The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-30
rounding streets were densely hronrea with spectator

rounding streets densey thronged with spectators
On the reception platform, in the warehouse stood the
Mayor and Aldermen, with their Official badges suspended
IRON ther coat buttonholes and The Marshals of the
cry, with their poles OF office.
TX President Fillmore entered the depot and In.
uoducsd 70 the Mayor by Hon. JolS MCPHERSON BERRIry
said - '
Mr.. FnINoH-with unreicned pleasure perform
sne GUY assigned me Of welcoming you to the city Of
savannah whilst the events which mari, your asiui-
ntraton Of the government are Of too recent dare IN
DC discussed without arousng passions which on this oc
cason should be bnsLcd 10 rest we must an reerhe
that those high and solemn trusts were not assumed nv
you IN the sunshine q our prosperity II at dark
and eyentful period in the history OF our government
when the brave began to fear the power of man and
the pous TO doubt the favor Of Cod Dark and fearful
were the clouds that hung on our horizon. violent
the factions that agitated our land: and men seem
cd 10 reck not how wildly ragged the storm SO that
in its fury it upturned the institutions OF the south
IL was your lot, sir, 10 breast that storm and bid
IT'S mutterings cease; and 10 do that you must
turn away from the crowds Of hatterers TO tread
the lonely path OF duty With ysur robes Of Office as
wtha panopy of ice, you wrapped yourself from all
the prejudces Of earlier years from all the temp
tauons That then surrounded you; aunterrided by
threats, unawed by clamor" you held on your steady
course preserved the constitution OF your country gave
peace TO the land we love- and repose to the institutions
which chersb-ilustratng to the world .that neac.
hath its victories no less renowned than war Cheers
II ut and proper now, when have laid aside place
power and patronage that the affections OF grateful
people should follow you to your home ager around
yos in your retirement (Applause.) As the constitu
ted authorities Of the city of Savannah we welcome Won
within her lmitsas the representatives of her people
we welcome you to her hospitatss-as portion her
citlzeHs welcome you to homes and our hearts
His Homer descended from the platform and ssnted
,ne ustrious vsiter amid the cheers of the specta
After the cheers with which this speech and the an
Iealance Of the FL President the platform was greet
ca had subsided, MIR. FILLMORE said -
Mr. MAYOR AM FELLOW CITIZENS OF s.y.yx,u-I..,
not express to You with how much rise
70 respond TO this cordial welcome Exhausted hv ~.
OF long Journey suffering from the heat OF the
DAY and almost ufocated by smoke and dust in tho car.
feel in no plight to express my thanks for IN. me-
pected and cordial welcome pleased to have reached
the most Southern city Of my journey on the Atlantic
and am happy to meet here many of nv fellow eli
zens, who have assembled to greet my arrival amongst
them. Sir in according to that high APPRECIATION ~
my public service in the crisis to which you have alluded
ana IN comforting upon me the honors of this public re-
you must not forget that the honor OF averng
that crisis was not singly mine, but was greater
gree shared by many eminent men OF
our country who have won at least equal claim the
appreciation Of their fellow citizens ONLY claim for
myself to have acted honestly, dsnterestedy and with
inc sole view Of restoring the harmony OF the country
services have contributed that result nv most amb
tous wishes have been gratned feel at the present
have received in your city, have more than compsn
sa,on TOT any pain may have endured in that trying
crafty long cherished purpose hoping to pass tbroucb
it as private citizen without attracting any public
aemonst rat which might compel me to speak Of
myseI, Tor that Is always irksome and often odious
his sir hope will excuse to you the brefness Of nv
reply to your kind remarks much prefer to speak Of
your beautiful Forest city Of which know much from
history and much from what have heard have heard
OF its pleasant promenades its broad avenues its pub
lie squares its comfortable and tasteful mansions and
its stately temples of worship and above ali of IL in
feigen benevolent and hospitabe citizens OF these
in my present condition of fatigue must centent nv
sell with returning you and the citizens you represent
thousand thanks for this most generous and enthu
siasuc welcome can scarcely account sir for the vol
unary tribute of this large asemblage this military ma
rade and these accumulated honor which you now heap
upon me- IN the welcome you have pronered me- come
not as chieftain, with laurel on nv brow Int sim
Ply repeat as private citizen who has performed no
public trust, from which l have retired And ess
only account for these repeated and multiplied honors
by that universal and pervadn and generous hosnita
ty which everywhere distinguishes its sons (Cheers)
receive II sir in the same spirit in which it is offered
savannah in whose name you have spoken the expires
sion qdt Of my warmest gratitude. (Cheers.)
