Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-09-27

citizens. President Fillmore, Secretary Stuart Lord Egn,
and Sir Allen McNab present also Gov. Boutwell,,
Speaker Banks Adjutant General Stone, Bishop Fizpa
rick, T. w. Ward, Esq, r. g. shaw, Esq, Josiah Brad
lee Esq, and many others to mention. Other
levees given by Collector Greedy, Hon. Samuel A. Eliot
and Hon. 4. O. Winthrop, and understand that they
were attended by the President and Lord Elsin.
At the Masonic Temple the Grand Lodge Of Massachu-
entertained their Provincial brethren 10 liberal
manner large number of distinguished pre-
sent, among whom were Sir Allen McNsb Judge McCord
of Quebec, and William Henry BoultOn Esq, of the Pro-
yncia Parliament E. A. Raymond, Worshipful Grand
Master Of Massachusetts, presided and sfer much good
music the Inequalities of the fraternity were extended by
Rev, George M. Randall, Deputy Grand Master, in neat
and appropriate address, which replied to by Sir Allen
McNab Provincial Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of
Canada West on behalf Of bis brethren present. The
pany then adjourned the spacious ane-oom adjoining the
Lodge, where refreshments had been prepared s ~
Ahsr hours interchange Of friendly sentiment the
company separately coDga,atng each other on the great
era which brought them together i9ss
There display Of fireworks East Boston, but we
have for particulars and here close
report Of the dongs the second day Of the Jubilee
THE CLOSING PROCEEDINGS.
BosToN, SEPT. l9.-The. grand Finale Of the
three days. jubilee in this city closed to-day with
military and civic procession, dinner on the Com
mon, beneath an immense tent made for the occa-
sion, and general illumination and fireworks in
the evening. II is estimated that over 100000
strangers are in the city. ~ 3sufisa .
THE GREAT PROCESSION.
The procession started shortly before eleven
O'Clock, and was two hours and twenty minutes
passing the Revere House. The escort was com.
posed of the National Lancers, one regiment Of ar
&c; r(.c
and manufacturing arts were strongly represented
and constituted the most interesting feature Of the
pageant. This department was one mile in length.
The students of Harvard College, the various socie-
ties, and the children of the public schools, were
out in great numbers. The distinguished guests Of
the city rode in open carriages. Prominent among
them was Lord ELeIN, whose reception among the
people was most cordial. ett
| The absence of the PRESIDENT from the process
sion, on account of ndisposition, caused some dis
appointment. The diversified and brilliant decora-
tons of the streets and buildings on the route and
the immense crowds gathered in the streets and on
the balconies, presented scene impossible to de-
| scribe. 4 ssa aVst'
Htl f THE DINNER.
After the procession, Dinner was served up un-
der an immense tent on the Common. About four
thousand persons were present, including the Pre-
sIpENT of the United States
On the removal of the cloth, Mayor BIGELow
rose and said:
son account Of the departure of the train, becomes
cessay the President United States to esy
and suppose that you, well myself, would be unwilling
that asserbiase until
have at least posred him respects the usual
[Appause] therefore interrupt you thus early in the
part give you, a sentiment The health of the Pre-.
sident Of the United States. :" asi a
The above sentiment was received by three times
three hearty cheers, after which it was responded
to by Mr.. FILLMORE as follows:
"MR. MAYOR ANN Fellow CIrIzEss In acknowledging
the compliment which you have paid the high Office which
my fortune hold rise rather for the purpose Of ex
cusing myself than of making speech. You have been
pleased to drink my health would perfect on the
occasion it usually Isl but unfortunately, slight ndispo
son within the last twentyour hours has deprived Of
the great pleasure which should have enjoyed this day
participating your exercises am unable to partake of
the costly vands under which your miles Of tables goan
scarcely able enjoy the feas. Of and flow Of
soul and, than all this, am compelled by mperous
circumstances leave you thus early in this banquet because
feel that my public duties require that should be Wash
ington with the utmost possible dispatch have stolen from
the hours that perhaps due the nation brief space
meet my fellowczens in the city Of Boston. Applause
meet you citizens Of Boston On this festive occasion
know party distinction. [Applause Nay, more, we
scarcely know national Distinction Great applause and
| cheers.
There gathered around this festive board the Amer-
and the Brton, living under different laws but thank
God two Of the freest nations under the Cheering
The little aspety that engendered by the Revolution
which separated from mother country, attn happy
say has long since disappeared and like brethren Of
the family Speaking the language, and enjoying
the religion, not onei [Applause.l t
Feov-citizens, trust that the unexpected necessity
that compes leave you thus early this festive occasion
will induce leave the table my account trust
particularly that bis lordship the Governor Of Canada will
remain with you. Applause. know that he and those
with whom he is associated will receive from you as they
have already received, most cordial greeting. Applause
But, fellow-czens can say more my heart is full.
had conception Of what witnessed this day from my
window. thought Boston in all its glory when first
into its borders knew that i, had its merchant prn.
cess bot did not know until to-day that had mechanic
nobiemen Of nature. [Great applause and cheeringl
But, felow-citzens, pardon me, and permit bid
you adeu lean assure you that this joyous occasion will
be remembered by to the latest hour of my le shall
look back upon with delight and trust that my children
will also. May the glorious Union, which sheds these bless
ngs over happy people oftwenyfve millions continue
til time shall be more. mime cheers. II ts
Lord ELGIN. " One single word. GThree cheers.