The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-13

some mark In peeulisr senss are Jour resources o
wealth sad power reposed in her own bosom. She
is an empire in herself Why the Development Of the
uses Of iron and coal 30 prominently since 1Slt
the foundation Of Brit sh wealth and powerwoud of 1t
SELF sonstsuts failing Of prosperity
But, sir II s not thst which you have mainly relied
1t Is On your agriculture How rich you are not only in
the means Of production but above all in the who
produce (Appauss) Sir would not here forget that
remarkable German population distinguished for their
thrift their industry, thoir integrity their devotion to
OWL and religious liberty and think you must al
joce, that wherever that go and spread they
look to Pennsylvania in respects their second
fatherland Sir 1t is not chiefly perhaps not much
en- account of your commanding political influence ia
point OF vtes that this nation has designated you the
Keystone of the arch 1t Is because of your geographical
position. Ysu neither Southern, q Northern, an
Eastern, nor Western State; and should, perhaps,
not much exaggerate il l to say that you
all combined. (Applause.l Your rivers on this side
OF the ridge, empty Themselves into the beautiful bay
below you. On the west they swell the flood of the
Ohio, and finally wash the shores Of Louisiana,
Sir let me say to you, that patriotic throughout
this entire country, North and South look to you, and
will always do not simply the keystone Of the arch
but as the great central self link in the chain
which binds this Union into harmonious whole, and
which holding it steadily and firmly to its moorngs will
enable 1t to ride every storm. Enthusiastic ap
pause) Noble men Of Philadelphia and Penrsylvania-
noble for your fidelity to the duties imposed upon you BY
the obligations of your eonsttution-let say here
you are not only tripy armed, but now, and havs
been tpy bound here the Declaration Of Indspen
dence proclaimed, here the articles of confederation
we're promulgated, and here finally, the constitution for
which you have nobly Stood was adopted. (Cheers)
could wish for you higher honor, and for my
country higher place and security than that great
and noble devotion which you thus far honoraby
upheld and maintained
The foregoing speech was listened to with profound
interes and at its close three hearty cheers g7en
The party then left the Hail. and the President
corted to the Merchants Hotel.
ANOTHER SPEECH
An immenfe crowd thropged in font of the building
and after repeated calls General Pierce forward
and made brief but very happy spsech. He expressed
his thanks in eloquent language and paid glowing COM
pment to the chivalry gaantry and patriotism Of Pcrn
syvAnia. Her sons ready to respond to the
call of their country and wherever oaed their flag vic
tory to follow. The President expressed himself
highly gratifed at his brilliant reception.
THE NEW JERSEY DELEGATION, ETC.
New Jersey had strong representation in the process
sion-her two Senators being among the Committee OF
Arrangements.
The President and suite partook Of splendid banquet
at the Merchants HOTEL given by the City Councils at
which about nine hundred sat down.
James Buchanan of the guests
Mayor Gipin presided and gave the health of the Prs
dent to which the latter responded.
STILL ANOTHER SPEECH.
Gen. Pierce returned his most cordial thanks to the
Mayor, and to those who differed with him in politics
He faid in the change of circumstances, he hoped his
party would show the same magnanmity. He
why should differ personally, because be-
hrgrg to opposite parties and thought a man could
his country soldier, in the councils Of the
nation. matter what political party he may choose
adopt In conclusion, he expressed his happiness in
meeting his friends--among whom he included tho
&ayor--upon this gratifying occasion.
THE REPLIES TO ToAsTs.
Mr. Jefferson Davis responded to the toast The Ctbi
net," given Dy M~,-. Cilpin
Mr.. Buchanan also responded to y te.s
Gen. Patterson and others followed.
FUTURE MOVEMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT.
The President receives citizens tomorrow morning in
Independence Hail. and will leave in the afternoon, in
special tlain, for Newark.