Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-03-24
DAILY VIRGINIAN.
FRIDAY MORNING. MARCH "a, 1854.

Ky.. and the tomb of Henry Clay. His arrival
was announced by discharge of cannon, and
at the railroad depot he met and welcomed
by the City Councils and large throng of citi-
gems. and escorted to the Phoenix Hotel, where,
after repeated calls, he made brief but appro-
priate speech. returning thanks for the hearty
welcome extended to him. The Hon. John =.
Kennedy, who accompanies Mr.. +. on his tour,
was called ont and made of his usual feieit-
Gus and eloquent addresses. They subsequently
dined with tie City Council, aud paid visit to
Mrs Clay.
The Louisville Journal greeted his arrival IN
that city with an eloquent. but not overdrawn en-
logium Of his character man and his services
as statesman and patriot. We are sure, SAYS
its concluding paragraph, that the admiration
felt for him is universal among honest and intel
hgent men. Ignorant aud narrow minded indi-
viduals, who received their impressions from sio-
lent partizan newspapers during fierce political
conflicts, may have formed unworthy opinions Of
him that have never been corrected, but all men,
Wings and Democrats, whose appreciation Is val
liable now think Of him only a n true. high
souled, and inhexible patriot. whom no consider
ations presented by friend or enemy. could ever
turn aside from the path which be believed to be
that Of duty. He never hesitated for an instant
10 obey what he understood to be the call of his
country, no matter how great or numerous the
perils that might surround him. As President
he was cool and wise in judgment and resolute in
purpose. Never acting from passion or impulse,
and not fearing to 20 where wisdom and patriot
ism pointed he was invariably right in his mems
ures and in his means of executing them. Ear
ly in the spring Of 1852 We passed part Of an
evening in Washington City with three members
of his Cabinet. who took occasion to speak OF lin
both ASA President and One of them
made the remark, and the others assentcd To II,
that it was perhaps unfortunate for his populari
~ as President that he Too good President
that all his acts right and seemingly per-
feet aud therefore Of them could attract
especial attention-that if he were occasionally
to do wrong, if he were to commit errors, as 9th
er Presidents had done, bis right deeds would up
pear greater and more splendid from the contrast.
For ourselves have not doubted that the ad-
ministration of Mr.. Fillmore Is destined to be
considered, 50 long the republic shall stand,
noble model for all the administrations that shall
follow it,"
On "Wednesday 1.-THE 18TH they returned To
Louisville. where they received by the city |
authorities and large crowd OF citizens, anda /
procession formed to conduct them to the hotel, /
where quarters had been prepared for them. The
Louisville journal says
Along the whole line of march there was con
tinua thr"ng. We have never the soyer-
eigns 70 DESTROYS of catching glimpse and Civ |
ing huzza for any one, as they manifested yes
terday with reference 10 the late President.
NJ nal
sessng Without being large man he is of suf-
hcient structure TO render his presence commnn-
ding. with eonntcnance very open and frank
His hair il quite grey long and combed back. Civ
nag hi'., venerable air ihan his years allow
Dressed in plain black suit he looked the eiti-
zen and in his social intercourse demcaned him
self like the quetunpretending and polished gen
teman that he is
Arrived at the Louisville Hotel, the distinguish
ed guests were conducted Ia their apartments
But MIR. Fillmore was not allowed many moments
of repose. The vast assemhage was impatient
to hear him speak After three loud, prolonged
and hearty cheers, he appeared upon the balcony
He only thanked the people for their welcome,us-
sured them Of his happiness in being their guest,
and then Withdrew.
On the evening of the 18th, the complimentary
dinner, rendered by the citizens Of Louisville 10
Ex-president Fillmore came oft at the Louis.
Among the regular toasts were the following:
WILLARD FILLMORE Ex-Presidcnt of the L
nted States His administration pre-ominently
distinguished for patriotism, Fl .elty and a strict
observance of the Constitution; knowing no
North, no South, naught but his country.
john i. KENNEDY: His fame will bo cherish.
ed by the country, not more because of eminent
services in Congress and in the Cabinet, than for
the lustre his genius has shed upon the literature
OF America
In response to the sentiment in his honor, Mr.
Fillmore arose and was most rapturously receiy-
ed. He delivered short speech, that was cor
daily applauded.
Mr.. Kennedy responded to the toast in his hon
in very felicitous manner. He stuck hu-
morous vein and followed it up in his own pleas
ant and attractive style.
Gov. Powell delivered himself handsomely. aud
Gov. Critfenden spoke with his old fire and in his
own impassoned strain of eloquence.
JOHN MITCHELL, in his Citizen of the Sth
after rebuking the traitors of the Tabernacle for
their open ayowal of determination to do all
they to dissolve the Union, and for their in
famous abuse of the South, says
The South. meanwhile, does not trouble it
self much; there may be some irritation there,
which is natural enough but very little uneas-
ness. They know well the meaning and the no.
meaning of all this rant. They feel that the l.
nioni is safe enough. Why, there are foreigners
enough in the United States to save the Union,r
though Massachusetts and South Carolina were
suicidally bent on destroying it. Every foreign
immigrant knows by instinct that the Union must
be preserved that this great refuge from the tur-
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