Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-07-21
President Pierce at Baltimore.
In replyto the welcome Of The mayor, on
Monday afternoon, The President made The fol-
lowing thrilling address -

mOhudy dltefh0On, me PRESIDENT made The tOl-
lowing thrilling address -
!" Mr.. Mayor and Felloto C;h@cnS of Bali
more My heart is full, and il would be diff
cult to express the depth of feeling with which
this cordial reception has impressed me
Your citizens, by their partial friendship, and
more than generous confidence, previously I'M
posed upon me debt Of gratitude which years
devoted TO their service, and To the Interests
and honor of our common country, can scarce
ly cancel. (Cheers) To be thus surrounded
by population not less distinguished for its
chivalry than for its intelligence and tried pat
rlotism, is peculiarly gratifying, and among
the pleasant memories suggested by the occa-
sion, who can fail TO be reminded, where the
banner of undrilled, unqualified religious toler-
alton was first freely given 10 the breeze =
Yon cannot be in such an atmosphere without
feeling its vivifying influence. Every man
who has patriots lungs must feel it, because
every man knows that religious federation lies
at the foundation of civil liberty. (Cheers.)
No transient traveller can enter this city with
out being struck with the evidences of enter
prise and honest thrift which everywhere meet
the eye. Baltimore has stood prominently
forth in that astonishing progress Of our coun-
try, which may be truly said TO have out
marched prophecy. Her great advantages in
commercial point Of view have of course al
ways been marked and apparent; but her com
manding geographical position, so far as inter
nal commerce is concerned, forcibly alluded to
by Washington as early as 1876, is only be-
ginning 10 be appreciated, even by yourselves
AS the great West pours in its boundess re-
sources at the bidding Of your enterprise, the
judicious application Of your means 10 those
internal improvements will leave the destiny Of
Baltimore, as one of the great cities of the
world no matter of doubt. (Cheers.) But
after all, it is not the increase Of your popula-
ton and wealth-the increase of your shipping
interest -your crowded depots and marts
teening with the products, agricultural and
mineral, of the interiOr-the erection Of splen-
did edlices, rising as if it were by magic-nor
all these combined, which chiefly engross the
thought Of the patriotic citizen, and give his
pulse quicker and prouder throb as he enters
your envirOns and secs these monuments in
the distance. They may crumble-that is
their destiny nay, they will mOulder and
mingle with the common earth; but the in
Spirations Of the deeds of valor they commemo-
rate, which saved you from the shame of the
tread of foreign soldiery, will perish never.
Who shall say what has been the extent or
the power of the example Of self-sacrficing
heroism which signalized the defence of North
Point and Fort Mclenry in 1914! applause. J
1t was dark and trying hour in our history.
We were perplexed but not in despair-cast
down, but not destroyed-when your example
and prOwess terminated courage and confidence
everywhere, and it was felt that the shield of
protection superior TO all human power, al
ways recognized by our fathers during their
great struggle, was still over us. Let us re-
member it, and ever acknowledge it with hum
BILE and grateful hearts. Who shall say how
much your monuments for those who fell, and
your reverence and your affectionatc esteem
for those who survived the conflicts of the anx-
ious days and nights to which have advcrted,
had to do with the free and gallant libation of
Maryland blood upon so many fields of MeXi-
co. (Applause.) The fathers of the revolu-
ton taught their sons that they owed their first
duty to their country; duty not to be avoid
ed, but to be cheerfully fulfilled in the face of
all consequences and at every hazard Has not
the Almighty blessed to us, their descendants,
their example, their experience and their les
sons Nobler praise cannot be bestowed than
to say that no state in this confederacy has fur
nished more impressive exemplifcation Of
the power of that teaching than that before
whose people have now the homer to stand.
(Applause.) Mr.. Mayor, pleasant incident
comes back to my memory, to which ] may
not be censured for adverting. Soon after the
bark Kepler anchored with portion of the
ninth infantry near the castle Of San Juan de
Ulloa, about the Both of june, 1917 another
transport came to anchor within cable s
length. We could not discern the ship, but
i'll few moments we heard, pealing forth from
her deck, the stirring notes of the I" Star Span
gled Banner" The effect was electrical.
thought, probably from association, that the
ship was from Baltimore, and the fact verified
the impression. Boats were lowered, and
friendly greetings commenced between the
sons of Maryland and New England, which [
trust may never be interrupted. Applause J
But borne on by my feelings, am OBTAINING
you much too long. (Cries of no no = 90
on!) If already yours were not designated
throughout the land as the Monumental CITY,
| would venture to chrsten it as pre-eminent-
ly entitled to the name, 90 The City Of the
Star Spangled Banner" (Applause.) While
you will hail with joy the appearance of every
new star as one after another shall be added to
the constellation, you will always proclaim,
upon the honor and faith Of Maryland, that the
number shall never be less. Great cheering }
| thank you most cordially. / thank you all
gentlemen, for your presence here to-day, and
| hope we may meet under agreeable circum-
stances long years to come"
Jefferson Davis, Secretary Guthrie and Gen
eral Gushing also addressed the multitude
The President retired amid enthusiastic cheer
ing.