The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-21

that all are In tie fog and that all parties insiders and
outsiders look to the NEw YORK HERALD for light There
are only three active legitimate powers in the govern
ment now-the administration, Congress, and the NEW
YoRg HlRAp-and the latter is the last remaining indie
pendent guardian Of the public treasury public Justice
and public honesty. Keep up the fire. RANDOLPH.
The Rcccption Of Fx-Presitlent Fillmore MT
Louisville.
WELCOME ApDREss-sPEECH OF MR.. FILLN0RE-Gov.
POWELL, Gov CRITTENDEN, AND SECRETARY KEN
Gfrom the Louisville Courier March l6.l
Yesterday morning the public about the Court
Touee envened at an early hour BY the martial
Preparations being made for the reception and escort OF
Mr. fillmore Attracted by the hustle and hum, crowds
Of citizens DESTROYS of witnessing the ceremonies an at
testing their loyal affection for chief magistrate who
bad served his country so faithfully in times Of trial
tongcd the grounds ready to join in the civic process
sion The various courts Of law in session at the time
Immediately adjourned out of respect to e anticipated
guest while all the schools were dismissed in order that
the pupils might have an opportunity OF seeing us
tnguishcd who had elevated himself BY his own in
dusty and talent to lofty public station the duties OF
which he had performed with signal ability and unques
toned purity.
Guns we're fred by Capt Stones artillery at short
eryas until the approach of the from Frankfort
was announced when the military and people en- nase
hurried 20 The depot There the streets were found to
be completely bocaded by the dense crowds of people,
who were perfectly ubiant at the prospect of doing
honor to Mr. Fillmore and his attendant Secretary
Uron leaving the cars, the exPresdent was taken by
the hand by Mayor Speed who addressed him IN the ol
Mr. F,IIMoRrThe citizens Of Louisville bid Welcome
their ps % ss sh
tie ehiai ssesutiye occr Of this eorporatien
heresi e9S eo4slrsd upon you q
s sa S to s
your shs
as wS as the To- lint
portan eee yonr Cabinet have particularly ondeared
State sr and oy tender to you and
The the FREQ
lie was then conducted to open carriage drawn by
four grey horses and seated with the Mayor, Alderman
Bultt and Dr. Johnson In the next carriage were the
Hon John p Kennedy of Baltimore, Secretary of the
Navy under Mr. Fillmore, and the Hon. John j. Crtten-
den OF State Attorney General TO the same I'D
ministration long line OF coaches followed the mill
ary ecorng The foremost vehicles and preceded by
q band of music.
The procession passed down Jefferson to First street.
tbenceto Main, and down that street TO- the Louisville
Hotel Along the whole line of march there was con-
nua throng We have seen the soveregns so de-
scus Of catching glimpse Of and giving huzza for any
ono as they manifested yesterday with reference to the
late President.
Mr. Fllmorc's personal Appearance is preposscssing.
without being large he is of sufficient stature to
render his presence commanding, with countenance
very open aud frank His hair is quite gray, long and
combed back, giving him venerable air than his
years allow Dressed in plain black suit, he looked the
citizen and his social intercourse demeaned himself
like The quiet unpretendg and polished gentleman that
he is.
Mr. Kennedy prior to the elevation Of his illustrous
chief TO the chief magistracy as well known to the
political world as sir Fillmore while he had claims for
enduring attachment upon the reading people of this and
coming ages author of great force elegance and
inventive skill He is few years older than the EXPIRE
sdent having been born in Baltimore in 1795 Having
g duated at college he studied law and became very
successful practitioner His first venture into politics
was 1890 when he elected to the Maryland House
Of delegates The people of his native city returned him
to Congress three times and in the National Legislature
lie became widely known as firm wing and the peculiar
advocate OF protective tariff But his strongest hold
uron fame and the worlds affection is through his
literary performances. We need only mention here the
swallow Barn. Horse shoe Robinson, and Rob of the
Fowl volume of universal admiration to awake in
rcaCing mans heart reverence for their author, NJ
Kennedy.
