The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-07-16

for The administration Of your high ras. The large
gatherings and receptions which you have received on
your way cannot offer you but be assured, sir that
from nowhere do yon carry kinder or more heartfelt
wishes. piiaceions popuisloa rs few. her extent is
small but err mighty ,ssossa On q The pas. Cluster
zed IN tie blood OF ioIeathers IN l777ihe altar
upon which Mercer was nmoiaed-wLich gave
stockton and WltheIspoon 10 The Declaration OF lnde-
by the presence for short time OF
Washington and the Continental Congress~-he nslruc
rx OF the youthful Madson--Frince,on always points
with pride 10 her past history. And, sir, The lesson
which she has always taught her children 10 strict adj
hetence and obedience the constitutions OF
try and out State obedience TO the laws OF COD and the
laws OF man and she has yet 10 see her bright history
dishonored or NO. honor compromised l. is, sir the
welcome and The God speed CT .-srs OF her sons
that now offer you. tGreal applause ]
The President responded ms follows 1 thank you,
sir for this kind and generous reception The part Of
the citizens of Princeton thank sou more for the no.
Bile and patriotic sentiments which in their behalf you
have expressed For your wish for my continued good
health and physical strength | thank you but have
only whatevef OF strength may possess what
ever capacities the Almighty may have given, shall be
this glorious Union. tGreat applause II was not my
purpose and sou will therefore pardon me- 70 address my
fellow.e'lzens on ms route am n9 a1ls 10 40 u.
ways believe that my heart Of hearts is with them (Gteat
| cheering
y The President, then returned 10 the end of the plat
FORM where many OF the czens OF the town. and far
greater number OF its beauty, introduced to hun.
called Tor made his appearance and addressed the people
as follows
My friends and fellow citizens OF New Jersey you see
that have but moment 10 wait. and that moment
cannot because y nosf ssSss PERM,
me, In single sentences 10 say that am happy 10
yo face face this ground. consecraled by The
revolution apd here comes TO me unbdden ne brilliant
memory OF Mercer, whe, in these ohce-seeking days,
will teach lesson which ought 10 be wslltor many 70
learn, who. when men were struggle z TO know what
high command they could enjoy IN the revolution, ad-
dressed that brief letter ashngon Mercer will serve
in any position for which he Is deemed qualified zap
pausel How will no, this lesson appeal TO ne Amet
can PEOPLE, MANY OF them al this mofieht instead OF
looking 10 the great interests Of The counryins,ead OF
appealing to The administration to know whal us polcy
H. what IFS measures shall beare clamoriDg al each
other 10 know who shall be invested with tue rpoils Of
office On this patriotic land ec hut lille OF inns sen
! ,iinent can exist. Your own country-your parenage
dcny H. But should feel that was imposing on your
good na,are if consumed another nsan, OF your lime
thank you for The compliment OF calling me 70 address
you. (Gfeat cheerng.l
Mr. GUTHRIE was introduced 10 the people; and after
plaad after paudt had been rendered him. spoke as fol-
lows
4 Fellow citizens have never served my country AZ
the President and Secretary OF War have served IT, but
bring heart into lis service most earnest IN It's attach
ment affords great pleasure 10 Perceive The enthu
eiasc manner which you have welcomed the Execu-
tive OF The nation. tApplause know mat me same
fire burns in yosr bosom that sed your patriot ia'heis
when they the of which You are SO justly
proud [Applause] How grand II is 10 behold the rpec
tace presented OF the people chesriuily rising up 10 all
directions 10 do honor 10 The Chief Magistrate and JUS
toe the srca, principle OF The government under which
live, Tia, the majority rules The man chosen by ne
people wi. be upheld by Them IA The execution Of p.
laws But, fellow-cizens, will not detain you b,
4 dwelling on these subjects.
most heartily return you my thanks for the very kline
manner in which you have greeted me, stranger WHO
is entitled consideration than belongs 10 the
fact of my selection by the President occupy seat II
his cabinet, [Appausel
The Presidents party were again seated, and the car
left the station amid the paudts OF the assembled thou
sands.
II BRUNSWICK.
The next stopping place New Brunswick Her
the arrival OF the train the signal for firing salute
There were several thousand persons in waiting Ih
President accompanied by member OF The New Jerse,
State committee took position the platform OF h,
last that he could be distinctly he was wei
coined 10 New Brunswick, on behalf OF the muncipa
authorities. by MIR. Adrain.
The President replied have only iime Mr.. Adrain
10 thank you and all your fellow citizens here assemble,
for this kind, this noble reception.
The distinguished guest was here surrendered by I'M
Trenton committee the of the conmi,lee from
Neward, a, The head OF which was b. Vanderpoo esq
/ RAnwAY.
AT Railway there large concourse OF people.
Josephus Sham, esq introduced the President in hi
following words
Fellow-ci,zens in behalf Of the committee, tax
pleasure introducing TO you Franklin Pierce, PIesden
OF The United States. He welcome, thrice welcome
our own and to the revolutionary soil Of New Jersey
[Grrat applause
The PREIDEsT responded have not time TO do NOR
than 10 thank you Tor this cordial welcome, and 10
you tina, shall chersh lively recollection
the Kindness Of the citizens OF New Jersey (Greai ap
pause
/, Al Eizabethown a salute was fired, and very man,
people assembled who were enabled to see tb
President.
II sEwAaE
When the train arrived at Newark there were carriage
in waiting alongside the depot for the President and suite
procession formed IN which The President rode OF
horseback IN Other places, with the commanding 9th
Ger. He was followed by the military, who made
usually De display and carriages containing the cabinet
Philadelphia, Trenton, and other local committees an,
city councils OF New York. After marching throuai
some OF the principal see, the procession halted al IN
u Ciy Hotel Here the reception took place.
u JAMES M. Quincy, esq, mayor OF Newark, welcomed
the President 10 the city bref and pertinent address
u The President responded thank you, MI Mayo
and my fellow citzens oil Newark, for this kind and gen
erous reception. From the m3ment within III,
borders OF your State have received from her citizens
OF all parties, degree of kindness and respect that bs
impressed me IN The deepest Sir. greve here
to-day that am not ply sca able 10 speak to this null
tude as should rejoice TO do If had my voice. You
reception has been noet gratifying 10 and TO the gen
tlemen associated with II will be pleasure on my
part Individually le, me say TO you ALL 10 cultivate Nh
sllsht acquaintance which II my good fostune 70 have
made with you here now. Your State, from hrst 4
last one OF the Old Thrieen-rom fret to last one OF III
trues and over II are conse
Grated spots. Almost all il spots which bav
impossible that living upon the so, you do and breath
ing the atmosphere which 500 do, you should be any
thing else but patriotic -tapPaase true 4
the UnIon renewed appause trre TO The constitution
in all IT'S paris, tcon,nued appsuse and true TO all you
duties and obligations.