The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-14

last history. 10 those with whom
been associated all the honor is due them let it be
awarded BE pleased sir receive yourself md the
citizens q baltimore, who accompany YOU and 20 bear
back TO that city the of my lively gratitude
their hospitality and my regret that could not longer
remain TO partake oft.
The parties separated after an exchange Of kind sen.i-
ment, and the train took its departure for Wilmington
amidst the enthusiastic three times three the a-,e
crowd who had assembled TO witness the scene.
The Reception nj Philadelphia.
From the Philadelphia North American, May l3
dent Fillmore and several members Of his cabinet their
way TO New York to attend the celebration Of the open
ing Of the Erie Rsrcad the corporate authorities Of the
city and members u Congress- together with party OF
invited guests proceeded board the steamer Roger
Williams, 70 Wilmington Delaware
The company reached that point nj few minutes
past II clock A. and wers received at the landing
by commitee consisting Of the Mayor, q. y. Evans,
B Grser, II. Garrett, and J. s Valentine, who wei
coined them TO the hospitalities of the place Mayor
Gilpn, Of Philadelphia acknowledged the civility in
few bret words Of thanks when procession form
ed which headed by the Philadelphia Brass Band march
ed 20 the Town ha From thence the company passed TO
the Indian Queen Hotel where they parook of elegant
and surptuoas repsst prepared for the occasion by the
committee Of arrangements acting behalf off citizens
Of Wilmington At the conclusion Of the feasa number Of
speeches appropriate to the delivered by the
Mayor OF the city Mr. J. =. Wetherill the Hon j. IL.
Chandler DR. J. X Mitchell Hon Thomas Florence, and
others A short time after O'clock T.. NJ the Prcsi-
dent and suite reached Wilmington, in charge of
mee thirty citizens of that place who had met him
at Ekton Maryland From the cars he escorted to
the Town Hail. where he was received by the people with
~ l.
ed him and thosc with him,
President Fillmore repicdi in brief but mos. eloquent
manner. and was cheered again and again.
Three cheers were then given for the Cabinet and
Mr. CaurEspEs the Attorney General, being repeatedly
called for came forward and said -
SPEECH OF 5iR. cRITrErDEN.
Ny friends-I am sure there must be some mistake
IN this matter, did not come here with any
pectstion Of making you speech made my speech
before zen refrain from expressing the infinite satis
faction with which | have witnessed the kindness
AMI cordiaty manifested by Jou this occasion
towards The President ana those associated with him
IL cannot b. attributed 70 respect for the in
.dvidusl person who occupies the chair Of the
Chief Ne agistracy, but 70 that devotion which you
feel towards the National Union, and the principles
Of the government under which live. There
have been some few mad foolish inconsiderate men
certain quarters who would dare to pull down noble
fabric q free popular government But their efforts
utterly irpctcnt IL Is the strongest and the best govern
mert in the world and Is the strongest because II Il
the best AZ to its perpetui cannot and DO not en-
tertan fear No candid traveller through the country
can fail 20 at every step he ake evidences loyalty
aud attachment to the Union. which ought to coutrm
his faith In it. durability Thers Is power in pubic
Opiuiontherc is power in the sentiment Of the people
Viii IA is tower of strength to the government and
they who could lit up their and hands destroy
IT, would have them paralysed in the very effort Public
opinion and feeling would become mirror in which they
would see their hGeous design and be instantly petrihed
TO s.onc. have done Let me conclude my speech by
reitrrating my warmest thanks
The cheers Of the crowd frequently interrupted the
remarks Of Mr. Crtenden, and at the close those who
present separately introduced to the prers
dens lie was then escorted TO the steamer Roger VIII
lams and catering the saloon OF the boat his Honor
Mayor Gipin osphiladc,phia received him
PREsDESr FtLlMoRF, in reply, said -
the PRESIDENTS SPEECH.
Mr Mayor beg leave 20 return you my profcundeat
thanks FOR this cordial and unexpected welcome aud s.so
my equally warm thanks 70 the councils aud citizens Of
phi adeph d whom you ably represent NJ stay with
you must o necessity be brief but am the no lcss under
obligations for the overwhelming kindness manifested
this occasion Allow me also TO heartily thank You for
the kind offer you havn made TO conduct from your
city on ny trip North untA meet the authorities Of
some other city State shall soon meet with your
citizens whom have admired from my youth 10 the
present INT ment With sincerity TINT have words %
express Pernit me, slr again 10 thank you cordially,
warmly and sincerely.
front u the City OF Wilmington the President and his
party saluttd with repeated voeys artillery
the revenue cutter Forward lying at Thatchers ship
yard and from various planted upon the shores
on the passage the Delaware the company partook o
neat and abundant collation., which passed on with The
mot agreeable fcsityity and propricty
At the close of the repast the Chairman ~ the meet.
irg John Price Wcherill Eco offered the following
tmsnt which was Trunk with nine cheers.-
The President Of the United Statcsis principles
the interests of the Union
Mr.. BeSIAfns MArrurAs after prefacing 1T with few
IAe Natiosal Cabiuet-A galaxy of virtue, in.eli-
Union
Mr. CrirryTpES. in acknowledgment Of the compii-
mcnt 10 The Cabinet offered as a continent
The City of lrotherly Love.
hr GRanA'i, the Secretary q the Navy, also made
fw graceful remarks in response TO the toast of Mr.
Mmth'ls' anu eoncieaeu by giving
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