Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-03-23
Bx-pres,dent Fillmore i'm the west.

Bx-President Fillmore in the West.
Ex-President Fillmore and the Hon. ]. P. Ken
nedy arrived in Lexington, KY, The 1911, inst,
where they were most cordially received. The
next day (tle f2th) they went to Frankfort, the
capital of kentucky, and were also cordially re-
ceived. TheYpartookso of collation., which had
been preparedfor them. at which were present
Governor Powell, of Kentucky. and large party.
Hon. ]. ]. Crittenden presided. The Frankfort
Commo wealth says:
Aftera due plying oil the. knife and fork byether
company generally, Col. Thos l.. CIit,enden rose
and IN few very delicious reIna rks proposed the
health of Willard Fiilmor, Ex-PreSdent of the
United States. After the rapturous applause with
which the sentiment was receiy ed had little sub
sided, Mr. Fillmore rose, and in few graceful and
appropriate sentences acknowledged The honor
that was done him on the present occasion, and
expressed the Qualification he felt in the srfeung
he had received here, and in fact wherever lie had
been in Kentucky. In response 10 Col Citizen
denis complimentary allusion to his administra-
ton, he said great part of whatever credtit de-
served was owing to the assistance of those noble
men who sat in council with h:m; ant that in
gard 10 his bris career as Resident he asked no
other favor of friends enemies, but that isi his
tory shouldsbe correctly written He concluded
withthe following sentiments: - : q
,'Frankf ort.-The city of picturesque beauty,
noble patriotism, and unbounded hospitality,
Hon. C.S. Morehaad, in a few happy remarks,
proposed the health of Mr. Kennedy. This, too3
was received with the heartiest demonstrations OF
KIND feelings and admication.' Mr. K. responded
in a Grie, elegant and pleasant speech, in which
he referred verY. happily TO Kentucky,s hospitality
PATRIOTISM and chiyalry, and her treasures of his
torcal Renaissance: He paid shandsome. compii-
ment 10 our beautiful cemetery and military mon
ument, and closed with what he said was only an
application OF the Presidents toast:
..ThePeople Of Frankfort-The very heart Of
Slate which isall.heari.n ttS&f % -
Air. RlllmOreSS Kan I1y,sS
Goth interrupted by f:equent applause. After
wards Gov. Powell, Gov. Crittenden, Col. Brown
Governor Letcher, and Mr.. Morehead were sue.
cesSiyeiY called upon, and responded with happy
remarks OF sentiments; and after an hour or two
lhus pIeasantlyspent, the company took leave and
dispersed. y q t19hf za}Et7 !
.onWednesday (the l6tl) they returned 10 Lou
syille, where they were received by the city au-
thoritiesanda large crowd of citizens, and pro-
cession was formed 10 conduct them Tie quarters
which had been prepared forithem. The Louis
lyillefJournal says: a9sts 5sgs.9 ,sazr5ea
Along the whole line Of march there was q con-
tlnual lhrong. W. have never Seen the sovereigns
SO dssirous oil catching glimpse and gisng huzza
for any one, they manifested vest etday wi ire
terence 10 the late President.
Mr. fillmore,s personal appearance is prepos.
sessng. without being "a large tnau, he is of
Suincient structure 10 rentler hls presence COM
mandlng, with counlenance very OMEN aud
itank. His lIar,is quite grey, long and Gomred
Jack, giving him more ven. rable air than his
Sears allow. Dressed in a. plain black suit he
looked the citizen, andin his social intercourse
demeaned,iimSelfb like the quiet uupretendin N, and
polished gentleman, that he is. = ~
| Mr.-hennedy, prior TO the elevation of his IL
lustrious chief 10 the Chief Magstracy as well
knownto The political world as Mr.. Fillmore
1 while he had claims Tor enduring attach nent ON
The reading people OF this AMI coming ages as an
author OF great iorce,.s elegance, and ~lmyenlive
skill. He is few years older than, The Elk Pres
Il luent, having Leen blrn II inn in
| Having graduated at college he studied law and
! became q very successful. practitioner. His first
i venture into politics was in 1910 when lie was
elected TO the Maryland House OF Delegates lie
people othisnatves clty returud him 10 Congress-
II three times, andiin the National Legislature lie
II became w!uelp known as firm Wing aud the
peculiar advocate OF protective Tatilf. Blu. his
strongest hold upon fame and the worlds aff.c-
ton, IS through his literary performances. We
need only to mention here the Swallow Barn,
i Horse Shoe Robinson, and Bob Of the Bowl vol.
umes OF universal admiration, 10 awaken in every.
: reading mans heart new reverence for their au-
4. thor, Mr. Kennedy. u 80 p - % -! : =.
4 OF Mr.. Crittenden we need not. sneak. He is
our own commonwealth, and where he is known
= best IS lovedmost. ~ J
4 Arrived at The Louisville Hotel, the distinguish
e,' guests were conducted-to their apartments
y but Alr..f Fillmore was not allowed many moments
Il OF ISst Inc vast assemblege was impatient 10
near hiel speak, tier three loud, prolonged nd
: hearty cheers, he appeared upon the balcony lie
n only thanked the people for their cordial vel,
come assured them iof his happiness al being
their guest, andthene Withdrew. ~ - s7ag u Z
On the evening Of the 18Th, the complimentary
dinner rendered by the citizens OF Louisville 10
) Elk President Fillmore, Q ,me off at the Louisyil e
! Hotel. y g SIS. q
Among the regular toasts were the following:
MlLLrARp FlLLMoRE;-Fx President o. The Uni
led Statesj His administration pre- eIninentIyd,s-
nngplshed for patriotism, fidelity and strict
observance of the constitutions: knowing no norih
i no south, naught but his country. 5s5i. l5a
Il JoHS P.4RENNEpY;--His fame, will be cherish
I'll Ell ny The county, not more because OF emlnen nj
seTvicesin Congress, in the Cabinet than Tor fbe
iustre his genius has shed upon The litera,ue of
America. 49,, e. - - - - - -
+ In response TO the sentim mt in lis honor, Mt.
Fillmore arose and was most rap,urously received.
! He delivered short speech thatwas cordially an
plauded. 88aE aYf -
/ MI. Kennedy responded 10 the toast in his
} honor in very felicitous manner. He struck a
!. humorous vein and foLiowedit up in his own
pleasant and attractive style. -
/ Gov. Powellleliveredh himself handsomely. AM,
Gov. Crtenden spoke with his old fire andin his
$ own impassioncd strain of eloquence.
: LS-lsEs
Later from Havana.
II ARRIVAL OF THE CRESCENT. CII'Ysl
81 ~ THE BLAcK'wARRIoR AFPAiR.sss1 3Hf -
ii Tie steamer Crescent City, a. Wintlle Com
mander from New Orleans i ifh, and Aayonn
18th, arrived al New York on Sunday. She I,rin,s
90 passengers, and cargo of m.lasses s,igr nJ
E tobacco. z "a 1et ate