The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-12
THE PRESIDENTS VISIT TO new YORK.
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Preparations for Departure from Washington.
BRILLIANT RECEPTION In BALTIMORE.
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HIS SPEECH TO THE PEOPLE.
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Remarks OF Secretaries Davis and Guthrie,
and Attorney General Cushing,
&C.. &C., DC.
HIS SPEECH TO THE PEOPLE.
Our Washington Cor rrespondence.


WASHINGTON. July IL, 1858.
The Sabbath in Washington lredent Pierce and Lady at
Church Preparations for Receptions Baltimore and
ElsesDhese-1he Weather.
Having spent most Of the forenoon in exploring and
wandering around this city of magnificent distances
and realizing the than vand.lsm Of it'd buildsrs
IN cutting down the trees which supposed to have
given shade and shelter to suffering hun auity here,
thought at length would repose my weary limbs and
the intense heat OF the within the walls of
nnosentateus conventicle looking little church, whose
doors stood invitingly open path. Just
about to put this poua thought into execution, and
while was yet enjoy the parative GOODNESS of its
portco handsome two horse carriage with driver and
footnan atEred in plain blue dress drove up and gen
tlsman and ady-the latter dressed in deep mourning
and wearing her veil her facs-stepped out aud
tered the church before me- The gentleman had seen
once before, occasion of deep solemnity; 1t
while ths ashes of the amented Webster being
signed to their last resting place; but the pale and
thoughtful features had then impressed memory and
instantly in the parsonage before the fea
tnres of Frapkin Pierce the President of the United
taea The pair passed in unucticed, and tooS their
seats in an ordinary pew in ths Of the little church.
Tue small and Jar from fashionable aud
none seemed to be aware Of or tbey we're 10 consider
remarkable tbs prese Ia their midst OF the
chief ruler Of this mighty Republic and OF his amiable
but grief stricken consort. Even the negro aud
as much nonchalance. and chmed in the hymns with
great exhibition Of zeal they in of their
own exclusive temples of Zion under the ministry of
coloreG clergyman.
myself fingered at the portals of the church for
moments Till the negro yerger informed mo might step
into any OF the vacant pews. mechanically followed
his direction and by the merest chance found myself
seated the bench front OF that occupied BY the
diitpguished persons referred In all this could
but feel struck With the unassuming department the
pety and the simplicity Of him who Is the elected head
and of the greatest nston OF the aud
fhafp fha nfo0tp
ysy of ponp power ard dignity with which royalty in
the old world surrounds itself when it goes to worship in
the temple OF him in wncse sghr there distinctions
OF rank, but before whom all men are On terms OF
equality
q The Officiating clergyman Who after wards learned
was the Rev. Mr. Sunderland-the church being known
the First Pesby preached his from the
text 1b Romans and 29th and bored to the
divine origin of the gospel with such display OF argu
mentaton would prove the existence Of scep
tca ideas pretty generally among his flock The service
over tie president lady left the church quietly
and elicitipg little notice, when they entered
The terrible calamity which this estimable pair en-
countered IN the loss Of their only child by railroad
ualty shortly previous the Presidents naugura-
ton has left its impress both but the pale counte
Of Mrs Pierce is the TOO true index Of mind
which, like Racbels, refuses 10 be comtorted, and will
never again experience joy this side the grave.
The President leaves Washington this afternoon
fHs ha ps % oDS Of the e fG to
OF the Industry Of all Nations He will be &C.
compaed by the Secretary OF the Treasury the secre
tary OF War the Attorney General and his private Secre
tary Mr. Webster he will be received at the Baltimore
depot by Mayor Gipn the members Of the Council and
other officers in carriages and will be thence
escorted to Bsnums Hotel where rooms have been pro-
vided for himself and suite Arrangements have been
also made pay him suitable honors in Philadelphia,
Trenton, aod elsewhere by the way.
The early part of yesterday excessively warm in
Washington, it being sight to see gentleman in
the street without umbrella; but AZ O'Clock, r.
the city visited by thunder Storm accompanied
with vivid lightning and rain in great profusion,
We will not reach Baltimore this evening until 5H
O'Clock that fear it will be impossible for me to let
you have account OF the ption nc In time for
your Tuesdays issue. You therefore be content
with what will he transmitted you the telegraph;
but will furnish you with full report for Wednesday
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