-FOUR reporter read this report the speech to the AZ
PRESIDENT and Mr. Kennedy who both stated that to the
best OF their recollection it and full report
M Fillmore was then escorted to the carriage by his
Honor the Mayor followed by Alderman Cohen With Mr.
kennedy As soon as they were seated the procession
began to move 1t formally formed in West Rrnsd
street YheEe fbfrgmch soldiers and carriages in the
road The ex-Presdent Mayor and Messrs Kennedy and
Cohen set with their heads uncovered in m open ba
rouche, drawn by four horses. Mr. Fillmore appeared
be both astonshed and delighted at the and
at the enthusiasm of the ladies, whose white handker
chiefs futterng from every window. We have
the authority Of pretty girl for asserting that the
President looked quite amiable as he returned their
The procession-soldiers in sdvance-moved along
South Broad street. which presented an animated ap
The carriage stopped at the Pulaski House. where Mr.
Fillmore is stay ing. He shown into room. into
which he va. fo0wsd y the Mayor Aldermen officers
The Mayor very considerably ordered champagne Of
which he invited the ex President to partake He de-
clined imbibing.
Mr. Fillmore intended to leave on Monday evening" but
perhaps will remain till Wednesday He is in good health
and spirits, but rather hoarse from having been fire.
three or four times day, often in the open air. We
welcome him to Savannah.
EXCURSION TO FORT PULASKI.
[From the Savannah Republican, April 251
Ex-President Fillmore and suite made their anticipated
Mayor and some of the Aldermen Of the city and many
of the gentlemen Of the various committees Several
strangers and members of the city also present
Capt Robert Hardie of the steamship Keystone State
had rendered his ship to the President for the purpose
Of embarkaon The Captain had also CALAMITY invited
the Of the city to be present. to the extent of his
opportunities in the brief time allowed him, and quite
number graced the occasion with their presence.
Mr.. Fillmore, as he went board, ssluted with
thirteen guns the Savannah Brass Band playing several
arr AZ save cordial
welcome, in words substantially as follows
Mr.. FnIxoRR-As commander of the Keystone State
welcome you board and in the Of the company
have the honor to represent most heartily welcome
you. As citizen Of the Keystone State and an admrer
you the peasurabe feelings which your presence on
board occasions. And also sir, beg TO thank you In
afforded them this opportunity Of meeting with you
Mr. FILLMORE bowed his Acknowledgements to the |
ladies' and thanked the captain for his kind greeting
The President then presented to the ladies', and
after few minutes conversation he in company with
Mr. Kennedy and under plotage of the gallant captain
m de tour of inspection through the ship.
The company then repaired to the ladies' cabin OF the
vessel whore Capt Harde had caused TO be set forth the
best shots In his locker the shape OF sundry bottles
Of champagne and the usual accompaniment Of which
those present partook TO their satisfaction.
Mr. Fillmore and suite next accompanied by Capt
Hardie the steamer Seminole Capt Blankenship lying
just below. The Seminole showed of into the stream
passed up the river the steamships Keystone State
AlUha lnftp hnrv htrtea
with their cosrs she passed. At the upper Rice Mill
the steamer turned and fairly set off her excursion
As passed down the river the shipping in port spread
their flags TO the breeze and the President
ued and cheered from their decks and by the numerous
spectators on shore.
The incidents OF the trip down not specially
striking The time spent in pleasant conversation,