Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-07-01
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WASHINGTON, Monday, June II


Without pu5lic notice, or apparently
previous concert, several thousands oi
our citizens, with fine band OF music.
marched in procession this evening,
along Pennsylvania-avcnuc. Al the
residence Of Gen. Scorr the band play
ed Hail to the Chief" and loud and
prolonged cheers were given. Gem
Sco,r appeared at the balcony, and nd-
dressed The assembagc as fellows
GENrLEMES This is the frs, political
greeting have ever received. This
manifestation OF your kindness touches
my heart deeply, coming as il does
from my near neighbors and friends.
My residence in the City OF Washing
ton has been very agreeable to myself.
This city was laid out under the eye
and direction Of the immortal WASH
iNoToS, aud l trust the prosperity Of
the city will continue to advance with
the growth OF the Union, it becomes
every way worthy Of the Union, and Of
him whose name it bears.
l trust, gentleman, that SO long as !
shall continue among you, the same
friendly relations will be cultivated,
whether continue to occupy the posi-
ton Of a soldier, or shall be elevated to
that Of Chief Magistrate.
Gentlemen, the high honor which the
Baltimore Convention has conferred
upon me, over my illustrious and friend.
ly rivals the Chief Magistrate Of the
country and the Secretary Of State,
already known to fame-was wholly
unmerited, and will be cause for my
making still greater efforts to merit the
appreciation of my country and of that
Convention.
know that much anxiety and many
trials are to he passed through before
the ratification Of the people shall be
heard. Whether it shall confirm the
action OF the Convention or not, | shall
be satisfied, for know that it will be
conferred upon a man deserving your
confidence and support. In whatever
position may me placed, it shall con-
tlnue TO be the great aim of my life to
discharge my duty to my country.
If | should be elevated TO that dis
tinguished position for which | have
Leen named shall seek SO to conduct
myself as to merit the confidence which
you have SO kindly bestowed upon me,
in advance, Gentlemen. you find me
greatly fa,igued and exhausted, and for
the present can only thank you Tor this
kind congratulahon, the first Of the kind
which l have ever received, and bid
you all good night.
After enthusiastic cheers, the pro-
cession proceeded to Secretary GRA-
HAMS, where, in response TO patriotic
music and loud calls, that gentleman
appeared and made neat and brief
address.
President FILLMORE was next VlSlteu
by the assemblage, and after some de-
lightful music by the band, he came out
and delivered brief but patriotic ad-
dress, in which he alluded handsomely
to the rising and setting sun. Ills re-
marks were received with tremendous
applause.
They next proceeded to Secretary
CoRwlN's dwellings but 10 the cheers
and music there was no reply.
Senator MANouM came next on the
route, and the procession having halted,
he came forward and addressed them.
He alluded to Bunker Hill, and eulogized
Gen. Scorr in the highest terms. He
pledged old North Carolina to his sup
po,t, and had no doubt but grateful
country would elevate him to the Chief
Magistracy.
MIR. WEBSTER was then visited. He
had retired, but opened the window and
said You have been engaged IN the
performance oi agreat public duty the
selection Of man for the office OF Pres
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