Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-23

Enthusiastic Wing Observation-Disclosures
and Music-Speeches from Gen. Scott, ,Secre-
tary Graham, Mr.. Fillmore, Mr.. Webster, &c.,
&c.
WASHINGTON, June 81.
Without public notice, or apparently previous
concert, several thousands of our citizens with
fine band of music, marched in procession this
evening along Pennsylvania avenue, to the resi-
dence of Gen. Scott. The band played s'Hail to
the Chief" and loud and prolonged cheers were
given. General Scott appeared at the balcony
and addressed the assemblase as follows:
Gentlemen: This is the first political greeting
have ever received. This manifestation of your
kindness touches my heart deeply, coming as it
does from my near neighbors and friends. NV
residence in the City of Washington has been
very agreeable to myself. The city was laid out
under the eye and direction of the immortal
Washington, and trust the prosperity of the city
will continue to advance with the growth of the
Union until it becomes every way worthy of the
Union, and OF him whose name it bears.
trust, gentlemen, that so long as / shall con-
tinue amongst you, the same friendly relations
will be cultivated, whether continue to occupy
the position of soldier or shall b elevated to
that of Chief Magistrate.
Gentlemen, the high honor which the Balti-
more convention has conferred upon me, over my
illustrious and friendly rvals-the Chief Magis-
trate of the country and the Secretary Of State,
already known to fame-was wholly unmerited,
| and will be cause for my making still greater eff
forts to merit the appreciation of my country and
| of that convention.
know that much anxiety and many trials
to be passed through before the ratification of the
| people shall be heard. Whether it shall confirm
the action OF the Convention not, | shall be
satisfied, for know that il will be conferred upon
a man deserving your confidence and support. In
whatever position | may be placed it shall con-
tinue to be the great aim of my life to discharge
| my duty to my country.
| If should be elevated to that distn guished DO
sition for which have been named, shall seek
! SO to conduct myself to merit the confidence
which you have SO kindly bestowed upon me, in
| advance. Gentlemen, you find me greatly ia
| tigued and exhausted, and for the present can
only thank you for this kind congratulation the
first of the kind which l have ever received, and
bid you all good night.
After enthusiastic cheers, the procession pro-
ceeded to Secretary Graham's, where in response
to patriotic music and loud calls, that gentleman
appeared and made neat and brief address.
President Fillmore was next visited by the as
semblage, and after some delightful music by the
band, he came out and delivered brief but pa
tiotic address, in which he alluded handsomely to
the rising and setting sun. His remarks were re-
celved with tremendous applause.
They next proceeded to Secretary Corwin's
dwelling, but to the cheers and music there was
no reply.
Senator Mangum came next on the route, and
the procession having halted, he came forward
and addressed them. He alluded to Bunker Hill
and eulogzed General Scott in the highest terms
He pledged old North Carolina to his support,
and had no doubt but grateful country would
elevate him to the Chief Magistracy.
MI. Webster then visited. He had re-
tired but opened his window and said: Y on have
been engaged in the performance ola great pub
lie dnty-the selection of for the office of
President ofthe United States. 1t has happened
my name was before that convention Their
choice has fallen upon another probably for the
best.
One thing he could assure them; in princi ole
ana practice he remained unchanged. No man
In the assembage would sleep better than. he
would to-night, and in the morning, God willing,
he would rise with the lark, and though the lark
was better songster than himself he would not
rise with more jocund heart to greet the pur-
pings OF the East. He thanked them for the kind
Compliment they had paid him, and babe them
On passing Browns Hotel loud cheers were
given tor N. X. Hail. Postmaster General but
probably on account of his severe affection
that gentleman did not appear. The assemblage
then dispersed in excellent ORDER MERcuky