Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-03-31

scribing his reception in New York
when on his way TO Philadelphia, tc
take his seat in the constitutional
i Congress. Why his carriage wa:
J "of course" the first in the process,
sion was probably because he had
been President of the Massachusett;
Provincial Congress at Watertown
and was one Of the two famous ex.
ceptions made in the royal proclama.
tion of mercy to the rebels:
New YoRK, Sabbath Evening. May 7, 1775.
MY DEAR DOLLY: arrived we'll
though fatigued, a; Kingsbridge, al
so minutes after two O'Clock yester-
day, where | found the Delegates OF
Massachusetts and Connecticut, with
a number Of gentlemen from New
York, and guard Of the troop. ]
dined, and then set out in procession
for New York, the carriage Of your
humble servant, of course, being
first in the procession. When we
arrived within three miles Of the
city, we were met by the grenadier
company and regiment of the city
militia, under arms, gentlemen in
carriages and on horseback, and
many thousands of persons on foot,
the roads filled with people, and the
greatest cloud Of dust ! ever saw.
In this situation, we entered the city,
and passed through the principal
streets of New York amidst the ac-
clamations Of thousands. We were
set down at Mr.. Francis's; after
entering the house, three huzzas
were given, and the people by de-
grees dispersed.
When | got within mile Of the
city, my carriage was stopped, and
persons appearing with proper har-
ness, insisted on taking out my
horses and dragging me into and
through the city-a circumstance
would not have had taken place,for
any consideration, not being fond Of
such parade; l begged, and en-
treated that they would suspend the
design, and asked il as favor, and
the matter subsidized; but when | got
to the entrance OF the city, and the
number of spectators increased TO
perhaps seven thousand or more,
they declared they would have the
horses out, and would drag me them
selves through the city. | repeated
my request that they would so lar
oblige me as not TO insist upon il.
They would not hearken, and | was
obliged 10 apply to the leading gen.
tlemen in the procession to interceGe
with them not 10 carry their designs
into execution, as it was ve,y disa-
greeable to me. They were at last
prevailed upon, and | proceeded. ]
was much obliged TO them for their
good wishes and opinions-in short,
no person could possibly be more
noticed than myself. Alter having
rode so fast, and so many miles, you
may well think | was much fatigued;
but no sooner had | got into the
room OF the house, than we were
visited by great number OF gentle.
men of the first character in the
city, which took up the evening.
About ten | sat down to supper
of fried oysters, &C., and at eleven
o'clock went to Capt. Sears'-the
King here-and lodged. Arose at
five and went 10 the house first
mentioned; breakfasted, dressed, and
went to meeting, where | heard
most excellent sermon by Mr.. Liv-
ingston. Returned to The san e
house-a most elegant dinner pro.
vided. Went to meeting; heard
DR.. Rogers, fine preacher. To-
morrow morning propose TO cross
the ferry; we are TO have large
guard, in several boats, a number OF
city gentlemen will attend US over.
] can't think they will dare to attack
US. The grenadier company Of the
city is to continue under arms during
our stay here, and we have a guard
Of them night and day al our doors.
This is a sad modification to The
tories. Things look well here. /
beg you will write me; do acquaint
me with every circumstance relative
to that dear aunt Of mine. Write
lengthy and often. Mr.. Nathaniel
Barrett and Mr.. Breck are here
People move slowly out. they tell
me, from Boston. My best respects
to Mr.. and Mrs. Burr. Ny poor
face and eyes ire in a most shocking
situation-burnt up, and much
swelled, and little painful. / don't
know how TO manage with it. Is
your father outl AS soon as you
know, do acquaint me, and send me
the letter, and [ will then write him.
Pray let me hear from you by every
post. God bless you, my dear girl,
and believe me, most sincerely,
- Yours, most affectionately,
JOHN HANCOCK.
Miss Dorothy Quincy, at the