The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-18
Reception OF Ex.Prcsldent Fszlnsorc In che
Metropolis


receive him. and offer him the hospalities of New York
Nothing could be more gratifying to himself and his
friends than shc cordial and magnificent re.
cepon he met at each city through which he passed on
his tour through the South. II throughout fri
umphal journey OF successive oyations from point
point including every important city town from the
beginning to the end Of his tour south OF the Ohio river
and Mason L. Dixon's line. No Northern exPrcsident
has received more attering Testimonials OF public
appreciation In the Southern States, than Mr. Fillmore
in his Late excursion And why il this Simply because
the chief executive officer OF the country Ire faith
fully adhered to the constitution and the laws Of the
land regardless Of MI the camors of the Northern agi.
tators.
1t was not to be supposed therefore, that the great
city OF New York would allow him to pass by witho-s
also testfyng In rsome manner its high appreciation q
his public services At least the Common Council,
thought and one branch OF A-the Board OF Coun.
cnmcn-appoined committee to make suitable ar
rangements for his recepsop consisting Messrs Fry
Kimbark and Belden. These gentlemen proceeded yes
terday TO Philadelphia TO acqnaint Mr. Fillmore with
action Of the Common Council and to request him to de-
lay his departure for short time to give them
opportunity Of completing their arrangements for his
reception. His engagements however SO pressing
that he found impossible to comply with their
ana their preparations were not complete and salts
factory they desired After breakstin with the ex
resident they started for New York with the intep.
genee that he could not remain at Philadslphat to-
day they expected and that he might be expected at
South Amboy about O'Clock The committee arrived
here about IL yesterday morning. and at that late
hour having but three four hours to complete their
arrangements, oct to work in making the necessary
preparations for his reception. After considerable
difficulty, they succeeded in chartering a small
steamboat called the Laura Knn2p, which, according
to appointment, should have been at pier No North
river, at O'Clock precisely The boat, however was
not up to time much to the chagrD and disappointment
of ten twelve individuals, who were including four
policemen, some members of the Common Council, and
few gentlemen Of the press waiting An hour passed
away after the stated tme and each steamboat that ap
the pier hailed the long wished for yes
sell but they all swept by leaving the company
Of painful anxiety to whether the expected vessel
would arrive at all Some endeavorcd to pass away the
time in talking politics. and others in telling anecdotes
about General Jacksonof how he defeated the British
at New Orleans and the plan he adoptsl to put an end
to the mutiny of his soldiers in Florida These many
other incidents in the lite of the hero were related poll.
tics were discussed, and the question Of Mr. Flmores
chances for the next Presidency debasa until the hour
Of half past two o'clock arrived and wits II came the
Lausa Knapp. BY this time the party had increased to
about twenty persons altogether, among whom were
Councnen Wild Maher, Seely Curry, Mcintyre, Senator
Breoks Of the State Legislature; Sherman Brownell,
Mervin r. Brewer, and William B. Reynolds. few
ments before the steamboat left the pier three
observed entering with baskets their shoulders
all under the guidance of Of the encrprisng
bers Of the Council Our readers may gue without
telling tkcm what these baskets contained; but
lile to be particular, will give
detailed account In the first place, then there
due allowance Of wine several pounds of soda crackers
two moderatesizcd cheeses and ora ham. We thus
exact in giving the particulars not with the intention OF
rejecting invidously upon the committee who believe
did all they could under the circumstances, but
merely desire TO inform readers Of everything
actually occurred.
At hnlf- past two O'Clock, have sail the Laura
Knapp left pier No North river and proceeded her
way osouth Amboy Shortly after we started the edi
bes produced from TIE baskets and the company
discussed them with evident relish In this way por
ton of the passage agreeably occupied and the
mainder Of It less pleasantly spent in
ton various interesting topics. At last after two
hours, we neared Amboy but just did the John
Potter hove in sight with the exPresident board just
that steamboat came up, Mr.. Fry of the commit
tee asked IL Mr. Fillmore board, TO which those
the John Potter replied in the Affirmative. As
received this information, the head Of the Laura
Knapp turned in the direction of New York and
pursued the John Potter which had Ill Terminates
after exhibited any intention to abatc her speed Our
committee in doubt whether the President
really board the other boat aud began seriously to
think Of turning for South Amboy again. butt finally
concluded to pursue the rapidly retreatrg and take
guest board We put on all our steam, bat the
other boat moro than match for and every re-
youon of the wheels increased the distance between the
| twovessels. In the meantime, company amused
themselves in speculatrg the seemingly doubtful
chance Of seeing the ex President ALL when
evident indications the part OF the John Potter
to heaye TO until came up. While we were in
this state of doubt in regard to the accomplishment Of
the object OF our excursion, Of the members
of the Council, desiring, he said himself, to
mitigate in some degree the disappointment which
the company felt, undertook to personate Mr..
! Fillmore and went through the forms of his
| ception TO the amusement OF all on board. He
destined however to be deposed for just as he
at the end of his speech the John Potter was
served 10 be waiting for few moments brought
alongside. plank was the side, and this
ex.rresident Fillmore entered the Laura Knapp, where
he received by the committee. When he had gone
through the forms Of introduction the company Mr.
Fry addressed him briefly, as follows
Mr. Fillmore:-At your desire, we have made no for
NAL reception but have to meet you, you see,
socially. We we're detained somewhat the route and
regret that were not able to have met you at South
Amboy. intended; bat now, having you with us we
highly gratided, aud welcome you to city be
half Of all its inhabitants.
fhiMohL ofacIy returned Els Inc
usual remarks the weather and other ordinary topics
having teen made the scenery the route formed the
principal subject Of conversation. As entered New
| York hey We we're stopped few moments by the fog,
which became SO dense that in danger Of losing
| our way. After brief delay however got under
way again. and about eight O'Clock we reached the pier
| from which started Here number OF carriages
waiting for the company who proceeded TO the st.
Nicholas Hotel where they parted with their guest for
| the night.
Mr.. Fillmore looks in excellent health, his Southern
tour having, as he ays, greatly improved t. He will
not leave New York before TO omorrow, and we under
ssrd VIII be entertained this evening by tie Common
| Council The whig General Committee have called a
mocrs FOR this evening also, to welcome him. and the
| Young Mems Committee appointed committee the
! first Of the month for the same purrose