OF Mr. Crtenden We need not speak He is of our own
commonwealth, and where he is known best is loved
most
guests conducted to their apartments. But Mr. Fill
move not allowed many moments of repose. The
va assemblage 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
cordial welcome assured them Of his happiness in being
their guest and then withdrew
THE BANQUET
The complimentary dinner rendered by the citizens of
Louisville TO eXPrcsident Fillmore came of at the Louis
vile Hotel last evening. 1t was very delightful occa
sion and afforded many opportunity of listening to
gentlemen whose fame is part OF their counrys hsto
~ About one hundred and fifty individuals sat down to
posing Of the immense variety and great rofusion OF ed
bcs with great guso, the cloth removed and the
toass read by Messrs L. L. Shreve and N. Wolfe, in the
The Unonlts dissolution would be the consummati0n
Of the greatest s, ~ that GSalS ssas u.s.
lii Of h the gssS r ba
cargo and iresmen for her crew.
who in great crises ences internal discord and set
Ss i than nrG of an Sndrsd
war
Incir spirits wrap the dusky mountain, :.
Their memories sparkle DER the fountain
The menness rill--thc mightiest river
E@ mrsns With lin their - fame sGTo, ,Ss
Of tie world to cheer them in tsr struggles for
Daniel wcbster-Lving he needed no eulogy. Dead he
george Naslin stor- TIE father OF his country
administration distinguished for patriotism
ing no NSrth no south, nsuSft Int his country NM"
John 7. Kenredy-his fame will he cherished by the
ana in the CaIinct than the iustro Lis genius shed
uron the literature Of America
John Crit sndcn-Kcntuciy claims him Cor her own;
TIA. la SC met and mingled toqSthcr waters
ZIG Two CrSat Perte: 81 tic Union the Wings andl the
unitcd wcne,e The Union trsatcaed. All honor
4 men q all parties WHO 'i'd for TIC compromise of
II response TO the sentiment in his honor Mr. Fillmore
arose, ana most rapturously recei ed.
after expressing tie embarrassment under which he
Lborod in speaking such occasion, lie saii:--It
10 fr time ao had ever been called Upon under
similar rTcrn ianecs. lie could not divine the
$50 that pfeniptod this compliment t. him. IL he
can dGatc ior high Office, occupied position 10
which rover and patronage was ATTACHED then nc conlt
imea,ne some cause cfercng upon tho gettcrs up Of
such 4 Demonstration. Rat he only prs ate
citEon retired from public ffc and he could only atr
bute this inaric aton 30 the Overlooking HOSPITALITY of
kcntuckians hat must always be layisiel urnu
object. Mr FILLMORE referred TO his administration the
prnc les that had influenced him In Lis conduct lie
given the nomination. of Vice President without
Hcon Ills part and after his election he'd idea
that his duties would extend further than to those incl
dent his occupying tie rcslng chair in tho senate
When cnie, 10 tie Presidency great sectional eontgo-
versy was cndirg With his mothers milk he had i'm
hbcd urairdice against The ns uton OF slavery. Iut
lie felt tLcn chat il obligatory upon him to dscst
himself all those continents that were hostile TO the
peacc ~ the whole country-to sustain the constitution
he laws, ~ rdless OF North or Sonh TO know
thing b1t right toward the Union undivided Many in
tcsnr facts related concerning the passage "a the
COMPROMISE measures. TO his cabinet council Mr. FIJI
attributed Whatever of good evil belonged to his
alinnisr5 lion. lie had consulted them upon all qucs
tons AM with them had offered in solitary measure.
Tor the enlargement from Inn OF portion OF Tic north
ern people ~ EXPRESSED regret But what maticrcd
HEN deseftion that his conscience approved HIM
Mr. Kennedy ended 10 the toast in his honor in
very ielcitous manner. lie struck . humorous vein,
and followed il UP Ia his pleasant and attractive
ftslc.