Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-07-16
THE PRESIDENTS JOURNEY TO PHILADELPHIA

THE PRESIDENTS JOURNEY TO PHILADELPHIA.
For the information of distant readers we con-
tnue to chronicle the leading incidents of the PRE-
sIDENT's journey towards New York.
The PRESIDENT, accompanied by Messrs GUTHRIE,
DAVIS, and CUSHING, members Of his Cabinet, and
mttee representing the People of Baltimore, departed
from Baltimore for Philadelphia hapas eight o'clock
on Tuesday morning.
At Elkton md they were met by a committee Of
twenty-five gentlemen from Wilmington who came to
welcome the President Delaware Inrepy the chair
man of this committee, Mr. PIERCE said:
thank you, sir, for this cordial welcome l regret
that not able physically, you the thanks
with which my heart is filed know the noble character
of your State has always made up for the aness of its
territory by the power of her intellect and the devotion
her herosm 10 this Union. We all look to Delaware.
II FORMS though small central link in that chain which
binds this Union together, and which will be broken
while you and live. Present TO your citizens, sir, my
thanks for the kind reception you have given me.
On entering Wilmington the church bells were rung
cannons were fred and the President greeted with
loud cheers from the multitude assembled along route
He was received by Mayor ALDERDIcE, who delivered
complimentary address, which the President replied
follows:
Honor, all honor sir, to yourself to the city Of Will
mingon and TO the State Of Delaware for the noble and
patriotic sentiments which you have expressed this
cason Sir thank you cordially and heartily and thank
the people who here assembled for this and
noble welcome Nowhere upon face of the habitabe
globe, this blessed country in this blessed Union
can you see such scene as we witness here to-day.
No soldery, command but that which flows directly
from the people. [Great applause
As came along with you, Mr. Mayor, in the carriage,
heard remark, the spirit Of which like. Some one
was told to get out Of the way He responded the
that is broad enough on Is broad enough
for me 20 see the man helped to make President Laug
Ter and applause.
Sir, there is nothing admirable as to see collection
Of faces like this; calm intelligent understanding their
rights, prepared to take care Of them and maintain
them, and you say, sir what is more maintain the
rights Of the Union, if need be. IGreat applause.
Some Of US who from the small States are glad 70
say and we can say with pre-eminent truth that the
other States Of the Union DO measure Delaware by
the number Of her acres but by the patriotism and intel
ligence Of her citizens. [Great applause
Sir regret extremely that in consequence Of illness
the result OF sudden cold last night, it Is not in my
power to speak 10 you and your fellowctzens would
be glad TO do. The fact which you have adverted i
one that will be remembered with pride as long as this
country shall last by the citizens Of Deaware-tha She
was the first 10 accept this glorious Union in the hour Of
trial and doubt and darkness and think you might well
proclaim that she will be the last give il up She takes
II sir as whole She does take it in part to enjoy
rs privileges without bearing its burdens. She takes
as whole, with all its obligations and all its require
ments The faces before me that in that light
Delaware viii always maintain the Constitution. ZAP
plause. -
Sir, from the earliest history Of this Repube 70 the
present day she has been prominently distinguished for
her control in the councils Of this nation because Of the
great intellect learning, and patriotism which che has
CIV Il he public service but, and above ALL she
will D. cred for that LOYAL devotion Ia the Constr,
tuition which cannot be too much praised
thank you, gentlemen. | wish co.,. ...,.E "a Won
as would wish, but not able do 50 today fsst
applause.
On the conclusion Of bis remarks the PREspzxr babe
the people farewell saying he would leave others 10 en-
terrain them and passing ont he walked amid the mass
pinpt he iptn he India II
BY, where he retired for the purpose Of taking some re-
freshment and reposng after the fatgues to which he
had been subjected
The speaking was continued by Messrs. GurHRIr
DAVIS and CUSHING whose remarks were listened to with
much attention, elicitDg At times hearty cheers.
After paraking Of a.colaon and enjoying other civil
Titles, the party about o'clock left Wilmington FOR
Philadelphia the steamer John L. Stevens where tie
President by committees from Trenton, Prince.
ton, and Newark, IN. -
After passing ,he Delaware line tie President was
given in charge Of the Philadelphia Committee by the
Committee Of the citizens Of Wilmington on whose behalf
the Mayor made some appropriate remarks which tie
President briefly responded
The Hon. GEORGE VI DALLAS then addressed the IRE.
s2ent on behalf q the Philadelphia committee Ia which
the PRESIDENT replied a. follows:
receive, with The deepest emotion, this expression
thFough you On the psrt q the citizens Of Philadelphia
reoce % hear you say sir that it is with one accord
that am welcomed among you. know that my recep-
uon y % 5e the reception Of as an individual but
o. me ~ their servant and while recognise that reS-
uon SIR also recognise another and shall ALWAYS feel that
am their representative the representative OF their ill.,
terests ana tneir honor intend sir that neither shall
suffer IN my keeping am obliged 70 you also sir. for
expressing your appreciation q this short absence from
the peculiar field Of ny dBty II was matter Of extreme
doubt with me- sir, what ought 10 do but am now -
tshed that came TO the right conclusion because
have the appreciation Of the intelligent citizens Of Pbila
delphia. Enthusiastic cheering During the few mo-
ments that have been upon this storied Delowar.
with the shores Of Pennsylvania The one hand and Nav
Jersey ON the other is it not with you az j, s with me
impossible 70 bring your mind to dwell upon the pes Of
he future Ny thoughts are inyolunarly turned back
nPon the past and upon that great and noble part witch