The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-03-03
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TA1saNTATiON TO GnNERALP I1kcE.-- A number
Of the citizens Of Boston and vicinity. witho,,t
distanctlon Of party. having sent 10 Cen. Pierce.
= marx OF their personal esteem, magnificent
family carriage and very fne span Of horses.
the presentations took place yesterday forenoon :
Willard Hotel, when Edward Riddle, ESQ.,. char.
man OF the committee, in behalf Of the donors.
addressed the President elect as follows:
GENsRAL PieRcE: l have the honor Of present.
ing 70 you riding equipage, in behalf of the riti
gems Of Boston and vicinity, whose names are
you. 'S ',A = !. :" nano
"in asking your acceptance Of it, sir i think
humble instrument am, when say that It en-
anates from hearts which beat with the warneat
ympatnles towards you. II, in those tnomenta
when you will use it for recreation, it may have
national eares which are SO shortly destined n
surround You, their best hopes will have been oh
tanned, their most ardent desires accomplished ,,
10 which General Pierce replied:
~ accept with much pleasure, sir, the handsome
gu. winch you and the gentlemen associated with
you nave presented me. am conscious Of the
Kind and honorable motives which have influenced
the donors 1t is with gratitude ACKNOWLEDGE
my Indebtedness to the citizens of Boston and y.
c1nlty for the favor shown toward me on aave-.J
occasions shall ever feel obliged to them for
their oft-repeated kindnesses, and will be hannv
ting. -
POLITICAL MovEMENrs.-ThcH Hon. James Camn-
oel' OF Pennsylvania, arrived in our city yester-
day, and took apartments at Wizards Hotel. He
Is said to be the new Postmaster General.
we learn that both branches of the Pennsylvania
legislature purpose attending the Inauguration of
General Pierce, and are expected to arrive this
evening in the six O'Clock train.
ARRIVAL OF THE MILlTARY.-The "Washing-
ton Contlnentals, the fret company of that corps
OF the second regiment. commanded by Captain
Harrow, arrived in Washington last night by the
nine O'Clock train, and were received at the depot
by the s'National Greys," Captain Bacon, bv
whom they were escorted to the armorv Of the
"Greys," in the City Hail. where their arms were
deposited. After resting while. the "Continen-
tals'' were escorted to their quarters, at Homes
Hotel, It'll street, where rich repast awaited
them, provided for their entertainment by the
"National Greys.''
The "Continentals" were accompanied by Adj
kins's brass band, whose excellent music during
their ma rch through our streets last night was a
subject of general commentator by all who heard
their performances.
MORE MILITARY ComINa.-We are informed
that the "W ashington Guards" Captain Hoffman,
~AA- Tug 20ei Aiau Aagors, captain FraCht, both
OF baltimore, are expected to arrive here this even
ing Both OF these companies, with the erich
mond Rifles" Captain Bodikir, who are expected
on Friday morning, are to be the guests of the
Washington German Yagers," Capt Schwartz.
man, who have prepared every needful accommo.
dation for their guests.
The independent Light Dragons" and ssJack-
son Guards of Baltimore, also announce their
intention to be present at the Inauguration
NATIONAL THEATRE.-The Chinese troupe of
lugglers and magicians again appear tonight in
their wondrous performances Other entertain
ments by the regular company will also be offered
WAsHlEaToN NATIONAL MoNumENT.-The fol-
lowing contributions have been received at the
Office of the National Monument Society, from the
Sd OF February to the Sd of March; being collec-
tons at the election polls and from other souroes