The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-30
MOVEMENTS OF Ex-PRESIOENT FILLMORE.
His Reception In Southern Cities.

Turns NOME VIA Angusa, Columbia, Raleigh AMI Baiti
more Having expressed desire 10 visit a Souther,
planta lion the Sabbath that he might zee the
ance OF the slaves on that day home he was invite
to and visited Major Cowles plantation in comnan,
with Mr. Kennedy and the Committee Of Arrangemer
on sunday evening last where he cordially
and entertained by Major and Mrs. Cowles
After taking view OF the beautiful grounds arour
the mansion of the Major he was conducted 10 th
quarter, where he found a cheerful and happy number
OF an ages and sexes, comfortably provided an(
cared Tor, VINO received him with a pleasant smile AM
much cordially. On entering of the roc ms where
number were seated around cheerful fire (the eyenin,
being quite cod they all from their seats and ra
ceiyed their yisters gracefully We discovered
OF the men with book in his hand which he seemed ds
sirous to conceal On being asked what book he wa,
rsaoing, ne replied, Robinson Crusoe sir y ana ex
pressed the opinion that Crusoes man Friday was Inny
fellow We have doubt Mr. Fillmore was highly graft
ned 70 ma the slaves SO neatly and clearly clad aud
every way so well provided for and rendered not only
satisfied with their condition. but happy and
We have no doubt he left the place satisfied that they
were thousand times better off than the moor bits
slaves Of the North who are compelled to labor for
daily bread and find difficult to subsist on the pttancs
they receive for their toll fS'
Mr.. Fillmore visited yesterday the cotton nlant,
ton OF Judge Bbb for the purpose of SEER the no
groes at work. and learn more fully how thew are
aged and cared for We regret that were not able
accompany MIN there as we would have taken much
pleasure in Witnessing the interest he on the
occasion Of his visit among them. To him, Of course
everything is novel and necessarily interesting and
coming South for the first time publicly and honestly
stating that he had prejudccs against the institution
We trust that he will see enough to satisfy himself that
III
without foundation and.oDy the result Of education
MR.. FILLMORE AT CAHABA AND SELMA
we ana not have time in notice of Mr.. Fillmore
reception in this CITY, to aude to his previous receptions
propose now, however, TO supply the omission.
MI Hansord, the Mayor of city and the junior OF
she 1orma took passage on Wednesday night in the
steamer CUBA, Tor the purpose of meeting Mr. Fillmore
and suite to accompany them to this city
~ we went as far down as Cahaba, arriving there on
Thursday evening and awaiting the arrival Of the Mag
noia which had Mr. Fillmore on board AT O'Clock On
FRIDAY morning the steamer arrived at Cahaba-the c
sens' however not expecting that Mr.. Fillmore would
STOP tnere any length OF time made for
his reception, but the large concourse of people who
crowded the landing as the boat approached evnced
their desire to manifest their regard for him. On tho
landing OF the steamer, Mr.. Fillmore and Mr. Kennedy
went en- shore accompanied by number OF passengers
and received an introduction to number OF the citi
sens, who took much pleasure in showing them the
town and its principal charlottesville most important
OF which Is their artesian wells all of which are yerv
fneths largest pouring out At least 900 gallons 81
water in minute, nearly ten feet above the ground II
10, indeed, beautiful sight.
vsiters, in company with number of gentlemen were
invited by Mr. Perrne to partake Of some rereshmens
his residence which invitation they accepted Having
put short time to remain the wine cake were soon
onposed of-Mr Perrne and his accomplished lady In
!hs meantime dschsrgnE the duty Of host and hostess
Among the incidents here of pleasing character "a.
the presentation OF beautiful bouquets by several little
girls TO M Fillmore and Mr. Kennedy After remaining
boat and proceeded up the river After getting fairly
under way the Selma delegation (which went down to
AN or the purpose OF extending the Inequalities OF
mat place to Mr. Fillmore and suite consisting Messrs
blake Patt Beans Bird Cook, and others) were intro
iuced, and discharged the duty assigned them
On approaching Selma sslutes were fired in rand src
'ession from the bluffs and Notwithstanding the weather
vas exceedingly Indictment. the whole city seemed to
pave poured out its entire population and the banks of
conditions anxious 10 manifest their high regard for the
distinguished gentleman who about to become their
'qest When the boat reached the wharf delegation
u the citizens headed by the Mayor came on board and
conducted Mr. Fillmore and Mr. Kennedy to a carriage
prepared for them, and drove to large hall which had
een hastily fitted for the reception which was soon
He'd by large concourse of ladies and gentlemen A.
