The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-10-29


Yesterday morning our city favored with visit
iron The Chief Magistrate OF the United States bat his
movements were conducted with privacy that few
c'zens were aware OF his presence He arrived in the
hall past nine o'clock train of cara in company with his
private secretary, Mr.. Webster and proceeded to Bar
NUNS City Hotel After remaining there a short time.
he visited the fair Of the Maryland Stale Agricultural So
ciely. His presence the ground was made known TO
the president OF the Society. Charles B. Calvert. esq,
who FASTENED TO give him reception suitable 10 the high
position he occupied
On being introduced to the President Mr.. Calvert re-
marked that the Society had rendered him invitation.
and felt highly gratifed and honored by his visit He
had 10 regret however, that having notice of this
compliment paid them by his excelle0cy. they
prepared TO give him such reception they could wish
President Pierce replied that 1t his desire the visit
should be private. and assured the president of the
cety that u was quite unexpected 10 him. He had in
tended 10 visit the lair. but could rot be confident that
opportunity would ODER This morning an opportunity
occurred, and be at once embraced IT, without making
any other preparation than TO inform his family OF his in
tended departure He returned his sincere thanks the
society," through their worthy president for The honor
they had done him in rendering him an invitation 10 the
fair.
After the conclusion OF bis remarks he proceeded in
company with the vice president, John c. Walsh. and
several other officers OF the association to examine the
stock on exhibition, in which manner he occupied
until about o'clock AT this time the president and
committee OF the board OF managers Of the Maryland In
sutc arrived on the grounds and took the distinguish
"a guest IN charge Tor the purpose Of accompanying him
10 their exhibition at the institute building In the after
hs o e o ms
were met the entrance by the president Of the nst
lute, Joshua Vansant, esq and committee Of the board
OF managers. where Mr. Vansant addressed the distin-
gushed vis.er as follows;
am happy 10 be able to welcome vow to this hall.
on behalf Of the members of the institute, all whom,
assure YOU are highly gra'ihed by this visit The short
notice we have had has prevented US from making such
preparations for your reception as we should otherwise
have done, but will endeavor to make your stay with
US as agreeable as possible Your presence here, sir,
WILL however, be Of more lasting benefit than mere
graicalion to us II will have salutaTy effect
industrious and worthy mechanics. and convince them
that labor far from being ignobe, is entirely worthy
Of and receives the highest respect and Alteration from.
those occupying the lofliest positions in this country.
repeat, you most cordially welcome TO this hail. and
we truly gratifed al the compliment paid u.s."
President Pierce made brief in substance as fol-
lows: Your kind invitation and cordial welcome calls
forth my most sincere thanks, and you the
pIment will be long remembered with emotions Of pleas
ure have intended for some time 10 pay YOU visit
but no opportunity offered until this morning, and
assure you il is with qualification that awaited myself OF
your kindness 10 spend few leisure hours in the exam
nation OF the collection OF articles surrounding
Your ausons TO labor sir, entirely true, for there is
certainly nothing more entitled 10 respect ron man.
matter what position society he occupies than indus
try; and the artisan who produces these sklfully-
wrought specimens is fulfilling destiny equally noble
with tina, OF any other class OF the community Allow
again to express my thanks for the kindness you have
extended towards me in inviting me hither"
On the conclusion OF his remarks be greeted with
the cheers OF his auditors He then proceeded through
the hall and examined the collection, and was apparently
much interested and gral6ed.
After examining the collection the distinguished guest
was conducted 10 one OF the committee rooms where
sump,uous repast had been prepared for the occasion
After the company took their places at the table, Mr..
Vansant, on behalf of two Germans. brothers, named
Koenar presented the President with large cake which
had been manufactured by them for this purpose. The
company parook OF the repss amid many salles OF wit
and, after spending hour very pleasantly. the Pres
dent took his leave and returned to bis hole He left
the city last evening at O'clock for Washington.