended for me
personally, but a. an evidence of your devotion
support the executive in maintaining the laws
You have referred to the most important public work
ever accomplished in this country. IL is a source
Q; sincere qualification to to hear that there is
LEGAL prejudice here against IT, 1t evidence Of the
returning suavy Of the people and that farther north
or south west On east the people regard such works OF
public utility as for the interest and the glory Of the
whole county have not, during this tour hitherto
thus spcken- aud pardon me If for moment refer 10
my administration, and TO few public facts within the
last two three years There have been great revolu
tons, which commenced in France and swept over
the whole continent Of Europe They have ended
in bl0odshed The restless spirit extending to this
country has only resulted organic changes in va
rious states, but regret that many Of citi-
zcns have taken part In revolutionary
ment Affecting another country, ard that they have
been induced 20 do so in order to share in its
rlunder In this case l have endcavored TO enforce
the law, andl will add that while there Is penal Law
the statute book shall always carry IL into execution
loud cheers must now leave the gentlemen who
with me to speak TO you-two members Of my cabinet;
have lett snossr behind me in Buffalo Your c,rdia
reception Of him. when he arrives will be most gratifying
to while he viii regard such this
capital Of The empire State the proudest day Of his
life
The President thus concluded amidst enthusiastic
cheers.
MIR Crittenden and Mr. Graham were loudly called for
and briefly addressed the people, but their speeches
In substance, repctons of what they delivered Else
where and which have been reported Ia the IIua1
The President then withdrew and the Mayor and Com
mon Council Of Troy waited him 10 pay him their
resrects They had already invited him to their city
but he could not accept the invitation.
~ six O'Clock dinner was given % TIE President and
his cabinet at Congress Hall The Mayor presided and
ard Mr. Graham replicdthe President having previous
ly left In the course Of his remarks, Mr. Graham OBJ
eriyed that, considering how all portion of mankind
have enjoyed liberty in any portion Of the world for
thousand years the government Of this country well
worth struggling 10 prcsorve-a government under which
the milton had Irospered country had done
before. lie concluded by giving The State u New
York: Great In her and energies, she
rer forget that on her depends IN great d,grcc tae
pcscc and -pcriy n the country nnd the
of the ccEtitutiOn cf The United States loud chccrs
The next toast wGs The business men and merchant
prince Of Allany--Trastus Corning"
The party then broke up and the President ani his
cabinet lcil 10 tie Isasc Newton for New YORK al
oeluCk
On thc way to thc boat number Of Roman candles
and other fireworks we're sct on in state street.
large 5Snfrc tftar. Sc. burning in the street large
crowd followed The military 10 tho boat The President
was chccrrd a a,nng tie ine ot march. The greatest
,nthusig. m prevailed.
As the Lua, iait Tia dock longnnd loud ehces wont
~ which thrilled The hearts 81 the multitude