The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-17
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his ARRIVAL AND REClPTIOS AT 81. LOUIs--GREAr
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ENTHUSIASM.
from the st. Louis Republican, June 131
Never has city extended to any Individual
eIahusastic cordial soufelt greeting than that
ceed on yesterday By this dstsnsSisssd patro. aud
visit St. Louis only few hours before his arrival,
czeas mindful Of the great services which this ntle
has Aendered to his country determined to receive
him in nA,nner which would demonstrate their ainra
ton the man. and their grateful of the patriotic
in the Inoso IA yng and dangerous that ag
the Union sn the days Of the Revolution Accordingly
So
inguished The result that the love for the man.
1s ss
Of ur military and the stirring masses Of
citixe MS hulryipg e the leyee.
the meeting OF citz,A 9, ana two volunteer military
psnie. Of the city, company "a, St Louis Grays,"
char-about seven . clock embarked the steamer
Michigan, Capt ReilisA he having promptly rendered
q On % as S m
eft tie shore the eves was crowded by our citizens
and The scene one tpf thrilling interest For the
time the busy pulse Of CD seemed to wishhold its
the arrival Of the patriot order that the tribute Of
Tie au na p q Sanss WIN
noticed that this the CT se without distinction
OF citizens Off III binds and frcn almost
al seounres we're grouped and crowded there under the
r beams Of the r rising =. 40 honor to man who
An hour bad scarcely elapsed Be ore the deep boom of
sns ta t6s1ngns 70 C. & Aim sa Light Battery
a. the head Of ''Governor's Isaa.d,' appeared two
stssTers s;hed together and proudly plSTghng their
the Golden Era. which latter boat Mr.. Fillmore
and friends. There won't up shout 'not from one
lone tongue" but rs from one brave hesrtand the
thusiasc crowd unable to restrain their joy
amid the repeated discharges of the artillery exsr
else their lungs in hearty welcome to the distinguished
stranger.
Among the guests board the Golden Fra, in sadi-
ton to the President and his suite observed the
Hon. Edward Bates, and several Of citizens
The two boats passed tho city amid the cheers Of
thousands who crowded the decks of the steamers y,
at the evee. The boats short distance below the
city, and rounded to, aordng Mr.. Fillmore who was on
the hurricane deck all the time ne opportunity to
the extent and magnitude ofeur city.
Among the incidents Of the OCCASION one worthy
of note As the boats ascending, the steamer Mir
appeared upon her orecaste of her deck hands,
EARNED with capstan bars who went through all the
military evolutons. and to present with
their novel weapons the met much to the graft
fcaon and merriment OF all board who fully appre
ciaed this token Of respect promptly and snguarly
executed.
After the boats touched the levee the Grays and Ma
tcnal Guards were drawn up in line and Mr.. Fillmore,
suite and committee Of arrangements passed
adjoining boat where His Honor, Mayor How, and the
City Council were in attendance to receive them The
Of the committee of arrangements Col Grimsley.
Mr. How then addressed Mr. Fillmore.
At its conclusion Mr. Fillmore briefly thanked Mr..
How and the city authorities for the atterng manner
in which he had been received and said he fully appre-
lunariIy offered him He was then conducted to the
carriage the military forming the levee TO keep back
the immense throng, who were all impatient to get
sight OF the distinguished guest An escort formed
around the carriages containing the President ard
other distinguished gentlemen Judge. Hall. Mr.. Ban
croft, and Mr. Babcock, and Others who accompanied
him. and, amid the cheers Of the multitude they pro-
ceeded up the levee.
company with his Honor Mayor How, Colonel Grimscy,
and Major Wright, the Yagers and Black Plumed Rifles
nentais, escorting The carriage Containing the dis
tngushed visiter Next in order followed the Staff Of
Hcers Committee of Reception and City Council ana then
The procession trayersed the various streets
designated in the prosrammc The windows in every
house the streets through which the pass
waving white handkerchief and hats and the cheers
high appreciation entertained for the distinguished
guest The large throng finally stopped in front of the
Planters House, when Msor Uricl Wright welcomed cx
President Fillmore.
AT lis conclusion Mr.. FILLMORE, standing in the car
riage. responded substantially follows
SRI confess taken by surprise at this magnii-
cent reception so unexpected to me- Were the Presi-
Presidency. conld in conceive Of tho honor
which has thus been generously rendered me; but
am private citizen and come among you such.
You have been pleased TO aude to my admi stration
in terms of commendation for my official action
claim merit, and determined TO faithfully ad-
consequences and sectional animoses or preiudices.
! never knew the resources Of the Mississippi Valley
boundless prares and It's rich lands well and pec-
liarly adopted to the wants and necessities OF and
my visit at this time has peculiarly impressed upon me
| IFS great Importance. Coming from St. Paul, this
occasion, from the far North view St. Louis not only
as the commercial emporium of this valley but the
It might be termed between the Atlantic and Pacific
seaboards. One thing is yet wanting to complete and
fill the measure of countrys glory and without IL
broad lands and great resources will be Of no avail
IT is that iron bands for the purpose Of commercial
transit and as conservative element, shall connect
the two oceans. We must have railway the con-
tnent; for, without this. we win be and feel like the
old Colonies that we are too far away from the central
ould l;o yTnfn
estiinabe blessings all sections Of the country must
feel that they brotherhood; and to do
part Of the country brought in contact and frstcr
nize with each other Icongratuatc the citizens Of st.
saarg Sn nt1 $ ana %y DC s, % for
Afew years since VIC equallcd you in point of popula
top, and say Il not in envy, had some prctensons
to be your rival but you took sudden leap and are
now far ahead OF us. congratulate you upon your
commercial mportance-upon the enterrrl.c of popu
ation, which, am told, Ia near one hundred and
twenty housand-upon the beauty Of your public build
Dgs and the taste displayed in the munccncc OF ,our
private residences for Iconfess had conception Of
these things; and what Is more, from the vast throng
that now surrounds me and the volunteer. With thIr
gttering uniforms sec you have the spirit and the
more allow me to tender to the citizens St. l0uis y
heartfelt thanks for this cordial reception and hsse
me / shall ever cherish with gratiude the generous
| welcome which has been extcndca 10 mo thls daS
At tho conclusion OF Mr.. Fillorc's speech he vs.
greeted with ond cheers and conducted b. the commit
tee Of arrangements to his apartments In The Planters
| House.
In tie afternoon the ex-presidnt visited In company
with the committee and other gentlemen tie arsenal
grounds and the Marine logIital Afterwards he was
ntertaned with many other gentlemen at the country
residence Of Col. Grimsley short distance below the
city, In tie evening he accepted the invitation Of the
managers Of the Varieties theatre and present at
Mr. Eea1os benefit.
Mr.. Fillmore being private citizen travelling for his
health and information H. Il may well lie presumed
avere TO public displays and would gladly avoid them
But he cannot dcny to bis follow wcitizens Tie ra.ca
ton Of calling upon exPrcsiient of the United states
and enc whom they sincerely respec-and IL has been
arranged that he will receive the calls OF ladies and gen
tlemen oday between the hours Of 10 and IL O'Clock
at the Planters House.
After this ceremony is over, Mr.. Fillmore will visit
Belefcntaine Cemetery in company with the committee
and friends, and on his return will call at "Athlonen
the country seat Of our highly respected feowczen
COL O'Fallon Afterwards, though OF this we cannot
speak with certainty, II Is reported that he will call at
the private residences Of his Honor Mayor How ExMayor
Kennett, and ExM c. Mr. Darby II is understood that
Mr FILLMORE will take his departure, homeward bound