The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-20

by Pre- sident Fillmore and the cabinet .ud Dro-
ceeded to the depot, where refreshments were laid
out, and, after marching around il, entered ut tho
east side. All were much interested ut the grand
display which met their astonished vision Ia
barbecued oxen suspended from poles, the roaste
sheep resting leisurely on immense Dishes tho 10
feet loayes Of bread, the bath-tubs of pork an
beans, and other edbes were examined, aud wer.
descanted upon freely. Mr.. Fillmore was ssuos
particularly with the pork and beans, and would
no doubt, have been pleased to taste them IA Go
crowd permitted him to do. MIR. Webster ins poet
ed the chowder, but did not taste it. lilo told 50
cretary Crittenden, however, that it looked nist.
and he had no doubt it was properly compounded
He said it was dish of which he was particularly
fond, and when be had the pleasure OF meeting hlm
ut Marshfeld, he would invite him to eat Of hi.
own making. lie had the reputation, he SAID, OF
making it well, and, if report speaks true, he does
make It WE'LL little port wine, he informed Mr..
Crittenden, was gfee: Improvement in ehow,ler.
and if Mr.. g, SHOULD srrr u,,.. take to make a
mess Of il, be recommended him, by all means,
'? pah pint of good old port into it. Any ono WHO
has eaten chowder with this addition would b. ~
partial TO that beautiful dish rs he was himself
Mr. tritenden said he would take the advice Of his
distinguished associate in the cabinet
After inspecting the depot thoroughly, the pro-
eession was reformed, and proceeded to the LJier
House, where tables were spread for the guests Ar
ter taking their seats, each person washed down che
dust which had accumulated in his throat with u
glass of - water, and then they paid their
speets to the substsntials. After justice done
to the dinner, the health Of Lieutenant Governor
Patterson was proposed
Lieutenant Governor PATTERSON REPLIED
lie saidThis il day which has long been looked for
ward 20 with great anxiety, only by the people cf
Chataucuc county but by The people of all the sou aero
counties OF New York. IL is in truth proud day
only Tor Dunkrk but for all part, ~ the state Of New
YORK. Gentlemen, We have INST u celebrate the
petion Of work unequnled by any undertaken by
apriyste corporation in TINS or in any other state y
the Union 1t Is work Il which he G.npire STAT,
should be proud Gentciueu it l. but i few wears since
the first railroad was made IN the state 4 New York;
ana thirty years ago the mails OF New York were carried
by . lady on horseback. what great chang. since
then! Now our State i inters.cied by them aud We
have an iron track extending irm the shores Of the At.
antic to the great Western Lakes IL Is put thirty
four years since the frst act passed by tn. L1a
tare authorizing the construction Of the Ell, Canal
ODE srye AT TIE OPENING or THE y. Y AND r. RAIL
ROAD Ar DUyRlRK, MAY Is, 1861.
Ay. let the welkin ring
With cannons roar
Tune high zach joyful string
In this glad hour.
Ring out merry peal
FLING banners high;
Tllrong round the festive board,
With mirth aud joy.
Darkness and doubt hath long
Over us hung
ri.ful and few the CLEANS
Hope DER us flung.
But now her steady light
Shines DER our way;
Sing with united voice,
This il our Day.
And while eur thanks arise
To that high Power,
Who from the gloom Of night
Brings this fair hour
We TO our faithful friends,
Thanks would offer too,
Who through our perils past
stood the tried and true.
We joy with you DER lahors done
Each honored guest we greet,
And TO the Queen Of Hudsonis wave,
Yield love and homage meet
Then swell high the festive strain,
Shout amid the cam ons roar,
Until "Old Eries waves convey
The echoes to each distant shore.