The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-12

ing with the products agricultural and mineral Of the
Interior the erection OF splendid ediHces, rising It
were BY msglc-nor all these combined which chiefly
eross the thoughts Of the patriotic citizen and give his
pulse quicker and prouder throb he enters your
environs and these monuments in the distance
They may crumble, that Ia their destiny; nay they vii
moulder and mingle with the common earth, but ths
inspiration Of the deeds of valor they commemorate
which you from the presence OF the shame of the
tread Of foreign soldiery, will perish ZAP
plsuse) Who shall say what ha, been the extent the
power of the example of self-sacrong heroism which
sgnslized the defence of North Point and Fort McHenry
in lSl4f (Applause 1t dark and try lag hour in
our history We were ferpeSed, but not in despair
down. but not destroy yedwhen your example and PROV
amin courage and confidence everywhere and
1t felt that the shield Of protection superior to all
human poser always recognized by fathers during
their great struggle still Lat remember
it, ard acknowledge it with humble aud grateful
hearts Who shall say how much your monuments for
those who fell and your and affectonste
TEEN for those who survived the conflicts of the anxious
day and nghs to which have sdvered have had to do
with the free and gallant baton of land blood upon
80 many fields Of Mexico. (Applause) The fathers Of
the Revolution taught their that they owed their
first duty their countya duty not to be avoided but
to be cheerfully fulfilled, in the face Of all con-
sequences and every hazard. Has not the Almighty
blessed to u.s. their descendants, their exam
pie, their experience, and their lessonS Nooler
praise be bestowed than to say that State in
this confeders cy has furnished impressive
pfcaton Of the power of that teaching than that be-
fore whose people. have now the honor to stand.
(Applause) Mr.. Mayor--A pleasant incident at this
moment comes back to my memory, to which may not
be censuIed for adverting Soon after the bark Kper
anchored with portion of the Ninth Infantry the
CAse of San Juan do Ulos, about the 30th Of june 1S7
another transport came to anchor within cables length.
We could not discern the ship, but in few moments we
heard peaDg forth from her deck the stirring notes of
the Star Spangled Banner-the effect electrical
thought, probably from association that the ship
from Baltimore and the fact verified the impression Boats
lowered and friendly greetings commenced between
the of Maryland and New England which trust may
be interrupted (Applause) But, borne on by my
feelings, am detanisg you much too long (Cries of
No. no Go on) If already yours were not designated
throughout the land the Monum entail City, would
chrsten it pre- eminently entitled to the
ame-', The City Of the Star Spangled Banner. Zap
pause While you win hail with JOY the appearance Of
every star, after another shall be added to
the constellation, you will always proclaim upon the
honor and faith Of Maryland, that the number shall
be less. Great chsering) Sir thank you most
cc,dialy-I thank you all gentlemen for your presence
here to day. and hope we may meet under agreeable
circumstances, long years to come"
The President retired amid enthusiastic cheering.
SPEECHES OF SECRETARIES DAVIS AND GUTHRIE,
AND ATTORNEY GENERAL CUSHING, ETC.
Jefferson Davis was then called for and responded. he
spoke in terms highly complimentary to the city and
stated that many ties attached him to Maryland but
none more powerfully than the consciousness of
mon love for their common country. BE closed by re-
turning hearty thanks for the corday of hts reception
Secretary Guthrie being called, also delivered brief
address appropriate to the occasion.
Gen. Gushing then called forward, and spoke at
considerable length, touching various topics He
garded the enthusiasm Of the present occasion
only honorable the President but to the constitution
the govern ment, and the country.
The President and suite retired to private rooms the
efident declining receive the TIN ongs who crowded
the hotel during the evening" and shake hands with
him. The distinguished party will leave for Wilmington
in special train, at haf-past O'Clock
morning They viii be met at Wilmington by comni It.
tee consisting of General Cadwasder, Hon. George NJ.
Dallas Charles j. Ipgerso Josiah Randall S. Breck aud
Richard Rush, who viii embark with him the steamer
John Stevens.
RemaIking upon the subject of the Presidents visit
New York, the Washington Union says
st has been announced that the governments of Eng
land and France to at this New York
York Exhbion By special commissioners duly appointed
for that purpose II is presume, in view Of those
facts and of the public interest belonging to the
sion that the President of the United States has felt it
to be his duty in concurrence with general public
tment to yield the solicitations Of the Directors of
the Exhibition and to be present. with such members Of
his Cabinet as may be able to accompany him. at its
opening in the commercial emporium of the country,
Notwithstanding his natural reluctance to be absent,
even for brief period, from ths scene of his high and
| sngrossing public cares
Preparations for the President at Phila-
delphia.
PHILADELPHIA, July II, 1853.
The Committee Of Reception 60 to Wilmington to-mor.
morning, in the steamboat John Stevens meet the
President. The number Of the committee will be much
reduced the members finding that they have pay three
dollars each for the excursion and collation..
After landing at the Navy Yard the President win be
escorted by the military Independence Hail. where he
will be officially received by Mayor Gilpn and the City
Councils. He Will put up at the Merchants Hotel aud
splendid tetapiDent Is to be given him by the cyIat
that place in the evening
Apart from the preparations under the
OF the City Councils, the arrangements far have not
been worthy Of the distinguished position of the guest
Office holders having the sole control Of natter
the exclusion of dsnerested friends of the ident
the latter have become dsgused and refuse to par
| ticipate.
CRYSTAL PALACE WEEK In NEW YORK.
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Exhibition Of the Industry Of all Nations.
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Notices Of Some of the Most Important Fairs
Which have been Held in the United States
Progress Of American Industry,
DC, &C., &c.