DON as order could be restored Mr. Fillmore was adj
most eloquently by Mr. speght, who cordially
xtended to him. and his distinguished friend Mr. Ken
edy, the Inequalities of the city.
MI Fillmore replied in a most fervent and elncY.31.
nd iniha. nlng, who had been for number Of years
is warm, devoted personal friend. Mr.. Kennedy fol
nowiedgng most gratefully and gracefully the honor
vhich had been EXTENDED them. The remarks OF both
received with the strongest marks OF appreciation
the audience after which the company dispersed and
he committee conducted Messrs Fillmore and Kennedy
o the hotel, where 4 collation. served up n very
handsome STYLE after pariatng Of which they returned
ay) We puzzled off and were again ON the way up the
liver.
MR.. FILLMoRE's ARRIVAL AT COLUMBUS, GA.
From the Columbus sentinel April 21.l
At eleven O'Clock Wednesday immense concur
citizens assembled in front OF the Oglethorpe House,
honor the guests of the city After the firing of
salute the President and exSecreary, accompanied
" the city authorities and committee Of citizens
eceved by the military escort under command Of Capt
emmes and conducted through the city to the City
Hail. where they formally welcomed to the city in
IN elegant and appropriate address, by Hon g. e. Tho
mas to which both Mr.. Fillmore and Mr.. Kennedy re-
lied felicitously Mr. Fillmore alluded to the unpropi
ious circumstances under which he had been called to
preside over the affairs CT this great people The country
aid he passing through perilous crisis the aboli
onss the North and the secessonss at the South had
put the Union in PERIL he felt the responsibility of his sta
ion and that sacrifice had to be made to the
country. He felt willing to make that sacrifice, though
I separated him from many dear friends. He will
ing to immediate his potcel prospects upon the altar OF
rights Of the South and he fear ssy maintained them
He complmened Georgia, being the Empire State Of
the south and her to New YORK the Empire
ellgence and their prosperity to their railroads
md manufactures He was extremely happy in his com
pliments to the ladies' and compared himself to the
Queen Of sheba when she visited King Solomon He had
often heard of the intelligence and beauty Of women,
but the half had not been told him. And thanking the
citizens for their cordial reception he sat down amid
Mr. Kennedy followed in an admirable address, but
it intended more to amuse than instruct 1t will not
repetition paper He very properly attributed
the kindly reception which had been extended TO them TO
the deep love Of the Southern heart for the constitutional
Mr. Fillmore man who had Hlled the highest office
earth with ability and honesty, and they extended to
him part Of the they felt for their insttu-
impressed with the reception he had met
with and had conceived the favorable opinions OF
our social organization. He had seen Uncle Tom and
Aunt Phillis In their cabins, and surprised to And
that they among the warmest friends of Mr. Fillmore
and the compromise he had met with in the South.
But we do Mr.. Kennedy injustice in attempting to give
readers idea Of the excellence Of his speech 1t
racy from beginning to end and kept his delighted
audience in constant OF laughter We confess our
heart warmed to him.
After the speeches concluded the guests Of the
city were introduced to the female schools, and after
spending half hour in this agreeable entertainment
they reconduced to their quarters by their escort
nd committed to the guardianship Of hessEs Bass and
tleglorn.
They spent the evening at soirse where much Of the
beauty and intelligence Of the city congrcgaed and
many friends by their urbanity and cordially In
Decd they great favores with the ladies' and IL the
truth must be told, they equally fond Of the fair
II womans rights established Mr.. Fillmore
would be next President.
Mr.. Fillmore left on Thursday morning for Macon,
where similar honors await him.
The Ex-PREsIDESTs ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION AT
SAVANNAH.
From the Savannah News April %
We visited the depot at z. NJ. The Chatham artil-
lery company under the command Of Capt. John Gal
lie, drilling In the yard This company, as our