The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-07-14
The Presidents Journey.

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The President lief. Baltimore at 81 O'Clock on Tuesday
The l2,b. and arrived at EIk,on at loi o'clock, where
there large concourse awaiting his arrival He
then addressed by Dr. H. + Askew, chairman OF the
Wilmington committee, and welcomed heartily.
...... PRESIDENTS SPEECH AT ELKToS.
President Pierce responded: thank YOU sir for this
cordial welcome, and regret hat | am not phyeicaliy
able TO return 10 you the thanks with which my heart
filled. know The noble character OF your State She
mensons by The power OF her intellect and The devotion
Of her patriotism to this Union We all look to Della.
She iorms, though small, central link in that
chain which nds this Union log ether and which uus
may never be broken, al least while you and live Pre-
sent 10 your citizens, cir, my thanks for the kind
in which you have received me; and hope day or
other 10 see them al their homes IH... 12sM
The cars eil Eikton amid great cheers from the people
assembled. Z, X aae
Theiran arrived at Wilmington a, III o'clock, where
the President and suite were taken IN carriages 10 the
City Hall. which hed to lis umos, capacity. Here
The mayor oil the city Hon. John A.. Alderdce welcomed
him 10 the city Of Wilmington in a handsome address
The President: Honor. all honor sir, TO yourself, to
the city OF Wilmington and TO the State OF Delaware. for
the noble and patriotic sentiments which you have
pressed on this occasion Sir thank you cordially and
heartily, and thank the people who are here assembled,
for this generous and noble welcome Applause ]
Whose heart does not stir within him at scene like
thi-' lArplapse.l
in this blessed coualry, in this blessed Union, you
such IS we witness here to-day No soldiery
no command but that which flows difecIy iron the peo
pie. [Great applause As came along with you, Mr.
Mayor, IN The carriage, heard remark, the spirit Of
which like
Some one was told to "get out Of The way" He re.
sponded the street that is broad enough 10 vote on, is
broad enough Tor me to The man helped 10 make
President" Laughter and applauss,l
Sir, there is nothing so admirable 10 see a colec-
ton OF faces like ,hs-cam, intelligent understanding
their rights prepared 10 take OF them and 10 main
tain Them and. you say, sir, what is more, TO main
tain the rights oil The Union, if need be. [Great ap-
plause
Some o. US VINO from The small States are glad 10
say. and we can say with pfe-eminent truth. that the
other States OF the Union do not measure Delaware BY
tie number OF her acres but by the patriotism and IN
tellgence OF Der citizens. lGreat applause.l
Sir, regret extIemciy that IN consequence OF Ill.
ness, the result oil sudden cold last nis h II IS not IN
my power 10 speak 10 you and your ellow-cItzens
would be glad 10 do. The fact 10 which yon have sd-
yer,ed which will be remembered with pride as
long this country shall last hy The citizens of Della
wafe-tbat she was The hrst 10 accept this glorious
Uuion in The hour of trial. and doubt and dark ness
and think } gu might well proclaim that she will be the
ast 10 give nup. Enthusiastic cheeringl She takes IT,
sir whole She does not take IN part 10 enjoy its
privileges withou, bearing us burdens She lakes
whole, with all lis obligations and all lie requirements
The faces before Inc tina, IN that light Della
ware will always MAINTAIN the constitution. Zap
piause,
Sir, from the earliest history OF this republic 10 the
present day she has been pre.eminenty distinguished
the great intellect, lcarnIog and patriotism which she
has given 10 the public service; but, and above all,
she viii be remembered tor that loyal devotion 10 the
constitution which caano, be too much praised thank
you, gentlemen ! wish could speak 10 you as |
would wish, but am not able 10 do to-day lGIeat ap.
plause
Messrs. Davis, Guthrie, and Gushing each called
out, and responded ia appropriate terms
After Mr. Gushing concluded the committee escorted
the dsng vsilers Fosters Indian Queen Hotel,
where they were by the PHILADELPHIA reception
mitlee.
The committee OF reception appointed 10 proceed 10 Will
mingon Tor The parpose o receiving the lustFoss guest
and conveying him TO Philadelphia let, Walnut street
wharf al precisely O'Clock Tsesday morning IN The
splendid steamboat John Stevens which bad been placed
at their disposal by the liberaty OF the Camden and
Amboy Railroad Company The boat gaily decked
with flags, while the shipping in the port presented ho
day appearance. Thousands lined the shores and the
vessels in The vicinity OF the point OF departure, and
when the boat cas-, loose and foaied down the Del
aware cheers rent the air amid the booming Of
and The sp,iil.s music OF The band on board.
There were about FIVE hundred on board among whom,
as guests and gentlemen holding Office under the general
and State governments, we notice the following Hon,
George Nj. Dallas, Commodore Charles Stewart. iIoa.
Charles J logeso, Hon Richard Ru.h Governor
r. Thompson OF NJ J. Hon. Thomas l.. Jewett OF Ohio,
Hon. Thomas b Florence, Hon. John Robbins, Hon.
Charlie, Brown, collector OF the ports John Mier esq,
posnasler f. A. Stevens, esq president OF the Camden
and Amboy Railroad Company; Capt Joha w. MIckle
OF N j. Ross Snowden, esq director OF the mint
Francis +. Wynkoop, esq., United States marshal Al
fred Day, navy agent HAIRY Laughiin appraiser Barry
Hays, appraiser; AIR. billiard OF N. "A w. MHkley
OF N. j Major Pluner of n. j Capt Yard, u. ). A"
~ j. Atseveral points down the river saluies fired
from the shore, which were promptly returned from The
boat.
Upon the arrival OF The Philadelphia committee al
Wilmington, which was At 10 O'Clock, procession
formed. Of which John M,ll.r esq acted marshal,
and the committee proceeded To Fosters Indian Queen
Hotel where The President and sse were and here
COLLATION. was provided by the authorities OF Whining
At the conclusion, the committee again reformed in pro-
cesson, aud proceeded 10 the boat accompanied by the
mayor and delegation OF the Wilmington committee
The utmost enthusiasm manifested by the citizens oil
Whining ton. who lined the streets throoah which the
President passed Hewas repeatedly cheered on sway
to the boat
On the departure OF the Stevens from The wharf at VIII
mlngton a prolonged cheer sent by the citizens.
which was answered enthusiastically by those on board
just before The boat crossed the State line between Del
aware and Penn.y lvsnia, the Wilmington committee
took leave 1T the President by brief but ervent speech
TO which President Pierce feengly responded.
Immediately after, bis Eyceency was addressed BY
Hon. George N. Dallas rs follows!
WELCOME HON. GEORGE NJ DALLAS
Leaning that you intended Mr. President To visit the
Industrial ESbtiion at New York the citizens of Pha-
deptia held general meeting. at which their chief
aesraie presided, and Commissioned VA To receive you
Wilmington TO bear You the of their high
respect, and 10 tender their cordial bo~pitalfties
The enlightened and patriotic population whom we
have The honor 10 represent cherish with zeal and
nmiiy tn Union and while they aware that, com
patibiy with the peculiar structure Of the federal gov
etnmcni the display of the power and fruits of human
ingenuity and labor in every department 10 which you